Who We Are
Our background story
ITMA is a community of successful and forward looking IT leaders who make a difference to the IT industry in Singapore. ITMA is committed to uniting IT leaders from diverse backgrounds in this digital era, fostering Unity in Diversity among individuals.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Be the centre of excellence for IT leadership, harnessing IT Management best practices for the success of businesses, and to nurture next generations of CIOs and Technology Leaders.
Our Mission
We make a difference to the IT industry by:
- Exchanging information and sharing experience
- Community building through professional network sessions
- Being future-ready in leading forefront technologies
- Employing best practices in IT management
Our History
The Information Technology Management Association (ITMA) was born in March 28, 1998.
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DPMA
Data Processing Management Association of Singapore (DPMA) was founded in 1980.
1986
SIM
Singapore Information Management Chapter of the Singapore Computer Society (SIM) was founded in 1986.
1998
How It Started
The Information Technology Management Association (ITMA) was born in March 28, 1998 when the Data Processing Management Association of Singapore (DPMA) renamed itself and invited the Singapore Information Management Chapter of the Singapore Computer Society (SIM) to join them in a merger of sorts between two like-minded associations.
The ITMA thus becomes the sole authority to represent the IT managers in Singapore. It has inherited an impressive history created by the combination of two organisations.
Present
Be An Inspiration
ITMA will better serve the inspiration of IT managers who are largely recognized to have different needs from that of IT professionals.
Membership
Membership now stands at more than 600, with members comprising prominent IT managers from various sectors uniting to form a strong voice in the industry, especially for the IT user organisations.
ITMA Membership
A wide array of activities and social events are organized throughout the year for members to gain new knowledge and build network. These events include IT conferences, professional talks, social talks, salary surveys, and other national IT events.
The members of the ITMA will continue to show their care for the community at large and will make direct contributions to the well being of the society. In the past, the ITMA organised charity dinners for raising funds for the less fortunate in our society.
The Association has been giving annual awards to top tertiary students as a means to cultivate the students’ desire to strive for excellence, an important attribute for a leader. ITMA is playing its part to support the government efforts to establish Singapore as a software hub to compete in the international super league by providing a forum to band to IT management together in working out proposals on how IT can be leveraged for the nation’s competitive advantage.
ITMA Presidents
Chong Nai Min
Ivan Ng
Alvin Tan
Siew Yim Cheng
Alvin Ong
Steve Lee
Seah Thiam Siong
Eugene Chang
Yap Chee Yuen
Wu Choy Peng
Rosina Howe
Vivenne Tan
Loh Beng Choo
Alex Siow
Executive Council Members
Chong Nai Min
About Chong Nai Min
Mr. Chong is the Vice President of the Information Technology & Procurement Business Group at Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG). He is responsible for all information technology related functions including information systems, business processes, and cybersecurity across the Information (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains. Beyond IT, he is also responsible for Procurement and Warehouse functions, as well as Digital Transformation and Business Continuity Management across the organisation.
Prior to joining SLNG in May 2014, Mr Chong previously spent 12 years at Accenture supporting multiple clients in the delivery of ERP implementation projects in the Telecommunication and Public Service industries, and 4 years at Unity Healthcare as IT Director leading technology-driven transformation.
Mr Chong graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. He serves as the President on the IT Management Association (ITMA) Executive Council, and as Board Director at Brahm Centre, a Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO) and registered charity with Institution of Public Character (IPC) status.
Wong Hwee Lim
About Wong Hwee Lim
Hwee Lim is Head of CapitaLand Digital International responsible for planning and executing the Digital Strategy, managing the global business stakeholders’ technology requirements, implementing digital solutions to drive business outcomes. Hwee Lim was Head of Group Business Solution and Systems and Head, Corporate Development before taking up the Digital role.
