Jacinta Wee
About Jacinta Wee
Jacinta Wee is the Vice President of Legal & Regulatory at Temasek in Singapore, with over a decade of experience in various legal roles across multiple industries.
Current Position at Temasek
Jacinta Wee serves as the Vice President of Legal & Regulatory at Temasek in Singapore. She has been with the company for over a decade, starting in April 2013. Her role involves overseeing legal and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance on legal issues that impact the company. Her extensive experience in legal and regulatory roles makes her an invaluable asset to Temasek.
Previous Experience at American Express
Before joining Temasek, Jacinta Wee worked at American Express in the General Counsel's Office for the Asia Pacific region. She served as an Attorney from 2012 to 2013, focusing on legal matters relating to finance and regulatory compliance. Her role involved providing legal advisory services to support the company's business operations across the Asia Pacific.
Legal Roles at SGX and Singtel
Jacinta Wee's career also includes significant legal roles at the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Singtel. At SGX, she worked as Assistant Vice President of Legal from 2008 to 2011, handling legal issues related to the stock exchange. Prior to that, she was an Associate in the Legal department at Singtel from 2007 to 2008, focusing on legal support for telecommunications operations.
Early Career at LHAG
Jacinta Wee began her legal career at LHAG in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she spent two years as an Associate in Corporate & Conveyancing from 2005 to 2007. Her responsibilities included handling corporate legal matters and property conveyancing, providing a solid foundation in corporate law.
Education and Legal Background
Jacinta Wee holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with honors from the University of Malaya, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she has applied throughout her diverse career in corporate, financial, telecommunications, and regulatory sectors.