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With Asia becoming the 21st century growth story, Singapore's ability to provide a Pan-Asian perspective and Global-Asia value propositions has seen the city-state strengthen its position as a leading global city in Asia. EDB's 'Host to Home' strategies build on the country's existing capabilities and seek to further anchor Singapore as a home for international business, innovation and talent.
Dr Beh, an Administrative Service officer, was appointed as Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board from 1 August 2008.
He joined EDB in November 1992 and has held various portfolios within EDB, ranging from industry development to planning & policy, and from corporate development to global operations. These included leadership roles in the development of Singapore's Biomedical Sciences industry cluster from 2001 to 2006, as well as overseas assignments in EDB's North American operations from 1995 to 2000.
Dr Beh is a medical doctor by training and graduated from the National University of Singapore. He is also a Sloan Fellow with a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
He is on the Board of Directors for Singapore Health Services, International Enterprise Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, as well as a Trustee of the Singapore Institute of Technology. |
