Leadership
Board
Dr. Teo-Koh Sock Miang
Individual Member
Dr Teo-Koh is President of SDSC for the 2022-2026 term. She was SDSC Vice President from 2016-2020 and SDSC President from 2014-2016 and 2020-2022. She has more than 35 years of relevant social service organisation management and board experience. She is currently an elected member of the National Council of Social Service Board, as well as President of the Singapore National Paralympic Council and President of Special Olympics Singapore. Dr Teo-Koh has a PhD in human performance (specialising in exercise physiology and growth & development) and disability sports. Her disability sport coaching experiences include para athletics and para swimming coaching. She is a certified boccia official. Dr Teo-Koh is also a certified Special Olympics regional sports trainer for the Asia-Pacific region. Beyond her leadership ability and experience, her strong networks and positive professional relationships with key stakeholders enable her to advocate for disability sports on behalf of SDSC. Dr Teo-Koh is also a Justice of the Peace.
Mr James Chia
Vice President
Lawn Bowls Association for the Disabled (Singapore)
A versatile and adept problem solver armed with experience in corporate strategy, programme management, public policy and change management across public, private and non-profit sectors, Mr Chia is currently the Assistant Director, Corporate Development under Woodlands Health Pte Ltd, heading the strategic, futures and corporate planning portfolios. As an active volunteer, Mr Chia is currently the President of the Lawn Bowls Association for the Disabled (Singapore) (Registered Charity and Institute of Public Character (IPC)), and also sits on the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Management Committee as the Treasurer, as well as both the Facility Redevelopment and Digitalisation Sub-Committees of Sree Narayana Mission. He was one of the recipients for the NCSS 40-Under-40 Programme 2023, which is a signature leadership programme that aims to empower young, promising social service sector leaders to make impactful contributions to Singapore’s social service sector.
Ms Suzana Soo
MINDS
A principal of a SPED school in MINDS since 2000, Ms Soo has been active in promoting sports to persons with special needs. She has been a member of the SDSC board from 2018-2022, serving as the Chair of the Community, Sports and Participation committee from 2020-2022. Ms Soo has also served as a volunteer and member of the board of Special Olympics Singapore.
Mr Gary Chong
Individual Member
A senior risk manager with more than 20 years’ experience in the banking and finance industry, Mr Chong is currently the Managing Director at ING Bank N.V. where he is responsible for non-financial risk management. He is also a member of the advisory committee at Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Business & Accountancy.
Mrs Selina Foong
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
AWWA
Having held various senior management positions across industries in MNCs in the Asia Pacific region, Mrs Foong has more than 30 years of experience in Finance and Accounting. She joined AWWA in February 2018 as a Senior Director of Corporate Services and is currently AWWA’s COO focusing on governance, efficiencies, productivity and effectiveness of processes, procedures and operations. Mrs Foong, who holds a Bachelor of Accountancy and is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, completed the Social Leadership Singapore Programme in 2018 and has been awarded the ISCA 30 Years Membership Milestone Badge in recognition of 30 years of membership with ISCA.
Dr Anthony Fok
Member
Association of Persons with Special Needs
A venture capitalist in various education-related businesses, Dr Fok’s professional work experience was with the Ministry of Education, and Ernst and Young Global Limited. Dr Fok, who has a Masters of Education and Doctorate of Education, as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Economics, also serves on APSN’s board as the Vice Chairman. He is also on APSN’s Nomination and Governance Committee and the School Management Committee.
Ms Florence Khemlani
Member
Bowling Association for the Disabled (Singapore)
Ms Khemlani, who was the Vice President of the Bowling Association for the Disabled (Singapore) (BADS) from 2012 to 2013, and subsequently the President from 2013 to the present, was also the Assistant Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Bowling Federation (SBF) from June 2009 to May 2019. She has been a member of the SBF Council from May 1999 to June 2021. Ms Khemlani has also served in various roles with the National Service Resorts & Country Club (NSRCC) from 2002 to the present, including being Vice Chairwoman of the Resorts & Facilities Committee from 2006 to 2010, as well as being the Bowling Convenor from 2012 to 2016, the Bowling Advisor from 2016 to the present, and the Family Recreation Convenor from 2017 to the present.
Mr Boo Hian Kok
Member
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore
Mr Boo Hian Ko currently serves as the Principal of Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School (East).
Ms Yip Pin Xiu
Member
Individual Member
A five-time Paralympic gold medalist, Ms Yip is Singapore’s best-known para swimmer and currently holds the world records for the Women’s 50m and 100m Backstroke in the S2 class. A former Nominated Member of Parliament, she serves on ActiveSG Academies & Clubs Para Sport Academy Advisory Panel, National Youth Council, and is a member of the Safe Sport Commission.
