Karen Tay
Karen Tay is a seasoned government leader turned global strategy and operations expert with a passion for leveraging technology for public good. With experience in education, social financing, and strategy, Tay contributes to building more equitable and sustainable societies. Tay is currently holding a dual portfolio as Smart Nation Director in Singapore's Prime Minister's Office and Regional Vice President in the Singapore Global Network. Her mission is to transform Singapore into the world's leading Smart Nation and a hub for global technology talent. Tay's diverse roles have allowed her to advise top business and government leaders on topics such as attracting and retaining talent, designing organizational practices and cultures conducive to growth, and addressing thousands at platforms such as CES and SXSW. She is also known for building diverse teams that deliver innovative products and policies in ambiguous and unprecedented areas of work.