Prior to joining CapitaLand, Hwee Lim was Managing Director of Accenture Singapore, Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) Industry. In this role, he was instrumental in driving business development and project delivery activities across Accenture’s Singapore CMT business. In addition, Hwee Lim was Director for Accenture Digital Acceleration Centre and the mandate was to harvest Accenture global digital
solutions and implement them across ASEAN clients. Hwee Lim started his career with Accenture in 2000 and became a managing director in 2013.
He holds a degree in civil engineering from National University of Singapore and is based in Singapore.
Nelson Tan
About Nelson Tan
Nelson Tan is the Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer at Singapore Pools, a subsidiary of Tote Board that provides socially responsible gaming across omni-channels comprising of retail, kiosk, mobile, and on line, and contributing about $2 billion annually to the Government in the form of taxes and duties for the funding of good causes.
As a technology change agent, Nelson had championed transformations and projects across various technology platforms and business domains across both B2B and B2C industries, and having over 10 years of senior IT management experience, providing thought leadership and leading IT transformations. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science (Computer and Information Sciences), and Master of Business Administration.
Nelson can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsontan-tech/
Heng Eng Han
About Heng Eng Han
Eng Han is a Managing Director in Accenture. He is the Senior Client Account Executive for focal accounts in Defense sector and also leads technology delivery for defence and public safety portfolio across Southeast Asia.
Eng Han has more than 17 years of consulting experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. He has delivered projects for government agencies in digital transformation, technology consulting, platform advisory, business process transformation, application systems integration, business and technology blueprinting and large scale agile delivery. He now leads a diverse team across various projects and domains. He sees much values in bringing clients, project leads and team members together, working through challenges, achieving key milestones and delivering business outcomes as a team.
He is a trusted adviser to his clients in the Defense and Public Safety sector. His passion lies in working with CTOs, CIOs and CDOs in implementing large scale transformation projects across different technology domains from ERP systems, custom build full stack, cloud native solutions, to emerging technologies (IOT, Cloud, mobility, analytics). He has delivered large enterprise projects that have transformed HR, digital services and content management, data insights and visualization platforms, and enterprise case management systems for government agencies . He strongly believes that Humans are at the heart of the work that Accenture does and is key in delivering on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.
See Yoong Hwee
About See Yoong Hwee
Yoong Hwee joined PowerSeraya in September 2009 as Head (IT Solutions and Services) of the Process & Innovation (P&I) Group.
He was subsequently appointed Vice-President of the Group in July 2011. He has more than 21 years of experience in IT and management, of which 17 years were spent in management consultancy and projects spanning across different industries such as manufacturing, airline, air and sea transportation, logistics and utilities. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with an Honours Degree in Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechanical and Production).
Currently, Yoong Hwee oversees the strategic direction and implementation of information technology in the business. In his position, he is responsible for developing key system functions and competencies to help achieve optimum efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the company’s business plans, shape it’s IT portfolio roadmap and strengthened governance.
In addition to his business role, Yoong Hwee is also involved in giving back to the industry as a member of the SiTF (Singapore infocomm Technology Federation) Think Tank since 2013 which allows him to provide insights to help shape the ICT industry. He was also a judge for the 2014 and 2015 SiTF awards. He joined ITMA since 2013.
Stanley Aw
About Stanley Aw
Stanley is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He possesses a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise, honed through an Masters in Business Administration and a successful career in driving innovation and business transformation. His passion lies in leveraging technology to empower businesses. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded numerous innovative projects. One recent project involving the development of an award-winning Driver Development Tool that has demonstrably transformed businesses through data telematics and analytics. This achievement exemplifies his ability to translate strategic vision into tangible results.
Stanley boasts a comprehensive technical background encompassing both infrastructure and application development spanning across several industries ranging from Financial Professional Services, retail, logistics and F&B. He has successfully deployed various enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including Dynamics AX, CRM, and Navision. Furthermore, his commitment to continuous learning is evident through his Salesforce certification and machine learning specialist.
