Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim Chief Executive Officer

Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim is the Chief Executive Officer of Ren Ci Hospital (RCH) since January 2023. Prior to joining RCH, Dr Lim was the Chief Operating Officer at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Central Health for 8 years where he oversaw a wide range of portfolios from clinical services to operational service support. Before TTSH, he held leadership roles with the civil service and other healthcare institutions.

Dr Lim is a recognised leader in Systems Thinking and Value Driven care; having spearheaded institution & national committees and receiving awards for the work done. 

Dr Lim graduated from King’s College London, UK under a government scholarship and attended Wharton Business School. He pursued his doctorate in the area of Physiology at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Ms Karen Bek Chief Operating Officer

Karen graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and holds a Masters of Business Administration specialising in Healthcare Management from NUS. She spent more than 12 years in managing corporate planning, operations and development work in public healthcare institutions. Before joining Ren Ci, Karen transitioned herself through primary, acute and community care settings where she garnered a deep understanding of the entire healthcare landscape in Singapore.

Dr Lee Liang Tee Clinical Director

Dr Lee is a Senior Consultant from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) who specialises in Geriatric Medicine and has an interest in integration of healthcare services for the elderly. As a seconded staff from TTSH, he joined Ren Ci Hospital as the Head of Medical Services in 2011 and was appointed Clinical Director in 2013. Dr Lee is a member of Clinical Training Oversight Committee at the Ministry of Health and a member of the Medical Advisory Board at the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). Serving his second term as the President of the Society for Geriatric Medicine, Singapore (SGMS), Dr Lee is active in promoting Geriatric Medicine training and education for healthcare professionals and public. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.

Mr Choo Jui ShengExecutive Director, Ren Ci @ Woodlands

Jui Sheng started his career in the ILTC sector in Feb 2019 with Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as the Head of Primary Care Department. Jui Sheng later progressed to be the Head of Policy group in the AIC Silver Generation Office in Sept 2021. He had successfully conceptualized and implemented several transformational initiatives, such as the national team-based care model to strengthen patient care between GPs and ancillary care providers. He also enhanced nurse counselling protocols to improve the quality of care for chronic patients. Jui Sheng completed his Master of Business Administration from University of Nottingham, Master of Science and Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Naval Postgraduate School, USA, and Master of Science in Defence Technology and Systems from National University Singapore.

Kuttiammal D/O SundarasanChief Nurse

Mdm Kutti started out her nursing career as a junior nurse in the late 1970’s. She went on to pursue a nursing degree from the University of Sydney (Bachelor of Health Science, Nursing) followed by a Master of Health Science in Management. Prior to joining Ren Ci, she spent many years in public hospitals in various capacities, including hospital planning as well as Director of Nursing. An accomplished clinician, she also served as consultant for Brunei’s MOH for the RIPAS hospital rebuilding project during 2006 to 2008.

Mdm Sim Teck MehExecutive Director, Ren Ci Learning Academy

Teck Meh has 43 years of experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in nursing and hospital operations. Prior to joining Ren Ci in 2013, she spent many years in the public hospitals handling hospital operations, nursing administration, developing nursing capabilities and spearheaded new services. She holds a Bachelor in Nursing and a Graduate Diploma in Nursing Administration from the La Trobe University (Australia) and a Master in Business Administration from Henley Brunel University (UK).

Dr Kalaimamani D/O KanagasabaiSenior Consultant and Director of Clinical Quality Management Unit

Joined Ren Ci in 2006, Dr Kala is trained in Family Medicine and Community Geriatrics and Rehabilitation and has over 22 years of experience in community geriatrics practice in community hospitals. Her broad scope of experience spans across acute hospital care, community hospital care and nursing home and centre based care. Her passion lies in care of the elderly in the community. Equipped with extensive experience in infection control, patient safety and clinical quality, Dr Kala oversees Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) and Assurance as well as Patient Safety at Ren Ci. She has been key in the Quality Journey of Ren Ci having led many important QI initiatives and projects that has led to better and safer care for our patients. Dr Kala holds an MBBS, MMED Family Medicine (Gold Medal), Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (Book Prize) from NUS.

Ms Jean Quak Jin Fen Director of Finance

Jean has extensive experience in Finance in the private sectors. Before joining Ren Ci in 2007, she has worked in the construction, ship management, wellness and retail industry, handling a wide facet of finance functions. As Finance Director, Jean oversees finance department and business office administration. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. She is an ACCA affiliate and a Chartered Accountant (Singapore).

