Executive Committee 2022-23 Profiles
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The new ExCo takes office on 24 June 2022
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President Elected |
John Lee Welcome back!
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John has more than 20 years of Project Management, Consulting, Information Security, and ICT experiences. He is currently the Managing Director of an Operational Technology (OT) threat information sharing community providing actionable threat intelligence to the organizations. The organizations are both in the public and private sectors. He setup the entity in 2019 and oversees the day-to-day operations. He is involved in strategic planning and implementation of the various programs to achieve the roadmap for the organization. Besides establishing working relationships with partners and stakeholders, he also oversees the promotion of the community. His prior roles include Project Management, IT Governance Risk and Compliance, security operations management, designing and delivery of Information Security and IT Infrastructure Services. He managed teams in APAC and Middle East. He was leading business transformation projects for organizations. He was also the Regional Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Information Security Officer for a large MNC. The sectors that he has worked for include Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT Services and Maritime. He was the Past President of ISACA Singapore Chapter and the current President of PMI Singapore Chapter. He is an APMG certified trainer for several certifications in Information Security. He has conducted public training on cybersecurity courses. He had developed a course on Information Systems Risk Management. While leading theISACA Singapore chapter, he was the recipient of the May Day Award (on behalf of the chapter) in 2017 and 2018. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-lee-52a8033b
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I am the current President of the Singapore chapter. As a non-profit and a leading Project Management association, we need to increase our industry engagement while maintain prudent, efficient operations. One of the first thing to do is to build a strong and cohesive team to lead the Singapore chapter forward into the future with succession planning for all office positions. The team needs to feel connected and support each other. I will work with PMI APAC to build a strong project management and leadership culture within the team. And remove all potential roadblocks. The team must be empowered to achieved agreed upon goals. Secondly outreach to the chapter members will be one of my priorities. We are a membership driven chapter and we need to get more members to come forward to attend events, volunteer and provide feedback to the Exco for improvement to our member services. Last year we had a successful volunteer drive by the Volunteer and the Academic Outreach Portfolios. Thirdly outreach to other associations, PMI chapters, industry organizations, government agencies in Singapore and outside Singapore to maintain the status and relevancy of PMI as the voice of Project Management. I will continue to build upon the successful programs such as POY and MIIP. In addition to creating new ones. Fourth area is to continue the successful Governance program that we have put in. Last year we revised the bylaws with approval from members and ROS. We also wrote SOPs for all relevant positions. |
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Vice President (2) Both declared unopposed |
Alicja Kocańda Welcome back! |
I am a culturally astute PMP with multifaceted, cross-functional experience, who made Singapore her home in 2013. As a natural organiser - detail oriented and acutely aware of cause and effect - bridging subject matter experts and business development or sales has been prevalent throughout my career. Effective communication granted me access to influence C-suite decision makers and engage stakeholders throughout organisations. Breadth of international experience and exposure to multiple industries lets me empathise and appreciate different viewpoints. People feel at ease working with me and entrust with sensitive activities. After advancing to VP in 2021-22 term, I successfully oversaw communications and facilitated onboarding of the new director for the membership & mentoring portfolio (a new volunteer will need help onboarding & guidance again this term). I pioneered the Symposium as hybrid event with extensive SMM in place. Moreover, made sure to engage volunteers like you to make it happen instead of hiring an expensive events company. This project was recognised with the PMI Bright-Innovation Award for the Chapter in our region. People know me for turning challenges into opportunities and enabling this mega-event to be attended in-person & virtually based on your comfort level was thrilling. What is more, one of my goals was to preserve socially responsible notification strategy and focus on the big picture to avoid random messaging. I hope you enjoy the structured delivery. Lastly, I keep advocating for the e-voting so all of our Members can have an equal say in matters that are relevant. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kocanda |
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for re-election. As Vice President, I was fortunate to have visibility into every portfolio. I had built on my previous two-term experience when I was leading comms & marketing covering all areas and genuinely pleased to continue the effort given I still have plenty to offer to our community if elected VP again. Contribution will revolve around the following: • Evolve best practices, especially in membership & mentoring, communication and collaborative events. • Facilitate events management - I enjoy supporting people organise and have been doing so in various countries I lived in. Regular meeting opportunities enable networking and creating a feeling of community and belonging. Members want to keep learning, so we keep you connected. Produced multiple virtual events for Members, potential members, including webinars and Symposium. • Maintain structured omni-channel presence. As lead on comms, drove engagement with our originally fledgeling LinkedIn page to ~ 6100 followers, actively reaching out to connect PMs with our networking profile to boost your network and search quality. Many are looking for employment and this is one way of supporting. Our LinkedIn group is growing, with smaller targeted groups for customised conversations. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Google are up to speed. Looking forward to exploring further development. • I guarantee maintaining a socially responsible notification strategy and keeping Members informed in a coordinated, planned manner, which requires forethought. • Contribute to Symposium 2022 again in hybrid setup since we have the know-how. Members get priority booking and volunteering opportunities. |
