American technology firm Microsoft has announced that Chia Wee Luen has joined the business as Managing Director for Singapore.

With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, Chia brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, customer transformation, and regional growth, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday.

At Microsoft, Chia and his leadership team will advance Singapore’s digital ambitions through cloud and artificial intelligence by accelerating cutting-edge innovation for inclusive transformation.

“Singapore is a cornerstone for Microsoft in Southeast Asia, fuelling innovation, deepening regional collaboration, and accelerating customer success,

“Under Chia’s leadership, we will empower our customers to harness the full power of technology to drive meaningful impact and unlock the region’s extraordinary potential,” Microsoft ASEAN President Mayank Wadhwa said.

Meanwhile, Chia said he looks forward to working with the team, its partner ecosystem and visionary customers to capitalize on this transformative era of AI and continue shaping Singapore’s future together.

“I am deeply passionate about empowering customers, partners and communities, so I’m honoured to join Microsoft Singapore at this pivotal moment,” he said.

After beginning his career in Singapore’s public sector, Chia has held senior leadership roles at Red Hat, Qlik and Oracle, and was most recently Managing Director for Asia at ServiceNow.

He also serves on the Digital & Technology Committee of the Children’s Cancer Foundation and chairs the Tech for Good Committee of the Singapore Computer Society.

Chia succeeds Lee Hui Li, whose leadership has laid a strong foundation for Microsoft’s continued growth in Singapore.

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