Lim Siong Guan is the recent Group President of GIC which manages the financial reserves of the Singapore government. Lim Siong Guan was Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board from October 2006 to June 2009. The Board is the Singapore government’s lead agency for planning and executing strategies... Read more
Lim Siong Guan is the recent Group President of GIC which manages the financial reserves of the Singapore government.
Lim Siong Guan was Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board from October 2006 to June 2009. The Board is the Singapore government’s lead agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore’s position as a global business centre. Much of its work is attracting international corporations to set up manufacturing and services activities in Singapore as critical links in the global supply chain
He has been a Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore since 2005, instructing on leadership and change management, as well as a Senior Fellow of the Civil Service College since 2006.
Siong Guan was the Head of the Singapore Civil Service 1999-2005. He has been the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence 1981-94, the Prime Minister’s Office 1994-98, the Ministry of Education 1997-99 and the Ministry of Finance 1999-2006. In each appointment he introduced innovative policies and practices which enhanced the drive, capacity, capability and performance of the organisation.
He has chaired the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore 2004-06, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority 2004-06 and, the Central Provident Fund Board 1986-94 and has been a board member of many companies including Temasek, the other sovereign wealth fund manager of Singapore.
Lim Siong Guan has co-authored two books with Joanne H. Lim. The first book The Leader, The Teacher & You – Leadership Through the Third Generation, touches on leadership and governance while the second book Winning with Honour highlights the virtue of honour in one’s life.
He is a member of the SwissRe Advisory Panel and of the International Board of the stars Foundation, a Swiss foundation that promotes leadership development for leaders of the next generation.
You can book Lim Siong Guan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Lim's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Lim Siong Guan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lim tailored to your event.
Lim Siong Guan speaks on Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lim to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lim Siong Guan for events worldwide, subject to Lim's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lim Siong Guan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lim can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lim Siong Guan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lim can offer.
Lim Siong Guan delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Lim Siong Guan's areas of expertise include Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Lim's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Lim Siong Guan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics, Leadership is relevant. Details of Lim's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lim Siong Guan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lim Siong Guan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lim's current availability for your dates.