Ms Nuryasmin Hannah Director of Human Resource and Manpower Development

Yasmin has close to 20 years of experience in human capital management, of which 11 years was in the Social Service Organisation – AWWA Ltd, before joining Ren Ci Hospital as the Director of Human Resource and Manpower Development in June 2018. Her broad scope of experience comprises HR consulting, recruitment, manpower planning and performance management. Assisting the Chief Executive Officer, she leads and manages HR initiatives in the organisation by strategically aligning with business objectives. Yasmin graduated with a Bachelor of Science from University of London and holds a postgraduate diploma in HR and organisational Psychology from Singapore Human Resources Institute as well as Business Strategy for HR leaders focused in Business Strategy from INSEAD.

Ms Bridget Monica Das Head, Psychosocial Services

Bridget joined as a Medical Social Worker at Ren Ci Hospital in 2010 and she was promoted to become the head of the Social Work and Counselling Department in 2014 which presently is the Psychosocial Services Department. Her experience is seen in 3 main areas – Family Service Centre, Church Pastoral Care and Medical Social Work within the ILTC sector and her specialized areas of training include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Expressive Therapies For Transforming Emotions Through Symbolic Expressions and Play of Life. Bridget graduates with a Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences majoring in Social Work and Southeast Asian Studies and holds a postgraduate diploma in clinical supervision.

Mr Ong Eng Hua Executive Director, Ren Ci Learning Academy and Director, Operations

Eng Hua holds a Master of Science in Engineering from University of Michigan. He has 25 years of experience in the Armed Forces and was the Head of Engineering Group in the Navy before he left. Eng Hua was the Director, Corporate Services overseeing QSM, Corporate Development and Special Projects in Ren Ci Hospital before he assumed the role of Executive Director, Ren Ci @ Bukit Batok St. 52. He is currently Executive Director, Ren Ci Learning Academy and Director, Operations

Mr Philip Sim Deputy Director, Community Engagement (Corporate Communications)

Philip has worked in various established organisations such as NTUC, Republic Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Communications & Information, Ministry of Transport and Prime Minister’s Office, with leadership roles in Communications. At MOH, he was involved in the national communications rollout for MediShield Life and was part of the crisis management team for H1N1 (2019) and Ebola (2014). He was also a lecturer at Republic Polytechnic.

Philip graduated from NUS with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Political Science. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from NUS and a Master’s Degree in War in the Modern World from King’s College London.

Dr David Ng Clinical Director

A member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom since 2013, David holds a Master of Medicine and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS. In his early days, David did his house officer postings in various acute hospitals locally.

He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Senior Residency in Geriatric Medicine with the National Healthcare Group. With more than 12 years of experience, David is also a Consultant in the Department of Geriatric Medicine in Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Dr David assists to help oversee the various departments under the Clinical Director’s Office.

Ms Nur Amalina Head, Rehab Department

Amalina joined Ren Ci as a Senior Physiotherapist and was later appointed as Deputy Head, Rehabilitation in September 2018. She assumed the role of Head, Rehabilitation on 1 April 2019. With her many years of clinical experience and strong leadership ability, she continues to lead the Rehabilitation team to offer excellent services to our patients and residents with heart and hope.

Mr Darren Au Yeong Executive Director, Ren Ci @ Ang Mo Kio

Prior to joining Ren Ci, Darren was double hatting as the Head of Operations & Centre Director with Vanguard Healthcare. As Head of Operations, he provided oversight on the operations for Vanguard’s 5 Residential Care Facilities. Concurrently as Centre Director for Vanguard Senja Home, he was responsible for the day to day running of the facility, which was integrated with a Polyclinic, Senior Care Centre, Community Rehabilitation Centre and a Residential Care Home. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Darren worked with MOH to set up the National Cohorting and Decantment Centre (NCDF). Darren graduated from Cardiff University of Wales with a Bachelor Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and holds a Master Business Administration from Strathclyde Business School.

Ms Dawn Chan Head, Corporate Services and Assistant Director of Finance (Special Projects)

Dawn spent more than 12 years in market research roles and corporate communications before she joined Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in 2015. She grew her career professionally and took on duo portfolios to manage and lead the TTSH Value Management Unit (VMU) and Quality Service Management (QSM). She worked closely with clinicians, finance and operations to drive and support value related work for the hospital. Dawn also sits in the MOH Value Committee as an alternate member to COO, TTSH. Under her leadership, her department spearheaded the Value strategy for the hospital and played a leading role for the acute sector. Dawn graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) with a Bachelor of Business in Business Administration.