Mr Patrick Wong
Co-opted Member
Mr Wong is an internal audit professional with more than 20 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, and is a member of CPA Australia / ISCA / ACAMs. He currently heads up the Asia Pacific Internal Audit function for an international private bank, and has been the Audit Committee Chairman for SDSC since January 2019.
Dr Leonard Lim Ang Tee
Co-opted Member
Dr Lim graduated in 2003 from the National University of Singapore. He obtained his Master of Sports Medicine in 2009 and Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) in 2012 and is dually accredited as a sports medicine physician by the Singapore Specialist Accreditation Board, as well as a family physician by the Singapore Family Physicians Accreditation Board. Practicing at Changi General Hospital (CGH), he has a keen interest not only in sports medicine but also in community health, chronic disease management and disability sports. Dr Lim served as the Chief Team Physician for Team Singapore during the Summer Paralympics in 2016, the Asian Para Games in 2018, and the ASEAN Para Games in 2022. Other than these appointments in Sports Medicine, he is a designated workplace doctor, a Lasting Powers of Attorney certificate issuer and also on the panel of assessors for disability assessment for Eldershield application. Dr Lim also has a keen interest in education, and holds a Master of Health Profession Education from Maastricht University. He is a director for Advance Specialty Training for Sports Medicine in CGH, and the deputy Clinical Course Director for the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine. He is also an examiner for Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, Master in Medicine (Family Medicine) and Sports Medicine Specialist Exams.
Ms Nurulasyiqah Binte Mohammad Taha
Chairperson of Singapore Para Athletes Commission (SPAC) (2023 – 2027)
Nurulasyiqah Binte Mohd Taha was the first Singaporean to have qualified for boccia at the Paralympic level in 2012. She finished 7th in the BC3 Individual event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and 4th in the BC3 Pairs event with her partner, Toh Sze Ning, at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Nurul and her competition partner clinched the bronze medal at the BISFed 2019 Montreal Boccia World Open in the BC3 Individual event. Nurul is a co-opted member of the Singapore Para Athletes Commission and the International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council. She is also a certified Proud Paralympian Educator with the Agitos Foundation.
Committees
Sports High Performance & Development
Chair
Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang
Members
Ms Yip Pin Xiu
Ms Florence Khemlani
Mr Leonard Lim
Responsibilities
Sport Development
- To evolve a framework for the development of disability sports towards high performance.
- To identify and strategise sports to be promoted for development and high performance.
- To plan and strategise developmental training programmes, training centres and centres of excellence.
- To ensure that qualified instructors and coaches are engaged to execute the training programmes for developmental and high performance programmes, and establish pathways for technical expertise development.
- To recommend and oversee organisation of sports events, workshops and competitions to support the development of sports and high performance.
- To supervise talent identification and fair selection of athletes for developmental and national squads, as well as for other funding support provided by Council.
- To ensure that athletes’ and Council’s best interests are kept when selecting competitions for participation.
Selection
- To ensure fair and transparent selection of athletes for international competitions.
- To oversee the processes of nomination, selection and appeals to ensure that they are fair and transparent.
Capability Development
- Propose and oversee officiating, technical and coach development plans for sports development and high performance.
- Appointment of coaches and other sport-related support staff for developmental and high performance sports.
Community Sports and Participation Committee
Chair
Ms Suzana Soo
Members
Mr James Chia
Mr Boo Hian Kok
Ms Nurulasyiqah Binte Mohammad Taha
Mr Alister Ong
Responsibilities
Review and recommend to the Board
- The type of disability sports to be invested for community participation and promotion, and corresponding strategies for effective implementation.
- Support programmes, initiatives and policies related to the promotion of community sports and participation.
- Budget for community sports and participation
Community Sports and Participation
- To establish a framework for the evaluation, support and monitoring of recreational sports activities
- To plan and strategise recreational programmes for every disability group and ensure that resources are distributed fairly
- To recommend and oversee organization of events to support the promotion of community sports and participation
- To establish partnerships that will expand the Council’s advocacy of sports for all
- To ensure that CSP strategies provide pathways for talented individuals with disability and sports with robust participation to be referred to the Sports High Performance and Development Committee for development.
