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Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo

Council Chair

President Director, PT. AKR Corporindo Tbk

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo is a preeminent businessman in Indonesia with a successful track record in leading PT AKR Corporindo Tbk, a publicly listed company in logistics and supply chain that is engaged in petroleum, chemical distribution and energy in Indonesia.

PT AKR Corporindo Tbk is responsible for the development of the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) – the first integrated industrial park in Indonesia with a deep seaport that is connected to toll roads; a railroad; and a residential and commercial cluster totalling an area of 3000 hectares. JIIPE houses its own power plant, fresh water supply, a water and solid waste management plant, and provides gas to the JIIPE estate.

Mr Adikoesoemo also has interests in property development with luxury housing and commercial projects across Indonesia.

Mr Arif P. Rachmat

Mr Arif P. Rachmat

Council Vice Chair

Executive Director, PT. Triputra Investindo Arya

Mr Rachmat supervises a private holding company with significant investment in various publicly-listed companies such as Adaro Group (coal and energy), DSN Group (palm oil and wood), Kirana Megatara Group (largest rubber exporter), Assa Rent (mobility and logistic), as well as privately-held groups such as Daya Group (largest Honda motor dealership), Dharma Polimetal and Puninar. In addition, as a Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Triputra Agro Persada (TAP) Group, he oversees a group of palm oil, rubber and corn plantations of over 250.000 Ha, with over 47.000 employees and partnerships with 39.000 smallholders.

Mr Rachmat is Chairman of the Global Agribusiness Alliance (GAA), and  a  Member of Board of Trustee at Singapore Management University (SMU), Asia Business Council (ABC), TNC (The Nature Conservancy), Endeavor, Centre for Strategic and International studies (CSIS), Prasetya Mulya, Junior Achievement and Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). He helms a leadership role as the Head of Permanent Committee on Food-Agri and Forestry at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia), and is Chair of Agriculture, Plantation and Forestry at Indonesia Business Association (APINDO). Mr Rachmat is also a Board Member of PISAgro (Partnership for Indonesia’s Sustainable Agriculture). In philantrophy and stewardship, Mr Rachmat serves as Chairman of GK Indonesia Foundation; and is a Member of the Young Global Leaders, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), and the Perhimpunan Filantropi Indonesia (PFI).

He graduated cum laude and has a Masters and Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Upon graduation, he worked for General Electric Company in the U.S. and globally for seven years in various leadership roles.

Daniel Budiman

Mr Daniel Budiman

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Mahanusa Capital

Mr Daniel Budiman is the Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Mahanusa Capital. Mahanusa Capital owns and manages companies in the consumer goods, property, mining, retail, specialty chemical, fund management and technology sectors across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Prior to establishing Mahanusa, Mr Budiman was an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan in Singapore and Jakarta, covering Southeast Asia. He has also held brand management roles at Procter and Gamble in Indonesia and the United States.

Driven by his passion for technology and sustainability, he serves as Advisor to ASM Hong Kong, Antler, Systemiq, Gobi Partners, and BRI Ventures. He is also a Mentor at Endeavour and is involved in the Young Presidents' Organisation. He sits on the Global Advisory Council of Harvard Business School and the Executive Board of the Stern School of Business at New York University. He currently serves as Deputy Chairman of Investment for the National Leadership Council of APINDO (Association of Indonesian Business Owners).

Mr Budiman was a member of the Asia Society's Asia21 honorees, Class of 2007, and holds a BBA from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
 

Mr Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono

Mr Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono

President Director, PT Blue Bird Tbk

Mr Adrianto (Andre) Djokosoetono serves as the President Director of PT Blue Bird Tbk and is recognised for his strong leadership, particularly in transformation, innovation, and commerce. His career with the company began 24 years ago as a Management Trainee. Since 2015, Mr Djokosoetono has also served as the Chairman of the Central Board of the Land Transportation Organization (ORGANDA) and the Vice Chairman of the Land Transportation Permanent Committee at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN).

Mr Djokosoetono holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung, a Masters in Business Administration from Bentley University, and completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo

Board of Commissioners, Halodoc

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo is a serial entrepreneur and investor focused on the health and creative industries. He runs Karma.club, a technology-enabled capital provider for mid-sized companies, and serves on the boards of Halodoc, a leading healthtech platform, and Visinema, one of Indonesia's premier film studios.

Mr Haryopratomo began his career as an early employee at Kiva.org, one of the world's first peer-to-peer lending platforms, and most recently served as founding CEO of GoPay (now part of GoTo), where he pioneered QR payments and pay-later lending in Indonesia.

Having transitioned from fintech to Indonesia's creative and health sectors, he now backs ventures that meaningfully shape how Indonesians live and create. Through Halodoc, he supports the build-out of a seamless healthcare ecosystem and helps clinics expand their reach. In the creative space, he provides capital to founders delivering differentiated experiences—from artisanal coffee and fashion brands to agencies and production houses.

Mr Haryopratomo holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University.

Ms Lim Kexin

Ms Lim Kexin

(BAcc, Class of 2005)
Tax Partner, PwC Singapore

Over her dynamic 15-year tax career at PwC, Ms Lim Kexin has advised leading business families, corporate groups and financial institutions; worked on thought leadership in London; and embraced a three-and-a-half years secondment to Indonesia. 

Frequently profiled in the media, Ms Lim inspires with wide-ranging community commitments where she assumes hands-on leadership roles – a passion she has pursued since she was 17. A multiple award winner, she graduated as Singapore Management University's (SMU) Valedictorian on a dual scholarship and now serves as the first-ever alumni appointed on SMU’s Board of Trustees. Ms Lim considers herself an “Indonesian-ised-Singaporean” and is excited about the future of Southeast Asia.

Mr Jerry Ng

Mr Jerry Ng

Founder and Chairman, Bank Jago

Mr Ng is the Founder and Chairman of Bank Jago.

Prior, he spent over ten years as CEO of Bank BTPN, which he transformed from a small pension bank to the 7th largest bank in Indonesia, and a leader in mass market and digital banking in Southeast Asia. His 35 years of experience in financial services began at Citibank. He went on to helm senior leadership roles at Bank Central Asia, Bank Danamon, and Astra Financial Services. Post the Asian financial crisis, Mr Ng was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency – a government task force established to restore the banking industry back to normalcy.

Mr Ng currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the SymAsia Foundation in Singapore, World Wildlife Fund in Indonesia, Blum Center for Developing Economies at the UC Berkeley, the Advisory Board of the Jackson Institute of Global Affairs at Yale University, and most recently, the Global Advisory Board of the McIntire School of Commerce at University of Virginia.