Mr Lim Kong Beng Executive Director, Ren Ci @ Bukit Batok St. 52

Kong Beng holds a Master of Physiotherapy (Gerontology) in 2000 and graduated from Bachelor of Physiotherapy, in 1998, from Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. He joined Ren Ci Hospital in 2012 as a Principal Physiotherapist and was appointed as Deputy Manager of the Rehab department. Kong Beng led the coordination of services among the allied health professionals and training for the professional development of Rehab staff. In 2016, Kong Beng took sabbatical leave to pursue his PhD in Physiotherapy (The Effects of Balance-Walking) with the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran. He returned to Ren Ci Hospital in October 2021 and was appointed as the Deputy Head of Ren Ci Rehab department. Professionally, Kong Beng has developed himself through formal education and a wide variety of clinical programmes. He has a deep passion for the ILTC sector and is determined to contribute further in serving the vulnerable elders in our community.

Ms Tan Su San Head, Community Engagement

Su San graduated from the National Institute of Education with a Diploma in Education, where she started her career as an educator. She later graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and holds a Master in Tri-Sector Collaboration in Social Science from SMU, in partnership with Brookings Institution, Washington DC. She has spent 20 years managing corporate/marketing communications, stakeholder engagement and fundraising in various Social Service agencies and her contributions were recognised by the National Volunteerism & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) when she supported Fei Yue Family Service Centre to achieve the NVPC Awards for Best Non-Profit in Volunteer Management in 2011.

Mr Seow Choke Meng Chairman (Jul 2021 to Current)

Key Professional Experience:

• Executive Vice President / Business Consultant, Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
• Business Consultant, Cuscaden Peak Investments Pte Ltd
• Board Director, National Healthcare Group
• Member, IMH Institutional Committee
• Board Director, Kwong Wai Shui Hospital
• Board Director, National Council of Social Services
• Board Director, Ho Bee Land Limited
• The Public Service Star (Bar)

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 17 May 2004

Mr Lim Chai Boon Vice-Chair (Jul 2013 to Current)

Key Professional Experience:

• Group CEO, Swan & Maclaren Group Pte Ltd
• Member, Singapore Institute of Architects
• Chairman, Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery
• Chairman, Foo Hai Buddhist Cultural and Welfare Association
• Vice Chairman, Lim See Tai Chong Soo Kiu Leong Tong

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 17 May 2004

Mr Neo Kah Kiat Vice-Chair (Jul 2017 to Current)

Key Professional Experience:

• Founder, Chairman & CEO, Neo Group Limited
• Chairman, Singapore Lam Ann Association
• Chairman of Social Service Committee, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
• Council Member of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Vice Chairman, Singapore-China Business Association
• Patron, Jurong Spring Community Club

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2015

Ms Teo Kwee Yee, Claudia Vice-Chair (Jul 2021 to Current)

Key Professional Experience:

• Partner & Head, Corporate and Financial Services, Harry Elias Partnership LLP
• Independent Director, Pasture Holdings Ltd.

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2017

Mr Tang Kok Kai, Christopher Treasurer (Jul 2021 to Current)

Key Professional Experience:

• Former CEO, Frasers Property Singapore

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2019

Ms Ang Fung Fung Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Principal Consultant, KPMG LLP
• Chairperson, Board of Directors, Nanyang Girls’ High School
• Chairperson, School Management Committee, Nanyang Primary School and Nanyang Kindergarten
• Fellow Chartered Accountant, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
• Council Member, Finance Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2017

Mr Cheok Bok Sim, Philip Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Acting Group CFO, Surbana Jurong Private Limited
• Chairman, Surbana Jurong Singapore CSR Committee
• Director, Engineering Consultants Underwriters Ltd (Bermuda)
• Director, Threesixty Cost Management Pte Ltd and Threesixty Contract Advisory Pte Ltd
• Head of Finance, Group Consumer Singapore Telecommunications Limited

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2023

Mr Chia Lee Meng, Raymond Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Executive Director and Group CEO, Acrophyte Pte Ltd
• CEO, Singhaiyi Group Pte Ltd
• President, The Singapore Scout Association
• Patron, Nee Soon South Citizens' Consultative Committee
• The Public Service Star (BBM)

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2019

Prof Choo Wee Jin, Philip Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Senior Advisor, National Healthcare Group
• Chairman, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Advisory Board, NTU
• Board Member, Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
• Member, Advisory Committee, Community for Successful Ageing (ComSA)
• The Public Service Star (BBM), Public Administration Medal, Gold and Silver

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2013

Mr Chua Leong Chuan, Jeffrey Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Adjunct Professor, Singapore University of Social Science
• Independent Executive Director, Anacle System Ltd
• Co-Chairman, Tripartite Committee for Security and Cleaning Industry
• Chairman, Singapore Polytechnic’s Advisory Committee for School of Architecture and Built Environment
• Former Senior Managing Director, CapitaLand Singapore
• Former CEO, Ascendas Services Pte Ltd

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2021

Ms Lee Joo Cheng, Lillian Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Former Senior Vice President, Group Human Resource, Sembcorp Industries Limited

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2017

Ms Lee Pei Yun, Gladys Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Managing Director, Group Audit, DBS Bank Ltd.
• Managing Director, Institutional Banking Group (Real Estate), DBS Bank Ltd.

