The DAS Board of Directors for FY2025-2026 was re-elected during the Annual General Meeting on 18 October 2025. Our Board is made up of volunteers who give their time and expertise for the benefit of helping dyslexic people and those with specific learning differences. Except for the CEO who is an ex-officio board member, all members are not paid any remuneration or director’s fees. The Board and the committees oversee the Dyslexia Association of Singapore and its subsidiaries, DAS Academy Ltd and DAS International Services Ltd.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Eric Lee was appointed as director of DAS Ltd on 26 April 2021 and Chairman on 24 September 2022. He is also on the Board of DAS Academy and DAS International. Mr Lee is the Executive Coach of Career Transitions. He has more than 25 years of experience in the corporate world, mainly holding Human Resource leadership roles in major multinational corporations and established public companies. Exxon (previously Esso), Union Carbide, Cummins Engine Company, Cold Storage Group (now the Dairy Farm Group), the OCBC Bank Group, and Compaq Computer (before the integration with Hewlett-Packard) are among the companies Mr Lee has worked in.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the DAS, Eric Lee has been awarded the prestigious Singapore National Day 2023 Public Service Medal (PBM). The honour comes as a testament to his unwavering dedication and leadership as the Chairman of the DAS.
Mr Eric Lee has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Political Science from the University of Singapore, a Bachelor’s degree in Holistic Nutritional Studies from Clayton College in the US, and is a Certified Columbia Coach from Columbia University, New York.
Outside of coaching and besides his work for the DAS, Eric continues to be involved with the community and voluntary organisations. Mr Eric enjoys seeing and helping people fulfil their full potential in life.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Kevin Kwek was appointed as director of DAS Ltd on 26 April 2021 and Vice-Chairman on 24 September 2022. He joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) as an Executive Committee Member in January 2013. He is the founding director of Legal Solutions LLC, a local law firm. He graduated from the University of Keele, England, in 1993 with a Second Class (Upper) Honours Degree in Law and Economics.
Mr Kevin was called to the Singapore Bar in 1995. He was previously working with Drew & Napier, Shook Lin & Bok and Kenneth Tan Partnership (where he was made partner in 1999) prior to setting up Legal Solutions LLC in 2005 where he is currently a Director.
Mr Kwek chairs the Programmes and Services Committee is the Joint Chair of the Special Projects Committee. He is also a member of the Fundraising, Finance and Nominations Sub Committees.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Vincent Chen was one of the first DAS Executive Committee Members and played a leading role in the drafting of the original DAS Constitution. He is currently our Honorary Treasurer. He is also a member of the Building Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr Chen is also active in several other voluntary welfare organisations including Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and Rainbow Centre.
Mr Chen spent 17 years in the banking industry with First National Bank of Chicago, Bank of America and Banque Francaise du Commerce Exterieur. Subsequently, in 1988 he co-founded a financial consulting firm, Sidi, Chen & Associates. Since 1993, he has been managing his personal and family investments. In recent years Mr Chen has served as an independent director for a number of Singapore public listed companies.
Mr Chen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Kaka Singh is the Senior Partner and Chairman of RSM Chio Lim LLP. Having been in international accounting, Mr Singh has a wealth of experience and his work includes consultancy relating to accounting and auditing matters including those for the charity sector. He has extensive experience in IPO assignments, company secretarial matters, corporate governance issues, training and staff development. Before joining RSM Chi Lim LLP in 2000, Mr Singh was a senior partner at a Big 4 firm.
He is a regular speaker at conferences & seminars and has held many key positions in various accounting bodies. In 2010, Kaka was awarded the inaugural ACCA Award in recognition of his tireless dedication and contribution to the accounting profession; he was awarded the Silver Medal of the ISCA.
In 2022, Kaka received the esteemed Public Service Medal, Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (PBM), bestowed upon him by the President of the Republic of Singapore, recognizing his remarkable dedication to charities.
Mr Kaka Singh chairs the Finance Sub Committee and the Human Resources Sub Committee.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Dr. Zubin Daruwalla is a distinguished healthcare leader with a unique blend of clinical expertise and strategic insight. Currently serving as the Group Director of the Office of Clinical Innovation Translation & Deployment at the National University Health System (NUHS) and Lead for the NUHS Consulting Group (NCG), he plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare strategies and driving innovation within Singapore’s leading Academic Medical Centre. Additionally, as a Senior Orthopaedic Resident Physician in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NUH, Zubin maintains a strong connection to frontline clinical practice. This combination of roles allows him to bridge the gap between patient care, organisational management, and strategic planning effectively.
Zubin’s expertise in digital health transformation is particularly noteworthy. He is a strong advocate for integrating technology to complement clinical practice, positioning him as a key advisor for strategic initiatives related to healthcare digitalisation and innovation. As an emerging global healthcare leader, his ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups is invaluable in developing comprehensive masterplans that align clinical, operational, and administrative priorities. His experience as an independent advisor to digital health and medical education startups further enhances his understanding of cutting-edge healthcare innovations and their potential applications in large-scale strategic planning.
With his multifaceted background spanning clinical practice, healthcare innovation, and strategic advisory roles, Dr. Daruwalla is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to NUHS's long-term strategic planning. His approach to healthcare challenges is holistic, balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency and technological advancement. Zubin's commitment to mentorship, teamwork, and bridging gaps in healthcare delivery makes him an invaluable asset in developing and implementing comprehensive healthcare strategies. His past experience in consulting as PwC’s Asia Pacific Health Industries Leader, combined with his current leadership roles at NUHS and NUH, provides him with a unique perspective on the complex needs of modern healthcare systems, enabling him to drive meaningful change and innovation in the sector.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Jim Lee joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore as an Executive Committee Member in September 2018. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Human Resources Committee and the Programmes and Services Committee. Mr Lee also advises the DAS on how to incorporate technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Mr Lee has a background in management consulting and technology. As a Manager at A.T. Kearney, he led projects to transform both Fortune 500 multinational companies and government organizations. He also has experience working at Chevron and Google where he led projects to develop and execute IT strategies.
Mr Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley as well as a Master of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business of New York University.
Appointed on 20 November 2021
Mr Dickon Addis joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) as an Audit and Risk Committee Member in September 2020. He is now a full member of the DAS Board of Directors. Mr Addis currently chairs the Audit & Risk Committee and the Child Safety Committee. He has spent the last 14 years as the Group Finance Director of an Asian focused shipping agency and previously had Finance & Accounting roles in both industry and consulting.
Mr Addis holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the London School of Economics, University of London and a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Ms Alicia Tan was driven to volunteer as her daughter benefited from DAS programmes and has since graduated. She contributed a chapter to and shared her experience in the book Narratives From Mothers of Children with Dyslexia by Dr Shawn Anthony Robinson. Ms Tan is the joint chair of the DAS Fundraising Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and the Programme & Services Committee.
Alicia is a company director in the oil and gas industry. She has over 20 years of experience in business development, public relations, events, publishing, advertising and sponsorship marketing, working in and with organisations like Keppel, Prima Group, Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines and United Overseas Bank.
She believes in giving back and serves in church, school, sports and grassroots.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Eric Lee was appointed as director of DAS Ltd on 26 April 2021 and Chairman on 24 September 2022. He is also on the Board of DAS Academy and DAS International. Mr Lee is the Executive Coach of Career Transitions. He has more than 25 years of experience in the corporate world, mainly holding Human Resource leadership roles in major multinational corporations and established public companies. Exxon (previously Esso), Union Carbide, Cummins Engine Company, Cold Storage Group (now the Dairy Farm Group), the OCBC Bank Group, and Compaq Computer (before the integration with Hewlett-Packard) are among the companies Mr Lee has worked in.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the DAS, Eric Lee has been awarded the prestigious Singapore National Day 2023 Public Service Medal (PBM). The honour comes as a testament to his unwavering dedication and leadership as the Chairman of the DAS.
Mr Eric Lee has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Political Science from the University of Singapore, a Bachelor’s degree in Holistic Nutritional Studies from Clayton College in the US, and is a Certified Columbia Coach from Columbia University, New York.
Outside of coaching and besides his work for the DAS, Eric continues to be involved with the community and voluntary organisations. Mr Eric enjoys seeing and helping people fulfil their full potential in life.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Kevin Kwek was appointed as director of DAS Ltd on 26 April 2021 and Vice-Chairman on 24 September 2022. He joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) as an Executive Committee Member in January 2013. He is the founding director of Legal Solutions LLC, a local law firm. He graduated from the University of Keele, England, in 1993 with a Second Class (Upper) Honours Degree in Law and Economics.
Mr Kevin was called to the Singapore Bar in 1995. He was previously working with Drew & Napier, Shook Lin & Bok and Kenneth Tan Partnership (where he was made partner in 1999) prior to setting up Legal Solutions LLC in 2005 where he is currently a Director.
Mr Kwek chairs the Programmes and Services Committee is the Joint Chair of the Special Projects Committee. He is also a member of the Fundraising, Finance and Nominations Sub Committees.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Vincent Chen was one of the first DAS Executive Committee Members and played a leading role in the drafting of the original DAS Constitution. He is currently our Honorary Treasurer. He is also a member of the Building Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr Chen is also active in several other voluntary welfare organisations including Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and Rainbow Centre.
