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Who We Are

St Luke’s ElderCare is committed to caring for our elders in the community through services provided in our nursing home sited in Ang Mo Kio, 25 centres located islandwide and through the homes of our elders. We deliver a full range of integrated services and programmes for our elders that include centre-based, community-based, home-based and residential-based services.

These services are designed to benefit elders who have suffered physical disabilities as a result of stroke, fall or accident, as well as the frail and lonely who have no one to look after.

We offer the following facilities and services:

  • 25 senior care centres located islandwide
  • An active ageing Hub
  • A nursing home
  • Gym equipment*
  • Consultation rooms for elders to receive centre-based nursing*
  • Enhanced dementia friendly rooms*

* At selected centres only.

Our Mission

To be a Christian healthcare provider enriching lives in the communities

Our Vision

Transforming Community Care

Our Values

Compassion, Holistic Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Teamwork

Board of Directors

Prof Ho Yew Kee
Chairman

Professor Ho Yew Kee
Chairman

Professor Ho Yew Kee was first appointed to the board in August 2017.  He assumed the role of Chairman of the Board and the Nomination Committee on 1 April 2021.  He also serves as a Member of the Fundraising Committee.

He is currently Professor of Accounting and an Associate Provost (SkillsFuture) at the Singapore Institute of Technology.  He serves on the board of CPA Australia Ltd, Dover Park Hospice, National Kidney Foundation, United Overseas Insurance Ltd, the Christian Businessman Committee (Singapore) and Prison Fellowship Singapore.  He is also Chairman, Business and Accountancy Programmes Committee of Ngee Ann Polytechnic and member of the Advisory Council of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka and Advisory Board, Deakin University Integrated Reporting Centre.

Professor Ho holds a Doctoral of Philosophy (Accounting) and Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University, USA, Master of Economics and Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) from Monash University, Australia.
Professor Neo Boon Siong
Honorary Treasurer

Professor Neo Boon Siong
Honorary Treasurer

Professor Neo was first appointed to the Board in August 2021 and assumed the role of Honorary Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Committee on 1 September 2021.

He was the CANON Endowed Chair Professor of Business and twice served as Dean of the Nanyang Business School at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Navigators, Singapore, and an independent director of Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd. He was previously Chairman of i1 Ventures Ltd. He had served the boards of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd, OCBC Bank, Great Eastern Life Group, Keppel Offshore and Marine Ltd, GRP Ltd, Informatics Holding Ltd, National Computer Systems Pte Ltd, Keppel’s K1 eBiz Pte Ltd, J Lauritzen Singapore, Public Accountants Board, Securities Industry Council, Income Tax Review Board, Goods and Services Tax Review Board, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore, and the Nanyang Technological University Council.

Professor Neo received a Public Administration Medal (Silver) from the President of the Republic of Singapore at the 1999 National Day Honours Award.

He has 38 years of professional experience in accounting and finance, information systems, strategy, research, business consulting, management education, and corporate governance. He is a leading expert in public sector governance, business strategy, process management and organisational change.

Professor Neo is a Certified Public Accountant (Singapore) and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from the National University of Singapore and MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
Mr Alfred Wong
Director

Mr Wong Siu Hong Alfred
Director

Mr Alfred Wong was first appointed to the board in February 2018. He assumed the role of Chairman of the Fundraising Committee in November 2018 and was appointed as a Member of the Nomination Committee from 1 April 2021.

He is the Founder and Managing Director of Noel Gifts International Pte Ltd and serves as a Governor of the Management Committee of St Andrew’s Junior College.

Mr Wong holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hull, UK.
Mr Choo Eng Beng
Director

Mr Choo Eng Beng
Director

Mr Choo Eng Beng was first appointed to the board in January 2016 and the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee in January 2019. He assumed the role of Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee in August 2019.

He has been a Partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP since 2005. He is also a Director of Shared Services for Charities Limited, a member of the Audit Committee of the National Research Foundation, a member of the Practice Monitoring Sub-Committee at Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority. He also serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Church of Singapore.

Mr Choo holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and is Fellow Chartered Accountant.
Mr Chua Song Khim
Director

Mr Chua Song Khim
Deputy Chief Executive
National University Health System

Mr Chua Song Khim was appointed to the Board on 22 August 2022.

