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About YouthTechSG

The Youth Movement for a Thriving Digital Future

YouthTechSG is a youth-led charitable movement dedicated to empowering young people in technology, whether aspiring tech professionals or digital natives navigating their daily lives.
From championing digital resilience through our Surf Safe Campaign, to connecting youth with industry leaders at our youth summit, and representing Singaporean youth at the United Nations, we create space for young people to learn, explore, find opportunities, and be heard.
Founded in 2019 by a small group of passionate volunteers, we’ve grown into Singapore’s largest youth-in-tech movement, driven by a clear belief that young people will not just adapt to the digital future, but lead it. Today, we are powered by a strong and passionate team of youth volunteers, and strengthened by partnerships with Institutes of Higher Learning, industry leaders, and government agencies.
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Our Purpose

We help young people leverage technology to help themselves and society thrive.
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Our Promise

To help youths navigate unprecedented technological disruption during the formative years of their lives — guiding, enabling, and empowering them to go from being "Price-Takers" to "Market-Movers" in shaping the course of Singapore's tech landscape.

In doing so, we hope that our youths become empowered to lead the discourse and development of all things tech, in the region and beyond, for they are the generation that will inherit our digital future.

Our Direction

In the next five years, we aim to transform Singapore’s youth landscape into one anchored by a strong core of technical digital talent, supported by digitally savvy, tech-adjacent youths.

This is how we prepare the next generation to not just to inherit the digital future, but to own and shape it — guided by 2 twin goals:

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Empowerment

We seek to equip all youths in Singapore with the confidence, literacy, and agency to engage meaningfully with technology. Technology must not be seen as a niche skill, it must become essential. Regardless of background or field of study, every young person should be empowered to understand both the opportunities and risks that come with a digital society. As digital platforms continue to shape the way we live, work, and play, youths must have the capacity to understand these shifts and have a voice in shaping them.

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Expertise

We seek to build a strong pipeline of youth digital talent — future professionals, engineers, and leaders of Singapore’s digital economy. These experts are key to ensuring we not only keep pace with global innovation but create homegrown value through deep technical skill, creativity, and sustained contributions.

Driving our initiatives are 2 core arms:

YouthTech Institute & YouthTech Alliance

YouthTech Institute

About YouthTech Institute

YouthTech Institute is a platform addressing the vulnerabilities youths are exposed to brought on by emerging technologies. YouthTech Institute’s work is driven by 3 core focuses — Awareness, Syndication & Identification, and Social Change & Advocacy.

Awareness
Consolidating and curating content to unlock opportunities and raise awareness about vulnerabilities caused by emerging digital technologies.
Syndication & Identification
Organising activities, events and initiatives to bring like-minded individuals together to further tackle and aggregate identified issues.
Social Change & Advocacy
Incubating and accelerating identified promising ideas to scale impact. YouthTech Insititute seeks to empower youths to challenge status quos, champion solutions, and seize opportunities to tackle vulnerabilities faced by youths.
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About YouthTech Alliance

YouthTech Alliance is a platform dedicated to empowering digital natives with opportunities, skills and the confidence to continually thrive in the digital economy. With the support of partners who guide and nurture the future architects of our digital future, YouthTech Alliance seeks to develop, identify and engage youths.

Develop
Developing youths through their tech interests for skill development and industry exposure.
Identify
Strengthening the trunk to host activities led by YouthTech Alliance, especially for underserved youths or segments of tech.
Engage
Engaging a wide diversity of youths across Singapore through an extensive network of youth groups.
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Our Team

Introducing the people behind-the-scenes.

Mr. Ben Chua

President

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Gabriel Wong

Deputy President

Chief Development Officer

Mr. James Teo

Deputy President

Chief Impact Officer

Mr. Lam Yik Ting

Vice President

Head of YouthTech Alliance

Ms. Beatrice Tan

Vice President

Head of YouthTech Institute

Ms. Olivia Monteiro
Vice President

Head of Marketing and Communications

Mr. Matthew Chan

Assistant Vice President

Head of Partnerships and Advancements

Mr. Wang Ruida

Vice President

Head of Internal Audit

Mr. Benjamin Heng

Vice President

Head of Legal

Ms. Shhreya
Balasubramanian

Assistant Vice President

Acting Head of YouthTech Institute

Ms Janet Ang
Ms. Janet Ang
Former IBM Vice President, Industry Solutions
IBM Asia Pacific
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Ms Janet Ang
Ms. Janet Ang

Former President of APAC, IBM

A transformative leader in tech and business transformation, with extensive experience advancing innovation across Asia Pacific.

Mr. Lim Swee Say
Mr. Lim Swee Say
Former Minister for Manpower, Singapore
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Mr. Lim Swee Say
Mr. Lim Swee Say

Former Minister for Manpower, Singapore

Veteran policymaker with a strong focus on workforce strategies, digital readiness, and inclusive economic development.

