Tan Chong Meng, former PSA International group CEO, was appointed chairman of Singapore's Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) on June 1, 2026, succeeding Eddie Teo who retired that day after serving since January 2019 [1, 2]. Tan was first appointed as a council member in June 2024, with his current term running until June 2030 [2]. He also chairs the National University Health System and serves as deputy chairman of Temasek Holdings [1, 2].
The CPA advises the president on discretionary fiscal and appointment powers and safeguards Singapore's reserves and public service integrity [1, 2]. On the same day as Tan's appointment, four new members joined the council: Piyush Gupta, Gan Seow Kee, Chua Sock Koong (reappointed), along with alternate member Tan Ching Yee [1, 2]. The council comprises eight members and two alternate members in total [2].
Eddie Teo, who retired from the chairmanship on June 1, 2026, is pro-chancellor of Singapore Management University and had served on the CPA since 2018 [1, 2]. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised Teo, saying, "You guided the council with clarity and calm, ensuring that its advice to the President was principled, careful and anchored in the long-term interests of Singapore" [2].
Tan Chong Meng was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 2025 [1]. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong commended Tan’s contributions to Singapore’s maritime, business, and healthcare sectors. Wong said, "He played a key role in driving our nation’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. I am confident that his insights and experience will serve Singapore well, and look forward to his and the CPA’s continued contributions" [2].
