SEAB Board renewal: Honouring past contributions, embracing new perspectives

As part of SEAB's commitment to robust governance, the SEAB Governing Board is regularly renewed. With effect from 1 April 2025, three esteemed members— Professor Bernard Tan, Ms Juthika Ramanathan and Mr Chin Chi Leong— have completed their terms of service.

Professor Tan's twelve-year tenure with SEAB since 2013 has been distinguished by his instrumental guidance through SEAB's transformative journey. Ms Ramanathan has strengthened SEAB’s examination integrity and corporate governance during her six-year service with her well-established experience. Mr Chin, who was onboard the SEAB Board in 2019, leaves a legacy through his pivotal role in facilitating the redevelopment of the SEAB Building at 298 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee. We are deeply appreciative of their contributions to SEAB and wish them the best in their future endeavours

A group photo of SEAB’s Governing Board with our Directors as of 31 March 2025, bidding farewell to Ms Ramanathan (left most, first row), Professor Tan (second from the right, first row) and Mr Chin (right most, first row)

As we bid farewell to these distinguished members, we are delighted to welcome three accomplished individuals to our Governing Board: Mr Mohamad Saiful Bin Saroni, Professor Jessica Pan, and Ms Trina Ha. Their diverse expertise and fresh perspectives will further strengthen SEAB's capabilities in our journey forward.

Mr Mohamad Saiful Bin Saroni | Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Mr Mohamad Saiful has been a partner with PwC LLP Singapore since 2012. He started in PwC as an associate in 2000 and has over 16 years of experience in the audit industry.
Mr Mohamad Saiful currently sits on the Board of Mercy Relief, and previously served as a Board member on the Building and Construction Authority Board, the Singapore Tourism Board, and SkillsFuture Singapore.

Professor Jessica Pan Yun Fen | Vice Provost (Graduate Education), Dean (NUS Graduate School)

A labour economist by training, Professor Pan has a keen understanding on the changing nature of work, as well as how student (and adult) skill development and learning assessment should evolve for the future. In addition, Professor Pan has been highly recognised for her research on applied topics in gender, education, and immigration. She serves regularly as a research consultant to various Singapore government ministries.

Ms Trina Ha Chia Phing | Chief Legal Counsel, Director (Legal), Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Ms Ha manages the legal affairs of the Intellectual Property office and oversees the Copyright Unit to review and develop Singapore’s copyright laws and policy, advise the Government on copyright matters, and regulate collective management organisations.
Prior to joining IPOS, Ms Ha was in private practice where she specialises in matters involving the protection and management of intellectual property rights, particularly in the fields of entertainment and the arts.