Mr Ng graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor in Business Administration. He has attended multiple Executive Management programs, including those at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School, and is also an Eisenhower Fellow.

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Honest Bank; and Founding Partner, Alpha JWC Ventures

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja is an entrepreneur and investor with a background in top-tier investment banking and management consulting. He is the co-founder of Honest Bank, a financial technology company with a mission to improve people's financial lives; and Alpha JWC Ventures, Indonesia’s leading venture capital firm. 

Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Mr Ongkowidjaja was a Director at UBS Investment Bank, and a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company.  He was educated at Harvard University as an Edward S. Mason Fellow, where he earned his Master of Public Administration; and at UCLA, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration. Mr Ongkowidjaja also received his Underwriter and Broker Dealer licenses in Indonesia.

Ms Arini Subianto

Ms Arini Subianto

President Director, PT. Persada Capital Investama

Ms Arini Subianto is President Director of PT Persada Capital Investama. She acquired her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design, NY, and followed by Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, NY. She began her career in retail business in 1999. With her partners, she expanded into a then-popular Aksara bookstore, which offered Jakarta with curated books, gift and music. She is also one of the co-founders of Union Group, an F&B chain of 21 outlets in Jakarta, Tangerang and one outlet union in Surabaya.

She started her career at PT. Persada Capital Investama as Commissioner (2003-2012), as Director (2012-2014), as Vice President Director (2014-2017), as President Director (2017-present), PT. Adaro Energy Tbk. as Commissioner (2017-present), PT. Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk. as Commissioner (2017-present), PT. Triputra Agro Persada Tbk. as Commissioner (2020-present).

Mr Gulshan Harjani

Mr Gulshan Harjani

(BBM, Class of 2005 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Indonesia)

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Communicating World

Mr Gulshan Harjani is a business communication author; speaker; trainer & coach; and founder of Communicating World, a training and coaching firm focused on helping professionals boost their communication skills. Today, he travels across Asia adding value to some of the world's largest and most successful organisations.

Passionate about giving back, Mr Harjani conducts pro-bono workshops for non-profit organisations, and volunteers to improve the lives of children living in the slum areas of Indonesia. In addition, he founded and is the current President of the SMU Indonesia Alumni Chapter.

Mr Daryl Ng

Mr Daryl Ng

Council Chair

Chairman, Sino Group

Mr Daryl Ng Win Kong, JP, has been an Executive Director of Sino Group since April 2005 and was appointed Chairman in September 2025. He previously served as Deputy Chairman from November 2017 to August 2025. 

He is a Non-Executive Director of The Bank of East Asia, Limited.; and Chairman of Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a company listed on the main board of the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is also a Member of the 12th and 13th Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Mr Ng holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in New York; an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Savannah College of Art and Design; and an Honorary University Fellowship from The Open University of Hong Kong.

Dr Charles Chen Yidan

Dr Charles Chen Yidan

(DBA, Class of 2019)
Core Founder, Tencent and Founder, The Yidan Prize

Dr Charles Chen is a Core Founder of Tencent; Founder and Honorary Chairman of Tencent Charity Foundation; Founder of the Yidan Prize; and Founder of Wuhan College. With degrees from Shenzhen University (BS), Nanjing University (MA) and Singapore Management University (DBA), he is also a member of the Harvard Global Advisory Council, and a founding director of Westlake University.

Dr Chen has received the China Charity Award and stands among China’s top ten philanthropists. He topped the ranks of the 13th China Charity Ranking in 2016, and was China’s lead philanthropist in the 2017 Forbes China Philanthropist list.

Dr Chen is also known as the "First Man of Chinese Internet Philanthropy" and “Father of Internet Philanthropy”.

Dr Justin Chiu

Dr Justin Chiu

Executive Director, CK Asset Holdings Limited

Dr Justin Chiu joined the CK Group in 1997, and has been an Executive Director of CK Asset Holdings Ltd. since February 2015. He has more than 30 years of international experience in real estate.

Dr Chiu is a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; a Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation; a Senior Visiting Fellow of the Department of Land Economy at University of Cambridge; an Honorary Professor of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Sun Yat-sen University; and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University.

He was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa by Hong Kong Baptist University; and the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa by Trent University, Canada.

Ms Winnie Chiu

Ms Winnie Chiu

President and Executive Director, Dorsett Hospitality International

A real estate and hospitality leader, Ms. Winnie Chiu, J.P. is the President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International; Joint Managing Director and Executive Director of Far East Consortium; and the Chairman of AGORA Hospitality Group. Over the last decade, Hong Kong-based Dorsett Hospitality International has grown from 11 hotels in 3 geographies to 61 hotels in 23 cities across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Continental Europe and Japan. Ms Chiu is also one of the youngest Justice of the Peace appointed by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and a passionate advocate for arts and culture, education, sustainability and impact investment.

Alain Li

Mr Alain Li

President, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong

Mr Alain Jacques Gilbert Li served as Regional Chief Executive of Richemont Asia Pacific from 2006 to 2023. During his 17-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing and cultivating the presence of some of the world’s most coveted luxury brands in the APAC region. 

Mr Li has a wealth of experience in business development and international finance, with a specialisation in distributing lifestyle products to mature and emerging markets in diverse sectors from pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics, across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He has previously held senior management roles at various multinational corporations in the UK, Japan, France and Hong Kong – including Zimmer International Ltd (a division of Bristol Myers Squibb) and Hong Kong-listed IDT International Limited (a manufacturer of innovative consumer LCD products). 

In his retirement, he currently serves as President of The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, Director of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Independent Board Member of Rémy Cointreau SA, Non-Executive Director of Dynasty Fine Wines Group Ltd, Senior Advisor of SIA Partners, and Asia Advisory Board Member of Phillips.

Mr Li holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and accountancy from City University of London, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.

Ms Poman Lo

Ms Poman Lo

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Regal Hotels Group

Ms Poman Lo is the Vice Chairman of Century City International Holdings Limited, and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Regal Hotels Group. Ms Lo founded AlphaTrio Capital, an Asia-focused green tech fund to empower innovative solutions for the most pressing environmental challenges. She serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching sustainable business management and impact investing at The University of Hong Kong. She founded the non-profit Institute of Sustainability and Technology with a mission to nurture the next generation of ESG talent. Ms Lo is also the founder of the One Earth Summit and One Earth Alliance which seeks to unite the most influential leaders in connecting capital to sustainable innovations and kickstarting the global impact revolution. 