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2023

Mr Anthony Mallek Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Former Chief Financial Officer, Singapore Press Holdings and Director, SPH REIT
• Trustee of Nanyang Technological University, Former Chair of Finance Committee, Member of Audit & Risk Committee, Member of Executive Committee
• Board member of Assisi Hospice, Chair of Investment Committee, Member of Finance Committee
• Former Council Member, ISCA, Member, Financial Reporting, and CFO, Corporate Governance and Ethics Committees
• Former director, Tax Academy of Singapore

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2021

Mr Ng Tiong Gee Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Chairman, Yellow Pages Pte Ltd
• Independent Director of Board, Y Ventures Group Ltd
• Independent Director of Board, 8 VI Holdings Limited
• Lead Independent Director of Board, Pacific Radiance
• Member, Electronics & Info-Tech Academic Advisory Committee, Institute of Technical Education
• President, Tech Talent Assembly, an affiliated association of NTUC

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2019

Mr Pang Lim Director

Key Professional Experience:

• CEO, Koufu Pte Ltd
• Chairman, Jun Yuan Holdings Pte Ltd
• President, Hainan Business Club
• Member, Board of Trustees, Chinese Development Assistance Council
• The Public Service Star (BBM)

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2019

Mr Seah Choo Meng Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Chairman, DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd
• Co-Chairman, Programme Advisory Committee, Building and Project Management Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Member, School Advisory Panel, School of Science and Technology
• Member of the Construction Adjudicator Accreditation Committee, Singapore Mediation Centre
• Member, Development Projects Advisory Panel, Ministry of Finance (DPAP)
• Principal Mediator, Singapore Mediation Centre

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2013

Dr See Long Hian, Aaron Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Managing Director, Ch’an Yun Buddhist Pte Ltd
• Board Member, Singapore TCM Board
• Honorary Chairman, Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery
• Vice-Chairman, Foo Hai Buddhist Cultural & Welfare Association
• Managing Director, Jin Yuan Tang Medical Pte Ltd
• Former Board Director and Medical Director, Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 17 May 2004

Associate Prof Tan Thai Lian Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Deputy Chairman Medical Board, Woodlands Health Campus
• Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, Woodlands Health Campus
• Chairperson, Resident Advisory Committee, Geriatric Medicine

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2023

Ms Tan Yee Peng Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Former Partner, KPMG LLP
• Council Member, Ministry of Health, Agency for Care Effectiveness
• Director, Vanguard Health Fund Limited
• Director and Treasurer, TTSH Community Fund
• Director, Sheares Healthcare International Holdings Pte Ltd and Sheares Healthcare China Holdings Pte Ltd

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2023

Mr Wong Hsien Xiong Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Vice President, Strategic Planning, Clean Hydrogen Works LLC
• Director, Strategic Projects, Global Innovation Works Corp
• Senior Investment Analyst, NUS Investment Office
• Member, NUSS Community Care Sub-committee

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jul 2019

Mr Yap Wai Ming Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Director, Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC
• Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, USA
• Director, TTSH Community Fund
• Director, Stroke Support Station Ltd
• Member, Vanguard Healthcare Medifund
• Director, Vanguard Health Fund Limited
• Committee Member, SingHealth Fund

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 29 Apr 2009

Mr Zhong Ming Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Executive Director, Yanlord Land Group Limited
• Independent Director, SIIC Environment Holdings Limited

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Dec 2019

Mr Jeremy Lim Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Chief Executive Officer of Cortina Watch Singapore Pte Ltd
• Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Cortina Holdings Ltd
• President of the Singapore Clock and Watch Trade Association
• Council Member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Jan 2024

Mr Lim Yew Soon Director

Key Professional Experience:

• Managing Director, EL Development Pte Ltd
• Patron, Ayer Rajah Citizens Consultative Committee
• Executive Director, Evan Lim & Co. Pte Ltd
• The Public Service Medal (PBM)

First appointed to Ren Ci Board on 1 Mar 2024