As we progress through 2021, we would like to welcome all new members into our esteemed business community.
AmCham events are highly sought after and offer unprecedented access that will propel your firm to ever greater heights.
AmCham Programs have been making huge positive impacts since their inception. From propeling careers to lending a helping hand to fostering the next generation, AmCham is committed to always being a solidly dependable partner.
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The largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 5,000 members representing more than 600 companies. Our Chamber is comprised of 13 industry-specific committees and conducts nearly 200 events per year.
AmCham is a forward-thinking, business-progressive association. Our mission is to create value for our members by providing advocacy, business insights, and connections. Our membership includes American companies and Singaporean and third-country companies with significant U.S. business interests. AmCham is an independent, non-partisan business organization. We are a member of the 28-chamber-strong AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP).
Our goal is to provide the information and facilitate the access and connections that give members insight into the local, regional, and global operating environment, enhance their professional capabilities, and enable them to make well-informed business decisions.
Our Mission
As the voice of American business in Singapore and the region, AmCham creates value for our members by providing advocacy, business insights, and connections.
Click here to view AmCham 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan.
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Luqman is the office manager for the Chamber. Prior to joining AmCham, he handled calls from SIA Priority and brings more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality having worked in hotels and call centres. Luqman has also worked in numerous other fields including the medical, insurance and aerospace industries.
His hobbies include travelling and cycling.
His hobbies include travelling and cycling.
Luqman Ramly
Lili handles AmCham’s full spectrum of finance operation to ensure the financial statements of AmCham is in accordance with provisions of the Societies Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. She is also responsible for preparing the monthly reporting package for the AmCham Board of Governors. Lili also oversees various administrative functions, including clerical services, office space, equipment and supplies, vendor management, and other support services.
Prior to joining AmCham, she worked in both public and private sector where she gained over ten years’ experience handling finance operation, financial planning and analysis, investment portfolio reporting, and group financial statutory reporting. She also took up the user department leader role in several IT Enterprise system development and implementation projects.
Lili is a chartered accountant, and received her Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy from Singapore Management University, Bachelor’s Degree from University of Melbourne, and graduated at the top of her class at Temasek Polytechnic.
Prior to joining AmCham, she worked in both public and private sector where she gained over ten years’ experience handling finance operation, financial planning and analysis, investment portfolio reporting, and group financial statutory reporting. She also took up the user department leader role in several IT Enterprise system development and implementation projects.
Lili is a chartered accountant, and received her Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy from Singapore Management University, Bachelor’s Degree from University of Melbourne, and graduated at the top of her class at Temasek Polytechnic.
Lili Cai
Having worked on big events such as Singapore food festival and Art-Zoo Singapore, Danial fits right in with AmCham’s Corporate Events team as a Programming Executive.
Danial joined the team to provide member relations support on events related matters. Part of his portfolio includes coordinating events programs, assets and overall project organization to ensure AmCham’s corporate events and programs are seamlessly executed.
A self-confessed foodie, Danial has contributed articles on food for an online publication. During his free time, Danial enjoys running and dancing to the disco beat as he believes everybody needs a little disco in their life.
Danial joined the team to provide member relations support on events related matters. Part of his portfolio includes coordinating events programs, assets and overall project organization to ensure AmCham’s corporate events and programs are seamlessly executed.
A self-confessed foodie, Danial has contributed articles on food for an online publication. During his free time, Danial enjoys running and dancing to the disco beat as he believes everybody needs a little disco in their life.
Nur Danial
Morgan Hughes
Morgan is the editor of AmCham’s publications including the ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, Dispute Resolution Guide, and the Manpower Survey. She provides research and analysis for the Chamber on priority trade and policy publications.
Prior to moving to Singapore, Morgan conducted policy research related to the fields of peace and security and humanitarian affairs, including fieldwork in Southeast Asia. Morgan holds a B.A. from Oberlin College in History and East Asian Studies (China), and an M.A. in Politics (International Relations) from New York University.
Prior to moving to Singapore, Morgan conducted policy research related to the fields of peace and security and humanitarian affairs, including fieldwork in Southeast Asia. Morgan holds a B.A. from Oberlin College in History and East Asian Studies (China), and an M.A. in Politics (International Relations) from New York University.
Nathaniel handles the Chamber’s business development portfolio including event and program sponsorships, annual corporate partnerships and advertising efforts. Prior to joining AmCham, Nathaniel was an Account Manager at Fairmont Hotel.
He has worked in various luxury hotel brands across the United States with roles ranging from front desk management to event sales.
Nathaniel holds a B.S. in Hospitality Administration from Boston University.
He has worked in various luxury hotel brands across the United States with roles ranging from front desk management to event sales.
Nathaniel holds a B.S. in Hospitality Administration from Boston University.
