Singapore’s wealth fund Temasek Holdings said on Friday that Teo Chee Hean will replace Lim Boon Heng as chairman. With Teo Chee Hean’s appointment, the state investment firm is now prepared to deal with the shifting dynamics of the world market.
The process of handing over from Lim Boon Heng to Teo Chee Hean will be planned slowly over quite a few months. When he starts as deputy chairman on July 1, 2025, Teo Chee Hean will support Lim Boon Heng during the process of handing over. After a third-quarter board meeting on October 9, Teo Chee Hean will be named the new chairman of Temasek, officially bringing an end to Lim Boon Heng’s time as the company’s leader.
Because of this method, there is no break in the sharing of Lim Boon Heng’s knowledge and experience with Teo Chee Hean. The handover schedule enables Teo Chee Hean to get to know Temasek’s functions and still consult Lim Boon Heng’s knowledge about the organization.
Strategic Vision as Teo Chee Hean Assumes Leadership
Coordinating different government units is what Teo Chee Hean does best, which is in line with the complex tasks at Temasek. Thanks to his knowledge of population issues and climate change, he can contribute meaningful insights as Temasek stresses sustainability and uses environmental, social, and corporate governance principles.
Having a role in setting Singapore’s environmental targets gives Teo Chee Hean the experience needed to develop Temasek’s sustainability strategy. Being responsible for the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group allows him to share necessary skills in digital transformation.
Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister, complimented both Lim Boon Heng for his loyal service and Teo Chee Hean for managing to strengthen Temasek on Nicolas’s groundwork.
Future Prospects Under New Leadership Structure
With the change in leadership, Temasek carries on activating its wide-ranging T2030 strategy. This 10-year plan was formed under Lim Boon Heng’s leadership and allows Teo Chee Hean to make a stable portfolio for the future.
Because the investment world is becoming more complex, the combination of Lim Boon Heng’s and Teo Chee Hean’s knowledge and experience will play a key role in Temasek’s future achievements.
