Dr. Chun Yong Teo
Slated Candidate for Director at Large (Individual Members Ballot)
Dr. Chun Yong Teo is a data management and governance leader from Singapore with more than 20 years of experience spanning government and higher education. He currently serves as Director (Data Governance & Protection) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, where his work encompasses enterprise data governance, data protection, and responsible data use.
Prior to joining higher education, Chun Yong spent 19 years with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. His leadership roles included Senior Assistant Director for Data Management, Enterprise Information Management, and Business Analytics, where he led enterprise data governance, analytics, information management initiatives, and major data platform programmes.
He holds the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Master certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, as well as a Master of Technology in Digital Leadership from the National University of Singapore. He was also a member of the inaugural cohort of Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) Certificate Program. His professional interests include data governance, enterprise data strategy, data architecture, responsible AI, and the development of sustainable data capabilities.
Beyond his professional career, Chun Yong has extensive experience in professional and nonprofit governance. He serves as Secretary-General of the Singapore Chinese Physicians’ Association and holds board and academic leadership appointments with the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is also a Council Member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.
He brings to DAMA International a combination of practitioner experience, governance leadership, and an Asia-Pacific perspective.