The Leadership
Charting the Way Forward. Meet the leaders and adult support team.
CHIEF SCOUT
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
President of the Republic of Singapore
The President of the Republic of Singapore is the Chief Scout. The Chief Scout holds the highest authority in the SSA and grants warrants to commissioners recommended by the Association as well as awards to adult leaders. The Chief Scout also awards outstanding Venture Scouts who attained the highest sectional award— the President’s Scout Award. The Scouting Movement in Singapore is led by the Scout Council, supported by the Commissioners’ Council, Headquarters Staff and Leadership Academy.
The Scout Council comprises both the uniformed and lay officials who are responsible for providing strategic direction and financial oversight on the Association. They also help to ensure the necessary funding of youth development in the Association.
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The Commissioners’ Council manages operational policies and guidelines in their respective functions. They provide the necessary adult support and frameworks for Area and Unit leaders to develop youths as changemakers of the society.
Desmond Chong
Chief Commissioner
Andrew Ang
Deputy Chief Commissioner
Han Songguang
Assistant Chief Commissioner (Educational Methods)
Dr Tong Chee San
National Commissioner (Educational Resources)
Lam Tat Wai
Assistant Chief Commissioner (Area Support) & Area Commissioner (West)
Ang Wee Jin
Area Commissioner (North)
Goh Yee Heng
Area Commissioner (East)
Jimmy Bok
Area Commissioner (South) & National Commissioner (Emergency Preparedness)
Yang Chen
National Commissioner (Adult Learning & Development)
Foo Say Kin
National Commissioner (Youth Programme)
The Headquarters Staff are full-time professionals who provide necessary administrative support to the Commissioner’s Council and Scout Council. They also ensure the day-to-day management of the Association.
Gary Lim
Executive Director
Jenny Choo
Director (Finance & Administration)
Maohaid Faizal Kasmin
Senior Manager & Data Protection Officer
Lee Pui Ling
Assistant Manager, Programmes
Nicholas Liaw
Manager, Programmes
Andie Tan
Senior Executive, Programmes and Operations
Amira Lim
Programme Executive
Noris Ithnin
Senior Executive Admin (East & North)
Sharul Shazwan
Senior Executive (Learning & Development)
The Leadership Academy comprises appointed Fellows who are recognized for their outstanding service and expertise. They will continue to provide leadership support and advisories to Singapore Scouting.
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