Yong Cheen Choo
Chief Investment Officer at GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd.
Network origin in Yong Cheen Choo first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
London School of Economics & Political Science
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 260 |
EDB Investments Pte Ltd.
 EDB Investments Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance EDB Investments Pte Ltd (EDB Investments) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 32 |
GIC Pte Ltd.
 GIC Pte Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GIC Pte Ltd. operates as non-commodity-based sovereign wealth fund. It invests in the unlisted public and private equity with a focus on health care, financial and business services. The company was founded by Goh Keng Swee in 1981 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Sovereign Wealth Fund | Financial Conglomerates | 31 |
GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd.
 GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd (GIC Special Investments) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of GIC Pte Ltd founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in Singapore with additional offices in Beijing, London, New York and San Francisco.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 15 |
EDBI Pte Ltd.
 EDBI Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance EDBI Pte Ltd. provides investment services. It offers investments in biomedical sciences, information and communication technology, smart and sustainable technology. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 13 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Yong Cheen Choo via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Nanyang Technological University | College/University | Chairman Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Singapore Economic Development Board | General Government | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
Monetary Authority of Singapore
 Monetary Authority of Singapore General GovernmentGovernment Monetary Authority of Singapore operates as central bank. It oversees various monetary functions associated with banking as well as finance. Before its establishment, monetary functions were performed by government departments and agencies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Singapore. | General Government | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman | |
DBS Bank Ltd.
 DBS Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance DBS Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, Institutional Banking, Treasury Markets, and Others. The Consumer Banking and Wealth Management segment offers individual customers a current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, loans and home finance, cards, payments, investment, and insurance products. The Institutional Banking segment includes financial services and products to institutional clients including bank and non-bank financial institutions, government-linked companies, large corporates, and small and medium-sized businesses. The Treasury Markets segment consists of structuring, market-making, and trading across treasury products. The Others segment encompasses activities from corporate decisions, capital and balance sheet management, funding, and liquidity. The company was founded in July1968 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Regional Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
| SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
National Research Foundation
 National Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Research Foundation provides national direction for research and development by developing policies, plans and strategies for research, innovation and enterprise. The firm serves for ecosystem, milestones, talent, research, innovation and enterprise, seed companies, science and technology and innovation and enterprise milestones. The company was founded on January 1, 2006 and is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
GIC Pte Ltd. (Investment Management)
 GIC Pte Ltd. (Investment Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance GIC Pte Ltd. (Investment Management) (GIC-IM) is the investment management division of state-owned GIC Pte Ltd., a sovereign wealth fund headquartered in Singapore. The firm was founded in 1981 to manage Singapore’s foreign reserves. GIC-IM manages government funds and reports to their own Board of Directors. Under the Constitution of Singapore, the firm is designated as a Fifth Schedule company as they are responsible for managing government assets and the country’s reserves. They secure Singapore’s financial future by investing across a range of asset classes in the public and private markets. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Investments | |
| Human Capital Leadership Institute | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Bio*One Capital Pte Ltd.
 Bio*One Capital Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Bio*One Capital Pte Ltd (Bio*One Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of EDB Investments Pte Ltd founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Singapore. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
Government of Singapore
 Government of Singapore SovereignGovernment Sovereign level government authority | Sovereign | Minister of Government Minister of Government Minister of Government Minister of Government | |
Enterprise Singapore
 Enterprise Singapore Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enterprise Singapore is the enterprise development agency responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow. The firm specializes in industry development, entrepreneurship development, quality, standards, policy and programme development. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED | Major Telecommunications | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITED | Airlines | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Securities Industry Council of Singapore | General Government | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Defence Science & Technology Agency | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman | |
S*BIO Pte Ltd.
