Terence Chan

Director at Housing & Development Board (Singapore) | Berkeley Haas MBA

Singapore

About

I'm a driven individual with a proven track record of learning fast and delivering excellence across diverse work areas. Over a 10-year career in the Singapore Public Service, I have developed deep capabilities in data and economic analysis, public policy, strategic communications, strategic planning, and organizational development. With my public sector experience and diverse skillset, I am passionate about developing cross-disciplinary solutions to solve complex societal and organizational problems.

Experience

  • Director (Resale) at Housing & Development Board
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Leading the Housing & Development Board's Resale Department to ensure efficient, informed and seamless property transactions. By analyzing market trends and working closely with stakeholders, I help maintain a stable and sustainable public housing market in Singapore.

  • Graduate Student Fellow at Terner Labs
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

    1 of 5 Graduate Student Fellows for Terner Labs, a nonprofit startup accelerator which identifies and accelerates early-stage ventures that help make housing more affordable and fair. Key Achievements: • Interviewed thought leaders and conducted industry research to identify trends and priorities for 2023 housing lab cohort • Sourced and facilitated the applications for 100+ affordable housing ventures • Conducted in-depth due diligence and strategic analysis of 25 housing finance ventures • Led interviews and reference checks for 10+ finalist companies to inform the final selection of 2023 cohort companies

  • Deputy Director (Corporate Planning) at Housing & Development Board
    Dec 2018 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Team manager of six direct reports driving strategic planning and organisational development at the Housing and Development Board Key Achievements: • Led consultations with HDB’s Board, C-suite and 15 business unit leaders to chart out HDB’s key challenges and strategic directions up to 2025, culminating in launch of new organisational Vision & Mission in 2020 • Organised strategic retreats and facilitated discussions of HDB’s near and mid-term goals and strategies, culminating in formulation of HDB 2025 Plan and Digital Master Plan • Developed key performance indicators, action plans, and progress monitoring framework for strategic alignment across all 15 business units in HDB • Developed and communicated HDB’s new organisational values to drive transformation and cultural change; achieved 86% staff commitment to values within 2 years

  • Senior Assistant Director (Housing Markets) at Ministry of National Development Singapore
    Nov 2015 - Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Senior policy officer focusing on public housing access, affordability, and financing Key Achievements: • Reviewed housing policies to improve the affordability and sustainability of Singapore’s public residential market • Pioneered use of behavioural insights and public communications strategies to encourage prudent housing choices

  • Senior Estate Manager (Housing Market Analysis) at Housing & Development Board
    Jul 2010 - Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Lead housing market analyst focusing on market surveillance and econometrics research Key Achievements: • Conducted market surveillance, forecasting and demand modelling on Singapore’s public residential market • Led econometrics research studies on pricing analyses and policy reviews