As an IT Business Partner in ComfortDelGro, Stanley excels in leading team environments and fostering a culture of progression. He embodies the spirit of Steve Jobs’ famous quote, “Stay Hungry,” by continuously seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.
Anna Cheong
About Anna Cheong
Anna Cheong is the Senior Vice President of Information Technology in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). She spent most part of her career in the financial services banking industry and technology firms, where she played various leadership roles in Change the Bank, Run the Bank, Chief of Staff, Market/Deal Maker and Client Service Leadership. Anna’s expertise is global and multi-cultural, having led teams and people across the United States, Asia Pacific and Greater China. She has strong interest in human capital talent development and diversity of workforce. Her special mission now that she is back in Singapore is to groom the next generation of technology leaders in Singapore.
Bryant Kok
About Bryant Kok
Bryant is the Regional Head of Information Technology & Communications for Affinity Equity Partners, an Asia dedicated private equity fund. He is responsible for all information technology related functions including information systems, cybersecurity, digital transformation and business continuity management across the organisation.
Prior to Affinity, Bryant spent almost 2 years at Gardens By The Bay (“Gardens”), Singapore as the Senior Director of IT where he was instrumental in developing a digital transformation roadmap for the organization as well as developing their cybersecurity framework and policy. Before joining Gardens, Bryant spent more than 12 years at GIC as a Vice President and Regional Head of IT (Asia Pacific), where he oversaw all technology functions in their Asia Pacific-based offices outside of Singapore. In his earlier days at GIC, Bryant was seconded to GIC’s London office as the Head of IT (Europe).
Warren Ong
About Warren Ong
Warren presently heads Singapore Institute of Management’s Digital Solutions, Platforms & Infrastructure (DSPI) cluster as the Chief Information Officer and is responsible to lead, manage and integrate SIM’s digital infrastructure, and decide on investments and new assets and capabilities to better serve its customers in the future and keep SIM on the forefront of change. The DSPI cluster that Warren oversees include Information Technology, Platform Build, Digital Service Enablement and Experience Design.
Prior to SIM, Warren was the Chief Technology Officer of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited where he was responsible for delivery of the CDG Group’s transformation vision, development and operations across the Group’s enterprise applications and infrastructure services, PMO, governance and enterprise architecture.
Having over 25 years experience, Warren has served in various managerial, strategic planning & corporate governance positions with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), IRAS, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Avanade and Morgan Stanley. To date he has serviced clients in a range of sectors which include transport, hospitality, consulting, gaming, government, financial services and aviation.
Warren takes pride in delivering change involving the mix of technology+people+process coupled with “Disciplined Planning = Strategy Into Action” at its core. He believes inspired minds, brilliant ideas and hard work are key ingredients for people to deliver impactful outcomes.
Geraldine Pang
About Geraldine Pang
Geraldine has over 30 years of progressive and dynamic technology experience in the FMCG and Maritime industries. She has held numerous IT leadership positions in global and regional companies driving technology solutions and delivery, innovation and digital transformation and managing diverse team across multiple countries, culture and lingual diversities.
Presently she is working as the Director/ Advisor of iChange Solutions. In her current role, she is on the enabler and catalyst for CIO-as-a Service (CIOaaS}, board advisory and digital transformation for the SMEs community across diverse sectors namely maritime, supply chain, retail, manufacturing.
She was the Exec Dir/IT Advisor for Marine Nexus and Ship Supplies Direct which are the aspiring maritime Start Ups under the MPA Pier71 Innovation Hub.
Prior to joining the public service, Geraldine was the VP, IT for BW Group, a global maritime company and leading the IT Strategy, operations and implementation for 150 ships and global site offices. She spent 11 years and prior to that, she has worked in the FMCG industries like Yeo Hiap Seng, Danone, Petra Foods and Allied Domecq Spirits and Wines for over 20 years.
