Yih Choung Teh
About Yih Choung Teh
Yih Choung Teh serves as the Group Director of Strategy and Research at Ofcom, a position he has held since 2018. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in competition policy and consulting, he has contributed significantly to the field over his career.
Work at Ofcom
Yih Choung Teh has held the position of Group Director, Strategy and Research at Ofcom since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and research initiatives of the organization. Prior to this, he served as Competition Policy Director at Ofcom from 2003 to 2018, where he focused on competition-related issues within the communications sector. His extensive tenure at Ofcom spans a total of 15 years in various capacities, contributing to the organization's regulatory framework and policy development.
Education and Expertise
Yih Choung Teh has a strong academic background with degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge. He also holds a Diploma in Mathematical Statistics from the same university. Additionally, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Applied Probability and Operational Research at the University of Oxford. Furthering his education, he participated in the Senior Executive Programme at London Business School, enhancing his leadership and strategic skills.
Background
Before joining Ofcom, Yih Choung Teh held various academic and consulting positions. He worked as a College Lecturer at Keble College, Oxford, from 1998 to 2000, and served as a Drapers’ Research Fellow at St Anne's College, University of Oxford, for one year from 1999 to 2000. He also gained practical experience as a Consultant at Analysys Consulting (now Analysys Mason) from 2000 to 2003, where he applied his analytical skills to the telecommunications sector.
Professional Experience
Yih Choung Teh's professional experience encompasses over two decades in the fields of strategy, research, and competition policy. His roles have included significant responsibilities at Ofcom, where he has influenced policy and regulatory practices. His background in academia and consulting has equipped him with a diverse skill set, enabling him to approach complex issues in the communications sector with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects.