Executive Council & Committees

Mr Tan Pang Toon*
President

Pang Toon is a career mentor with the Singapore Leaders Network and the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) mentoring communities. He previously volunteered with Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore. In his corporate career, Pang Toon was Vice President at West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., overseeing Asia Pacific operations. During his 20-year tenure, he held leadership roles across general management, strategy, operations, supply chain, quality, and engineering. He holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from NUS.

Mr Tan Soo Phay Eric*
Vice President

Eric is a Public Accountant and provides technical advice to other Public Accountants and those charged with governance. His other experiences include serving as an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Nanyang Business School, specialising in Audit and Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance topics and speaking with various organisations on topics such as audit and assurance, financial reporting standards, ethics and anti-money laundering. He also led the development of audit manuals for standalone and group entities and structured audit workshops. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) degree from NTU.

Mr Charles Law Hui Ping*
Honorary Treasurer

Charles is the Senior Director of Finance (Asia Pacific) at Special Olympics International, a global non-profit for people with intellectual disabilities. A Chartered Accountant (Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants), he brings over 30 years of MNC and non-profit experience across business operations, performance management, financial controllership, financial planning & analysis, and regulatory compliance. Charles graduated from the Australian National University with degrees in Commerce and Law. His extensive background in both the corporate and non-profit sectors drives his commitment to SADeaf’s strategic financial health.

Ms Sheena Lee Sze Ying
Honorary Secretary

Sheena is a management consultant with a decade of experience in strategy and operations across the public and financial sectors. She specialises in business strategy and organisational transformation, with a strong track record delivering large-scale change initiatives. Her work reflects a blend of structured consulting and hands-on experimentation beyond traditional corporate settings. Sheena is passionate about applying her expertise to support SADeaf’s mission. She holds a Master of Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and is an Associate of the City and Guilds of London Institute.

Mr Adrian Yap Yei Mian
Executive Council Member

Adrian is a data analyst with about 20 years of experience across strategic planning, research, and project management in both public and private sectors. As the co-founder of the Professionals with Disabilities Network, he has led corporate initiatives to advance disability inclusion. Adrian holds a Ph.D. in International Relations, a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Education and was awarded a prestigious Japanese Government Scholarship for his data-driven research in international comparative education.

Dr Annabelle Leong Chooi Kien*
Executive Council Member

Dr Annabelle is the medical director of ENTcare Clinic, backed by 20 years’ expertise from London, Toronto, and Singapore. As an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist focused on ear-related conditions, she provides a vital healthcare perspective to the Executive Committee. Drawing on her experience from medical missions across Southeast Asia, Dr Annabelle is dedicated to helping the community integrate more fully while guiding her medical colleagues to better understand the needs of the deaf community.

Ms Claire Nazar*
Executive Council Member

Claire is the Head of APAC (Commercial Transactions) at HERE Technologies, with over 20 years of experience in corporate transactions and litigation. As a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), she has a deep understanding of the community’s unique challenges, which drives her passion for social causes. A highly decorated volunteer, Claire has received the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) Outstanding Volunteer Award (2019), the 5-year Long Service Award (2018), and the Friend of MSF Award (2015).

Ms Jasmine Yan Ziyun
Executive Council Member

Jasmine is a Legal Associate at Kishan Law Chambers LLC. An Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, she holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Bristol. Her practice encompasses civil and commercial disputes, criminal litigation, matrimonial matters, probate matters and general solicitors’ work. Jasmine leverages her legal expertise to ensure the community is well-supported and protected within the legal landscape.

Mr Ong Teck Boon Edwin
Executive Council Member

Edwin is an Assistant Model Maker at P&T Consultant Pte Ltd. A long-standing pillar of the community, he served as a SADeaf Executive Council member (2001–2007) and Vice Chairman of the former Sports and Recreation for the Deaf. He also volunteered with the Singapore Disability Sports Council for five years. In 2012, Edwin was conferred the Long Service Award by the Ministry of Social and Family Development in recognition of his 15 years of dedicated voluntary service.

Dr Phoebe Tay Wen Jun
Executive Council Member

Phoebe earned her doctorate from Nanyang Technological University in 2026. Her extensive international background includes serving as a teacher of the Deaf in Australia, a Linguistic Research Specialist in Texas, a research assistant for the ASL Sign Bank and the Visual Language and Visual Learning Center, and she also worked in international affairs at Gallaudet University. She has taught sign language linguistics globally and holds a BA in Special Education (Deaf Education) alongside dual Master’s degrees in International Development and Linguistics.

Mr Sanjiv Malhotra*
Executive Council Member

Sanjiv is a Senior Consultant and Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors.  A former Consumer Banking & Payments leader with over 25 years of Asia-Pacific experience, he led American Express’ B2B payment and network business across Southeast Asia and South Pacific. He has built high-level profitable relationships and served on the Boards of an American Express subsidiary and the Orchestra of the Music Makers. Sanjiv also serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Singapore Swimming Club.