On top of the business role, Geraldine believes in giving back to the industry by volunteering as a volunteer career advisor (vCA) under Workforce Singapore (WSG). In 2018, she served as committee member for the leadership track under Tech Talent Assembly (TTAB). In Jan 2019, she was on the jury panel for the PortXL Rotterdam Maritime Startup Challenge. She also participated as a judge for the SiTF awards for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017.
Geraldine joined ITMA since 2014 and has been serving in the CIO Study Trip Planning Committee from 2017 to date.
Alan Tan
About Alan Tan
With over 25 years of experience in the Banking and Oil/Gas sectors, Alan is a highly motivated and results-oriented IT professional. His career journey began in the Police force, where he cultivated a strong foundation in discipline and problem-solving. Outside of work, Alan is dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, engaging in a diverse range of activities including running, yoga, HIIT, tennis, Pilates, hiking, and gym workouts. A passionate reader, he makes it a point to read at least two books every month. Despite preferring lighter meals, he occasionally indulge in fine foods and drinks as a treat and loves to wind down the day with a glass of wine or whisky. Rooted in his religious beliefs, he firmly upholds the principle that giving is a greater blessing than receiving.
Caroline Tan
About Caroline Tan
Caroline Tan is the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) Chief Information Officer at the Ministry of Social and Family Development, where she leads digital transformation initiatives for social and family services. She has over 20 years of extensive experience in technology, government, and banking sectors. Prior to joining GovTech, she was a Senior Vice President at UOB, where she led digital transformation for UOB Group Asset Management, enabled award-winning robo-advisory platforms and established regional technology capabilities across the group. Caroline expertise is in navigating diverse business domains, advocating for innovation, and leveraging technology to unlock new business prospects. Connect with her on https://sg.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tan-9a6b6770.
Reggie Tan
About Reggie Tan
Reggie is the Gov Tech Director responsible for the Whole-of-Government Standard Workplace Applications & Infrastructure Services (SAIS), driving standardised and centralised ICT services across -90 Government Agencies. He is also the Gov Tech Cluster Director for the Home Team ministry family cluster.
Throughout his career, Reggie has held various senior leadership roles within different Government Agencies, driving alignment of business & ICT management and helping Government Agencies to exploit technology to deliver transformative digital services to citizens and businesses.
Reggie is grateful for the opportunity to serve along the ITMA Exco team and giving back to the ICT management community.
Dr Toh See Kiat
About Dr Toh See Kiat
Dr Toh See Kiat is concurrently an Associate Professor at the Nanyang Technological University and Chairman of Goodwins Law Corporation. He has a Bachelor of Laws (NUS), Master of Laws (Harvard) and a PhD in Law (London).
He is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, a Solicitor of England and Wales, Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Directors. Besides being an accredited mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre, Dr Toh practices and conducts seminars on information technology, intellectual property, commercial and corporate law.
Poh Lai Khim
About Poh Lai Khim
Lai Khim is the Chief Digital Officer overseeing the ICT delivery, operation, governance, data and ops tech integration of ACRA.
She leads her teams in ACRA’s digital transformation covering strategies, people, process and data. This includes delivery of strategic systems and platforms such as Unified Data and Analytics Platform, TrustBar System and the new mission critical Business Registry and Regulatory System adopting secure cloud first strategy with events-driven microservices architecture, blockchain, APls, Al and data insights capabilities to enable the integrated compliance and service delivery strategies.
She champions the setup of Data, Digital and Design (D3) Community in ACRA to accelerate adoption of D3 tools and skillsets and drive a culture of innovation throughoutACRA. She drives the shift from project to product development and management.
Prior joining ACRA, she was the Assistant Commissioner of the Taxpayer Services Division/ QSM with the Inland Revenue of Authority of Singapore (IRAS). She led her team to spearhead the formulation of IRAS’ service strategies and implementation to provide taxpayer-centred service experiences, service planning and operations. She champions the use of digital technologies and data in operations. She leads the
Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) movement in IRAS to develop digital workforce capabilities and scale up the use of RPA enterprise wide. IRAS RPA Community of Practice has more than 150 members with 50 business representatives certified as RPA developers.
