Meet your 2025/2026 Management Committee
Edwin SEAH
President
BSc in Government & History
Edwin has served with the LSEAAS as a Committee member since 2007 in a range of different positions, and has recently taken over the role of President in 2022.
He is currently the Head of Culture, Engagement & Learning and HR Transformation Project Director for StarHub Limited, a Telecommunications company .
Edwin is married with two primary school-going children, and enjoys diving, cycling, reading and travelling when time permits.
Dr. Stefan ALTORFER-ONG
Vice President (External Affairs)
MSc and PhD in Economic History
Stefan has been an Executive Committee member of the LSEAAS since 2013 and a Trustee of the Singapore LSE Trust since 2019, currently acting as the Trust’s Honorary Treasurer.
He works as the regional Operating Head (COO) for the UBS Global Wealth Management Chief Investment Office (CIO). Stefan joined UBS in Zurich after completing his PhD at LSE and has been based in Singapore since 2010. As a PhD candidate at LSE, Stefan also taught undergraduates in Economic History and published on financial history, business history and advertising history.
Stefan is married to an LSE alumna from Singapore, Alicia, and they have two lovely children. He enjoys reading, cooking and occasionally putting pen to paper. Stefan has published several books on graphic design and still dreams of publishing a children’s book one day.
Ann-Marie EU
Vice President (Events)
BSc in Economics
Since graduating from the LSE in 2011, Ann Marie has worked in communications, stakeholder engagement, content development, and events. She is currently Southeast Asia and India lead for marketing and business development at Cooley. She was born in Singapore and grew up in Malaysia and Australia, before moving to London to pursue a Bachelor’s in Economics at the LSE.
Chor Ming CHONG
Vice President (Special Initiatives)
BSc in Accounting & Finance
Chor Ming has served with the LSEAAS in various portfolios including Honorary Secretary and Treasurer since 2011, with a 2 year paternity break.
He is currently a management consultant with Monitor Deloitte Southeast Asia, focusing on the Energy, Resources and Industrials sectors. He also has previous private-public sector experiences in energy and climate, sustainability and water management.
Chor Ming is married with a lovely, energetic toddler. In his (rare) free time, he enjoys traveling and keeping fit.
Waqas ADENWALA
Honorary Treasurer
BSc in Economics
Waqas read Economics at the LSE and graduated in 2012. During his time at the university, he was elected as a Governor of the school from 2010-11 and also served as the Assistant International Officer of the LSE Students’ Union and the Social Secretary of Rosebery Hall of Residence.
He moved to Singapore in 2012 and is currently working in technology policy for South Asia at TikTok. He previously worked as an economist at The Economist Intelligence Unit covering the OECD economies in the Asia Pacific region.
Firdaus ARMAN
Honorary Secretary
MSc in Management, Organisations and Governance
Firdaus is a recipient of the Singapore-LSE Trust Postgraduate Scholarship and graduated from the Department of Management at the London School of Economics in 2011.
Since then, he has been working as a management consultant specializing in technology and business transformation strategy, in London, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore.
Firdaus is also an alumnus of LASALLE College of the Arts (now part of the University of the Arts Singapore) and actively participates in the arts and culture scene internationally.
Rehan AHMED
Committee Member
MSc in Accounting & Finance
Rehan graduated from the LSE in 2005 and has since then worked in finance and capital markets in the UK, Japan and Singapore, the latter a place he has called home since 2011. He currently heads Marketnode, a digital asset joint venture between Singapore Exchange and Temasek founded in 2021.
In the little spare time he has, he enjoys reading, languages, squash and hopefully contributing to the LSEAAS in the years ahead.
Shirani ALFREDS
Committee Member
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Since graduating from the LSE, Shirani has moved countries eight times with roles in law, writing, business development and operations while raising two Third Culture Kids on the go.
Based in Singapore since 2020, Shirani commenced a caregiving career break in 2024 and started volunteering with LSEAAS. In her time outside of caregiving, she enjoys going to the gym, travelling with family, gardening, and is currently writing a book for her two daughters.
Tazkiah BAAQUIE
Committee Member
MSc Media & Communications
Tazkiah has experience in the communications field across several industries. In her free time, she enjoys sports and the arts.
Shishir BHATIA
Committee Member
MSc in Accounting & Finance
Shishir graduated from the LSE in 2022 and is currently part of the M&A Deal Advisory team at PwC in Singapore. He is also passionate about development work and food security, having previously worked with the United Nations World Food Programme.
Having lived and worked across seven countries, Shishir is committed to building a global career with meaningful impact. Through the LSE Alumni Association of Singapore, he is passionate about fostering stronger connections within the LSE community and supporting initiatives that promote professional development and meaningful engagement among alumni.
Su Ean HIEW
Committee Member
BSc in Actuarial Science
Since graduating from LSE, Su Ean has worked in financial services, across banking and consulting, with experience in risk management, compliance, and delivering cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, off-the-beaten-path travel adventures, and learning new languages to seek out new experiences, broaden her perspective, and explore different ways of seeing the world.
Kristina FONG
Committee Member
BSc in Economics
Kristina is currently the Lead Economic Researcher at the ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Having previously held various positions in both the private sector and multilateral organisations, she is an avid advocate of better aligning private and public sector objectives to make public policy work more effectively for the people and organisations it aims to ultimately serve. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new music and books, as well as hunting down good food.
Badhri IYER
Committee Member
MSc in Behavioural Science
Badhri has been in various roles in the financial industry in Hong Kong, Singapore and in his home country, Malaysia. He is currently focussing on learning and development in the wealth management industry.
He has a strong passion in how the finance industry can play a more active role by shaping the ESG agenda, and in particular creating awareness about better and diverse workforce opportunities for the differently-abled community.
On the personal front, his vices include tennis and running, with the occasional glass of wine.
Yasmin Ha Vy LE
Committee Member
Master of Public Administration
Yasmin is a sustainability consultant at Anthesis, where she helps organisations develop and implement effective environmental and social impact strategies. Her role draws on her background in ESG initiatives across different regions. When not busy with work, she enjoys immersing herself in Singapore’s vibrant arts scene—visiting galleries, attending concerts, and catching theatre performances. With German-Vietnamese roots and new to Singapore, Yasmin spends her free time exploring the outdoors through triathlon training and running, activities that allow her to discover her new surroundings while reconnecting with her Asian heritage.
Jane SEA
Committee Member
BSc in International Relations
Jane is currently the global lead for product brand strategy at TikTok. She has prior experience in the Singapore government, having covered policy and communications issues across the defence and land transport industries. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and discussing geopolitics, and a good glass of Burgundy wine.
Hui Ling TAY
Committee Member
BSc in Economics
Hui Ling graduated with a BSc in Economics in 1998. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales.
Post graduating, Hui Ling worked in London and Singapore within professional services, investment banking, investments, fund management and finance. Since moving to Singapore, Hui Ling has worked within real estate. She recently embarked on a new chapter as the CFO of a renewable energy startup.
Hui Ling hopes that her involvement in the LSE Alumni Association of Singapore will help harness greater connection and bond amongst alumni members. She is also passionate about giving back to the community and is involved in St Vincent de Paul charity. Hui Ling plays tennis regularly, loves trekking, travelling and operas.
Summer Huixia ZHANG
Committee Member
MSc in Economics & Management
Summer graduated from LSE in 2013 and began her career at DBS China in Shanghai. She focused on fostering client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering tailored financial solutions for corporate clients. She moved to Singapore in 2024 and transitioned to product management in wealth management. In her spare time, she has a passion for exploring art and culture through visits to museums and galleries. She also enjoys cafe-hopping and discovering diverse cuisines..