Williecheng
Mr. Willie Cheng
Former Managing Partner
Accenture
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Williecheng
Mr. Willie Cheng
Former Managing Partner, Accenture
Strategic thinker and social impact advocate, known for bridging technology and purpose-driven leadership in the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Yong Ying
Ms. Yong Ying-I

Chairman, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chairman, Central Provident Fund Board

Senior Adviser, SNDGO
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Yong Ying
Ms. Yong Ying-I
Chairmain, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Chairman, Central Provident Fund Board
Senior Adviser, SNDGO
Ying-I is Chairman of the Central Provident Fund Board and Senior Adviser (Smart Nation & Digital Economy – Research, Innovation, Enterprise) at SNDGO, Prime Minister’s Office. She chairs SG-Innovate, a Government-owned high-tech venture-building entity, and serves on the Board of SingTel, and its data centre subsidiary, Nxera. She is also Dy Chairman of the Singapore Symphony Group and a board member of the National University Health System.
A career civil servant, Ying-I was Permanent Secretary (Communications and Information) and Permanent Secretary (Cybersecurity) prior to her retirement from the Singapore Public Service in 2022. She has served in many ministries across many fields, including as Principal Private Secretary to then-DPM Lee Hsien Loong and as Permanent Secretary of 3 ministries and 3 PMO departments. She has also chaired the Infocomm Development Authority, and a number of other Statutory Boards and Government entities.
In her career across many appointments, Ying-I has also been closely involved in developing the Public Service’s human resources, in particular its leadership & talent pipelines. She has also held many leadership roles to strategize and develop Singapore’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem.
PuiYan
Ms. Puiyan Leung

Chair, Finance Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Partner, Vertex Ventures
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PuiYan
Ms. Puiyan Leung
Chair, Finance Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Partner, Vertex Ventures
Ms. Puiyan Leung is a Partner at Vertex Ventures. A seasoned investor with extensive experience in venture capital and early-stage innovation, she brings strategic insight into scaling impact-driven initiatives.
Howie Lau
Mr. Howie Lau
Chair, Stakeholder Engagement Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chief Corporate Development and Synergy Officer, NCS Group

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Howie Lau
Mr. Howie Lau
Chair, Stakeholder Engagement Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chief Corporate Development and Synergy Officer, NCS Group

Mr Howie Lau is Chief Corporate Development and Synergy Officer for NCS Group, with oversight of marketing, communications, partnerships, M&A, innovation centres, sustainability and government relations. Prior to this, he was the Assistant Chief Executive of Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, a government agency responsible for the technology, telco and media industries as well as Singapore’s digital economy. He was previously the Head of Consumer business and Chief Marketing Officer at StarHub, and Corporate Vice President of Corporate development at Lenovo. He serves on a number of boards and advisory committees and graduated from National University of Singapore. He has been recognised as IT leader of the Year 2020 by Singapore Computer Society, and received the Philip Kotler marketing excellence award 2018 and NUS outstanding alumni award 2009.
Liew Nam Soon
Mr. Liew Nam Soon

Chair, Board Audit & Risk Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Country Managing Partner, Singapore and Brunei
Asia East Deputy Regional Manager
ASEAN Managing Partner, EY

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Liew Nam Soon
Mr. Liew Nam Soon

Chair, Board Audit & Risk Committee, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Country Managing Partner, Singapore and Brunei
Asia East Deputy Regional Manager
ASEAN Managing Partner, EY

Nam Soon is EY Asia East Deputy Regional Managing Partner, ASEAN Managing Partner, and Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner. He is a member of the EY Asia Pacific Area Operating Executive and EY Global Practice Group. He is responsible for business performance, client services, and operations in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.

Nam Soon has consulting and industry experience in business strategy; transactions; business and technology transformation; operations; Fintech; risk management; governance; compliance; managed services. He has also worked extensively in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. Before he joined EY, he held a number of leadership positions in global professional services firms and a financial institution.

Nam Soon leads EY teams to help clients create business value, digitally transform their businesses, focusing on sustainability and building ecosystems and alliances across different industry sectors and government.

He is a strong advocate for economic opportunity, social mobility and lifelong learning.

He is also a board member and advisor to several key private and public organisations in Singapore.