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Surianarayanan Welcome back! |
I am currently working as Senior Director, Project Management in Emerson Process Management, leading a team of Project Managers, Project Analysts, controllers & Administrators. Also leading the Digital Transformation program for Asia Pacific in my organization. Having graduated in Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.,) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.,), I have 36 Years of working experience in Project Management, Service Management & Operations Management. Since graduation, have worked in various multinational companies such as Engineers India Limited, Yokogawa Engineering Asia, Emerson Process Management etc., managing projects and programs in Industries such as Oil and Gas, Chemicals, marine, Mining, Pharmaceutical, Power, Water treatment, Pulp & Paper etc., The value of projects and programs range from 1 MUSD to 100 MUSD. Had been a Toastmaster with Competent Communicator and Competent Leader credentials and have a passion for Public speaking, conducting seminars & Training. I am privileged to be part of SPMI from 2015 to 2017 as Board member and from 2017-2019 as Honorary Secretary. •As Board member (2015 ~ 2017), I conducted Programs such as Focus Group, Boot Camps and workshops and was the Co-Chair for Symposium 2016. During the term 2016 ~ 2017, I was Chair for Symposium 2017. All the events and the Symposium had been conducted successfully, drawing much satisfaction from all chapter members. •As Honorary Secretary (2017~2019 and again from 2020 ~ 2021) and as Vice President for the term 2021 -2022, I discharged my responsibilities with focus and commitment, conducting business as per the SPMI constitution |
My goal for this term will be “Commitment to add value to our members” In this term, I will focus on the following: • Discharge the responsibilities of the Vice President, per the PMI / SPMI guidelines • Ensure the SPMI chapter business are conducted in compliance to the SPMI constitution •Work closely with all SPMI and PMI stakeholders to ensure smooth functioning of the board •Communicate closely with SPMI members to address to their aspiration, expectation and concerns •Ensure Members’ satisfaction is high In essence, my focus will be “Adding value to our members” by effectively coordinating with various stakeholders” |
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Secretary (1) |
Lee Koon Chua Welcome back! |
I am a track record Project Manager with 20 years of career history in the IT and banking industry. I have demonstrated how I can get work done quickly and correctly with the right determination and teamwork. Over the years, I have built a performing team across diverse locations and cultures. I was also the Outreach Director of Corporate and Society for the Singapore PMI Chapter in 2020/2021 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chua-lee-koon-15376411 |
I was involved in PMI Singapore Chapter as a committee member in 2020/2021. I have taken a year's break and now returning to help out my fellow Exco members. By volunteering myself in the Secretary role, I hope to track all the action items closely and ensure all PMI activities are well run. I would also like to take this opportunity to meet like-minded project managers, widen my social network, and uplift my competencies in project management. |
| Treasurer (1) Declared unopposed |
Jonathan Paddy Welcome back! |
Jonathan has over 23 years’ experience in change management, most recently in senior project and programme management roles in the banking sector. He is currently the Head of Tax Programme and Change Delivery at Standard Chartered Bank with a responsibility for all global change initiatives within the tax domain. Throughout his banking career Jonathan has worked across multiple domains, bringing best practice in both the practical and people related aspects of delivery to his projects. As a result, he considers himself first and foremost a project and change management professional. Jonathan is a passionate advocate of PMI training and certification having attained his PMP in 2016, he has subsequently gone on to focus particularly on the disciplined agile certification pathway, attaining the DASSM and DAVSC certifications. The excellent events run by the Singapore chapter on disciplined agile were what inspired him to get more involved in the chapter's running. Last year, Jonathan chaired the independent constitutional review committee (ICRC), helping the chapter to update its constitution and renew its charter through a successful briefing session and vote of the members. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanpaddy |
