Board of Governors

RSIS is guided by a Board of Governors appointed by the Nanyang Technological University’s Board of Trustees. This Board comprises members representing the University and other organisations and international bodies concerned with defence, strategic studies, diplomacy and international affairs. The Dean of RSIS is an ex-officio member of the Board.

Amongst other functions, the RSIS Board of Governors sets objectives and provides general direction for the School. It reviews the School’s programmes, approves its plans and its budgets, and provides advice when needed.

Mr Chan Yeng Kit
Permanent Secretary (Defence),
Ministry of Defence

Mr Chee Wee Kiong
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms Chew Gek Khim
Executive Chairman,
The Straits Trading Company Limited

Professor Er Meng Hwa
Senior Advisor,
President’s Office,
Nanyang Technological University

Dr Bates Gill
Professor of Asia-Pacific Security Studies,
Macquarie University, and
Professor of Asia-Pacific Strategic Studies,
Australian National University

Mr Peter Ho
Senior Advisor,
Centre for Strategic Futures

Professor Vali Nasr
Dean,
School of Advanced International Studies,

Mr Pang Kin Keong
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Home Affairs

Professor Sir Steve Smith
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive,
University of Exeter

Mr Peter Varghese AO
Chancellor,
The University of Queensland

Mr Leo Yip
Head of the Civil Service,
Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office (Strategy),
Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, and
Permanent Secretary, National Security and Intelligence Coordination