27-09-2024, 11:47 AM
(26-09-2024, 08:41 AM)Bigiron Wrote: Here are more examples of former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals holding executive posts:
*Government-Linked Companies:*
1. Ng Yat Chung (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, Singtel
2. Desmond Kuek (Former Chief of Army): Former CEO, SMRT
3. Lim Kim Choon (Former Chief of Air Force): Former Director, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
4. Bey Soo Khiang (Former Chief of Defence Force): Chairman, ST Engineering
5. Tan Meng Dui (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, ST Marine
*Statutory Boards:*
1. Lee Hsien Yang (Former Brigadier-General): Chairman, SingBridge (formerly known as Singbridge Holdings Pte Ltd)
2. Wong Yan Loong (Former Major-General): Former CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority
3. Tan Kok Yam (Former Brigadier-General): Deputy CEO, National Research Foundation
*Politics:*
1. Chan Chun Sing (Former Major-General): Minister for Trade and Industry
2. Ng Chee Meng (Former Brigadier-General): Minister for Education (Schools)
3. Tan Chuan-Jin (Former Brigadier-General): Speaker of Parliament
*Other Organizations:*
1. Lim Neo Chian (Former Major-General): Chairman, Singapore Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
2. Chong Yew Mun (Former Rear-Admiral): CEO, Singapore Maritime Institute
3. Ong Kong Eng (Former Brigadier-General): Executive Director, Singapore Science Centre
These appointments reflect the Singapore government's emphasis on leveraging military experience and expertise in leadership positions.
ALL of them SAF senior officers lah!