Nathaniel Lim
Aisyah is responsible for registration for all events and committee meetings. She manages logistics for off-site events including bookings of corporate tables, preparing event materials and liaising with vendors and caterers pertaining to events requirements. She also set up meetings for 13 committees at the Chamber.
Prior to this, Aisyah Jaafar used to be responsible for planning and facilitating parties, recreational classes and programs. Aisyah brings many years of client service experience to AmCham, and is an integral part of our strong service delivery to members. She enjoys reading, movies and cooking during her free time.
Prior to this, Aisyah Jaafar used to be responsible for planning and facilitating parties, recreational classes and programs. Aisyah brings many years of client service experience to AmCham, and is an integral part of our strong service delivery to members. She enjoys reading, movies and cooking during her free time.
Aisyah Jaafar
Rachel supports AmCham's External Affairs team on government and media relations.
Prior to joining AmCham, Rachel was an Associate Consultant at Portland Communications' Singapore office, where she worked with government and corporate clients on a range of public affairs, research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications projects. While at Portland, Rachel also contributed to the research and development of the Soft Power 30, a global ranking of the top 30 countries in the world based on their soft power resources.
Rachel started her career at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), where she developed and executed MFA's digital diplomacy strategy while providing media support for the Foreign Minister. She was also a key member of the Media Sub-committee for Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and nature activities.
Prior to joining AmCham, Rachel was an Associate Consultant at Portland Communications' Singapore office, where she worked with government and corporate clients on a range of public affairs, research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications projects. While at Portland, Rachel also contributed to the research and development of the Soft Power 30, a global ranking of the top 30 countries in the world based on their soft power resources.
Rachel started her career at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), where she developed and executed MFA's digital diplomacy strategy while providing media support for the Foreign Minister. She was also a key member of the Media Sub-committee for Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and nature activities.
Rachel Phay
Magdeline is responsible for managing AmCham’s office, supports AmCham's Special Projects team and the Board of Governors at the Chamber.
Prior to joining AmCham, Magdeline was an Executive Secretary at TSMP Law Corporation where she has experience working with lawyers and company stakeholders.
With over 20 years in the public and private sectors, Magdeline has experience in office administration/management, executive support, and working on cross-functional projects.
In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, learning new hobbies, and travelling.
Prior to joining AmCham, Magdeline was an Executive Secretary at TSMP Law Corporation where she has experience working with lawyers and company stakeholders.
With over 20 years in the public and private sectors, Magdeline has experience in office administration/management, executive support, and working on cross-functional projects.
In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, learning new hobbies, and travelling.
Magdeline Hong
As the Manager of the Chamber’s Events and Programming team, Nathan is in charge of the planning, logistics, and execution of networking programs, and signature corporate events. He also manages the Chamber’s NextGen program (Next Generation Business Leadership program) which is a year-long professional development program for AmCham member companies’ high-potential millennials.
Before joining AmCham, Nathan was a Youth Supervisor at the American Club where he was responsible for the logistics, planning and execution of its Youth Camp programs. As a supervisor with over 10 years of experience in customer service, Nathan managed a pool of 30 part-timer employees in his previous role. He also managed the gaming outlet at the Club and supported the administration of the recreational classes and programs.
During his free time, Nathan engages himself by going to the gym, reading, traveling and watching movies.
Before joining AmCham, Nathan was a Youth Supervisor at the American Club where he was responsible for the logistics, planning and execution of its Youth Camp programs. As a supervisor with over 10 years of experience in customer service, Nathan managed a pool of 30 part-timer employees in his previous role. He also managed the gaming outlet at the Club and supported the administration of the recreational classes and programs.
During his free time, Nathan engages himself by going to the gym, reading, traveling and watching movies.
Nathan Sivarajah
Ben joined AmCham as Manager, External Affairs in September. Prior to this, he served at the British High Commission, Singapore as Communications Manager, helping to plan and execute the media components of high level visits including that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2012; the then Mayor of London Boris Johnson in 2014; the then Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015 as well as the first State Visit by a Singapore President to the United Kingdom in 2014. He has led on Singapore media efforts around critical UK issues like the aftermath of the EU Referendum, UK military action in Libya and helped raise awareness of the Rules Based International Order and the right of passage in the South China Sea.
Ben was Executive Director of Action for AIDS where he supported efforts to broaden the youth and workplace outreach program and helped streamline the medication subsidy program. On 1 September 2020, when the Singapore Ministry of Health announced the inclusion of HIV drugs into the subsidized drug list, he led on the organization's media response to this long-awaited move.
Outside of work, he is serves on the executive committee of Action for AIDS as well as MARUAH Singapore, which is the focal point for the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism under the ASEAN Charter.