Mr Chen spent 17 years in the banking industry with First National Bank of Chicago, Bank of America and Banque Francaise du Commerce Exterieur. Subsequently, in 1988 he co-founded a financial consulting firm, Sidi, Chen & Associates. Since 1993, he has been managing his personal and family investments. In recent years Mr Chen has served as an independent director for a number of Singapore public listed companies.
Mr Chen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Kaka Singh is the Senior Partner and Chairman of RSM Chio Lim LLP. Having been in international accounting, Mr Singh has a wealth of experience and his work includes consultancy relating to accounting and auditing matters including those for the charity sector. He has extensive experience in IPO assignments, company secretarial matters, corporate governance issues, training and staff development. Before joining RSM Chi Lim LLP in 2000, Mr Singh was a senior partner at a Big 4 firm.
He is a regular speaker at conferences & seminars and has held many key positions in various accounting bodies. In 2010, Kaka was awarded the inaugural ACCA Award in recognition of his tireless dedication and contribution to the accounting profession; he was awarded the Silver Medal of the ISCA.
In 2022, Kaka received the esteemed Public Service Medal, Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (PBM), bestowed upon him by the President of the Republic of Singapore, recognizing his remarkable dedication to charities.
Mr Kaka Singh chairs the Finance Sub Committee and the Human Resources Sub Committee.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Dr. Zubin Daruwalla is a distinguished healthcare leader with a unique blend of clinical expertise and strategic insight. Currently serving as the Group Director of the Office of Clinical Innovation Translation & Deployment at the National University Health System (NUHS) and Lead for the NUHS Consulting Group (NCG), he plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare strategies and driving innovation within Singapore’s leading Academic Medical Centre. Additionally, as a Senior Orthopaedic Resident Physician in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NUH, Zubin maintains a strong connection to frontline clinical practice. This combination of roles allows him to bridge the gap between patient care, organisational management, and strategic planning effectively.
Zubin’s expertise in digital health transformation is particularly noteworthy. He is a strong advocate for integrating technology to complement clinical practice, positioning him as a key advisor for strategic initiatives related to healthcare digitalisation and innovation. As an emerging global healthcare leader, his ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups is invaluable in developing comprehensive masterplans that align clinical, operational, and administrative priorities. His experience as an independent advisor to digital health and medical education startups further enhances his understanding of cutting-edge healthcare innovations and their potential applications in large-scale strategic planning.
With his multifaceted background spanning clinical practice, healthcare innovation, and strategic advisory roles, Dr. Daruwalla is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to NUHS's long-term strategic planning. His approach to healthcare challenges is holistic, balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency and technological advancement. Zubin's commitment to mentorship, teamwork, and bridging gaps in healthcare delivery makes him an invaluable asset in developing and implementing comprehensive healthcare strategies. His past experience in consulting as PwC’s Asia Pacific Health Industries Leader, combined with his current leadership roles at NUHS and NUH, provides him with a unique perspective on the complex needs of modern healthcare systems, enabling him to drive meaningful change and innovation in the sector.
Appointed on 26 April 2021
Mr Jim Lee joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore as an Executive Committee Member in September 2018. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Human Resources Committee and the Programmes and Services Committee. Mr Lee also advises the DAS on how to incorporate technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Mr Lee has a background in management consulting and technology. As a Manager at A.T. Kearney, he led projects to transform both Fortune 500 multinational companies and government organizations. He also has experience working at Chevron and Google where he led projects to develop and execute IT strategies.
Mr Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley as well as a Master of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business of New York University.
Appointed on 20 November 2021
Mr Dickon Addis joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) as an Audit and Risk Committee Member in September 2020. He is now a full member of the DAS Board of Directors. Mr Addis currently chairs the Audit & Risk Committee and the Child Safety Committee. He has spent the last 14 years as the Group Finance Director of an Asian focused shipping agency and previously had Finance & Accounting roles in both industry and consulting.
Mr Addis holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the London School of Economics, University of London and a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Ms Alicia Tan was driven to volunteer as her daughter benefited from DAS programmes and has since graduated. She contributed a chapter to and shared her experience in the book Narratives From Mothers of Children with Dyslexia by Dr Shawn Anthony Robinson. Ms Tan is the joint chair of the DAS Fundraising Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and the Programme & Services Committee.
Alicia is a company director in the oil and gas industry. She has over 20 years of experience in business development, public relations, events, publishing, advertising and sponsorship marketing, working in and with organisations like Keppel, Prima Group, Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines and United Overseas Bank.
She believes in giving back and serves in church, school, sports and grassroots.
Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) is today a vibrant social service organisation with over 250 full-time staff who provide a wide array of services for individuals with dyslexia and others who learn differently in Singapore.
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