Kelvin Chua

Policy Analyst | Leveraging data, research, and stakeholder engagement to build competitive and resilient organisations

Singapore

About

With a multidisciplinary background in research analysis and policy, I transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. I specialise in analysing geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic trends, enabling organisations to anticipate risks, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen resilience amidst supply chain disruptions. My evidence-based approach ensures that stakeholders across all levels receive clear and effective recommendations that shape long-term success. Let's connect and explore how we can leverage data to drive impactful and resilient outcomes!

Experience

  • Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) ()
    • Senior Assistant Director, Supply Chain and Economic Resilience Division
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

      • Analysed supply chain disruptions and risks to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate economic impacts, and ascertain opportunities to enhance Singapore's economic resilience • Drove first-of-its-kind initiatives - such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement and the Supply Chain Partnership Arrangement - to secure key goods, build crisis response capabilities and promote best practices and standards for supply chain resilience • Forged trusted industry partnerships to enable information-sharing as well as co-create actionable and innovative solutions to strengthen key supply chains • Led horizon scanning projects on emerging global supply chain trends by integrating expert insights, OSINT, and trade data to inform policy on agri-food and green supply chains

    • Assistant Director, Industry Division
      Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Collaborated with businesses, trade associations, and public stakeholders to implement policies that supported business continuity through the COVID-19 Pandemic • Developed the ministry's business continuity plan to uphold operational readiness and maintain economic and societal normalcy in future exigencies • Oversaw strategic initiatives to transform the nightlife industry, addressing challenges and fostering long-term business sustainability

  • Intern, ASEAN Directorate at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
    May 2019 - Jun 2019 · 2 mos

    • Augmented the knowledge library on ASEAN by producing research on emerging socioeconomic developments and foreign policy issues

  • Intern at Rice Communications Pte Ltd
    May 2018 - Aug 2018 · 4 mos

    • Positioned a cybersecurity client as a thought leader on cybersecurity and secured commentary pieces in Tier 1 publications through creative work such as a "Where's Wally?"-inspired book that was customized to raise awareness of cyber threats and the client's solutions for these threats

  • Intern, Industry Promotion at Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 · 2 mos

    • Conceptualised and implemented innovative marketing strategies such as filmlets and social media takeovers to attract graduates and mid-career professionals to embark on an enriching career in the public transport industry

  • Intern at Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
    Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 · 2 mos

    • Designed and executed "The Art of Recycling" - a community programme which increased the literacy of disadvantaged children through engaging activities and stories