Teo Chee Hean promoted on 1 April 2009
Following several years spent in the Republic of Singapore Navy, reaching the rank of Chief of the Navy in 1991, Teo Chee Hean (MSc Computing 1977) left the navy to pursue a political career. By December 1992, Teo Chee Hean had been elected a Member of Parliament. This was the beginning of a path that’s led to his recent appointment as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore in April 2009.
Since August 2003, Teo Chee Hean has held the role of Minister for Defence and Minister in charge of the Civil Service, which he will continue, in addition to taking on this new role. His successful political career has also seen him as Minister for Education and Minister for the Environment, among other roles.
You can read Teo Chee Hean's biography on the Sinaporean Government's Cabinet website.
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