 S*BIO Pte Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology S*BIO is a privately-held biotech company focused on the research and clinical development of novel targeted small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer with leading programs around histone deacetylases (HDAC) and kinases. S*BIO's lead candidate, SB939, entered the clinic in 2007. SB1518, S*BIO's potent and orally-active JAK2 inhibitor, entered the clinic in 2008 and has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA. S*BIO has entered into a development collaboration, and option & license agreement with Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop and commercialize SB1518 and its other novel JAK2 inhibitor, SB1578. S*BIO's SB1317, a novel multikinase inhibitor, is in pre-clinical development and under a worldwide exclusive license with Tragara Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for its development and commercialization. In line with its vision to be a leading fully-integrated oncology-focused biotech company in Asia Pacific, S*BIO has established a state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure, complemented by a strong clinical development team. S*BIO has strong links with a network of medical oncologists in Asia Pacific and its investors include EDB Investments' biomedical sciences subsidiary Bio*One Capital, Aravis Ventures, Novartis Bioventures and other international funds. In 2009, S*BIO received the BioSpectrum Editor's Choice, Emerging BioScience Company of Singapore Award. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Singapore Business Federation
 Singapore Business Federation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Singapore Business Federation is a business chamber community that engages in trade, investments, and industrial relations. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Ping Soon Kok has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Treasurer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Singapore Management University | College/University | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING LTD | Aerospace & Defense | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| NEPTUNE ORIENT LINES LTD. | Marine Shipping | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Singapore Suzhou Township Development Pte Ltd.
 Singapore Suzhou Township Development Pte Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Singapore Suzhou Township Development Pte Ltd. provides real estates services. It also engages in harbor and related offshore structure construction. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Economic Development Board of Singapore | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
National University Health System Pte, Ltd.
 National University Health System Pte, Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services National University Health System Pte, Ltd. provides healthcare services in Singapore. The firm also works with community hospitals, general practitioners, family medicine clinics, nursing homes and other community partners to provide integrated care to the community. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED | Major Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member Private Equity Analyst | |
Singapore International Arbitration Centre
 Singapore International Arbitration Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides arbitration services to the business community. The SIAC is based in Singapore, Singapore. The organization administers arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre for the time being. Since its establishment in 1991, SIAC has gained a reputation for offering best-in-class arbitration services. The SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced in many jurisdictions worldwide. SIAC also offers investment arbitration rules and UNCITRAL rules. Additionally, SIAC has a young SIAC group (YSIAC) that aims to promote the use of international arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, both regionally and internationally. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD | Electric Utilities | Chairman Chairman | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Market Strategist Private Equity Investor | |
CLA Real Estate Holdings Pte Ltd.
 CLA Real Estate Holdings Pte Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance CLA Real Estate Holdings Pte Ltd. provides sustainable urban solutions. The firm also provides sustainable urban development and business space solutions with assets under management. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ST Engineering Electronics Ltd.
 ST Engineering Electronics Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology ST Engineering Electronics Ltd. manufactures electronics and information communications technology solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Electronic Production Equipment | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Agency for Science, Technology & Research
 Agency for Science, Technology & Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agency for Science, Technology & Research engages in fostering scientific research and development. It is the agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd.
 Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of MOH Holdings Pte Ltd., Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd. is a company that provides healthcare services. Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd. is based in Singapore, Singapore. Ivy Ng has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2012. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
GIC (London) Private Ltd.
 GIC (London) Private Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GIC (London) Private Ltd. (GIC London) is a sovereign wealth manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is owned by GIC Pte Ltd., a sovereign wealth fund wholly owned by the Government of Singapore. GIC London manages the Government of Singapore’s reserves. | Financial Conglomerates | President President | |
| CAPITALAND LIMITED | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Singapore Indian Development Association
 Singapore Indian Development Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Indian Development Association operates as a self-help group in Singapore, SG. The Singaporean company's main goal is to improve the academic performance of students through tutorials, enrichment, and motivation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
JTC Corp.
 JTC Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance JTC Corp. engages in the planning, promotion and development of industrial landscape services. Its projects include business and industrial parks such as Airport Logistics Park of Singapore, International and Changi Business Parks, Seletar Aerospace Park, CleanTech and Tuas Biomedical Park. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| CAPITALAND INVESTMENT LIMITED | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
The Institute of Banking & Finance
 The Institute of Banking & Finance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Banking & Finance operates as an industry association. The non-profit company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Sin Nam Ng has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Singapore University of Technology & Design | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
GIC Asset Management Pte Ltd.
 GIC Asset Management Pte Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GIC Asset Management Pte Ltd. engages in GIC''s investment in equities, fixed income, foreign currencies, commodities, and marketable alternatives. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
PSA International Pte Ltd.
 PSA International Pte Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation PSA International Pte. Ltd. engages in the provision of port marine and logistics services. Its portfolio includes deepsea, rail and inland terminals, as well ass affiliated businesses in distriparks, warehouses, and marine services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| Singapore | 40 |
| United States | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
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| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Government | 6 |
| Transportation | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 665 |
| Chairman | 161 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 143 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 91 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 67 |
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