In Hong Kong, Ms Lo has been appointed as Member of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit Expert Group, Member of the Green Technology and Finance Development Committee, and Council Member of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Globally, Ms Lo takes an active leadership role at the United Nations (UNESCAP), serving as the Chair of the ESBN Finance Task and Asia Pacific Green Deal for Business Committee.

Ms Lo was awarded the Angier B. Duke Scholarship at 15 and graduated summa cum laude at 19. She was the first female Asian to receive the “Oslo Business for Peace Award”. In 2023, she was awarded the “Business Person of the Year Award” at the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards.
 

Mr David Su

Mr David Su

Founding Managing Partner, MPCi

Mr David Su is a Founding Managing Partner at MPCi, which is focused primarily on internet, software, energy technology and healthcare investments. 

Mr Su has been investing in China over the last two decades and some of his early stage investments include XPeng, Didi Chuxing, Ele. me (acquired by Alibaba in 2018), Bona Film, Baidu, Kingfriend Biochemical, China Youzan, AAC Technologies.

Before MPCi, he was a Founding Partner of TDF Capital and KPCB China. Prior to joining the venture capital industry, he worked at Lotus Development, IBM Software Group for seven years and was last responsible for Lotus’ software and services business in Greater China region. 

Mr Su is a member of the Forbes Midas List since 2023, which recognises the top 100 tech investors from across the globe. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Nanyang Technological University Singapore and CapitaLand Investment Limited.

Dr Sun Xiushun

Dr Sun Xiushun

(DBA, Class of 2022)

Founder and Chairman, Winning International Group

Dr. Sun Xiushun is the Founder and Chairman of Winning International Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Singapore, with businesses in areas including Ship Owning, Shipping Operation, Maritime Transshipment, Ship Management, Mining Development, and Construction and Operation of Railway and Port.

In 2015, Winning, in collaboration with partners, established SMB-Winning Consortium, entering bauxite mining in West Africa, Guinea. With the success of the bauxite project, Guinea has become China's largest bauxite supplier by providing nearly 50% of China's annual bauxite imports.

Together with its partners, Winning is currently developing the Simandou Iron Ore Project, the largest Greenfield Mining Venture in the World.

Mr Teo Swee Ann

Mr Teo Swee Ann

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Espressif Systems

Mr Teo Swee Ann is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Espressif Systems (688018.SH), a public multinational, fabless semiconductor company established in 2008, with offices in China, the Czech Republic, India, Singapore and Brazil. He and his team focus on developing cutting-edge Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth, low-power, Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. These include the popular ESP8266 and ESP32 series of chips and modules for AIoT applications. As advocates of open source, Mr Teo and his team also provide open-source software to support the development of tomorrow's AIoT technology.

Mr Teo graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Minor in Law from National University of Singapore. He has more than 20 years of experience in Integrated Circuit design.

Mr Jeff Tung

Mr Jeff Tung

(BBM, Class of 2013)

Chairman & Executive Director, SY Holdings Group Limited

Mr Jeff Tung is the founder of SY Holdings Group Limited. Its subsidiary, Sheng Ye Capital, a data-driven supply chain financing company in China, became profitable within a year from launch. It listed in 3.5 years and reached a market capitalisation of US$850 million.

Mr Tung obtained his Bachelor in Business Administration with Merit from Singapore Management University (SMU) in May 2013. In 2018, he was appointed as a Committee Member of the SMU Enterprise Board and currently assists the Board with discovering high-potential entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, and sharing business experience to help entrepreneurs grow their business ideas. Mr Tung is also the donor of the SMU P.A.K Entrepreneurship Fund that supports an entrepreneurship student club and an annual business ideas competition at SMU. 

Mr Tung also holds the position of Honorary Director of Raleigh China, and Vice President of the China Charity Federation Handpicked Love Foundation. He is also Director of Lok Sin Tong and the Sponsoring Body Manager of Lok Sin Tong Leung Kau Kui College. 

Dr Xu Zhihao

Dr Xu Zhihao

(DBA, Class of 2024)

Chief Executive Officer, Geely Technology Group

Dr Xu Zhihao is Chief Executive Officer of Geely Technology Group Co., Ltd., Chairman of Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd., and Chairman of Hongbridge Holdings Limited. He has extensive experience in leading large industrial enterprises and is recognised for his strategic planning capabilities.

Under Dr Xu’s leadership, Geely Technology Group has grown into a large-scale industrial group with core businesses in new materials, intelligent motorcycle manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy. The Group has also made strategic investments in emerging fields such as power semiconductors and commercial aerospace. Today, it manages assets exceeding RMB 100 billion and reports annual revenues nearing RMB 50 billion, positioning it as a benchmark enterprise in China’s evolving industrial landscape.

Dr Xu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Renmin University of China, a Master of Finance from Tsinghua University, and a SMU-Zhejiang University Doctor of Business Administration.

Mr Michael Zhu

Mr Michael Zhu

Chairman, Sunjoy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Mr Michael Zhu is the Chairman of Sunjoy Group, a company that specialises in home furnishing products that serve the United States and Canadian markets. The Group has offices in Singapore, China, United States, Canada and Philippines with over 1,000 employees worldwide. As a self-taught entrepreneur, Mr Zhu has years of deep experience and is a strong believer in product development. He built his business success from passion, dedication and determination in product innovation and marketing.

 

Steven Guo Xiang Yu

Mr Steven Guo Xiang Yu

(MBA, Class of 2009 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Shanghai)

Vice President, Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development Co., Ltd.

Mr Steven Guo is Vice President of Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development Co., Ltd., a company that specialises in Cloud Native Computing and AI. He started his career as an automotive engineer with Singapore Technologies Engineering.

He is a pioneer graduate of Singapore Management University’s MBA programme circa 2009. Post-MBA, he helmed various financial roles with multinational organisations, including corporate M&A with Keppel Group, Private Equity at China Everbright Group, and the secondary market at Fosun Group. He was the Founding Partner of Fortune+ Ventures before he joined Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development.

He also holds a MSc in Automotive Engineering degree from the University of Hertfordshire and a Bachelor degree of Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Shanghai University. He serves as the current Chairperson of the SMU Alumni Chapter in Shanghai.

Mr Eason Liu Yudong

Mr Eason Liu Yudong

(MSc in Applied Finance, Class of 2010 and Advisor of SMU Alumni Chapter in Beijing)

Founding Partner, NBT Capital

Mr Eason Liu is the Founding Partner of NBT Capital. Prior to this, he was the Head of Strategies and Investment at JOYY Inc; Partner at N5 Capital; and Investment Manager at Jiuding Capital overseeing TMT industry investment. From 2012 to 2013, Mr Liu founded a startup company in the mobile industry.