I am currently the Assistant Treasurer of the Singapore chapter. Firstly, I want to ensure the financial aspects of the chapter are well run and maintained. This involves regular effort to keep on top of the source documents for all financial transactions and working collaboratively and effectively with all other executive committee members. The chapter's membership place great trust in the executive committee to make prudent financial decisions on their behalf and the treasury has a key role to play in this stewardship. Secondly, the treasury needs to efficiently assist the other committee members with the financial aspects of running the many membership events the chapter runs for and on-behalf of the membership. This financial facilitation is key to the chapter being able to put on and run many different events throughout the course of the executive committee term. In addition, having been involved in other aspects of the chapter, such as chairing last year's independent constitutional review committee, I intend to continue to support in whatever way I can other aspects of the chapter's operation and to review or contribute to other initiatives during the next executive committee term of office. Qualifications for Chapter Treasurer: In the last executive committee term I have been directly involved in the financial administration of the chapter as the assistant treasurer. This has given me a good understanding of the nature of the chapter's financial operations and the key areas for on-going maintenance and improvement. In addition, in my day job I am the head of the tax change programme at standard chartered bank. In this role I am responsible for the financial affairs of the programme, with a budget between USD 5m to 15m pa. Also, as part of my day job, I have over the last 5 years project or programme managed major financial projects to successful delivery, including delivering VAT compliance in multiple middle-east markets. Recently, I have headed up the change delivery roll-out of a Group IFRS tax reporting system that covers the entire standard chartered bank global footprint of c. 60 countries. |
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Committee Members (10) Declared Unopposed |
Chi Loong Yeo Welcome! |
Project manager since 2011, handling fit-out projects predominantly in the built environment, corporate real estate sector. Obtained PMP certification as of March 2022 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-yeo-pmp-68a4525a |
I intend to contribute in corporate outreach. I am personally motivated to encourage my peers to take obtain the PMP certification as it is not only a professional certification but also a personal achievement that will serve them well in both personal and professional capacity. |
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Clarice Tan Welcome! |
Clarice is the Regional Business Manager to APAC CEO for TP ICAP, a London listed financial services group. Well known for her transformation and change management expertise, she is currently in charge of strategic programs in APAC and engages with senior management and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to effectively manage strategic transformation and redesign functional processes for HR, Finance, Operations and Infrastructure Support. She has led multi-million dollar projects and teams across multiple projects Globally and across APAC, and brings diverse perspectives with her multi-country leadership roles. A Certified Project Management Professional and PROSCI Certified Practitioner, she is passionate in bringing organisational strategy to life through the successful implementation of large scale structured, purposeful and outcome-oriented change. In addition to her role at TP ICAP, she is a trainer with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and CPA Australia (Singapore). She also serves as a volunteer mentor with PMI, influencing the new generation of project managers through sharing her knowledge, skills, and experience. She helps mentees with their personal and professional growth by sharing support, assisting in clarifying career path and achieving their goals. She is a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ and ISCA) with a Master of Commerce (Accountancy) from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. ACLP (2021), RMP (2021), PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner (2017), CSM (2016), PMP (2015), CA Singapore (2016), Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ (2001)) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clarice-tan-b35b0567 |
Over the past year, I have volunteered as a PMI mentor and have attended all meetings. It has been a very fruitful experience being able to guide the younger generation in their career aspirations. With my years of experience in project and change management, I would like to give back by volunteering my time to increase awareness of both the chapter and the progress of the Project Management profession, including the PMI brand in Singapore. I also have a believe by volunteering my time, I can also help to promote women in project management as part of the diversity inclusion in the corporate environment. |
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Hao Yi Gan Welcome! |
As Director of Operations at Circles.Life, Hao Yi leads a group of Technical Project Managers and PMO staff that drive the Agile Release Trains across 5 countries, ensuring features are shipped on time, within scope and with quality. He is also concurrently Chief of Staff to the Circles.Life CTO, and spearheads varied initiatives such as overseas Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as partnerships with companies such as AWS, Oracle and GCP. Prior to joining Circles.Life, Hao Yi was a Senior Programme Manager at the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), where he managed a portfolio of projects with a cumulative value of more than S$200M. As part of that scope, he led a team of managers and engineers working on projects ranging from command and control systems to cloud and cyber security technologies. Hao Yi also hold certifications including PMP, Certified Scrum Master and Certified Product Manager, and also has a Masters in Management (Stanford University) as well as a Bachelors in Engineering (Imperial College London). Outside of work, Hao Yi is happily married to a secondary school teacher, and together they have two beautiful young children in tow. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ganhaoyi |
I would like to contribute my time and experience to PMI Singapore, to help grow the local ecosystem of Project and Programme Managers, and to facilitate the sharing of PM best practices and know-how across like-minded professionals. While relatively new to PMI Singapore, I have various volunteering experiences in the past and present, such as (a) Volunteer in the Interact Club, (b) Executive Committee member of Children's Wishing Well, (c) Volunteer Mentor to youths as part of the non-profit Advisory Singapore, and (d) Fellow of the Singapore Digital Leadership programme run by IMDA to groom the local tech ecosystem. I am keen to help out in anyway that the EC deems most optimal, and hence am applying as one of the EC Committee Members. |
