Russell Tham
About Russell Tham
Russell Tham is the Joint Head of the Enterprise Development Group (Spore) and Head of Emerging Technologies at Temasek, with extensive experience in the technology and engineering sectors. He holds multiple board memberships and has over 25 years of industry experience.
Title and Current Roles
Russell Tham holds the position of Joint Head, Enterprise Development Group (Spore) & Head, Emerging Technologies at Temasek in Singapore. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member for multiple organizations, including Tangram Asia Capital, Nanofilm Technologies International Limited, Surbana Jurong Private Limited, and AEM.
Career at ST Engineering
Russell Tham was the President of New Enterprises and Ventures at ST Engineering from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure, he focused on steering the company towards new enterprise ventures, driving growth and innovation in various sectors.
Long Tenure at Applied Materials
Russell Tham had a prolific career at Applied Materials, holding several key positions over nearly two decades. From 2010 to 2016, he was Head of Global Continuous Improvement and Corporate Sales Operations. Additionally, he served as Regional President, South East Asia, and Corporate VP, New Growth Markets from 2009 to 2018. Earlier in his career at Applied Materials, he worked as Regional General Manager (South East Asia) from 1994 to 2009.
Educational Background
Russell Tham studied Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. His educational foundation has supported his extensive career in the technology and engineering sectors.
Professional Expertise and Experience
With over 25 years of experience, Russell Tham boasts a strong background in the technology and engineering sectors. His expertise spans leading new enterprise ventures, continuous improvement, corporate sales operations, and emerging technologies. His roles have allowed him to play a pivotal part in the growth of new markets in South East Asia.