Vincent Chong Sy Feng

Vincent Chong is group president and chief executive officer of ST Engineering, one of Asia’s largest integrated defence and engineering groups, where he leads efforts to redefine the boundaries of aerospace, defence and smart technology innovation. Appointed to the top role in 2016, he has been instrumental in transforming the homegrown giant into a global leader in technology-driven solutions.

Under Chong’s leadership, ST Engineering achieved SG$12.35 billion in revenue in 2025, securing SG$18.7 billion in new contracts. In the first half of 2026, revenue rose 11 per cent to SG$6.57 billion with net profit reaching SG$512 million. By June 2026, its order book hit a record SG$35.7 billion, anchored by international aviation maintenance, defence systems and US electronic tolling.

A former ExxonMobil executive, Chong joined ST Engineering in 2014 and rose swiftly through senior leadership roles—including deputy CEO for corporate development and president of strategic plans and business development at ST Aerospace. Today, he oversees a global workforce, delivering integrated solutions across aerospace, smart city systems, cybersecurity and public safety.

Chong has sharpened the group’s innovation focus through initiatives such as the Innosparks engineering incubator alongside a US$150 million corporate venture capital fund investing in transformative start-ups across emerging tech sectors.

He has also led efforts in sustainability, digital transformation and advanced manufacturing, reinforcing ST Engineering’s relevance in a rapidly shifting geopolitical and technological landscape.

Widely respected for combining commercial sharpness with long-term vision, Chong has not only driven sustained financial growth but also positioned ST Engineering as an indispensable contributor to global security, sustainability and smart urban development.