Singapore
Experienced executive with an established track record in government administration and environmental issues. Skilled in Sustainable Development, Air Quality Management, Waste Management, Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure Planning, and Policy Development. Strong public policy professional with a Master of Engineering focused in Chemical Engineering (Energy Economics and Engineering) from Cornell University.
Hawker Centre Policy & Planning Department | Policy, Planning & Engagement Division | Hawker Centres Group
Policy Planning Department | Policy Division Supervising a team of officers on key strategic projects commissioned by the CEO. Provide policy scaffolding to other NEA Divisions with limited organic capabilities. Develop and review policies to safeguard air quality, including vehicular and industrial emissions policy.
Environmental Protection | Policy Division • Supervising a team of officers to develop policies that safeguards Singapore’s air quality. • Reviewed and implemented the Vehicular Emission Scheme, Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme and Early Turnover Scheme. • Reviewed policies to reduce vehicular and industrial emissions. • Supported senior management on key organisational priorities. • Reviewed Safe Management Protocols at several NEA facilities. • Led a team of officers to coordinate NEA’s support of the MSE Committee of Supply 2022.
Zero Waste Policy | Environmental Policy Division • Launched the Zero Waste Masterplan • Evaluation of policies & programmes that charts the path towards achieving strategic outcomes and targets. • Reviewed Singapore’s waste treatment capacity over the next decade to balance system resilience with cost effectiveness. • Developed operational policy and coordinated inter-agency implementation of safe management measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, often under very tight timelines. • Prepared memos to update Cabinet and other Principals on various matters.
Planning & Development | Waste and Resource Management Department | Environmental Protection Division • Long-term planning for waste treatment infrastructure • Long-term planning for Semakau Landfill • Support URA’s Concept Plan and Master Plan Reviews • Strategic review of waste management infrastructure • Policy development for regulated e-waste management system based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) • Development of future sustainable districts • Support implementation of Environmental Services Regulatory Sandbox • Review of budgetary and manpower needs • Formulation of Resource Sustainability Bill
Planning & Development | Waste and Resource Management Department | Environmental Protection Division • Long-term planning for critical waste infrastructure • Support URA’s Concept Plan and Master Plan Reviews • Strategic review of waste management infrastructure • Policy development for regulated e-waste management system based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) • Development of future sustainable districts • Support implementation of Environmental Services Regulatory Sandbox • Chairperson of staff welfare committee
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department | Environmental Protection Division • Administered mandatory energy management practices under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA) • Managed an energy benchmarking study of food manufacturing companies in Singapore • Managed a technical household energy consumption study • Enhanced an online energy reporting system, to summarise key insights gathered from ECA data • Developed new programs under the Industrial Energy Efficiency Master Plan, such as Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment, and Structured Energy Management System • Spearheaded the formation of the Food Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Committee (FMEEC), consisting of energy professionals from food manufacturing companies in Singapore • Collaborated with MEWR & AGC to draft the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by the Singapore Parliament on 3 Apr 2017
• Spearheaded an effort to enhance the organization's renewable energy generation as part of the corporate social responsibility program. • Collaborated with the energy conservation team to develop an energy strategy that resulted in a long-term renewable energy plan for the organization that charts the way forward with financially prudent investments. • Navigated a foreign work culture successfully and forged a deeper understanding towards Canada’s renewable energy sector
• Managed the committee budget by maintaining a detailed account of all financial transactions with no anomalies. • Exercised executive decision-making by strategically approving funds for initiatives with high potential benefit to the college despite pressure to spend lavishly, resulting in a $12,000 surplus for the next committee. • Coordinated with leaders of various groups to direct resources for college-wide events like Open House; the college’s largest external event. • Organized and hosted the Annual General Meeting as General Secretary in lieu, which resulted in a healthy turnout of more than 100 college members.