Ben loves jogging and like all Singaporeans, good food.
Ben was Executive Director of Action for AIDS where he supported efforts to broaden the youth and workplace outreach program and helped streamline the medication subsidy program. On 1 September 2020, when the Singapore Ministry of Health announced the inclusion of HIV drugs into the subsidized drug list, he led on the organization's media response to this long-awaited move.
Outside of work, he is serves on the executive committee of Action for AIDS as well as MARUAH Singapore, which is the focal point for the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism under the ASEAN Charter.
Ben loves jogging and like all Singaporeans, good food.
Benedict Thambiah
In her current role as Assistant Manager for Marketing and Branding, Stella conceptualizes the marketing and branding efforts for the Chamber. She works closely with the Business Development team, the Events team, and Government & Public Affairs team to better position AmCham’s corporate branding.
As the former Assistant Committee Relation Manager, Stella managed AmCham’s 13 different committees and organizes industry-focused events in the form of talks and tours, providing members an exclusive platform to connect with leaders and peers in the industry, discuss current industry issues, and share business insights.
Stella started her career as a Product Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry and moved on to doing retail management and events coordination work for 4 years.
Stella enjoys traveling around the world for exciting adventures, meeting new people from all walks of life, and engaging in sports such as basketball and badminton during her free time.
As the former Assistant Committee Relation Manager, Stella managed AmCham’s 13 different committees and organizes industry-focused events in the form of talks and tours, providing members an exclusive platform to connect with leaders and peers in the industry, discuss current industry issues, and share business insights.
Stella started her career as a Product Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry and moved on to doing retail management and events coordination work for 4 years.
Stella enjoys traveling around the world for exciting adventures, meeting new people from all walks of life, and engaging in sports such as basketball and badminton during her free time.
Stella Soh
Celina is responsible for the Human Resource administration and provides administrative support to the Executive Director and the Board of Governors at the Chamber. Her responsibilities include management of the Directors’ calendar, administration of AmCham’s employee benefits and records, recruitment and maintenance of the Human Resource data system.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Celina was the HR & Admin Coordinator at AstraZeneca Singapore where she was responsible for the HR administration for a headcount of 100 and also provided secretarial support to 3 Directors. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and traveling.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Celina was the HR & Admin Coordinator at AstraZeneca Singapore where she was responsible for the HR administration for a headcount of 100 and also provided secretarial support to 3 Directors. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and traveling.
Celina Chong
Trevin is our creative powerhouse with his design, photography and videography expertise. Prior to working with AmCham as the Digital Communications Executive, Trevin worked with Plum doing illustration design for marketing campaigns and social media.
As a Digital Communications Executive at AmCham, Trevin designs collaterals for events and publications, and manages our social media, website and e-newsletters to enhance the user experience.
Trevin believes in lifelong learning and constantly upgrades his skills when he has the time. Trevin enjoys taking part in various fitness activities to stay healthy and keep his mind fresh.
As a Digital Communications Executive at AmCham, Trevin designs collaterals for events and publications, and manages our social media, website and e-newsletters to enhance the user experience.
Trevin believes in lifelong learning and constantly upgrades his skills when he has the time. Trevin enjoys taking part in various fitness activities to stay healthy and keep his mind fresh.
Trevin Raj
Lorna is currently overseeing the engagement of AmCham’s membership and key stakeholders through events, business meetings and the Chamber’s 13 industry-focused Committees. Together with her team, they manage and execute over 280 events and committee meetings each year
Prior to AmCham, she was with the Tower Club boosting membership sales. There she initiated a differentiation strategy whereby she grew member satisfaction and enhanced both asset value and exclusivity. Lorna also worked for The American Club eight years where she focused on loyalty programs designed to increase members’ satisfaction. She developed strategies and programs for top tier and long-standing members.
Besides currently perusing her MBA, Lorna volunteers her expertise to support the Navy League of the United States on their annual Navy Ball. In her spare time, Lorna enjoys road trips on her motorbike to neighboring countries.
Prior to AmCham, she was with the Tower Club boosting membership sales. There she initiated a differentiation strategy whereby she grew member satisfaction and enhanced both asset value and exclusivity. Lorna also worked for The American Club eight years where she focused on loyalty programs designed to increase members’ satisfaction. She developed strategies and programs for top tier and long-standing members.
Besides currently perusing her MBA, Lorna volunteers her expertise to support the Navy League of the United States on their annual Navy Ball. In her spare time, Lorna enjoys road trips on her motorbike to neighboring countries.
Lorna Ow
Sagarika Senapaty is Head, Special Projects at The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore. In this role, she is responsible for the Chamber’s large-scale and long-term projects including SME ACCelerate, AmCham Women Pioneers Series, AmCham Women HERo Awards and the Human Capital Conference, among others.
