Singapore, 1 October 2026 - Amid a rapidly evolving and fragmented media landscape, SPH Media continues to strengthen its position through sustained digital transformation and a multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-format and multi-tonal portfolio strategy.
Today, SPH Media's stable of titles reaches nearly nine out of 10 Singaporeans every week, while its journalism and innovation continue to earn international recognition from organisations such as International News Media Association (INMA) and World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).
As part of ongoing Board renewal and good governance, various members of the Board of SPH Media Holdings (SPHMH) are stepping down, with some having served on the Board since 2021. New directors are also joining the Board, bringing with them expertise in areas such as technology, artificial intelligence, as well as community and youth engagement, to support SPH Media's next phase of growth. The leadership team at SPH Media is also being refreshed to ensure that the Company remains well-positioned for the future.
The key leadership and Board changes with effect from 1 October are as set out:
- Mr Khaw Boon Wan, having served for five years as Chairman of both SPH Media Trust (SMT) and SPHMH since 2021, retires.
- Mr Khaw is succeeded by Mr Chan Yeng Kit, SPH Media’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr Chan becomes Executive Chairman of SMT and SPHMH, assuming an expanded leadership role that incorporates his current responsibilities.
- Mr Kuek Yu Chuang, Deputy CEO of SPH Media, is appointed Managing Director of SPH Media. As Managing Director, Mr Kuek will drive day-to-day operations and oversee the whole of SPH Media including plans and initiatives for the immediate to medium term. He continues to be responsible for the company's overall performance and growth, and joins the SMT and SPHMH Boards.
- The SPHMH Board welcomes Mr Abbas Ali Mohamed Irshad, Head of Corporate Affairs for ASEAN at Tata Consultancy Services; Mr Edward Chen, Chief AI Officer at NCS Group; Ms Kohe Hasan, Group CEO of M Kapital Holdings; and Ms Liew Wei Li, Director-General of Education. They join existing Board members, Mr Chan, Ms Elaine Yew, Mr Max Loh, Mr Philip Lee and Ms Quah Ley Hoon.
- Mr Patrick Daniel, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Ms Lim Mei and Mr Bahren Shaari retire from the SPHMH Board. The list of directors can be found here. The bios of the new Board members and the Chinese names of all the Board members are in the Annexes.
SPH Media stands on the shoulders of its past leaders, Board Chairmen and Members, as well as CEOs and Editors, who left a rich legacy for the organisation to build on. The company extends its heartfelt thanks to all, and is especially indebted to Mr Khaw and the outgoing Board Members, whose strategic leadership was instrumental in guiding the organisation through its transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). Their leadership has also been instrumental in steering the company through an extraordinary period of disruption and transformation, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the shifts reshaping the media landscape. Their contributions have strengthened the company’s resilience and helped position it well for its next chapter.
Mr Khaw Boon Wan said, "Stepping down after steering SPH Media through its transition to a CLG marks the end of a rewarding chapter for me. Building this new foundation was challenging especially with the evolving media landscape, but I was supported by a good leadership team and the people of SPH Media. SPH Media is in a strong position, and I am pleased to pass the baton to our new Executive Chairman, Yeng Kit, whose strong and thoughtful leadership and strategic acumen are what SPH Media requires. I have confidence that under his stewardship, the Company will successfully continue to evolve with the changing media landscape, meet the needs of our audiences, and most importantly, fulfil its critical role in engendering an informed citizenry."
On the company, Mr Chan said, “SPH Media is far more than a newspaper company. With more than 120 channels spanning websites, apps, social media, messaging platforms, video and podcasts, we are present across the digital spaces where Singaporeans consume news and content. What sets us apart is that we are proudly Singaporean, with a legacy of trust dating back to 1845 and Singaporeans at the heart of what we do. As we transform, we will continue to create content that not only informs and enriches the mind, but also provides food for thought, sparks conversations and speaks to the heart and soul of Singapore.”
On his new role, Mr Kuek said, “The media landscape continues to evolve. SPH will need to continue leading with its trusted journalism, and bridge such editorial strengths with fast-evolving technology. This will deepen reader engagement on SPH’s owned-and-operated platforms, while making sure that accurate news coverage is conveyed across generative and agentic AI environments.”
SPH Media will continue to stay ahead with timely Board and leadership refreshes, as it continues its critical mission of keeping Singapore and Singaporeans informed through many more national and news moments.