Mr Liu holds a master degree in Applied Finance from Singapore Management University and a bachelor degree in Information & Computation from Hunan University. He is Advisor of SMU Alumni Chapter in Beijing.

Zhang Yan

Mr Zhang Yan

(MSc in Applied Finance, Class of 2016 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Shenzhen)

Vice President, Shenzhen Futian Branch, Zhongtai Futures Co., Ltd.

Mr Yan Zhang, Sky is Vice President of the Shenzhen Futian Branch at Zhongtai Futures Co., Ltd., specialising in derivatives strategies and risk management. A Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) graduate from Singapore Management University (SMU) and a visiting scholar at the University of California, Riverside, he serves as a Senior Options Strategy Advisor for both the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. With extensive expertise in futures and options, Mr Zhang excels in volatility analysis, structured product design, and leveraging derivatives to hedge against price and currency risks for enterprises. He also serves as the Chairperson of the SMU Shenzhen Alumni Chapter, fostering professional networks and knowledge exchange between SMU and the alumni community in China.

SMU Student Medical Insurance Plan

All eligible students are covered under the following SMU student group medical insurance plans:

  1. Outpatient Clinical and Specialist Care (GP & SP)
  2. Hospital and Surgical Insurance (GHS)
  3. Personal Accident (GPA)

Learn more about the SMU student medical insurance:

SMU Student Travel Insurance Plan

With the introduction of the Global Exposure Initiative, all students are expected to undertake an SMU-sanctioned global programme at least once during their academic studies at SMU.

To support this exciting initiative, all eligible students are covered under the SMU student travel insurance plan*.

Learn more about the SMU student travel insurance:

*Only applicable to official global programmes sanctioned by Singapore Management University (SMU). Not applicable to personal vacations/leisure travel.

IMPORTANT:

  • The SMU student insurance plans are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.
  • Subscription to the SMU student insurance plans are mandatory and applicable to all eligible and matriculated students (undergraduate, postgraduate and non-graduating students), with no opt-out option. Premiums paid through the annual fee are non-refundable.

SMU Student Travel Insurance

Insurance ProviderChubb Insurance Singapore Ltd.
Insurance BrokerMercer Marsh Benefits
PolicyholderSingapore Management University
Policy Period1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Policy Number52325208

NOTE:  

  • For requests of the Certificate of Insurance, kindly refer to the section below under 'Request for Certificate of Insurance (COI)'.

Eligibility

All undergraduates (UGs), Postgraduates (PGPs & PGRs) & Non-Graduating (NGs) students on official global programmes approved by Singapore Management University (SMU). 

IMPORTANT:

  • Student trips that are not sanctioned / not approved by the University OR undertaken purely for personal / leisure purposes i.e. vacation, are NOT covered under the SMU student travel insurance. Student on these personal trips are strongly encouraged to purchase their own personal travel insurance.

  • Cessation of the student insurance coverage is based on a student's graduation / degree conferment date*.

    *The date the degree is awarded is the official graduation / degree conferment date. Please note that the graduation / degree conferment date is NOT the same as commencement date.
  • The SMU Student Travel Insurance is not applicable to the Industry Graduate Diploma Programme (IGD). 

NOTE:

  • Students of the Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) will be covered under their home university.
  • Students of the SMU-SUTD Dual Degree Programme will be covered under SUTD.
  • Students of the Industry Graduate Diploma Programmes (IGD) are not covered under the SMU Student Insurance Plans.
  • Local refers to Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • All full time SMU matriculated undergraduates, postgraduates and non-graduating students will need to subscribe to the university medical and travel insurance schemes. These are compulsory schemes with no opt-out option. Paid premiums are non-refundable.

Insurance Coverage

  • Covers travel-related incidents, e.g. medical expenses, travel delays/postponements, damage/loss of personal belongings etc. subject to limits, terms and conditions of the policy.
  • Covers up to 365 days for the SMU-approved global programme inclusive of personal deviation immediately before, during and/or immediately after the approved global programme. Personal deviation applies up to a maximum total of 60 days. Personal deviation taken within the official period of the SMU-approved global programme does not count towards the cumulative 60 days.

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IMPORTANT: 
  • The countries/regions/ provinces listed below are excluded from insurance coverage (as of 12 Aug 2026). 
  • In view of the volatile and evolving situation in the Middle East, travellers are strongly advised to defer travel (including transit) to the countries in this region.
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Belarus
  3. Burkina Faso
  4. Cameroon
  5. Central African Republic
  6. Chad
  7. Cuba
  8. Democratic Republic of Congo
  9. Ethiopia
  10. Guinea-Bissau
  11. Haiti
  12. India (Assam, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir regions)
  13. Iran
  14. Iraq
  15. Israel
  16. Kuwait
  17. Kyrgyzstan
  18. Lebanon
  19. Libya
  20. Mali
  21. Moldova
  22. Mozambique
  23. Myanmar
  24. Niger
  25. Nigeria
  26. North Korea
  27. Oman
  28. Pakistan
  29. Papua New Guinea
  30. Qatar
  31. Russia (including North Caucasus region)
  32. Saudi Arabia
  33. Somalia
  34. South Sudan
  35. Sudan
  36. Syria
  37. Tajikistan
  38. Thailand (Pattani, Yala, Songkhla & Narathiwat Provinces)
  39. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  40. Ukraine
  41. Venezuela
  42. Western Sahara
  43. Yemen

Benefits You App (BYA)

The Benefits You App (BYA) is a collaboration with Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), SMU's insurance broker, for an easier and more convenient way for students to manage their insurance claims, health and wellbeing - anytime, anywhere.

Students are highly encouraged to download and enrol onto BYA for access to the student medical insurance benefits or to submit medical insurance claims, if any.

Features of the Benefits You App (BYA) to meet your medical insurance needs:

  • Access your medical insurance benefits
  • Submit and track your travel insurance claims
  • Get the latest news and tips on health, mindfulness and wellbeing
  • Use built-in tools to track appointments, manage medications and more

Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto BYA:

  • Download the Benefits You App (BYA) from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register as a user using your full name, SMU email address and company code: SMUSG2539.

For more information and assistance on the set-up of BYA, refer to the BYA Guide.

