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

  • Han Songguang

    Deputy Chief Commissioner

  • Andrew Ang

    Deputy Chief Commissioner

  • Sunil Ravinder Gill

    Assistant Chief Commissioner (International & Membership)

  • Lam Tat Wai

    Assistant Chief Commissioner (Area Support) & Area Commissioner (West)

  • Heng Jiang Li

    Area Commissioner (East) & National Commissioner (Projects)

  • Ang Wee Jin

    Area Commissioner (North)

  • Reuben Hendriks

    Area Commissioner (South)

  • Yang Chen

    National Commissioner (Adult Learning & Development)

  • Dr Tong Chee San, Scout Singapore, National Commissioner (Educational Resources)

    Dr Tong Chee San

    National Commissioner (Youth Programme)

The Headquarters Staff are full-time professionals who provide necessary administrative support to the Commissioners’ Council and Scout Council. They also ensure the day-to-day management of the Association.

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.

To be updated