Biographies

Biography — Chan Heng Chee

Discover the career and achievements of Ambassador Chan Heng Chee, a distinguished diplomat and academic shaping policy across Singapore and beyond.

Biography — Cheong Koon Hean

Learn about Dr Cheong Koon Hean, a leading figure in Singapore's urban planning, public housing, and sustainable city development.

Biography — Chris Luebkeman

Discover the background of Dr Chris Luebkeman, a member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee with expertise in foresight, innovation, and urban strategy.

Biography — Edward Glaeser

Learn about Prof Edward Glaeser, a leading Harvard economist specialising in urban economics, with decades of research on cities, infrastructure, and poverty.

Biography — Eugene Lau

Learn about Eugene Lau, Project Director of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and urban design expert at Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Biography — Flemming Borreskov

Discover the background of Flemming Borreskov, a member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Council with a career spanning urban development, philanthropy, and city governance.

Biography — Helen Clark

Read about Helen Clark's distinguished career as New Zealand's Prime Minister and her historic role as the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme.

Biography — Ilmar Reepalu

Read about Ilmar Reepalu, a Swedish urban planner and Lord Mayor of Malmö, who serves on the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Council.

Biography — Lim Eng Hwee

Learn about Lim Eng Hwee, CEO of the Urban Redevelopment Authority and member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee.

Biography — Maimunah Mohd Sharif

Learn about Maimunah Mohd Sharif, a globally recognised town planner and former UN-Habitat Executive Director, now serving as a Prize Council member.

Biography — Peter Ho

Discover the biography of Mr Peter Ho, Chair of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Council and former Head of Singapore's Civil Service.

Biography — Ricky Burdett

Explore the profile of Prof Ricky Burdett, a leading urban studies expert and member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee.

Biography — Weiping Wu

Discover the background of Prof Weiping Wu, a leading urban planning scholar and member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee.

Biography — Wong Mun Summ

Discover the work and achievements of Wong Mun Summ, co-founder of award-winning WOHA Architects and member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee.

Biography — Yap Lay Bee

Learn about Ms Yap Lay Bee, Group Director of Architecture & Urban Design at URA and Secretary of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize.