Wai Yee Leong

Assistant Vice President, Innovation Economy, Strategy Group at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
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(386) 825-5501
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SG
Languages
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Insights for Innovation
    IDEO U
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner
    Scrum Alliance
    Nov, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute
    City & Guilds
    Aug, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business Imperial Masterclass Certification
    Imperial College Business School
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Certification for YMCA-NUS Business School Volunteer Service Management Programme
    YMCA of Singapore
    Aug, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • Trinity College London Diploma for Recital in Solo Piano (ATCL)
    Trinity College London
    Mar, 2007
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
    • Singapore
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Vice President, Innovation Economy, Strategy Group
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      Identifying and incubating emerging industries for Singapore. Identifying and incubating emerging industries for Singapore.

  • SP Group
    • Singapore
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director, Strategic Development / Sustainability & Open Innovation
      • Jan 2016 - Nov 2019

      (1) Corporate Venturing (Venture Building | Intrapreneurship)• Drove the execution of new business ventures, notably SP Group’s blockchain-powered Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) platform and renewable energy business. Formulated business strategy, developed business plan, performed financial modelling, secured clients and strategic partners (both internationally and locally), prepared and negotiated contracts, led product development, established business operations workflow/SOPs, performed risk management, managed regulatory and certification matters. • Won SP Group’s inaugural Business Ideation Competition (The Pitch 2016). Successfully secured resources to spearhead product development for winning idea. Developed product vision and roadmap, led product development using Agile methodologies. Led a 5 pax developer team based in China.(2) Strategic Investment• Performed due diligence for potential direct start-up investments and Venture Capital fund investments, with a focus on energy and sustainability.(3) Open Innovation• Led SP Group's startup evaluation team for Free Electrons Global Energy Accelerator Programme. Curated approximately 1,000 energy startup applications over two runs.• Drove startup engagements and led cross-functional teams to execute successful pilot projects on smart grid and plug-and-play solar solutions with two European startups, garnering media coverage.• Represented SP Group in the Energy Web Foundation (EWF) global blockchain consortium. Led cross-functional efforts to explore and pilot potential blockchain applications in the energy sector, culminating in a successful technical demonstration at a global summit in Germany which attained media coverage. Show less

    • Senior Engineer (Management Associate), SP PowerGrid
      • Jul 2012 - Dec 2016

      (1) Transmission Project Management• Managed 66kV electricity transmission network reinforcement projects. Ensured that project budgets, specifications and schedules were met, while upholding network reliability during project implementation.• Ensured compliance to local regulatory requirements and managed all stakeholder matters. (2) Distribution Network Management• Authorised to perform up to 22kV distribution network switching.• Executed 22kV and 6.6kV network preventive and predictive maintenance. Ensured that the planned maintenance and asset replacement activities were conducted on schedule. Carried out fault investigation, including root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.• Performed standby duties, which involved attending to supply outages.(3) Strategy & Change Management• Knowledge Management: Spearheaded strategy and implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) in SP Group. Formulated and implemented KM Framework – included setting up of Knowledge Management Centre, as well as establishment of KM System and processes. Led a team of 40 engineers to develop contents for KM System.• Procurement Transformation: Key member of Project Management Office; partnered management consultants to transform SP Group from tactical to strategic procurement. Established key messaging, performed stakeholder analysis, developed and executed stakeholders communications plan to drive Group wide change management efforts.• Energy Landscape Transformation: Conducted exchanges with international utilities and industry experts to study trends and developments in the energy sector. Leveraged findings to shape strategic focus areas for SP Engineering Board. Show less

  • Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
    • Singapore
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jan 2008 - May 2008

      Full-time primary school English and Mathematics teacher (prior to starting university) Full-time primary school English and Mathematics teacher (prior to starting university)

Education

  • Imperial College London
    Master of Engineering (MEng), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with Management)
  • Harvard University
    Graduate Credit, Corporate Strategy (MGMT S-5005)
  • National Junior College
    GCE A-Level

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