Singapore Economic Development Board Appoints New Regional Director for Western U.S.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), today announced the appointment of Ih-Ming Chan as Regional Director for the Western United States, Western Canada and Central America. EDB is the lead government agency responsible for developing and implementing strategies shaping the future of Singapore's economy and enhancing its position as a global business center. Chan will lead the agency's operations in the West Coast from EDB's San Francisco office and will be responsible for investment promotion and facilitating business partnerships between Singapore and the United States.
"Businesses have become increasingly global in their outlook and are looking to the Asia market for new opportunities," said Chan. "Singapore - with its talented labor pool, geographical location and strengths in research and development, advanced manufacturing and services – is uniquely positioned to become a home away from home in Asia for U.S. multinational companies. The EDB team and I look forward to strengthening partnerships between Singapore and American businesses, and serving as a go-to resource as they expand and partner in Asia."
Prior to this role, Chan was the Center Director for the Americas for EDB where he focused on promotion activity from Washington State and biomedical sciences, consumer and professional businesses in Northern California. He also spent three years at EDB's Medical Technology (MedTech) group within its Biomedical Sciences industry cluster facilitating the development of the research tools and scientific instrumentation sector in Singapore.
Chan graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Magna cum Laude) in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, and a Master of Science in Bioengineering from Stanford University.
About the EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is the lead government agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Our mission is to create for Singapore, sustainable economic growth with vibrant business and good job opportunities. For more information please visit www.sedb.com.
For more information on business, education and investment in Singapore, please contact the EDB San Francisco office:
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