Kelly Chen
About Kelly Chen
Kelly Chen is the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy at Temasek, with extensive experience in sustainability and clean energy sectors.
Title
Kelly Chen holds the position of Assistant Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy at Temasek. She has been with the company since [start date not provided].
Employment at Temasek
Kelly Chen serves as the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy at Temasek. Her role involves spearheading sustainable initiatives and formulating strategies to address climate change. This position allows her to utilize her extensive background in sustainability and clean energy.
Previous Roles at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Before joining Temasek, Kelly worked at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) from 2013 to 2022, holding several key positions. She was the Assistant Vice President, Singapore Businesses from 2018 to 2022 and Head of Cleantech from 2017 to 2018. She also served as Assistant Head, Cleantech from 2013 to 2017. Her roles at EDB involved overseeing the development and promotion of the clean energy sector in Singapore.
Internships and Early Career
Kelly's early career included an internship with UNDP China's Energy and Environment Team in 2012 and a position as a Foreign Service Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore, from 2008 to 2011. She also interned at ELLE Magazine in 2007-2008, gaining experience in editorial work.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Chen completed her Master of International Affairs in Sustainable Energy Policy and Management at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, from 2011 to 2013. She also attended Sciences Po Paris, participating in an exchange program focused on Political Science, Literature, Business, and French. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the National University of Singapore in 2007. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in sustainability and clean energy strategy.
Contributions to Sustainable Development
Kelly has actively contributed to sustainable development projects globally. She worked with SELCO Solar in India on energy and environmental issues and participated in sustainable development initiatives with Fundación MarViva in Costa Rica. Her efforts reflect her commitment to advancing clean energy and sustainability practices.