Draft:Lee Tzu Yang
Lee Tzu Yang | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2018 | |
| Deputy | Chua Sock Koong |
| Preceded by | Eddie Teo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) Colony of Singapore |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics and Political Science (BS) Anglo-Chinese School |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 李子揚 |
| Simplified Chinese | 李子扬 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lǐ Zǐyáng |
| IPA | [lì.tsì.jǎŋ] |
Early life and education
[edit]In 1954, Lee was born and he grew up in Bukit Timah, Singapore.[1] His father, Tan Sri Lee Siow Mong (1915 – 31 August 1989), was a senior civil servant who served in both Singapore and Malaysia, and his mother, Puan Sri Grace Lee (née Tan Gek Eng; 1917 – 4 February 2007), was a housewife.[2][3][4] Being the youngest in the family, Lee has four siblings, and one of his sisters is Anne Lee Tzu Pheng, a poet.[5]
Lee attended Anglo-Chinese School and obtained a Senior Cambridge in 1970 and a Higher School Certificate in 1972.[6][7][8] In 1976, Lee graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science in economics.[9]
Career
[edit]In 1979, Lee joined Shell plc and rose through the ranks, becoming the vice president for strategy and portfolio in 1999.[9][10] In July 2000, Lee was appointed as chairman of Shell Singapore, holding the position for 14 years, before retiring in October 2014.[11][12][13]
On 12 August 2003, Lee was appointed by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (abbreviated as MITA, now known as MDDI) to be chairman of the Arts School Committee, to study the needs and feasibility of establishing a specialised school in arts.[14] On 12 March 2004, the Report of the Committee on Specialised Arts School was presented to MITA.[15] The recommendation of establishing a specialised school in arts was accepted by MITA, and announced in the 10th Parliament of Singapore on the next day.[16] On 2 January 2008, Lee was appointed as the first chairman of the School of the Arts, Singapore.[17]
A member of the Esplanade board since 2003, Lee succeeded Theresa Foo as chairman of the board on 1 January 2015.[18] Lee was also appointed as chairman of the Casino Regulatory Authority on 2 April 2015.[19]
On 2 May 2018, Lee was appointed as a member and deputy chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC).[9] A few months later, on 1 August 2018, Lee succeeded Eddie Teo as chairman of PSC.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Lee is married to Veronica Tan, and together they have two daughters and a son.[1]
Awards and decorations
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Distinguished Service Order, in 2022.[20]
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Meritorious Service Medal, in 2014.[21][22]
Public Service Star, in 2005.[23]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Tan, Sumiko (6 January 2019). "Lunch With Sumiko: You can't be effective if you go against your instincts, says PSC chairman Lee Tzu Yang". The Straits Times. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Five senior Singapore Govt. men given new jobs". The Straits Times. 28 June 1953. p. 9. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Obituary". The Straits Times. 1 September 1989. p. 40. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Obituary". The Straits Times. 6 February 2007. p. 33. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Lee Siow Mong dies of cancer, aged 75". The Straits Times. 1 September 1989. p. 28. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Rajipe, 16, wins oratorical contest". The Straits Times. 24 September 1970. p. 7. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "School Cert results: BOYS". The Straits Times. 23 March 1971. p. 6. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "HSC EXAM RESULTS: BOYS". The Straits Times. 8 March 1973. p. 13. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Lam, Lydia (1 May 2018). "Lee Tzu Yang appointed deputy chairman of Public Service Commission". The Straits Times. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Shell to base regional HQ in Smgapore". The Straits Times. 13 February 1999. p. 50. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Low, Eugene (5 July 2000). "Lam bows out as Shell Singapore chairman". The Business Times. p. 8. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Williams, Ann (2 October 2014). "Shell S'pore names new country head". The Straits Times. p. 12. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ a b Ng, Huiwen (19 July 2018). "PSC chairman Eddie Teo retires on July 31 after five decades in public service; Lee Tzu Yang to take over". The Straits Times. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Lee, Boon Yang (16 February 2004). "Speech by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts at MITA's Thank You Dinner at the Arts House, Old Parliament House on 16 February 2004 at 7.30PM". www.nas.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Lee, Tzu Yang (12 March 2004). "Report of The Committee On Specialised Arts School". Scribd. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Update on Remaking Singapore Committee's Recommendations" (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. 15 April 2004. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Hong, Xinyi (13 September 2007). "Multi-talented head-start". The Straits Times. p. 53. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Esplanade chairperson Theresa Foo steps down". Today. 5 December 2014. p. 10. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Deputy chairman to head Casino Regulatory Authority". Today. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Sim, Walter (9 August 2014). "Six receive Meritorious Service Medal for excellence". The Straits Times. p. 6. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2024.