Prior to joining AmCham, Sagarika worked in the technology and public policy space in Singapore and with The World Bank in Washington D.C. Sagarika has extensive experience in program design, policy research, partnerships and stakeholder management.
Sagarika holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Prior to joining AmCham, Sagarika worked in the technology and public policy space in Singapore and with The World Bank in Washington D.C. Sagarika has extensive experience in program design, policy research, partnerships and stakeholder management.
Sagarika holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Sagarika Senapaty
Jessica supports AmCham’s Government and Public Affairs Department. She oversees the research, development, implementation, and management of programs, and develops policy position papers. She also facilitates the Chamber’s relations with the Singapore government and the U.S. Embassy. Prior to moving to Singapore, Jessica worked as a litigation lawyer in California. She holds a B.A. from UCLA with a major in Psychology and a minor in Asian Languages, and a J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law, with a certificate in Intellectual Property & Technology Law.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys brewing beer, arguing board game rules, and traveling.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys brewing beer, arguing board game rules, and traveling.
Jessica Cho
Lee-Mey Goh is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development at The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore. In this role, she is responsible for the overall business performance of the Chamber and advancement of stakeholder and partner engagement.
Lee-Mey joins from the Singapore Economic Development Board having worked with leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies to drive the development of Singapore’s biomedical sector via investment promotion and policy innovation. Prior to this she excelled in academic publishing, having served for 4 years in London as Editor at the British Medical Association and Mark Allen Group across various healthcare and veterinary science journals.
Lee-Mey is a graduate of Durham University, UK with a first-class honors degree in English. She is a recipient of the Ruth Bostock Memorial Prize and Faculty of Arts and Humanities Scholarship in 2012 specializing in Classics and Old English.
Lee-Mey joins from the Singapore Economic Development Board having worked with leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies to drive the development of Singapore’s biomedical sector via investment promotion and policy innovation. Prior to this she excelled in academic publishing, having served for 4 years in London as Editor at the British Medical Association and Mark Allen Group across various healthcare and veterinary science journals.
Lee-Mey is a graduate of Durham University, UK with a first-class honors degree in English. She is a recipient of the Ruth Bostock Memorial Prize and Faculty of Arts and Humanities Scholarship in 2012 specializing in Classics and Old English.
Lee-Mey Goh
Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore — the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 6,000 members representing over 550 companies. Hsien is also Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, member of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Advisory Board, member of the Singapore Institute of Directors MNC Committee, co-lead of the WorkWell Leaders SME Action Sub-Group, and on the organizing committee of the Precision Public Health Asia Conference.
Prior to AmCham, Hsien was Vice President, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Medtronic Asia Pacific, where she was responsible for the Medtronic Innovation Centers in Japan and Korea, training and education, and the company’s health systems transformation strategy in the region. Hsien has extensive experience in scientific affairs, corporate and healthcare communications, advertising, public relations and government affairs.
Hsien has lived and worked in the US, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, UK, and is now based in Singapore. She holds a BA (with honors) in Human Biology from Stanford University and a PhD in Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health where she was the recipient of a US National Institutes of Health Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Training Grant. Her doctoral thesis explored the genetic epidemiology of end-stage renal disease and type 2 diabetes. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at National Taiwan University Hospital in the Department of Internal Medicine.
Prior to AmCham, Hsien was Vice President, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Medtronic Asia Pacific, where she was responsible for the Medtronic Innovation Centers in Japan and Korea, training and education, and the company’s health systems transformation strategy in the region. Hsien has extensive experience in scientific affairs, corporate and healthcare communications, advertising, public relations and government affairs.
Hsien has lived and worked in the US, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, UK, and is now based in Singapore. She holds a BA (with honors) in Human Biology from Stanford University and a PhD in Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health where she was the recipient of a US National Institutes of Health Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Training Grant. Her doctoral thesis explored the genetic epidemiology of end-stage renal disease and type 2 diabetes. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at National Taiwan University Hospital in the Department of Internal Medicine.
Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD
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The American Chamber of Commerce is always seeking motivated, talented and energetic individuals who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As an organization, we work as a single team to advance AmCham’s mission to provide advocacy, insights, and connections.
Our core values consist of teamwork, accountability and a sense of urgency. We are a lean team of about 20, and every staff plays a mission-critical role in advancing the Chamber’s mission. At AmCham, new ideas are encouraged (and necessary) to ensure that we provide the highest level of programs, advocacy, research & publications and member engagement to our members.
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If you are keen to be a part of the business community while finding your perfect job, this may be an ideal position for you. Our volunteers are able to attend our events and expand their professional network. If you’d like to learn more, please contact our Human Resources Team.
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