Ngee Ann Poly; New chairman for Ngee Ann Poly council

Ngee Ann Poly; New chairman for Ngee Ann Poly council

SEMBCORP Industries chief executive Tang Kin Fei will become chairman of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) council from Friday.

Mr Tang, who is also SembCorp's group president, will take over from Mr Tan Hup Foi, 61, who has been at the helm since 2004.

Mr Tang, 60, a member of the NP council since last year, is also deputy chairman of International Enterprise Singapore, a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council and president of the Singapore Water Association.

The NP council, the governing and executive body of the polytechnic, comprises 18 members, including representatives from the Government, educational institutions, industry and the Ngee Ann Kongsi.

Each term of office is three years.

NP principal Chia Mia Chiang, 58, said Mr Tan's 'wise counsel and constant encouragement have spurred us to work hard. Over the past 7� years, we have successfully introduced many new platforms for our students to develop their talents and pursue their aspirations.' Read More