For app issues or technical support, contact the MMB Team at benefitsyouasia@mercermarshbenefits.com

NOTE:

  • Access to the Benefits You App (BYA) will be withdrawn once you cease to be a student of SMU, to safeguard and protect the privacy of your personal information.
  • If you have any pending insurance claims, please contact Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant via:
    Telephone: +65 6797 9613 (Enter Client ID: 2539)
    Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
    8:30am to 5:30pm
    Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

Submissions of Claims

Claims must be submitted together with the relevant supporting documents via the Chubb Claims e-portal in the Benefits You App (BYA). All claims will be reviewed by the insurer and subjected to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

Follow the steps below to submit your claims via BYA:

  1. Access BYA > Benefits > Travel
  2. Under Chubb Insurance - Submit Travel Insurance Claims, select the 'Website' button
  3. At the log-in page, scroll down to the 'Business/Group Policies' section
  4. Select the 'click here' button
  5. Key in the policy number: 52325208
  6. Select policy type: Travel
  7. Proceed to file your claim and submit the required supporting documents

IMPORTANT:

  • Claims must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of any event/incident.
  • Claimant must use their full name as per NRIC/FIN/Passport No. and SMU email in their claims submission and correspondence. 

 

Documents / information required for claims submission:

  • Policy No: 52325208
  • Name of Policyholder: Singapore Management University
  • Claimant's personal details and contact information
  • Scanned / softcopies of supporting documents (where applicable) including, but not limited to:
    • Hospital bill
    • Medical receipt
    • Medical report
    • Medical certificate
    • In-patient discharge summary
    • Incident report
    • Police report
    • Referral letter
  • Proof of authorised trip, including but not limited to;
    • Letter of Approval from SMU
    • Email/Notice of confirmation from SMU
  • Claimant's bank account information (for reimbursement of approved claims)

Policy & Claim Enquiries

Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant (Primary Contact)

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 
(excluding public holidays)

8:30am to 5:30pm

Telephone: +65 6797 9613 
(Enter Client ID: 2539)

Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

On-site Consultation at Student Services Hub (SSH)

Opening hours:
Term 1 & Term 2 only
Every Tuesday (excluding public holidays)
10:00am to 12:00noon

Emergency Contact

International SOS (ISOS)
  • 24-hour Singapore Assistance Centre: +65 6338 7800 or;
  • Use the Call Button via the ISOS Assistance Mobile App
    (Caller will be connected to the assistance centre closest to the location of the caller)

Request for Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Request for the Certificate of Insurance (COI) from Chubb at sgtravelcoi@chubb.com, using your SMU email address, by providing the following details.

  • Policy No.: 52325208
  • Name of Policyholder: Singapore Management University
  • Name of Traveller (as per passport)
  • Mobile phone number
  • Passport No.
  • Destination (City & Country)
  • Period of Trip (Departure date from & Arrival date back to Singapore)

NOTE:

  • COI will require 3 to 5 working days for issuance, from the date of request.
  • It is essential for the COI to reflect the entire duration of travel, i.e. the actual start and end dates of travel.

Request for Overseas Letter of Guarantee and Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation

  • Contact the 24-hour International SOS (ISOS) Singapore Assistance Centre: +65 6338 7800 or;
  • Use the Call Button via the ISOS Assistance Mobile App
    (Caller will be connected to the assistance centre closest to the location of the caller)

IMPORTANT:

  • ISOS will only issue the letter of guarantee for overseas medical treatment exceeding USD 500. Administrative service charges will apply, and is not covered under the travel insurance plan.
  • Students are strongly advised to prepare emergency funds or have access to financial resources for the entire duration of their global programme.

SMU Student Medical Insurance

Insurance ProviderIncome Insurance Limited
Insurance BrokerMercer Marsh Benefits
PolicyholderSingapore Management University
Policy Period1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Policy Number2100653158 (Local students) / 2100653765 (International students)

Eligibility

Registered active students of Singapore Management University (SMU):

  • Full-time local and international Undergraduate students
  • Full-time and part-time local and international Postgraduate students
  • Full-time Non-graduating students (e.g. International exchange and global summer programme students)
  • Local NSMen who have matriculated as SMU students
  • Other student groups included or excluded as defined by SMU
     

IMPORTANT: Cessation of the student insurance coverage is based on a student's graduation / degree conferment date*.

*The date the degree is awarded is the official graduation / degree conferment date. Please note that the graduation / degree conferment date is NOT the same as commencement date.

NOTE:

  • Students of the Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) will be covered under their home university.
  • Students of the SMU-SUTD Dual Degree Programme will be covered under SUTD.
  • Students of the Industry Graduate Diploma Programmes (IGD) are not covered under the SMU Student Insurance Plans.
  • Local refers to Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • All full time SMU matriculated undergraduates, postgraduates and non-graduating students will need to subscribe to the university medical and travel insurance schemes. These are compulsory schemes with no opt-out option. Paid premiums are non-refundable.

Insurance Coverage

All eligible students are covered under the medical and personal accident insurance plans listed below. For more information, please refer to the respective Product Summary & Schedule of Benefits and FAQs.

Insurance PlanCoverage Details
Group Outpatient Clinical Care (GP)
 

Covers treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) in Singapore for illness or injury, including consultation, prescribed standard medicine and telemedicine*. 

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Present the medical e-card and NRIC / FIN at the panel clinic upon registration, for cashless visit.
  • If e-card is not shown and payment is made, the claim will be processed as a non-panel clinic visit.
  • The medical e-card can be accessed via the Benefits You App (BYA). See below for instructions on the enrolment on the app.
  • *Telemedicine can only be done via the GroupCare@Income app. See below for instructions on the enrolment on the app.

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Group Outpatient Specialist Care (SP)

Covers outpatient specialist treatments including mental health treatment, at Panel Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) in Singapore Government Restructured Hospitals:

  • Alexandra Hospital (AH)
  • Changi General Hospital (CGH)
  • Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital (IMH)
  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)
  • KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
  • National University Hospital (NUH)
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
  • National Cancer Centre (NCC)
  • National Heart Centre (NHC)
  • National Skin Centre (NSC)
  • Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
  • Sengkang General Hospital (SKGH)
  • Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
  • Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Referral by a medical practitioner or SMU counsellor (mental health-related) is required.
  • Not applicable for treatments at private specialist / physiotherapy clinics.
  • Covers up to 50% of eligible expenses at private specialists for mental health-related treatments only. Referral by medical practitioner or SMU counsellor is required.

