Ho Ching

Chairman, Temasek Trust

 

Ho Ching, the wife of the prime minister, has special interests in healthcare and social media

Ho Ching is a board member and the chairman of Temasek Trust, joining the non-profit organisation in October 2021 after retiring from her previous post as executive director and CEO of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Temasek Holdings. Ho was appointed as chairman of Temasek Trust on April 1, 2022, when she took over from, S Dhanabalan, who will remain on the board.

In her 17-year tenure at the helm of Temasek Holdings, Ho more than tripled its portfolio, from SG$90 billion in 2004 to more than SG$300 billion as of early 2021. Temasek Holdings made inroads as a global investor in real estate, agribusiness, and technology sectors. While opportunities in Singapore made up over half of the firm’s portfolio about 17 years ago, the island nation now accounts for approximately 24 per cent.

Established by Temasek Holdings in 2007, Temasek Trust ensures that all of the Temasek assets earmarked for philanthropy are managed responsibly and sustainably throughout a spectrum of community programmes. Her new role is fitting for Ho, who herself supports various charitable and community-service organisations, with a particular interest in healthcare, special-needs education and the welfare of children. 

Trained as an engineer, Ho began her career at the Ministry of Defence. She also worked at Singapore Technologies Group, becoming its president and CEO in 1997 before joining Temasek Holdings in 2002 and becoming CEO two years later. She is also the wife of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Impacted Industries


Awards


1985

Singapore Public Administration Medal (Silver)

1996

Public Service Star

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Ho Ching is an active participant on social media, often posting her thoughts and comments on various issues in Singapore and beyond.

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