He is the Deputy Chief Executive of the National University Health System since January 2017 and is responsible for Population Health efforts, Regional Health System Office, Alexandra Campus Development, National University Polyclinics, Family Medicine, Group Nursing, Group Allied Health, NUHS Diagnostics & NUHS Pharmacy business units.

Prior to that, he was the Chief Executive Officer of NTUC Unity Healthcare and Executive Director of NTUC Eldercare Cooperatives (2012 – 2014), led the successful integration of both Co-operatives to form NTUC Health Cooperative, and was appointed as its Chief Executive Officer (2014 – 2018), Group Chief Executive Officer of China Healthcare Ltd (Econ Healthcare) (2008 – 2012), Chief Operating Officer of National University Hospital until he was appointed its Chief Executive Officer of National University Hospital (2001 – 2008).

Mr Chua is currently the Chairman of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH’s) Healthcare Productivity Implementation Taskforce, a Board member of St Luke’s Hospital, a Director of CrossMedia Pte Ltd, a member of the Future Economy Council Essential Domestic Services Sub- Committee as well as the Advisory Committee of the School of Sports, Health and Leisure of Republic Polytechnic and serves as an Elder in Bethesda Christian Centre. He was the former Chairman of the Agency for Integrated Care’s Strategic Advisory Committee – Quality Improvement for the Intermediate & Long-term Care sector, a Board member of Jurong Health Services Fund, and a member of MOH’s City for All Ages Committee as well as the Healthcare Tripartite Committee for Workforce Innovation and Productivity.

In recognition of his achievements, Mr Chua has been conferred numerous awards, including the National Day Commendation Medal, NTUC Commendation Medal (Gold), Ministry of Health’s Health Leader Award and the Republic of Singapore Navy’s National Servicemen of the Year award (Commendation).

Mr Chua holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore and a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration (Policy & Management) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the United States of America.
Mr Foong Daw Ching
Director

Mr Foong Daw Ching
Director

Mr Foong Daw Ching was a founding member of St Luke’s Eldercare in 1999 and served as Chairman from 2004 to 2006, returning to the Board in September 2018. He assumed the role of Chairman of the Missional Care Committee in September 2020.

He is also a Director of St Luke’s Hospital, an Independent Director of 4 listed companies in Singapore, Corporate Consultant of Crestar Education Group, and Accredited Mediator of the Consumers’ Association of Singapore. He also serves as the President of the Elder Board at Church of Singapore, Tung Ling Student Care Centre, and Tung Ling Community Services. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner of Baker Tilly TFW LLP and Regional Chairman of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Region, member of the Accounting Advisory Board at the National University of Singapore, Director of Jurong Health Services Pte Ltd, and a member of the Audit Committee at the Ministry of Health Holdings Pte Ltd.

Mr Foong was awarded a Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) by the President of Singapore in 2003.

Mr Foong is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Fellow of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, a Fellow of CPA Australia, and a Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Ms Ginger Hsiao
Director

Ms Ginger Hsiao
Director

Ms Ginger Hsiao was first appointed to the Board and the Finance, Investment and Procurement Committee in February 2017. She assumed the roles of Honorary Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance, Investment and Procurement in September and October 2017. Having served the full 4-year tenor as Honorary Treasurer, she remains as a Board Member and currently serves as a Member of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Committee and the Programmes, Services and Care Risk Committee.

She is the co-founder of Gold Nest (Private) Capital and Fund Manager of the European Life Sciences Growth Fund. She co-founded the Ginward Group, a consulting firm operating out of Europe, Japan and Singapore. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director, Head of Sales activities for Asia, China, and the USA at Credit Agricole CIB Capital Markets (formerly Credit Lyonnais), and Vice President at Citigroup headquarters in New York City, USA.

Ms Hsiao holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Ms Lim Ai Ling
Director

Ms Lim Ai Ling
Director

Ms Lim Ai Ling was first appointed to the Board and Human Resource Committee in May 2017 and assumed the role of Chairperson of the Human Resource Committee on 1 April 2021.

She is the Human Resource Director, Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia at Akzo Nobel. Prior to that, she was the Head of Human Resource, ASEAN at Manulife Financial, Head of Human Resource at Manulife Financial Singapore Pte Ltd, and Head of Human Resource at OCBC Securities Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of OCBC Group).