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J-En Tan Welcome! |
I am a Project Management Professional with 10 years of working experience covering projects, consulting, construction and facilities management. Aside from my core practices, I have strong interest in various systems, leadership, finance, management, organisational behaviour, coaching and mentoring etc. During my spare time, I strive to learn, master, apply and develop skills that will be of service to the surrounding people and the society at large. Aspiration aside, I enjoy meeting people and exercises such as hiking, swimming as well as team building activities. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/j-en-tan-a4ab6756 |
I would be glad and honor to provide services to the Chapter and PMI by capitalising on my skills and networks to carry out required duties and implement initiatives that will promote the Chapter's and PMI's standings. Consequently, ensuring steady growth and good reputations of the Chapter and PMI, in effect benefiting all members of the Chapter and PMI. |
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Dr Jian-Yuan Lee Welcome back! |
JY is currently working as Head of Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy at A*STAR with close to 6 years of project management experience. JY holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Earth from the Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He obtained his Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential in 2019 and actively involved in the events and workshops organized by the Project Management Institute Singapore Chapter (PMI-SC). JY was elected as the Director of Outreach (Academic) & PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Liaison in 2020 and the first Student Project Management Interest Group @ Republic Poly was successfully initiated to enhance the student interest in the field of project management and the possibility of students to network with Project Management Professionals. JY started his career in the research and development domain and has exceptional problem-solving skills with strong industrial & academic credentials. JY demonstrated his project management skills and capabilities within different industries and universities. In-depth knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and tools in terms of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 such as Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI). Good understanding of skills in-demand from various industries as well as the training course and curriculum development with Institute of Higher Learnings (IHLs). Strong business development with capability in technology and market intelligence analysis. Proficient in leading and supporting cross-functional and diverse project teams. |
1.PMI-Singapore Chapter (SC) – Student Project Management Interest Group @ Polytechnic a.This initiative is to continue the new student project management interest group at Republic Polys and promote the awareness of PMI-SC at other Institute of Higher Learnings as well. b.This initiative can be further extended to other universities, such as Temasek Poly, Nanyang Poly, Ngee Ann Poly, and Singapore Poly. | |
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Jonathan Lee Welcome back! |
Jonathan works as a consultant in a Fintech, partnering with financial institutions in their digital transformation strategies particularly in the areas of sales & trading, investment banking, asset servicing and wealth management. This includes enabling teams to leverage the power of chat bots and API integrations allowing enterprises to streamline and automate workflows internally and externally while maintaining data security and regulatory compliance. He's had prior stints in a "Big 4" accounting firm, banks and an asset management firm, moving between front office and back office roles over the years. Jonathan has had relevant experience volunteering in similar associations. He served as Director (Competitions), Senior Director and Secretary at the Debate Association (Singapore) between 2013-2017, promoting intellectual discourse among youths in Singapore through various initiatives in partnership with schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations and enterprises. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours), majoring in Economics (Public Policy) and Political Science (International Relations). He currently holds the PMP, PMI-ACP and CAPM certifications from PMI in good standing, has obtained the PSM I certification and is a Certified SAFe 5 Agilist. Outside of project management, Jonathan is IBF Qualified (Level I) and is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-lee-6b7968103 |
Thank you for this opportunity. I'm eager to actively contribute to the project management community, and am grateful to have served as Honorary Auditor in the previous Executive Committee. I hope to carry forward the risk control elements and insights gained into the next Executive Committee, and apply the lessons learned in partnership with the next auditor(s). If given the opportunity to continue serving, I look forward to working with my fellow esteemed Executive Committee members to engage with our fellow members to further rediscover and meet their needs. A key goal of my term would be to increase the value of the PMI Singapore Chapter membership for the average individual, as well as the value of PMI's certifications in the community. One approach would be to broaden the utility of the Chapter as a gateway for professional development, perhaps exploring new exciting pathways into areas such as blockchain and fintech. The Chapter has a broad demographic of professionals with a variety of skills and backgrounds, so creating opportunities for "cross-pollination" and networking would also be immensely valuable. Another, would be to further evangelize project management toolkits to new segments in the community who might benefit from the training, skills and certifications PMI has to offer. This could be achieved through partnerships with other associations and communities of practice. Lastly, I would like to work with the team to more deeply engage with the community of youths, who are project managers of the future and potential beneficiaries of PMI's certifications. |
