Microsoft has announced the appointment of Chia Wee Luen as the new Managing Director for Singapore. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, Chia is set to drive Singapore’s digital ambitions through cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). His leadership aims to accelerate innovation and foster inclusive transformation in the region.
Chia, who has previously held senior roles at Red Hat, Qlik, and Oracle, was most recently the Managing Director for Asia at ServiceNow. He also contributes to the Digital & Technology Committee of the Children’s Cancer Foundation and chairs the Tech for Good Committee of the Singapore Computer Society.
Mayank Wadhwa, Microsoft ASEAN President, highlighted Singapore’s strategic importance, stating, “Singapore is a cornerstone for Microsoft in Southeast Asia, fuelling innovation, deepening regional collaboration, and accelerating customer success. Under Wee Luen’s leadership, we will empower our customers to harness the full power of technology to drive meaningful impact and unlock the region’s extraordinary potential.”
Chia expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am deeply passionate about empowering customers, partners and communities, so I’m honoured to join Microsoft Singapore at this pivotal moment. I look forward to working with the team, our partner ecosystem and visionary customers to capitalise on this transformative era of AI and continue shaping Singapore’s future together.”
He succeeds Lee Hui Li, who has established a strong foundation for Microsoft’s growth in Singapore. This leadership change is expected to further enhance Microsoft’s role in the region’s technological advancement.
