Lena Teoh Chyin

Summary

Brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry comprising corporate banking, investment banking, and more than 20 years in asset management. Accomplished Chief Investment Officer who successfully developed and managed effective investment strategies across many asset classes of various investment portfolios. My last role was CIO for 4 years and C-suite member of Prudential Assurance Singapore, a major life insurance company. Prior to that, 16 years in Credit Suisse AG, CIO APAC Asset Management Division.
Currently, re-engineering and re-moulding myself to become a champion of sustainability with Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Chief Sustainability Officer Program, covering all aspects of Environmental and Climate Change Studies, Sustainability Strategies and Infrastructure, Circular Economy and Life Cycle Analysis.
Presently attending Amazing Grace Presbyterian Church (AGPC), previously served in the Children's Ministry and am currently active in the Youth and Emerging Adults ministry. With my husband, led the Adults Disciple Group as hosts and facilitators. Been on several Christian mission trips with AGPC to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) and Myanmar (Pathein and Pyin Oo Lwin) mostly working with children in orphanages and homes.
Currently on Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Schools' Management Committee as Assistant Treasurer and member of the Investment Committee. Also, Investment Committee member of the Synod of the Presbyterian Churches of Singapore.
Proven track record in investment management, knowledgeable in economic and market trends, developed investment philosophies, and regulatory oversight with strong risk and compliance controls. Coverage of a broad spectrum of asset classes viz equities, fixed income, currencies as well as global alternatives and illiquid investments comprising real estate, private equity, private debt, and hedge funds.
Collaborative in building the business and branding of the various companies by working with relationship managers in Credit Suisse; rolled out the high networth client segment in Prudential's Customer Division and frequently participated in speaking engagements, panels, and roundtables in seminars to raise brand awareness.
Strong stakeholder management with experience working in a globally diverse organization, having the ability to articulate the regional inputs into the global domain and vice versa; constantly engaging proactively with all the various stakeholders regionally and globally to achieve shared goals and meet performance targets, governance and compliance requirements.
Passionate in connecting to people, empowering and harnessing their strengths, leading teams across cultures and expertise; actively involved in mentoring and coaching talent. Champion of Diversity and Inclusion in prior role, striving to be the employer of choice with an innovative and productive workforce through efforts in bridging gender, generation, cultural and ethnic gaps.
Experienced in building teams and capabilities with a credible asset management team in Credit Suisse across the Asian region with successful hires of portfolio managers specializing in various asset classes and markets of coverage. In Prudential Singapore, built up the insurer's investment capabilities with experienced investment professionals in areas of Investment strategy, funds selection and due diligence as well as coverage of alternative investments.
A good communicator and presenter in articulating investment strategies to client events in various locations across Asia, Europe and Latin America during the years with Credit Suisse. Participated in media engagements and interviews on networks such as CNBC and CNA.

Education

Chartered Financial Analyst -

Association of Investment Management And Research

USA

Bachelor of Science - First Class Honours Biochemistry

National University of Singapore

Singapore

General Certification Programme -

International Securities Market Association

Brussels

GCE ‘A' Levels - Science

Raffles Junior College

Singapore

Personal Particulars

Birth Date: 14 December
Nationality: Australian, Singapore Permanent Resident
Marital Status: Married with 1 daughter
Hobbies: running, swimming, golf, reading, cooking, arts and music appreciation