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Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHS)

Covers eligible medical expenses incurred for hospitalisation and/or surgery for treatment of illness or injury, in a Singapore Government Restructured Hospital:

  • Alexandra Hospital (AH)
  • Changi General Hospital (CGH)
  • Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital (IMH)
  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)
  • KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
  • National University Hospital (NUH)
  • Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
  • Sengkang General Hospital (SKGH)
  • Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Not applicable for hospitalisation / surgery at private hospitals.

Letter of Guarantee (LOG) 

LOG is a document issued by the insurer to guarantee hospitalisation / surgical expenses (up to the policy limit) in a Government Restructured Hospital. The LOG has to be applied via the Benefits You App (BYA) at least 5 working days before the scheduled date of admission or surgery.

LOG is not valid for pre or post hospitalisation / surgical expenses, outpatient expenses or overseas treatment. 

Important:

For emergency hospitalisation / surgery, please contact +65 6305 4573 after the application for Letter of Guarantee (LOG) has been made via BYA.

 

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Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPA)

Reimbursement of eligible sum upon death and/or permanent disablement as a direct result of accident or injury.

Covers reasonable and necessary medical expenses for treatment of injury caused solely by an accident and not arising from sickness or pre-existing medical conditions.

Coverage is subject to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

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Benefits You App (BYA)

The Benefits You App (BYA) is a collaboration with Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), SMU's insurance broker, for an easier and more convenient way for students to manage their insurance claims, health and wellbeing - anytime, anywhere.

Students are highly encouraged to download and enrol onto BYA for access to the student medical insurance benefits or to submit medical insurance claims, if any.

Features of the Benefits You App (BYA) to meet your medical insurance needs:

  • Access your medical insurance benefits
  • Use your medical e-card for cashless visists at panel GP clinics
  • View the full list of panel GP clinics
  • Submit and track your medical insurance claims
  • Apply for a Letter of Guarantee (for hospitalisation at government restructured hospitals)
  • Get the latest news and tips on health, mindfulness and wellbeing
  • Use built-in tools to track appointments, manage medications and more

Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto BYA:

  • Download the Benefits You App (BYA) from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register as a user using your full name, SMU email address and company code: SMUSG2539.

For more information and assistance on the set-up of BYA, refer to the BYA Guide.

For app issues or technical support, contact the MMB Team at benefitsyouasia@mercermarshbenefits.com

NOTE:

  • Access to the Benefits You App (BYA) will be withdrawn once you cease to be a student of SMU, to safeguard and protect the privacy of your personal information.
  • If you have any pending insurance claims, please contact Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant via:
    Telephone: +65 6797 9613 (Enter Client ID: 2539)
    Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
    8:30am to 5:30pm
    Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

Groupcare@Income App (For Telemedicine)

Consultations with panel GP clinics via telemedicine are only applicable through the GroupCare@Income app. Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto the GroupCare@Income app.

  • Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  • Register as a user using your full name and SMU email address
  • Log-in to access the app
  • On the home screen, select the 'Telemedicine' function
  • Complete the required details before proceeding to use the telemedicine service

NOTE:

GroupCare@Income can also be accessed via the web portal: GroupCare@Income

Submissions of Claims

All claims must be submitted together with the relevant supporting documents via the Income Claims e-portal in the Benefits You App (BYA). All claims will be reviewed by the insurer and subjected to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

Follow the steps below to submit your claims via BYA:

  • Access BYA > Benefits > Medical
  • Under Income - Submit Medical Insurance Claims, select the 'Website' button
  • Select 'Create New Claim' to file your claim
  • Complete the information / details of your claim and submit together with the relevant supporting documents

IMPORTANT:

  • Claims must be submitted within 30 days of treatment date. Late claims may not be processed.
  • Claimant must use their full name as per NRIC/FIN/Passport No. and SMU email in their claims submission and correspondence.
  • The original invoices and receipts should be kept for one (1) year and provided upon request by the insurer.
  • The student’s Singapore bank account details must be entered in the app/portal when submitting a claim. The details required include account number, bank code and branch code. Please do not provide bank details belonging to another party (who is not the claimant).
  • International Students without a Singapore Bank Account:
    Exception is made only for certain groups of international students who do not have a bank account in Singapore (e.g. Exchange / Summer programme students). Any approved claims for such groups of students will be paid via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) to their designated bank account of their home country. Kindly follow the steps below to submit the insurance claim.
    • Download and complete the Benefit Claim Form. Kindly leave the last section blank (Page 3 titled 'To be completed by employer/union').
    • Email the form together with the relevant supporting documents as well as TT bank details listed below, to groupcare.mhc@hmimanagedhealthcare.com.
      1. Name of bank account holder:
      2. BIC/SWIFT address:
      3. IBAN (International bank account number):
      4. Bank code:
      5. Branch code:
      6. Bank name:
      7. Bank address:
      8. Bank account number:

Note:
Any administrative charges arising from the telegraphic transfer will be borne by the claimant. These charges will be offset from the amount of the approved claims, before reimbursement back to the claimant.

Documents / information required for claims submission:

  • Claimant's personal and contact information
  • Scanned / softcopies of supporting documents (where applicable) including, but not limited to:
    • Hospital bill / invoice
    • Medical receipt
    • Medical report
    • Medical certificate
    • In-patient discharge summary
    • Incident report
    • Police report
    • Referral letter
  • Claimant's bank account information (for reimbursement of approved claims via GIRO), if applicable.

Policy & Claim Enquiries

Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant (Primary Contact)

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 
(excluding public holidays)

8:30am to 5:30pm

Telephone: +65 6797 9613 
(Enter Client ID: 2539)

Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

On-site Consultation at Student Services Hub (SSH)

Opening hours:
Term 1 & Term 2 only
Every Tuesday (excluding public holidays)
10:00am to 12:00noon

Income (Secondary Contact)

Telephone: +65 6305 4573

Email: groupcare.mhc@hmimanagedhealthcare.com 

SMU Semester Exchange Orientation

Exchange students are introduced to SMU’s vibrant city campus life and a wholesome range of resources to enable a better transition in studying at SMU. It also provides them with an opportunity to network with fellow exchange students to support one another.

Jan/Aug
May
Alumni Networking

Meet postgraduate alumni from diverse professional backgrounds, hear their career journeys, and grow your network through panel and roundtable conversations.

Aug
Academic Year Opening Ceremony

SMU's signature themed event that brings the SMU community - senior management, faculty, staff, alumni, students, and freshmen – together to mark the new academic year. The evening includes a formal processional, Chancellor's declaration, themed dinner, inspiring speeches, and student performances.

