Nelson Low joined A*STAR as Deputy Director, Singapore Aerospace Programme (SAP) in October 2021 and promoted to Director in January 2023. He currently drives the Singapore Aerospace Programme to translate research and development projects to industry implementation for aerospace companies.

Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. He started his career as a Technical Services Engineer in Singapore Airlines in 2001 where he was the lead technical specialist for several aircraft systems such as landing gear, flight control and hydraulics. After stints in airline operations in Changi Airport, programme office for A380 and fleet management, Nelson moved into commercial role in 2012, where he was appointed General Manager Bangladesh followed by General Manager Taiwan.

He was posted back to head office in 2017 to lead the digital transformation of airlines operations. He was instrumental in setting up the governance framework, formulating digitalisation and automation roadmap, driving analytics and innovation adoption and leading cross-functional teams from cabin crew, flight operations, airport operations, engineering, safety & security, and information technology.

Nelson graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Product Design) from Nanyang Technological University in 1999. He was awarded a National Science and Technology Board Scholarship and graduated with a Master of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University in 2001. He attained his Master of Business Administration from NUS Business School in 2010.

Nelson is married with two children, aged 13 and 7.

Mr Lim Kok Kiang was appointed the Principal & Chief Executive Officer of Ngee Ann Polytechnic on 12 May 2021. Prior to this, he was Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board’s (EDB) International Operations as well as EDB’s strategies in Advanced Manufacturing. He also led their Accounts Group which works closely with top local and international companies from a wide range of industries to facilitate investments and transform their operations in Singapore.

As Executive Vice President, Mr Lim led his teams to successfully develop and launch Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) for Precision Engineering, Marine & Offshore, Aerospace and Electronics industries. He championed the creation and launch of the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI), a suite of frameworks and tools to help manufacturers sustain their manufacturing transformation journeys. In 2020, EDB entered into a partnership with the World Economic Forum to accelerate the use of SIRI as an internationally-recognised standard for Industry 4.0 (i4.0) transformation, and the adoption of new i4.0 technologies across manufacturing communities around the world.

Previously, Mr Lim held the posts of Executive Director, Transport Engineering and Asia Pacific. As Executive Director, Transport Engineering, he was responsible for the development and growth of Singapore’s Aerospace, Marine & Offshore, Land Transport and Oil & Gas industries. As Executive Director of Asia Pacific, he led EDB’s Asia Pacific operations which encompass facilitating investments from China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

Mr Lim formerly held positions as Director of Logistics, and Regional Director, Japan Operations.

Mr Lim joined EDB in 1996. He is a Public Service Commission scholar and graduated from Tokyo University with a Bachelor in Economics in 1993.

Sharael Taha is Vice President for Strategy, PMO, Digital & IT at Singapore Aero Engine Services Limited (SAESL), where he leads enterprise-wide strategy, smart manufacturing and AI-driven transformation across a 2,000-employee aerospace MRO organisation.

He oversees large-scale digital and operational transformation programmes, including ERP implementation, manufacturing execution systems, and advanced Industry 4.0 initiatives. He is responsible for SAESL’s Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab in collaboration with A*STAR’s ARTC and leads teams delivering measurable value through transformative programmes such as the AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg). His focus is on translating AI and digital investments into productivity gains, operational resilience and sustainable competitive advantage.

Previously with Rolls-Royce in the UK, Sharael led global project management teams delivering complex aerospace programmes across Europe and Asia, including the establishment of a Civil Aerospace Large Engine Assembly and Test Facility in Dahlewitz, Germany within 24 months.

In public service, he is a Member of Parliament in Singapore and chairs the Government Parliamentary Committee for Digital Development & Information (MDDI), contributing to national discussions on AI governance, digital competitiveness and workforce transformation. He serves as a Board Member of Workforce Singapore and an Authority Member of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.

Sharael holds an MBA with Distinction from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, completed the Chief Technology Officer Program at Wharton, and graduated with Honours B.Eng (Mechanical) from the National University of Singapore. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Business Process Reengineering practitioner.

Wendy started off as an Industrial Relations Officer in NTUC with rotations in various unions before she was appointed Director to lead NTUC’s Youth Development unit. One key project was leading the 2023 NTUC Youth Taskforce engagements of 10,000 youths to better understand the aspirations and concerns of the future workforce. She also previously served as a Council Member in the 16th and 17th National Youth Council.

She is currently Director, NTUC PME, the department that focuses on enhancing the wages, welfare, and work prospects for PMEs, driving the innovation of new value propositions, forming strategic partnerships, and advocating for PME rights and protection. She also serves as a Board Member for the Institute for Human Resources Professionals and MoneyOwl.