Ivan Yeo

Ivan Yeo is a senior public servant in Singapore with extensive experience in various government ministries. He served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy from October 2020 to September 2023.1

Currently, Ivan Yeo holds the position of Senior Director (Social Support Group) at the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in Singapore, a role he assumed in October 2023.1 Prior to this, he had a long tenure at the Ministry of Communications and Information, where he served in several senior roles, including Senior Director (Research & Data) and Director (School of Public Opinion Research).1

Career Highlights

• Government Service: Yeo has worked in various Singapore government ministries since 2004, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the Ministry of Communications and Information.1

• Research and Data: He has significant experience in research and data-related roles, particularly during his time at the Ministry of Communications and Information.1

• Board Memberships: Yeo serves on several boards and advisory groups, including:

  • Board Member at RySense (since December 2014)
  • Advisory Board Member at the Behavioural Insights Centre of Excellence, Singapore University of Social Sciences (since November 2022)
  • Member of the Services Committee at the National Council of Social Service (since November 2023)1

Education

Ivan Yeo has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Political Science and Economics from the National University of Singapore (2000-2003)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Singapore Management University (2014-2015)1

Throughout his career, Yeo has demonstrated a commitment to public service and research, particularly in areas related to social support, communications, and information policy in Singapore.