Sep

Law Career Fair

This dedicated career fair for law students is a platform for law firms to share internships and practice training contracts with undergraduates. Law students will learn about career prospects through networking with law practitioners.

Dec

SMU Leadership Symposium

The SMU Leadership Symposium is a two-day event for participants to gain insights into the multifaceted approach to leadership, and be empowered with tools, knowledge and ideas to take on student leadership positions.

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SMU Vietnam is the university’s representative office based in Ho Chi Minh City. Established in April 2024, it serves as a contact node to strengthen partnerships and engagement between SMU and Vietnam’s academic, business and industry communities.

The office supports student mobility initiatives, including internships and study visits, facilitates alumni networking and knowledge exchange, and enables research and institutional collaborations. It also provides local partners across Vietnam with a single point of contact for engagement with SMU.

SMU establishes overseas presence in Vietnam

SMU Vietnam, is SMU’s latest endeavour dedicated to deepening connections with the Vietnamese business and public communities. This strategic move reaffirms SMU’s commitment to the region, as we aim to establish a prominent presence in the vibrant Asian market.

Recent Updates

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At Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City’s talk show 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Key Drivers of Economic and Social Promotion', Dr. Joshi shared case study-based innovation strategies, and Prof. Kotha shared insights on startup-driven innovation for sustainable business growth, offering practical strategies to unlock entrepreneurial potential.

'Research in Singapore' - Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City facilitated a discussion in Hanoi, bringing together leading academics to discuss Singapore's postgraduate research landscape and how PhD education can benefit Vietnam's economy and academic ecosystem.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Launch at the Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City, exploring sustainable development and sustainable finance, empowering Vietnamese business leaders and financial professionals to understand global trends.

Find us at

The Sentry, Sonatus Building,  15B/8 Le Thanh Ton Street,
Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam​​​​​​​

Email: vietnam@smu.edu.sg 

Office Hotline: (+84) 0898866100 (Zalo/ WhatsApp) 

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SMU Thailand is the university’s representative office based in Bangkok. Established in October 2023, it serves as a contact node to strengthen partnerships and engagement between SMU and Thailand’s academic, business and industry communities.

SMU Thailand supports student mobility initiatives, including internships and study visits, facilitates alumni networking and knowledge exchange, and enables research and institutional collaborations. It also provides local partners across Thailand with a single point of contact for engagement with SMU.

SMU establishes overseas presence in Thailand

SMU Thailand is committed to strengthening ties with the Thai community by facilitating knowledge exchange, forging partnerships, fostering research collaborations, and supporting professional development in close collaboration with our partners.

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Find us at

No. 944 Mitrtown Office Tower, JustCo office,
24th Floor, Rama4 Road, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Email: thailand@smu.edu.sg 

The SMU Office of Overseas Centres (OOC) leads the university’s regional engagement efforts across Asia. By building strong networks with industry, government, and academic partners, the OOC strengthens SMU’s presence and creates new opportunities for collaboration and learning.

As a connector within the University, the OOC brings together expertise from research, education, and industry engagement to extend SMU's reach and broaden the impact of its work in the region. For enquiries, please contact ooc@smu.edu.sg.

Office of Overseas Centres (Singapore)

For general enquiries, please contact us at ooc@smu.edu.sg

Kenneth Choo

Director, Office of Overseas Centres

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As Director of OOC in Singapore, Kenneth is responsible for establishing and managing SMU’s Overseas Centres. Kenneth has been involved in the education and international business space for over two decades, based primarily in Singapore and China.

He joined Singapore Management University in January 2021 from the Council on International Education Exchange, an American-based organisation, where he served as its Regional Director for Asia-Pacific region and he expanded its regional footprint to 13 centres over a 5-year period including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Australia.

Prior to that, Kenneth held leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. These included country management responsibilities whilst serving at Enterprise Singapore and PSB Academy. He received a Public Service Commission scholarship to study at the National University of Singapore.

Kenneth is married with one child and is a weekend chef.

Gregory Lim

Senior Associate Director

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Gregory has been involved in the education and training industry since 2002 in various capacities. His experience in the industry is attributed from heading business development units in deriving Continuing Education & Training (CET) solutions for corporations, setting up and running of training centre operations, and organising K12 enrichment courses including holiday camps and extra-curricular activities. Before SMU, Gregory headed the Enterprise Partnership team at NUS School of Continuing And Lifelong Education (SCALE) where he helped reach out and secure strategic partnerships with corporate organisations for their workforce training.

Gregory holds a Bachelor of Business (Business Administration)-Pass with Distinction, from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and have completed the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from the Singapore Workforce Development Agency.

Charlene Teo

Senior Manager

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Charlene brings over two decades of experience in marketing, international business and partnerships, supporting OOC's growth in Asia through market entry and expansion strategies into new overseas locations. Prior to joining OOC, she spent six and a half years at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business where she cultivated partnerships across universities, government bodies, professional associations and corporate entities while managing talent development programs.

Before SMU, Charlene held roles spanning sales & marketing, business development and product marketing roles at the Management Development Institute of Singapore, Accton Technology and Creative Technology, covering the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and USA markets. Her diverse experiences equipped her with a profound understanding of international markets, diverse business cultures and the importance of building strategic alliances and partnerships.

Charlene holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) with majors in Marketing and International Business from the University of Tasmania. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and live band music. An aesthete with a passion for fashion, she expresses her creativity by capturing her culinary creations through food plating and photography.

Angela Yak

Office Manager

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Before assuming her role at SMU, Angela served as an Admin Manager in a local IT training sector for over a decade. Leading a proficient team of administrative staff, she excelled in ensuring seamless operations and optimizing administrative processes.

Angela's expertise extended to liaising with government bodies, where she played a pivotal role in facilitating SkillsFuture courses and securing crucial government funding to drive the organization's mission of empowering individuals with essential tech skills.

Angela is an avid traveler who takes delight in discovering new destinations and immersing herself in various cultures. Through her travels, she cultivates memorable experiences that enrich her life and broaden her perspective on the world.

SMU Indonesia 

For enquiries with regards to SMU Indonesia, please contact us at info@smuindonesia.co.id.

Shoeb Kagda

Country Director

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Having spent more than two decades working in Indonesia, Shoeb has seen the country transform from an authoritarian, centralized government to one of the most dynamic democracies in the world and a rapidly expanding economy. Over that time, he has built a strong understanding of Indonesia’s economic and political landscape and developed a wide network of contacts.

As the Country Director of SMU Indonesia, SMU’s first overseas presence, he is responsible for deepening the university’s engagement and partnerships across the cross-section of Indonesian society including academia, government, and industry.