- To oversee the recruitment and management of volunteers to support Community Sports and Participation activities
- To recommend overseas exchanges for youths for exposure or educational purposes
Fundraising Committee
Chair
Ms Florence Khemlani and Mr James Chia
Members
Ms Yip Pin Xiu
Mr Ho Cheng Kwee
Mr Yip Ren Kai
Mr Jimmy Sia
Mr Koh Yong Zhi
Responsibilities
Spearhead Fundraising
- To direct and oversee fundraising efforts to ensure that fundraising objectives are met to support SDSC and its sports programmes in accordance to the annual budget and targets set by the Board.
- To endorse the budget requirements for each fundraising programme or project and to table approvals to the Board if necessary.
- To develop an annual fundraising strategy, including goals, timelines, small and major givers’ recognition and relationship management initiatives.
- To engage major givers such as corporates and foundations and secure funding for SDSC programmes and events.
Oversee Risk Management of Fundraising
- To oversee the accurate and timely reporting of fundraising income
- To oversee fundraising projects and ensure that adequate and effective risk controls are taken to safeguard the collection and accountability of donations, in compliance with governmental and public sector regulations.
Develop alternative sustainable sources of income
- To increase existing sources of income such as membership fees
- To explore and broaden sources of income to provide sustainable alternatives to fundraising efforts, such as rental of assets and event fees
Finance Committee
Chair
Mr Gary Chong
Members
Mrs Selina Foong
Responsibilities
- Act as an objective and impartial advisor to the Board on all financial matters pertaining to the operations of the Council
Financial Reporting
- To endorse all financial statements of SDSC, including any financial information in its annual reports and any other formal announcement
- To review the annual financial statement and report on SDSC’s financial health with recommendations, where necessary
- To ensure submission of regular and consistent reports to the Council on financial operations, and any other reports to government or statutory bodies as required by legislation or regulation
Financial Framework, Policies and Regulations
- To review and implement a robust financial framework that includes regulations and policies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of SDSC’s financial operations.
- To ensure the compliance of SDSC to external financial policies and regulations as require.
Budgeting and Reserves Policy
- To vet and endorse annual and adhoc budgets to ensure adequate funding for the implementation of activities, and to submit such budgets to Council for approval, where appropriate.
- To provide advice for the effective management and appropriate usage of reserves
Audit Committee
Chair
Mr Patrick Wong
Members
Dr Anthony Fok
Ms Joelle Aw
Responsibilities
Overseeing Financial Reporting
- Monitor the integrity of the financial information provided by the company, in particular by reviewing the relevance and consistency of the accounting standards used by the company.
- Assess, and challenge, where necessary, the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial information (including interim reports) before submitting to the Board for approval or made public.
- Review the assurance provided by the Executive Director and the Treasurer regarding the financial records being properly maintained and the financial statements giving a true and fair view of the company’s operations and finances.
Overseeing Risk Management and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
- At least annually, review the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems regarding financial reporting risks. This may include reviewing management reports to highlight significant findings and recommendations, inclusive of management’s responses.
- Review periodically management risk profiles identifying significant risk areas (with particular focus on financial reporting risks and controls).
- Review disclosures in the Annual Report relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems (with particular focus on financial reporting risks and controls.
- Review the company’s procedures for detecting fraud and whistle-blowing, and ensure that arrangements are in place by which staff of the company and any other persons may, in confidence, raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of financial reporting, financial control, or any other matters.
Overseeing External Audit
- Oversee the company’s relations with the external auditor (including audit scope, approach and fees).
- Review the performance of the external auditors, to facilitate the selection, appointment, re-appointment, and removal (e.g. assess effectiveness through level of errors identified, accuracy in handling key accounting audit judgments, and response to queries from the Committee).
- Monitor and assess annually, the external auditor’s independence or objectivity is not impaired (including the amount of fees and provision of non-audit services).
- Review the audit representation letter (particularly in relation to non-standard issues) and the external auditor’s Management letter to assess whether it is based on a good understanding of the company’s business, and monitor the responsiveness of Management to the recommendations made (or the reasons why they have not been acted upon).
- Establish regular meetings with the external auditors to discuss matters that the Committee or auditors believe should be discussed privately.
- Ensure that the external auditors have direct and unrestricted access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Chairman of the Board.
Interested Persons Transactions
- Review IPTs to consider whether they are on normal commercial terms and are not prejudicial to the interests of the company or its stakeholders.
- Determine methods or procedures for determining the transaction prices are sufficient to ensure that the transactions will be carried out on normal commercial terms and not prejudicial to the company or its minority stakeholders.
- Direct management to present the rationale, cost-benefit analysis and other details relating to IPTs subject to a specific mandate.
- Receive reports from management regarding IPTs. Report to stakeholders on IPTs.
