Ren Yeong Sng
About Ren Yeong Sng
Ren Yeong Sng is the Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Solutions at Temasek and a Board Member at Aicadium, with over 20 years of experience in legal and strategic roles.
Managing Director at Temasek
Ren Yeong Sng holds the position of Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Solutions at Temasek. Since joining in 2010, he has led the Temasek market teams across Singapore and the Americas. He has also held various leadership roles, including Head of the Investment, the Portfolio Management, and the Enterprise Development Groups. Sng initially collaborated with major portfolio companies on strategic positioning and value creation initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in managing and developing large-scale portfolio investments.
Board Membership at Aicadium
Ren Yeong Sng serves as a Board Member and Founding Team Member at Aicadium. Through this role, he contributes to the strategic direction and governance of the organization, focusing on innovative approaches within the field of artificial intelligence and its applications across various sectors. His involvement at Aicadium aligns with his extensive background and expertise in AI strategies and solutions.
Education and Qualifications
Ren Yeong Sng holds an MA in International and Development Economics from Yale University, completed in 2002, and a BSc in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), completed in 2001. He also attended Raffles Institution and The Chinese High School in Singapore. These academic credentials provide a solid foundation for his expertise in economics, strategy, and international development, which have been pivotal in his professional roles.
Professional Background and Experience
Ren Yeong Sng's professional journey began with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) as a military officer, following his SAF Merit Scholarship for overseas studies. He served in the military from 2002 to 2008 before transitioning to a fund manager role at Athenaeum Limited. Afterward, he joined Temasek in 2010 and moved to take on significant responsibilities within the firm. Notably, he was also a pioneer member of a local hedge fund start-up focused on Asian equities.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
Ren Yeong Sng is actively involved in various advisory and leadership roles. He serves on several boards, including Enterprise Singapore, the National Research Foundation in Singapore, and the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Sng is also a member of numerous councils and advisory panels, such as the International Advisory Council of the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Singapore Judicial Service Commission. Additionally, he contributes to the Financial Centre Advisory Panel and the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market.