Term: Sept 2023 to Sept 2025
(elected on AGM dated 16 September 2023)
Er. Hui Beng Hong, PBM
President
Mr Er. Hui Beng Hong PBM is a Chartered Engineer (UK) and a practicing Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) with PEB and a Registered Inspector with SCDF in Singapore. Apart from being an active Grassroot Leader and a Lawn Bowls enthusiast, he has been serving for a number of years in HWA Executive Committee.
Mr. Alan Pek Kian Aik
Vice President
Mr Pek Kian Aik (Alan) works as Assistant Vice president with the Technology organization of a global bank where he has worked for over 26 years. As a senior member of the team, he oversees global IT infrastructure and is trained in machine language, cloud and artificial intelligence. Alan is a senior member of the bank’s employee resource group focusing on disability inclusion. He has been working with HWA as an ExCo member since 2013. An optimist at heart, Alan believes that attitude defines dimensions of living.
Dr. Navin Nair
Honorary Secretary
Dr. Navin Nair holds a DBA (Doctorate) Degree in Managerial Science from USA, Masters in Human Resource Management from USA & UK. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Australia. He has more than 7 years of experience in the IT / HR Industry and has been a strong advocate for Disability Awareness & Inclusion for 14 years.
Ms. Heather Wong Liang Le
Honorary Treasurer
Heather Wong is a successful entrepreneur and chartered accountant who has founded her own e-commerce startup. She also shares her knowledge as a university lecturer in corporate law and is passionate about championing disability inclusion.
Ms. Michelle Siew Teok See
Honorary Assistant Secretary
Ms Michelle Siew is a retired Senior Manager (Resouce Management) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource. She has served in HWA for many years and is very passionate about the developmental and emotional needs of the disability community.
Ms. Wee Toon Lin
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
Ms Wee Toon Lin was formerly from the civil service industry and had various experiences in supervisory, financial and administrative roles. She is passionate in volunteering her services after working hours.
Lim Linli
Committee Member
Lin Li joined HWA at the age of 16. She actively engaged in HWA's events and personally benefited from the Association’s Transport and Rehabilitation services.
As such, she is passionate about giving back to HWA and promoting inclusivity for persons with disabilities and needy seniors. This led her to join the Board as a Committee member through HWA's internship program, where she brings over a decade of healthcare expertise and insights to the table.
As such, she is passionate about giving back to HWA and promoting inclusivity for persons with disabilities and needy seniors. This led her to join the Board as a Committee member through HWA's internship program, where she brings over a decade of healthcare expertise and insights to the table.
Mr. Palanisamy Avaday
Committee Member
Mr Palanisamy Avaday has been working with a non-profit organisation for 32 years and is a grassroots leader volunteer at Taman Jurong CC.
Ms. Wee Judy Anne, PBM
Committee Member
Ms Judy Wee (Anne) first joined HWA’s Executive Committee in 1984 and served for more than 20 years. She has since resumed her duties after taking a break for a decade. Judy champions the need for an accessible and inclusive environment to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities into mainstream society.
Ms. Wendy Lau Wong Hing
Committee Member
Ms Wendy Lau retired from her position as Assistant Accountant in the manufacturing & roof building industry in 2001, a career which spanned 22 years. She was one of the early pioneers who assisted HWA to be registered as a charitable organisation in 1969. It was initially named as Handicaps Friendship Club. Since then, she has been actively involved in HWA’s activities and serves in the Executive Committee. Her vision is to see the well being of people with disabilities integrate seamlessly into our ever-changing society.