Tien Beng Phua 潘展明
About Tien Beng Phua 潘展明
Tien Beng Phua is the Co-President of Peking University Healthcare, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management from various roles in Singapore and China. He has held leadership positions at Parkway Pantai Limited and Singapore General Hospital, and he possesses a strong educational background in health management and business administration.
Current Role at Peking University Healthcare
Tien Beng Phua serves as Co-President at Peking University Healthcare, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the administration of a prominent 1800-bed Class 3 non-profit hospital in Beijing, which is affiliated with Peking University Medical Faculty. His responsibilities include managing hospital operations and ensuring the integration of technology into healthcare practices to enhance patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at Parkway Pantai Limited
Before joining Peking University Healthcare, Tien Beng Phua held several leadership roles at Parkway Pantai Limited. He served as Chief Executive Officer for the Singapore Operations Division from 2017 to 2020, and as Chief Executive Officer of Mount Elizabeth Hospital for one year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Parkway East Hospital for nine months in 2015. His tenure at Parkway Pantai Limited contributed to his extensive experience in hospital management.
Background in Healthcare and Dietetics
Tien Beng Phua began his career as a Dietitian at Singapore General Hospital from 2003 to 2005. He later advanced to roles such as Senior Manager in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Manager of Service Operations at the same hospital. His early experiences in clinical settings provided him with a solid foundation in healthcare operations and patient care.
Educational Qualifications
Tien Beng Phua has a diverse educational background. He completed his GCE 'O' Levels at Victoria School and GCE 'A' Levels at Victoria Junior College. He earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dietetics from Leeds Beckett University. He also holds a Master of Science in Health Science Management from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership from Singapore Management University, and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, he participated in an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School focused on Business Innovation in Global Healthcare.
Expertise in Healthcare Management
Tien Beng Phua possesses a unique blend of expertise in clinical practice, hospital operations, and change management within both public and private healthcare sectors. His passion for integrating technology into healthcare systems aims to drive improvements in patient care and operational efficiency. This combination of skills positions him as a leader in the healthcare industry.