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Mr Chan Yeng Kit, Executive Chairman
Mr Kuek Yu Chuang, Managing Director
Annex A
New Board of Directors
Abbas Ali Mohamed Irshad (穆罕默德·伊萨德)
Mr Mohamed Irshad is the Founder and President of Roses of Peace, a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening racial & religious harmony, social cohesion and trust in diverse societies.
Professionally, Mr Irshad is the Head of Corporate Affairs for ASEAN at Tata Consultancy Services. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University.
Mr Irshad served in the 13th Parliament of Singapore as a Nominated Member of Parliament representing the People and Civic sector. He brings deep experience and expertise in government relations, public policy, trust & safety, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr Irshad also serves on the Board of National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), Honour Singapore and SIFAS Productions Limited.
In recognition of public and community contributions, he has been conferred the Public Service Medal, alongside honours including the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award, the Interfaith Youth Leadership Award, and recognition on The Peak Power List and Gen.T lists.
Edward Chen (陈军诚)
As NCS' first Chief AI Officer, Edward leads the organisation’s AI transformation, building AI platforms and products and ensuring their safe, secure, and responsible deployment at scale.
Edward brings over 26 years of public sector experience across cyber operations, digital transformation, and national security. Prior to NCS, he served as Deputy Chief Executive (National Cyber Resilience) at the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), where he led national cyber defence operations and oversaw the cybersecurity of Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure.
As a brigadier-general, Edward held several senior leadership roles in the Singapore Armed Forces. These included Defence Cyber Chief, where he built key cyber capabilities in the newly formed Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), and SAF Chief Information Officer, where he oversaw 24/7 network operations and drove large-scale digitalisation and cloud transformation.
Edward holds engineering and management degrees from Cornell University, Stanford University, and the Australian National University. He is GIAC-certified in malware reverse engineering, cloud security, and incident handling. He serves on several education and industry boards, including as Vice-President of the Singapore Computer Society and board director of the Singapore Chinese High School.
Kohe Noor Binte Mahmoodul Hasan (柯赫·哈桑)
Ms Kohe Hasan is Group CEO of M Kapital Holdings, a privately held investment group with interests spanning energy transition, commodities trading, digital infrastructure, and business advisory. As Group CEO, she sets strategy, develops new business lines, and builds government and industry partnerships that support growth across Southeast Asia and, increasingly, Africa.
Previously, she spent over 20 years as a senior lawyer and Equity Partner at Reed Smith, their first female partner in its Singapore office. She is widely recognised as an authority on energy and infrastructure projects across emerging Asian markets.
Beyond the Group, Ms Kohe is deeply invested in Singapore's tripartite labour model as Assistant Honorary Secretary of the Singapore National Employers' Federation (SNEF), bringing her legal and commercial experience to employer-side policy alongside a wider portfolio of public and board appointments.
Liew Wei Li (刘慧丽)
Ms Liew Wei Li has been appointed Director-General of Education since April 2022, overseeing K-12 education in Singapore.
She was Deputy Director-General of Education (Schools) and concurrently Director of Schools for five years, where she led a team of Zonal Directors and Cluster Superintendents with oversight of some 350 mainstream schools.
Her experience across various ministries such as Manpower and the Environment saw her working on policy, planning, financial management and organisational development.
Ms Liew also sat on various boards such as in Health Sciences Authority (2008 to 2014), Sport Singapore (2012 to 2016), National Youth Council (2013 to 2017), Singapore Symphony Group (2015 to present) and Singapore Economic Development Board (1 Feb 2020 to 31 Mar 2026).
She graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from University of Cambridge, United Kingdom and has a Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Board of SPH Media Holdings (新报业媒体控股董事)
Retiring Directors:
许文远 - Khaw Boon Wan
丹尼尔 - Patrick Daniel
李奕贤 - Lee Yi Shyan
林梅 - Lim Mei
博林 - Bahren Shaari
Current Directors
陈英杰 - Chan Yeng Kit
尤文瑄 - Elaine Yew
罗锦伟 - Max Loh Khum Whai
李瑞全 - Philip Lee
柯丽芬 - Quah Lay Hoon
New Directors
郭又铨 - Kuek Yu Chuang
陈军诚 - Edward Chen
刘慧丽 - Liew Wei Li
穆罕默德·伊萨德 - Abbas Ali Mohamed Irshad
柯赫·哈桑 - Kohe Noor Binte Mahmoodul Hasan