Annie Lim
Ms. Annie Lim

Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Head of Human Resources, Lonza Biologics

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Annie Lim
Ms. Annie Lim
Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Head of Human Resources, Lonza Biologics
Annie is a seasoned HR practitioner; she is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of HR practices. With over 25 years of dedicated experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and technology, Annie has honed her expertise in driving strategic business decisions and fostering high-performing teams.
Her leadership roles across the APAC region have seen her excel in steering organisational development and aligning leadership direction with business objectives.
Having lived and worked in diverse settings such as China and Australia, Annie brings a global perspective to her HR endeavours. Whether supporting corporate functions or R&D teams, she is committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence. In her most recent role as VP Head of HR, Annie served as a catalyst for organisational growth, leveraging her passion for HR to cultivate a motivated workforce and enhance employer branding. Her efforts have led companies under her guidance to achieve prestigious certifications such as Top Employer, Asia’s Best Company, and Great Place to Work.
Annie graduated from The George Washington University with Masters in HR and Masters in Counselling from Monash University. Annie is recognized with the prestigious Singapore Polytechnic Service Award (2010), Monash Excellence Award (2022) and People Matters Top L&D SEA award (2023) for making a positive impact through outstanding HR professional contributions.
Beyond her professional achievements, Annie’s passion extends to volunteerism, where she dedicates her time to causes close to her heart, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education. Her commitment to making a positive impact both within and beyond the workplace underscores her dedication to HR practices that drive meaningful change.
Lamchungnian
Mr. Lam Chung Nian

Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Head of Intellectual Property, Technology & Data Group, WongPartnership
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Mr. Lam Chung Nian
Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Head of Intellectual Property, Technology & Data Group, WongPartnership
Mr. Lam Chung Nian is the Head of Intellectual Property, Technology & Data Group at WongPartnership. A leading lawyer in technology, media, and data protection, he offers legal foresight critical to navigating the evolving digital landscape.
Feng Yuanliu
Mr. Feng-Yuan Liu

Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chief Digital & IT Officer, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)
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Feng Yuanliu
Mr. Feng-Yuan Liu
Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Chief Digital & IT Officer, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)
Mr. Feng-Yuan Liu is the Chief Digital & IT Officer at Royal Golden Eagle (RGE). A technologist and digital strategist, he brings cross-sector experience in harnessing data and innovation to drive scalable change.
Caecilia Chu
Ms. Caecilia Chu

Member,YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, YouTrip
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Caecilia Chu
Ms. Caecilia Chu
Member,YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, YouTrip
Caecilia is the Co-Founder and CEO of YouTrip, a regional financial technology company dedicated to creating a next-generation digital banking experience in Southeast Asia.
Prior to founding YouTrip, Caecilia worked at Citi overseeing growth investments in the technology and consumer sectors. Before that, Caecilia worked at McKinsey advising financial institutions across Asia on product and growth strategies. Her fintech experiences prior to YouTrip include positions at Lufax, China’s leading online wealth management platform, and QF Pay, a mobile payments company backed by Sequoia China.
Caecilia was named to the global list of Top 50 Financial Technology CEOs in 2021. She was recognised as Top 10 Fintech Leaders in 2020 and 2021 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. She was awarded Tech Leader of the Year by the Singapore Computer Society in 2022, and Her World Young Achiever of the Year in 2023. Caecilia is a member of the Board of Directors at SGX-listed iFAST Corporate Ltd as well as Board of Governors for Cyber Youth Singapore. She previously chaired the payments subcommittee for the Singapore Fintech Association.
Caecilia has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in finance (summa cum laude) from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
David Chua
Mr. David Chua

Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Council
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David Chua
Mr. David Chua
Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Council
Mr David Chua was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council (NYC), an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).
NYC oversees two key operational divisions – Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) and Youth Corps Singapore. NYC drives holistic youth development at the national level, in partnership with public and private sector agencies. It engages young Singaporeans, sends them overseas for growth and exposure, tracks youth trends and capacity builds youth sector organisations.
David is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors at *SCAPE, a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under MCCY, that runs aspirational programmes for youth. Prior to joining NYC, David served for 22 years in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Heruimin
Dr. He Ruimin

Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors

Chief AI Officer & Deputy Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development & Information

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Heruimin
Dr. He Ruimin
Member, YouthTechSG Board of Governors
Chief AI Officer & Deputy Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development & Information
Dr. He Ruimin is the Chief AI Officer & Deputy Chief Digital Technology Officer at the Ministry of Digital Development & Information. A leader in artificial intelligence and digital innovation, he brings strategic foresight in harnessing emerging technologies to drive Singapore’s digital progress and future-readiness.
Janil Puthucheary
Mr. Janil Puthuceary
Senior Minister of State
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Education
MOS Alving Tan
Mr. Alvin Tan
Minister of State
Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Trade and Industry
Benjamin Ang
Mr. Benjamin Ang

Senior Fellow

Head of Digital Impact Research

Head of Centre of Excellence for National Security
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Gwendafong
Ms. Gwenda Fong
Deputy Secretary
Digital Society & Development
Ministry of Digital Development & Information
Prof. Annie Koh
Ms. Annie Koh
Professor Emeritus of Finance
Singapore Management University