Josephine Kwa Lay Keng

Dr Kwa is a member of the board’s Technology Advisory Panel.

Dr Kwa brings to the board rich experience in technology as well as research and development (R&D) across various industries, including energy and engineering. She is a member of the board and audit committee of A*STAR, as well as a member of the management board of National University of Singapore Energy Studies Institute. She is also a director of Southern Steel and Barghest Building Performance.

Dr Kwa was previously Chief Executive Officer of NSL and also served in various other functions over her 23-year tenure with the company, including being its Chief Operating Officer and Head of Technology, responsible for R&D, information technology, energy and environmental investments, and strategy. Dr Kwa chaired the National Energy Efficiency Committee for Industries in Singapore from 2000 to 2009 and continues to serve on the steering committee for the Singapore Certified Energy Manager Programme.

Dr Kwa holds a PhD and BSc (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK.