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Wei Chuen Chua

Vice President, Hub Services & Connectivity · Singapore Economic Development Board

Biography

Mr Chua Wei Chuen is the Vice President of Hub Services & Connectivity (HSC), at the Singapore Economic Development Board(EDB). In this role, he leads the development of strategies and value propositions to enhance Singapore as a hub for companies to manage and execute their supply chain activities in the region. His team is also responsible for charting the transformation and growth of the logistics sector in Singapore and working with key stakeholders to enhance Singapore’s physical connectivity.

He was previously Regional Vice President, Europe, based in London. He oversaw EDB’s operations in Europe and was responsible for the organisation’s engagements of European companies across multiple industries.

Prior to his move to Europe, he was the Head of Aerospace at EDB, where he planned and executed strategies to develop Singapore’s aerospace industry. He led the account management of and strengthened EDB’s partnerships with aerospace companies.

Before joining EDB, he was a Naval Engineering Officer at the Republic of Singapore Navy, and was responsible for designing and establishing procurement, engineering & logistics support plans for naval platforms, including submarines.

He received a Masters of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Imperial College London.