Prior to joining IRAS, she held multiple IT roles in Singtel as Head of IT for Consumer Singapore and International Group, Regional Head of IT Governance, Planning, Communication and Service Excellence of Group IT.
Alvin Tan
About Alvin Tan
Alvin is the Cluster Director (National Development, Transport, Communications & Information) for the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). He is also the Ministry Family CIO for the Ministry of Communications & Information.
Prior to joining Gov Tech, Alvin was the CIO for Ascendas-Singbridge Group, a global real estate MNC. He has also held senior IT leadership positions driving complex business transformation with other global MNCs (RGE, Averis) and professional services organisations (Accenture, EY, IBM, NCS). Alvin has worked in the Financial Services, Resources, Manufacturing, Shared Services, Real Estate and the Government sectors over the past 30 plus years.
Alvin is a past President of ITMA and sits on Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s ICT Advisory Committee. He holds 2 Electronic Payment Method patents and graduated from the National University of Singapore (BSc, Computer Science) and University of Hull (MBA, Finance & Investments).
Glenn Neo
Mr. Glenn Neo is the Director of Innovation Capabilities Enablement (ICE) of Synapxe Pte Ltd, with a concurrent appointment as the Chief Information Officer of Woodlands Health (WH).
As the Director for ICE, Glenn and his team champion innovation strategies and develop capabilities to accelerate HealthTech exploration and experimentation, as well as establish and manage programmes and platforms that spur innovation through collaboration. The alliances formed bridge across the healthcare and technology sectors, and bring together resources to advance smart health innovations aimed at transforming population health.
As the Chief Information Officer of WH, Glenn leads the delivery of more than 60 IT infrastructure, applications, and innovation projects to improve patient care and care productivity. The 1,800-bed campus, with fully integrated acute and community hospitals, specialists’ outpatient clinics, and an intermediary & long-term care facility, will reinvent the way healthcare is delivered through data analytics, artificial intelligence and smart technologies for better health outcomes.
Prior to this, Glenn has held senior roles in consulting, systems integration and angel-investing businesses – across the public sector, defence engineering, supply chain logistics and financial services domains in the Asia Pacific region.
Ong Chee Ping
Chee Ping is a Senior Director of Information Technology at NCS Pte Ltd. In his current role, he leads enterprise architecture, governance, and data initiatives, while also developing technology strategies and architecting solutions for post-acquisition technology integration.
Before joining NCS, Chee Ping held leadership roles in regional technology advisory for the Communications, Media, and Entertainment industries. Additionally, he co-founded a technology startup serving SMEs in the region.
Outside of his professional commitments, Chee Ping actively engages in community work and holds leadership positions within community and industry organizations. This engagement not only broadens his perspective but also underscores his commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond the business realm.
He warmly welcomes connections from fellow professionals passionate about harnessing technology to transform businesses and communities at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ongcheeping/
Pang Sheu Pean
About Pang Sheu Pean
With over 15 years of experience in leadership roles driving technology and business innovation, I currently serve as a Managing Director at GIC, a prominent global investment firm specializing in diverse asset classes and strategies. As part of the Technology Group, I oversee application development and operations for nine departments. My responsibilities also include shaping and executing the strategic technology roadmap for these departments.
Prior to joining GIC, I was a Managing Director at Accenture, where I played a pivotal role in managing the business of key accounts, and fostered strong relationships with clients and partners in ASEAN.
I have a strong background in IT strategy, digital transformation, project management and solution delivery which enables me to deliver impactful solutions and value to the clients and stakeholder.
Sheu Pean holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from National University of Singapore. In his free time, Sheu Pean enjoys cycling and travelling.