Alecia Quah
About Alecia Quah
Alecia Quah is the Director of Macro Strategy (Geo-economics and Geo-technology) at Temasek, focusing on global economic, technology, and national security trends.
Current Role at Temasek
Alecia Quah serves as the Director of Macro Strategy focusing on Geo-economics and Geo-technology at Temasek. In this role, she leads the analysis of global economic, technology, and national security trends. She is instrumental in developing risk frameworks and scenario analyses to assist investors in navigating the complexities of the global regulatory and policy landscape. Her work involves significant cross-functional collaboration with a network of regulatory, policy, and financial stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Control Risks
Prior to her current position, Alecia Quah worked at Control Risks as an Associate Director from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's initiatives in assessing geopolitical risks and provided strategic insights that supported client decision-making processes.
Career at IHS and Economist Intelligence Unit
Alecia Quah held roles at IHS and the Economist Intelligence Unit before joining Control Risks. At IHS, she served as a Senior Analyst from 2013 to 2016 in Singapore, where she focused on geopolitical and economic analysis. She also worked as a Contributing Analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2013 for a duration of 10 months, further honing her analytical skills in global economic and political trends.
Early Career at Drew & Napier LLC
Alecia Quah began her professional journey at Drew & Napier LLC, where she worked as a Senior Associate from 2006 to 2011 in Singapore. During her five-year tenure, she gained extensive experience in legal practices which laid the foundation for her subsequent career in geopolitical and economic analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Alecia Quah holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Relations and Affairs from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, completed in 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Singapore in 2006. Additionally, she achieved her GCE 'A' Levels at Victoria Junior College in 2001. Her educational background has equipped her with a deep understanding of international relations, law, and governance.