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Man Wai Lew Welcome! |
Project Management Professional and Disciplined Agile certified PMI member with 17 years of working experience in multinational technology companies. As an experienced Agile coach, Man Wai has proven records to lead successful Agile Transformation across regions (APAC, Europe, NA) for organisation in various team settings. In the past, Man Wai had joined multiple nonprofit organizations and volunteered as an ExCo or organizing committee of various events. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/man-wai-lew-1410799 |
With the experience and competency that I have, I would like to add value to the chapter, PMI and the members by supporting the setup of Specific Interest Group/Communities of Practice or related activities for Discipline Agile and encourage active member participation as well as exchange of experience. |
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Nicholas Hutchins Welcome back! |
Lived in Singapore for nearly 10 years and married a Singaporean in May 2020. PR since June 2021 with British and USA Citizenship. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nick-hutchins-84b6032 |
I am super excited to build on my previous PMI SG Exco term’s successes leading the PMI SG Chapter Academic Outreach with Poh and the team. · We have been building the foundations to take huge leaps forward this next Exco term. · This included creating the first Academic Outreach Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which sets out the baseline for how we engage Academic institutions. · We have also set up the first Academic Outreach Working Group which has 12 enthusiastic PMI SG volunteer professionals. · There is now an ambitious growth strategy to expand our engagement to many more Academic institutions. · This is just the beginning of a journey that aims to have a real positive impact for our industry and Singapore. Vote for me to help keep pushing the PMI SG agenda forward to inspire the next generation of Singapore project managers. |
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Tan Yaw Bin Welcome! |
I am young and enthusiastic Project Manager and Civil Engineer trained with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. I am also Certified Project Management Professional PMP®. I am also equipped with skills in AutoCAD, Budgeting, Engineering, Project Scheduling, Project Estimation and Project Engineering. I have a strong Program and Project Management with a Bachelor's Degree focused in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. I am currently working as Resident Engineer in one of the largest civil consultancy firm, Jacobs International Consultants Pte Ltd, overseeing Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (TWRP) Project under PUB Singapore. |
I will be keen to be involved in all the organising events, providing assistance in chapter events. Will help in developing plans for and coordinate the chapter’s external educational activities, such as study groups, seminars, workshops, courses, professional development days and other educational activities. I am open to any allocated ExCo positions and each of every will be a learning curve for me and to grow together with PMI and Chapter and to guide PMI members. |
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Vishal Khattri Welcome! |
Professional Services leader, focused on customer success, project and portfolio margins, and building teams of strong, committed, and driven Consultants and Project Managers 20+ years of experience in professional services, software implementation and development (across Maritime, e-Commerce, and Banking industries), including IaaS and SaaS platforms utilizing Amazon Web Services 6+ years of Professional Services management experience 15+ years of Program and Project Management experience in both customer-facing and internal enterprise projects 10+ years of big data analytics, and business intelligence reporting 4+ years as Agile Scrum Master for a major program implementation Adept at identifying and addressing customer needs, defining requirements, managing cross-functional teams, monitoring customer satisfaction, performing business analysis, and working within challenging time frames Possess outstanding communication and contract negotiation skills, and experienced at working with customers and vendors to define project objectives and acceptance criteria Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), since 2008 Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) from the PMI, since 2012 Awarded 2016 Veson Nautical Values Award Awarded 'Most Valuable Player' (Employee of the Year) in 2009, and ' Most Valuable Player - First Runners-up' in 2008, at CommerceHub LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vishalkhattri |
Give back to the Project Management community, and PM aspirants, in whatever way I can. Intent would be to share my experience, having managed several projects of various sizes and complexity, across multiple industries and geographies. Last year (2021), I volunteered to be part of a dedicated team that ensured the 16th Regional Symposium of the PMI Singapore Chapter was a smooth hybrid event. I was responsible for ensuring the event registration and information app was functional throughout the event, as well as useful and engaging for event attendees. I was also a Volunteering Committee member in 2021-22, and have been a mentor with the Mentoring program every year since 2019. I would like to continue to serve the PMI Singapore Chapter in 2022 and beyond, in a more formal capacity, as a Committee Member. I would also like to utilize my technical project skills to define, guide and execute the Committee's technical initiatives. |
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Internal Auditor |
NO CANDIDATES EXCO WILL CONDUCT A SEARCH AS NECESSARY |
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Trustee (5) |
Trustees are serving their 3-year term since 2021. |
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