Prior to this, he spent 6 years leading Business/Industry Development at the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research, including brokering research collaborations with food and nutrition companies.

He started his career in the Economic Development Board, and served for 16 years – including 2 stints in the USA. He has engaged with a diverse range of industries including electronics, infocomm, robotics, aerospace, equipment, materials, chemicals, consumer products, non-profit organisations, and education services.”