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore, Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the Singapore Institute of Management, and is a certified consultant in DISC, Facet 5 Personality Profiles and Hogan Assessment Inventory.
Professor Lee Chien Earn
Director

Adjunct Professor Lee Chien Earn
Director

Professor Lee was first appointed to the Board and the Programmes, Services and Care Risk Committee on 1 October 2021.

He is currently the Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System) of SingHealth, and the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the upcoming integrated acute and community hospital in Bedok North. Before this, he was CEO of Changi General Hospital and Deputy Director of Medical Services for Health Services and Healthcare Performance in the Ministry of Health, where he led the strategic development and improvement of healthcare services.

Professor Lee is a public health specialist by training. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Duke-NUS Medical School and Singapore University of Technology and Design. He was a member of several international committees under the World Health Organisation, International Hospital Federation and Joint Commission International.
Mr Wong King Yoong
Director

Mr Wong King Yoong
Director

Mr Wong King Yoong was first appointed to the board in February 2017 and the Human Resource Committee in December 2018.

He was previously Chairman of Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd, Director of La Cuisine Delicieuse Pte. Ltd., Managing Director & Vice-President at Global Operations at Sciex, Managing Director & Corporate Vice-President at AMD Singapore, Managing Director at JDS Uniphase, Managing Director and Vice President (Operations) at Berkley Industries, President & CEO at Flairis Tech Corp, Managing Director & Vice-President at Compaq Computer Asia, and Engineering Director at Fairchild Semiconductor.

Mr Wong holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from The University of Singapore.
Mr Yeong Zee Kin
Director

Mr Yeong Zee Kin
Director

Mr Yeong Zee Kin was first appointed to the Board in October 2016. He was Honorary Secretary from October 2016 to September 2019. He is a Member of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Committee and the Nomination Committee.

He is the Assistant Chief Executive (Data Innovation and Protection) at Infocomm Media Development Authority and Deputy Commissioner at Personal Data Protection Commission. He was recently appointed director of Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC) Pte Ltd. Prior to that, he was Senior State Counsel (Director, Technology) at Civil Division, Attorney-General’s Chambers and Senior Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court of Singapore. He was formerly a partner with Rajah & Tann’s telecommunications, media and technology law practice.

He holds a Master in Laws (Computer and Communications Law) from the University of London, Bachelor in Law from the National University of Singapore, and is qualified as an Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore and Solicitor, England and Wales.

Leadership Team

A/Prof Kenny Tan
Chief Executive Officer

Associate Professor Kenny Tan
Chief Executive Officer

A/Prof Kenny Tan is the CEO of St Luke’s ElderCare Ltd (SLEC) since August 2016 and was previously the Chief Operating Officer for both St Luke’s Hospital and St Luke’s ElderCare Ltd from 2013 to 2016.

He is also an adjunct lecturer for the Master of Science in Applied Gerontology program at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University and an Associate Professor in the Health and Social Sciences Cluster at the Singapore Institute of Technology.

His research and teaching areas are in healthcare services and management, health systems and policy, integrated care, gerontology, and in leadership and management.

He was awarded the Healthcare Humanity Awards in 2016, the Ageing Asia Global Ageing Trailblazer award and Leading CEO Award, both in 2019.

He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore and a Master of Education (Leadership, Policy, Change) and Master in Counselling from Monash University, Australia. He also has an Executive MBA from University of Hull, UK, and Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management from the Harvard Business School Executive Program.
Dr Alan Wong
Chief Operating Officer

Dr Alan Wong
Chief Operating Officer

From March 2023, Dr Alan Wong will oversee SLEC’s Administration, CommCare Academy, Digital Transformation, Facilities Management, Innovation & Digitalisation, IT, Organisational Excellence, Sourcing & Procurement, Transport Office, and New Growth Opportunities. Alan brings to this role his strong business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset, technology competence with operational expertise, and a wealth of experiences to realise SLEC’s commitment to Community Care.