Human Resources Committee
Chair
Dr Anthony Fok
Members
Ms Suzana Soo
Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang
Mr James Chia
Responsibilities
Review and recommend to the Council
- Significant organsational, compensation and other policies respecting human resources
- Senior management appointment and succession plans
- Strategic direction of HR practices and policies
Human Resource Strategy
- To annually review the human resources profile and adequacy to carry out the Council’s goals and objectives
- To support the Secretariat in the development of the HR Strategy to achieve the delivery of the progressive, innovative and effective HR service
- To recommend and oversee organization of events to support the promotion of community sports.
Compensation, Benefits and Performance Management
- To review the Council’s compensation and benefits policies, and make recommendations for the remuneration of senior managers i.e. Managers and above.
- To ensure that a performance management framework is in place for fair assessment and rewarding of employees
People Risk Management
- To provide guidance to Secretariat on employment practices to ensure adherence to statutory regulations
- To provide guidance to Secretariat on the handling of employee misconduct and lead investigations where necessary to report on the findings of such cases to the Board
Nomination Committee
Chair
Dr Anthony Fok
Members
Ms Suzana Soo
Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang
Mr James Chia
Responsibilities
Provide oversight to the best of its abilities and, where necessary, guidance and advice on:
Board’s and Committees’ composition and renewal
Candidate search, screening, interview and nomination of members of the Board and Committees,
Induction process for newly appointed members in understanding the objectives, culture, processes and programs of the Council,
Training and professional development programs for the members of the Board and Committees, and
Effectiveness and efficiency of working processes in Committees, as and when required.
Voting
Votes shall be on the basis of one vote per member. The Committee Chairperson shall not have a casting vote.
A resolution shall be considered passed if:
- More than fifty (50) per cent of the members present vote in favour of the resolution during a meeting of the Committee; or
- There is agreement in writing either by email, letter, facsimile, or any other form of electronic communication by more than fifty (50) per cent of members entitled to participate in the decision.
- Any member who has an interest in any matters being reviewed or considered by the Committee shall abstain from voting on the matter.
Medical Advisory Panel
Chair
Dr Leonard Lim Ang Tee
Responsibilities
- Enhancement of Collaboration Between Healthcare Professionals and relevant organisations
- Formulate strategies to bridge gaps between healthcare professionals and relevant organisations to facilitate the transition of patients with disabilities from healthcare settings to community sports activities.
- Identify and engage relevant stakeholders to grow and maintain such support.
- Raising Awareness of Parasport among Healthcare Practitioners
- Provide expertise advise when SDSC is developing awareness campaigns and educational programs to inform healthcare practitioners about the benefits of parasport and its potential therapeutic value.
- Provide expertise advise when SDSC is organising awareness talks, seminars, and workshops to disseminate information and share knowledge about disability sports and its role in rehabilitation.
- Classification and Health Screenings of Para Athletes
- Offer advice and recommendations on potential classifiers as well as classifier selection, development and support
- Risk Assessment for Planned Programmes and Activities
- Serve an advisory role with regards to risk assessments for proposed SDSC programmes and activities, identifying potential medical risks associated with specific sports or events
- Advise SDSC on developing mitigation strategies and safety protocols to minimize health-related risks for participants in these events.
- Recommendation of Relevant Specialists
- Provide recommendations for relevant medical specialists or healthcare providers when required, ensuring that para-athletes and disability sport participants receive appropriate and specialised medical care, or support for their pathway and performance needs.
- Other Medical Support
- Respond to ad-hoc medical inquiries and requests from the SDSC, offering medical advice and expertise as needed.
Honorary Legal Advisor
Ms Chen Chi
Honorary Legal Advisor
Ms Chen, who graduated from NUS and is admitted to the Singapore Bar, is a Partner in the Commercial & Corporate Disputes Practice of Wong Partnership. She has an active Court and arbitration practice with experience in high-value and high-stakes commercial and cross-border disputes. She has represented a variety of clients, from governments to private individuals, in a diverse range of disputes in industries relating to energy, construction and engineering, and hospitality.
Ms Jill Ann Koh
Honorary Legal Advisor
Ms Koh, who graduated from SMU and is admitted to the Singapore Bar, is a Partner in the Commercial & Corporate Disputes Practice of Wong Partnership. She has an active court and international arbitration practice in a wide range of complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes, including in the areas of corporate and commercial, shareholder, investment and contractual disputes. She also regularly advises on a broad range of legal issues including matters relating to corporate governance and compliance, tenancy and employment.
