SINGAPORE, 22 December 2022 — The World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore (WWF-Singapore) announces the appointment of Hsieh Fu Hua as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective today.
The current Chairman of WWF-Singapore, Achal Agarwal, steps down following nearly seven years of service on the board since 2015. He took over as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in December 2020. Mr Agarwal was steadfast in building professional capacity within the organisation and making the brand and purpose of WWF resonate with Singaporeans. During his tenure, WWF-Singapore launched its new thematic pillars for programmatic action: Climate, Sustainability and Circular Economy, Nature and Biodiversity, and Closer to Home. Each of these themes incorporates important programmes designed to drive societal action to protect our natural biodiversity.
Mr. Agarwal shared, “It’s truly been an honour to serve as Chairman for the last two years, and I would like to thank the incredible team at WWF-Singapore for their unwavering commitment to our planet’s wellbeing and their efforts to make them relevant to Singaporeans. I move on from the organisation with a sense of deep satisfaction and look forward to seeing greater achievements under the leadership of Fu Hua.”
The incoming chairman Hsieh Fu Hua joined the WWF-Singapore board in July 2022. He has had a long career in banking and finance including a stint as CEO of Singapore Exchange and Chairman of UOB. Aside from his career in the private sector, Mr Hsieh has led the boards of various non-profit organisations and currently chairs the National University of Singapore, and the National University Health System. He was also President of the National Council of Social Service and chairman of the National Gallery as well as Stewardship Asia Centre.
Of his appointment, Mr Hsieh said, “I am truly grateful to Achal for his stewardship of WWF-Singapore over the years. He leaves an organisation that is well poised to make greater impact in Singapore and beyond. Having been associated with WWF-Singapore for a while, I am impressed by the deep knowledge and passion of the team and look forward to working closely with them and the board to enhance the work and standing of WWF even further as we pursue our local, regional and global conservation agenda.”
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About WWF-Singapore
WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. We work to meet key conservation goals, such as tackling deforestation and illegal wildlife trade, as well as promoting food security, sustainable finance, and sustainable consumption. For more information, visit wwf.sg.