Shoeb graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington with a double major in Journalism and Political Science. He is also currently the Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and the founder of the Indonesia Economic Forum, a multi-stakeholder platform that promotes economic and social development.

Astrid Haznam

Assistant Director

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Astrid is in charge of the Indonesia market and works closely with the Country Director of SMU Indonesia to facilitate all aspects of daily operations. She also provides support in developing and executing internationalisation strategies in Indonesia, including building connections and relationships with agencies, institutions and universities, and other government and private organisations to enhance SMU’s overall reputation.

Astrid went to Kwik Kian Gie Business School and has more than 15 years of experience in Business Development and Marketing. She started her career with DBS Indonesia then continued to Oil & Gas industry in Indonesia. Before joining SMU, Astrid was a Market Advisor for Singapore Business Federation overseeing the Indonesian market. She helped Singapore SMEs venture into Indonesia market and establish strong relationships with provincial governments, private institutions, and trade associations.

On weekends you can find her baking, conducting dancing classes, and sometimes performing Indonesian traditional dance, especially Balinese dance, on stage.

Rika KH

Assistant Office Manager

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Although new to the higher education industry, Rika loves collaborating with her talented colleagues who are quickly becoming friends. Rika holds a Business Administration degree. She is also part of Future Females Empowerment Initiatives, a programme that offers funded spot to Indonesia female entrepreneurs building tech-based business and creating impact in their communities.

After living in Denmark, she decided to return to Jakarta and continue her study in Business Law. With her experiences, she hopes to contribute to society and make a difference.

On weekends, you can find her out with family or friends, doing casual runs, travelling, or watching cinema and live music.

SMU Thailand

For enquiries with regards to SMU Thailand, please contact us at thailand@smu.edu.sg

Celine Kuok

Country Director

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In Celine's capacity as the Country Director of the SMU Thailand at Singapore Management University (SMU), she serves as the primary liaison between SMU and Thailand. Her role entails spearheading SMU's vision to become Asia’s Knowledge Gateway by cultivating strategic collaborations between SMU's academic entities and Thailand's diverse educational, corporate, and governmental sectors.

Celine comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in executive education and strategic partnerships. Before joining SMU Thailand, she worked at AIA Group, where she demonstrated her ability to optimize operations and deliver a stellar learning and conferencing experience at the Group’s learning facility in Bangkok. Her role as a leadership programmes architect led her to create impactful initiatives aligned with AIA's corporate strategy.

Celine’s tenure at INSEAD showcased her adeptness in ensuring programme relevance and academic rigour for the Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive Master of Business Administration (TIEMBA) programme. She played a crucial role in strengthening the partnership between Tsinghua SEM and INSEAD.

Celine holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of London and have completed the Management Acceleration Programme with INSEAD. She enjoys interacting with professionals from all walks of life and finds pleasure in co-creating customised, integrated solutions that drive organizational success and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Worrawan Kanokkantapong

Manager

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Worrawan Kanokkantapong, known as End, is responsible for driving postgraduate programmes outreach and recruitment in Thailand, cultivating strategic partnerships across Asia, and strengthening SMU’s brand presence in Thailand through targeted engagement initiatives.

End brings over 10 years of experience in international education and student counselling. She began her career advising Thai high school students on UK boarding school placements and eventually rose to the position of Assistant Country Director at a leading education agency. There, she managed recruitment operations, led teams, and collaborated with marketing and management units to support students pursuing degrees in the UK, USA, and Australia.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Federation University Australia.

Outside of work, End dedicates her weekends to her family and is a proud and busy mother of 2 young children.

Wipawee Panyosook

Assistant Manager

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Based in Thailand, Wipawee Panyosook known as Palm - brings a positive and can-do attitude to any challenge with a background in operations seeking to leverage transferable skills in the education industry. Previously excelled in guest relations and event coordination, demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Eager to contribute a multitasking and adaptable approach to a dynamic learning environment.

Beyond work, Palm is a passionate content creator and enjoys transforming spaces through home décor. When she unwinds, she loves listening to music and letting her creativity flourish.

SMU Vietnam

For enquiries with regards to SMU Vietnam, please contact us at vietnam@smu.edu.sg.

Viet Anh Vu

Country Director

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Viet Anh has been appointed as the Country Director in SMU Vietnam, he closely collaborates with the Office of Overseas Centres (OOC) in Singapore to develop SMU's brand, enhance its reputation and contribute to SMU's vision of becoming Asia's Knowledge Gateway.

With over a decade of experience working in higher education between Europe and Asia, Viet Anh began his career as the Community and Project Manager at the World Entrepreneurship Forum, a global think tank dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship. He then served as the Head of Sales for International Graduate Programmes at Emlyon Business School in France, where he successfully developed and launched commercial activities for several new flagship programmes.

Prior to joining SMU, he was the Industry Partnership Engagement Lead at the INSEAD Career Development Centre, where he led the expansion of INSEAD’s employer engagement footprint across key markets in APAC.

Viet Anh is also a member of the MBA Career Service and Employer Alliance, a global platform where MNCs and career service professionals exchange best practices and discuss challenges in graduate recruitment. He holds a Master of Science in International Management with a major in European Affairs from IAE School of Management in Lyon, France.

Truong Huyen Trang

Senior Manager

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Trang graduated with Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from RMIT and Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Northumbria but earned extensive knowledge when working in private sectors, NGO, family business and community services. Trang spent her last 10 years in international higher education in Vietnam as she truly believe in the power of education. Prior to SMU, she worked at RMIT Vietnam, Hinrich Foundation and Fulbright University Vietnam in careers, partnership and scholar development.

Trang’s topics of interests are connection, health and vulnerability. You can find her enjoying Vietnamese foods and beaches with friends, or movies binge and charcoal/ gouache paintings.

She’s so looking forward to being a member of the proud SMU family!

Thu Thao Hoang

Business Operations Manager

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Hoang Thao is currently the Business Operations Manager at SMU Vietnam. With an education background in Business Marketing from James Cook University of Singapore and a Master of Science in Management from Singapore Management University, Thao brings a humble approach to her role.

Prior to joining SMU, she gained experience in both creative agencies and client organizations, primarily focusing on marketing in the Vietnam market. Thao has also supported education companies in Vietnam by conducting market research and developing marketing strategies. She is committed to continuous growth and collaboration in every endeavor.

Thao is interested in coffee, reading books and travelling when she has time during the weekend. Otherwise, she will be spending time taking care of her cats.

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