Tommie Chen

Tommie specialises in Private Equity and Tech Roles across Southeast Asia. Prior to Principle Partners, he was the Director of Gifted Education & Special Programmes at Hwa Chong where he developed a true appreciation for and belief in young people and talent.

Tommie has a PhD in computational linguistics from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and has presented his research internationally. He has strong links with research, industry and government as well as global access to a rich pipeline of talent through his association with top educational institutions and alumni networks.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD National University of Singapore (2010 — 2014)
• Master of Arts - MA National University of Singapore (2006 — 2008)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Nanyang Technological University (2003 — 2004)
• Bachelor of Arts - BA National University of Singapore (1999 — 2003)
• A-Levels [Humanities Programme - 97A15] Hwa Chong Institution (1997 — 1998)
• O-Levels Hwa Chong Institution (1993 — 1996)

Companies

• Director Principle Partners (2021)
• Director - iSpark Consortium Hwa Chong Institution (2020 — 2021)
• Principal Consultant - English Language Hwa Chong Institution (2013 — 2019)
• Senior Consultant - Corporate Communications Hwa Chong Institution (2011 — 2012)
• Adjunct Lecturer at the Centre of English Language Communication National University of Singapore (2011 — 2012)
• Education Consultant - Corporate Communications Hwa Chong Institution (2009 — 2010)
• Lecturer Hwa Chong Institution (2008 — 2008)
• Lecturer Innova Junior College (2005 — 2007)