Alan joined SLEC on 25 January 2021 as Senior Director, IT, Digital Transformation and Operations. Alan provided exceptional leadership with the IT blueprint that he crafted for SLEC. He brought transformation for the departments placed in his care. Prior to this, with years of being able to translate agile startup culture with international MNCs, he brings the necessary experience to achieve stakeholder goals and maintain sustainable growth for growing companies. His many years involved in technology make him very adept with delivering Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Asset management solutions.

Alan holds a Doctorate in Business Admin from the Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva, and is certified in Digital Transformation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated with a Master of Business Admin from the University of South Australia. He is a graduate of the University of London BSc Econs (2nd Class Hons) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic Electronics Engineering. He also holds a certification in BCCPE from the Building and Construction Authority, and a Certificate in Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Internal Auditor (ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001: 2015, ISO45001:2018)

His dissertation focuses on how NPOs stay viable and how to harness the benefits of digitalisation for the Community Care sector.

Alan is also Data Protection Officer (DPO) for SLEC.
A/Prof Edward Poon
Chief Nurse and Academic Director

Associate Professor Edward Poon
Chief Nurse and Academic Director

From October 2022 onwards, A/Prof Poon will focus on driving SLEC’s strategic plans and integration of nursing services across all service platforms in Residential Based, Centre-Based, Community-Based and Home-Based Services. He will be responsible for raising standards and quality of nursing care across all SLEC services, formulating and implementing new nursing strategies and programmes (including specialist wound care and palliative care services); and keeping track of emerging technologies and ensuring our nursing teams are ready to adapt to changes in the healthcare environment.

In October 2017, A/Prof Poon joined St Luke’s ElderCare as the Director of Nursing and was instrumental in laying the foundation for a strong nursing team with right capabilities and skills-set to support SLEC’s aggressive growth plans and was critical to the successful opening of SLEC’s first nursing home in 2020.

A/Prof Poon brings with him a wealth of diverse nursing experiences with specialty practices in infection control, neuroscience, quality management, research, and palliative care. His clinical experience spans restructured hospital, community hospital, hospice, and community care sectors.

A/Prof Poon sits on the National Advisory and Ethics Board and participates in policy making at the National Nursing Taskforce and National Palliative Care Taskforce. He was nominated by MOH to be the chairperson of the palliative care nursing competency workgroup and vice chair for national strategy for palliative care (NSPC). He has also published many research papers, articles and books. A/Prof Poon received both the Healthcare Humanity Award and the President’s Award for Nurses in 2014.

A/Prof Poon graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Health Science, Nursing in 1998, a Master of Science in Palliative Care from King’s College London in 2002, and a Doctor of Philosophy, Palliative Care Nursing, from Monash University in 2013.
A/Prof Lester Leong
Senior Director
East Cluster and Clinical Services

Associate Professor Lester Leong
Senior Director, East Cluster and Clinical Services

From October 2022 onwards, A/Prof Leong will oversee SLEC’s services in the eastern cluster, Medical and Dietetics, Rehabilitation, Care and Counselling and the Programmes Development Unit, in addition to his clinical work as a community doctor. He believes in dovetailing health and social care in the provision of holistic and comprehensive care to improve the well-being of communities.

Before joining SLEC in March 2018, Lester served in leadership capacities within the healthcare sector, including St Luke’s Hospital and Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, bringing with him over a decade of experience in clinical practice, policies and procedures. He also served as SLEC’s Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2021.

He holds adjunct faculty appointments, imparting knowledge in the areas of Family Medicine, Gerontology and Clinical Ethics, at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (Centre for Biomedical Ethics) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (Masters of Gerontology Programme).

He also holds a Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) from the National University of Singapore, Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership from the Singapore Management University – SingHealth. He is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians, Singapore.
Agnes Hew
Senior Director
West Cluster
Home-Based Services and Corporate Strategy and Emerging Services

Agnes Hew
Senior Director, West Cluster, Home-Based Services and Corporate Strategy and Emerging Services

From October 2022 onwards, Ms Agnes Hew looks after the SLEC’s services in the western cluster, leads the strategy development and cross-functional team collaborations, as well as oversees two business units, Home-Based Services and Emerging Services.

Her leadership is anchored in her background as a physiotherapist and she joined St Luke’s Hospital in 1999. She went on to lead the Outpatient Services from 2008 and Corporate strategy and Performance departments from 2014 at St Luke’s Hospital. In Jan 2017, she continued to grow the corporate development and performance capabilities at SLEC, overseeing strategic alliances with partners and healthcare innovation.

Bringing close to 30 years of experience in the community care sector, she presently plays a key role in expanding SLEC’s service footprint, in our Home-Based Services and driving new services like our Active Ageing Hubs.

Agnes is a member of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) from the Curtin University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership from the Singapore Management University.
Elaine Tan
Director
Communication and Partnerships

Elaine Tan
Director, Communication and Partnerships

Ms Elaine Tan joined St Luke’s ElderCare in May 2021 and is the Director of Communication and Partnerships leading communication, resource mobilisation and community relations.

She is a veteran professional in the non-profit sector with specialist skills in strategic planning, marketing communication, public and media relations and resource development. She has 20 years of extensive senior management and leadership experiences with international non-profit and social service organisations, including WWF Singapore, World Vision Singapore, YMCA Singapore and Breast Cancer Foundation. Elaine previously held the position of CEO at WWF and General Manager of Programmes at the YMCA. Prior to joining the social service sector, Elaine helmed corporate communications in the public sector including in healthcare for more than a decade.

During her tenue at WWF, Elaine was appointed to WWF International’s Network Executive Team, was the first woman member of WWF’s Asia Pacific Senior Executive Team and a Board Member of Earth Hour Global.

At World Vision, she was a member of the Gender Diversity Committee comprising women leaders from World Vision’s global network.

She also served as an honorary advisor to the International NGO Centre, Taichung, Taiwan in 2018 which comprised an international panel of development experts supporting Taiwan’s vision of attracting international NGOs to Taiwan.

Ms Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature and is equipped with a Certification from the Institute of Public Relations, Singapore.
Gregory Lee
Director
Pastoral Care and Church Partnerships

Gregory Lee
Director, Pastoral Care and Church Partnerships

From October 2202 onwards, Mr Gregory Lee drives the strategies and plans to grow, engage and further strengthen the church partnerships as well as pastoral care at SLEC. He joined the organisation in Jan 2017 and was previously Director for Communication and Partnerships.

His wealth of experience spans commercial and community care sectors, including leadership roles at The Salvation Army, the National University of Singapore, and World Vision Singapore, specialising in resource building, stewarding philanthropic support and public relations.

Gregory holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Glasgow and is certified in the Senior Management Programme for Non-Profits (Advance) from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He is also a Council Member of the Biblical Graduate School of Theology and member of the Finance Committee.

Gregory is also serving as Deputy Data Protection Officer.
Saw Seok Chin
Director
Human Resource

Saw Seok Chin
Director, Human Resources

Ms Saw Seok Chin leads the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies to support SLEC’s strategic growth objectives. She partners closely with members of the leadership team to build leadership and organisational capabilities, and also provides strategic and operational guidance to the HR team.

Prior to joining SLEC in June 2020, Seok Chin held senior management roles in the commercial sector. She was the Vice President of Human Resources, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, for Boston Scientific Asia Pacific. She was also the Director of Human Resources, Asia Pacific for BD Singapore, Vice President of Human Resources, Asia Pacific for BP Singapore, Vice President Human Resources for Medical Asia Pacific, at Johnson and Johnson, and Programme Director for Human Resources, IBM Global Services & Industries, Asia Pacific.

She is a member of the HR Capabilities Taskforce at the Agency for Integrated Care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science, and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics from the former Nanyang University of Singapore.
Simon Wee
Director
Finance

Simon Wee
Director, Finance

In his appointment as Director of Finance in April 2019, Mr Simon Wee oversees the finance function, spanning financial planning and analysis, internal controls and management, cashflow and investments. In his role, he ensures the implementation and enforcement of finance and operational policies and procedures in compliance with statutory requirements including the Charities Act, driving accountability, capability-building and the organisation’s long-term financial framework.

Prior to joining SLEC in January 2018, Simon started his career as an accountant in SUTL Corporation Pt Ltd and held senior management roles in the commercial sector. He was the Group Financial Controller and Business Unit Director for Prince’s Landscape and Construction Pt Ltd, Operations Director and Financial Controller for Sports Turf Solutions Pte Ltd and Financial Controller for Cooper Bussmann.

He is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore and a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant.