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| image = Teo Siong Seng profile.jpg
| birth_date = 1955
| education = Degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
| alma mater = Raffles Institution, University of Glasgow
| organisation = Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) (2009 - 2013)
| known for = Executive Chairman of Pacific International Lines (PIL), CEO of Singamas Container Holdings
| father = Chang Yun Chung
}}

Teo Siong Seng is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Pacific International Lines (PIL), a Singapore-based shipping company. He is also the Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). A prior Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP), Teo Siong Seng was the Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) from 2009 to 2013.

== Background ==
[[File:Teo Siong Seng and family.jpg|thumb|''Teo Siong Seng (right) pictured with 2 of his 13 siblings and father (seated). Photo from [https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonburgos/2019/08/28/singapores-richest-2019-at-101-the-worlds-oldest-billionaire-has-no-plans-to-slow-down/#3641b8391f70 Forbes].'']]

=== Early life ===
The son of shipping tycoon Chang Yun Chung, Siong Seng is the fifth son in a family of eight boys and six girls. He has always had a strong fascination with ships, despite not knowing how to swim.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng was already out at sea at six years old, sailing onboard a passenger-cargo ship named ''Dong Hao'' to Huangpu in South China.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>

When Siong Seng was thirteen years old, his father incorporated Pacific International Lines (PIL).<ref>SMU International Trading Institute. “Teo Siong Seng - Interview,” in ''Leadership.'' Singapore: Singapore Management University, 2015. Retrieved from [https://www.pilship.com/data/news/PIL%20Interview.pdf PIL wesbite].</ref> Siong Seng shared that while he was happy that his father was his own boss, it also meant that he would be spending less time with his family.<ref>SMU International Trading Institute. “Teo Siong Seng - Interview,” in ''Leadership.'' Singapore: Singapore Management University, 2015. Retrieved from [https://www.pilship.com/data/news/PIL%20Interview.pdf PIL wesbite].</ref> He remarked that for his family, family time is intermixed with business time.<ref>SMU International Trading Institute. “Teo Siong Seng - Interview,” in ''Leadership.'' Singapore: Singapore Management University, 2015. Retrieved from [https://www.pilship.com/data/news/PIL%20Interview.pdf PIL wesbite].</ref>

In an interview conducted by SMU’s International Training Institute, Siong Seng shared that he often accompanied his father to the PIL office and onboard ships.<ref>SMU International Trading Institute. “Teo Siong Seng - Interview,” in ''Leadership.'' Singapore: Singapore Management University, 2015. Retrieved from [https://www.pilship.com/data/news/PIL%20Interview.pdf PIL wesbite].</ref> He also spent his school holidays working as a deckhand and cargo tally clerk at PIL.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>

=== Cadet for ''Kota Panjang'' (1971) ===
At 16 years old, Siong Seng joined the crew of ''Kota Panjang'', a passenger-cargo ship, as a cadet and sailed with them for some time. He went to ports of Penang, Hong Kong and Huang Pu. During his time as a cadet, he assisted the duty officers of various vessels on their watches.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>

Siong Seng was motivated to start sailing after his father asked him if he wanted to experience life onboard a cargo ship.<ref>“Teo Siong Seng - Hear Me Out 有话要说.” ''Toggle''. December 7, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/hear-me-out/ep1/315790</ref> At the time, Siong Seng had just finished his O levels and wanted to see China.<ref>“Teo Siong Seng - Hear Me Out 有话要说.” ''Toggle''. December 7, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/hear-me-out/ep1/315790</ref> His experience onboard ''Kota Panjang'' made him more keen to pursue a career in the shipping industry.<ref>“Teo Siong Seng - Hear Me Out 有话要说.” ''Toggle''. December 7, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/hear-me-out/ep1/315790</ref>

=== Education ===
Siong Seng studied at Raffles Institution and had originally wanted to further his studies in Marine Engineering at a polytechnic. However, his mother persuaded him to stay on at Raffles Institution.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng graduated from the University of Glasgow with a First Class Honours degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.<ref>“[https://www.kepcorp.com/en/who-we-are/board-of-directors/#teo-siong-seng Board of Directors - Teo Siong Seng].” ''Keppel Corporation''. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref>

== Pacific International Lines (PIL) ==
[[File:Kota Singa PIL.jpg|thumb|''Kota Singa (pictured) is one of the two first vessels acquired. Photo from [https://www.pilship.com/en-our-history-and-milestones-pil-pacific-international-lines/82.html PIL].'']]
Having a reputation as a tough businessman, Siong Seng started his career with Pacific International Lines (PIL) in 1979.<ref>“[https://www.kepcorp.com/upload/PressRelease/4.%20CV%20of%20Mr%20Teo%20Siong%20Seng.pdf Teo Siong Seng - CV]”. ''Keppel Corporation.'' Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref><ref>“Chang successor poised to continue growth at PIL.” ''Llyod’s List International.'' June 21, 1993. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> Siong Seng was Assistant Managing Director in 1982 and Deputy Managing Director by 1986.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> In April 2018, Siong Seng was appointed the Executive Chairman of PIL.<ref>“[http://africaseasia.org/staff/teo-siong-seng/ Teo Siong Seng].” ''Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce''. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref>

=== Managing Director (1992 - 2017) & Executive Chairman (2018 - present) ===
[[File:Chang Yun Chung and Teo Siong Seng.jpg|thumb|''A younger Teo Siong Seng and Chang Yun Chung. Photo from [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/05/worlds-oldest-billionaire-yun-chung-chang-goes-to-work-every-day.html CNBC].'']]
In October 1992, Siong Seng was promoted to Managing Director.<ref>“[https://www.kepcorp.com/upload/PressRelease/4.%20CV%20of%20Mr%20Teo%20Siong%20Seng.pdf Teo Siong Seng - CV]”. ''Keppel Corporation.'' Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref> Under his leadership, Siong Seng envisioned a “more corporatised” PIL<ref>Elias, Rahita. “Father’s a tough act to follow.” ''The Business Times.'' December 12, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> despite it being a “family-owned business”.<ref>Elias, Rahita. “Father’s a tough act to follow.” ''The Business Times.'' December 12, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He foresaw the company “moving in the direction of meritocracy and more professional management".<ref>Elias, Rahita. “Father’s a tough act to follow.” ''The Business Times.'' December 12, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> That included financial management, such as having a budget and cash flow forecast which Siong Seng implemented when he took over.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

Siong Seng also led the charge in doing business on a larger scale.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Under his watch, PIL expanded its container shipping business beyond intra-Asia to China, the Middle East and East Africa which allowed them to gain substantial market share in emerging-market trades.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref> The company also started providing East-West services from China to Europe and North America from 2004.

Siong Seng oversaw PIL’s investment in setting up four distriparks in China<ref>Lee, Dexter. “PIL invests in 4 Chinese distripark projects.” ''The Business Times.'' December 17, 1992. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> and the company’s diversification into the fabrication businesses.<ref>Chia, William. “PIL in Surabaya container joint venture.” ''The Business Times.'' October 05, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He also oversaw the formation of Advanced Container Lines (ACL), a feeder arm, to expand PIL’s coverage of the Indian market<ref>Elias, Rahita. “Advanced Container Lines to expand coverage of Indian market.” ''The Business Times.'' January 20, 1995. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> and the acquisition of Trade Expansion, a feeder ship from Hong Kong in 1995.<ref>Ion, Edward. “PIL expands with new feedership.” ''Lloyd’s List Internationational.'' June 15, 1995. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref> By 2000, PIL had a turnover of S$1.3 billion and was Singapore’s second-biggest shipping conglomerate only losing out to Neptune Orient Lines.

=== Pacific Shipping Trust ===
In 2016, PIL launched the first of Singapore’s three shipping trusts - Pacific Shipping Trust.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref> The trust allowed shipping companies to offload vessels with long-term charter contracts into the trust to free up capital.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref> By doing so, Siong Seng acquired a sizeable fleet of smaller vessels ready for deployment in emerging market routes. He also amassed a fleet of container vessels and multi-purpose vessels by picking up second-hand vessels from the market or chartering them from other shipowners.<ref>Kang, Wan Chern. “Cover Story - Against the tide.” ''The Edge Singapore.'' April 14, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>

== Singamas Container Holdings ==
Singamas Container Holdings was founded as a subsidiary of Pacific International Lines.<ref>Ion, Edward. “Singamas Container Holdings plans secondary listing.” ''Lloyd’s List International.'' October 17, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> Siong Seng shared that Singamas allowed PIL to be a totally integrated transport hub by its coverage of land-based services.<ref>Ion, Edward. “Singamas Container Holdings plans secondary listing.” ''Lloyd’s List International.'' October 17, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> Siong Seng was named the Chief Executive Officer of Singamas Container Holdings on 21 January 1997.<ref>“Singamas Container Names Teo Siong Seng Chief Executive”. ''Dow Jones News Service.'' January 21, 1997. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>

=== CEO (1997 - present) ===
Under Siong Seng’s leadership, Singamas has created innovative products, including specialised containers like the bitutainer to transport asphalt bitumen needed for building roads. The containers can heat the bitumen when it reaches its destination, thus preparing the bitumen for immediate use.<ref>Wong, Joon San. “Singamas finds future in specialised boxes.” ''South China Morning Post.'' September 22, 1999. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> Other products include a container with a built-in chassis<ref>So, Charlotte. “Singamas boss thinks outside the box - While rivals worry about oversupply, the container manufacturer gives priority to delivering orders, writes Charlotte So.” ''South China Morning Post.'' February 28, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> and specialised 45-foot containers in Qingdao designated for US trucking meat.<ref>So, Charlotte. “Singamas boss thinks outside the box - While rivals worry about oversupply, the container manufacturer gives priority to delivering orders, writes Charlotte So.” ''South China Morning Post.'' February 28, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref> Singamas was also the first marine container manufacturer in Shanghai.<ref>So, Charlotte. “Singamas boss thinks outside the box - While rivals worry about oversupply, the container manufacturer gives priority to delivering orders, writes Charlotte So.” ''South China Morning Post.'' February 28, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>

== Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1993 - 2017) ==
[[File:Teo Siong Seng SCCCI.jpg|thumb|''Teo Siong Seng (right) pictured during the 57th SCCCI council installation in 2013. Photo credit to Kenji Soon (MCI).'']]
Siong Seng joined the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1993 as a new member after his father gave up his seat for him.<ref>Lee, Han Shih. “Rival factions seeking presidency of SCCCI.” ''The Business Times.'' January 12, 1993. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> At 38 years old, he was the youngest member to join the Chamber.<ref>Phua, Kok Kim and Elaine Tan. “Chinese chamber keen to inject fresh blood.” ''The Straits Times.'' January 30, 1993. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> He first served as Deputy to Mr Chia Beng Seng of Indocement, as part of the economic committee. Siong Seng served as Chairman of the SCCCI for four years from 2009 to 2013.<ref>Cai, Haoxiang. “Thomas Chua to be next SCCCI president.” ''The Business Times.'' January 10, 2013. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Under his chairmanship, the SCCCI endorsed Dr Tony Tan’s presidency in 2011.<ref>Chang, Rachel. “People expect a 'visible and active' presidency.” ''The Straits Times.'' August 29, 2011. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He stepped down as a board member of the SCCCI in 2017.<ref>Boon, Rachel. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/business/tat-hong-chief-elected-sccci-president Tat Hong chief elected SCCCI president].” ''The Straits Times.'' January 12, 2017. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>

=== Chairman (2009 - 2013) ===
During his time as Chairman of the SCCCI, Siong Seng removed the clan-based voting system, leaving no reserved seats for specific dialect groups. This decision was to facilitate membership based on merit and to protect the SCCCI’s reputation as a fair and legitimate commerce chamber.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam. “SCCCI gets 12 new faces in its council.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 21, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The new membership system aimed at “attracting people who are outstanding professionals [and] leaders in their field of business”.<ref>Chay, Felda. “'Dialect representation' is out at SCCCI.” ''The Business Times.'' May 28, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Siong Seng also set an age limit of 70 years old on members running for election and reduced the number of council members from 66 to 56.<ref>Chay, Felda. “'Dialect representation' is out at SCCCI.” ''The Business Times.'' May 28, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

The SCCCI’s new system attracted new members like Sheng Siong's Managing Director Lim Hock Chee (50), Jumbo's Ang Kiam Meng (48), who is also the President of the Restaurant Association of Singapore, Sembcorp's Tang Kin Fei (59) and ARA's CEO John Lim (54) into the chamber.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam. “SCCCI gets 12 new faces in its council.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 21, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

== Nominated Member of Parliament (2009 - 2014) ==
Siong Seng served for two terms as an NMP, representing the commerce sector in Singapore.<ref>“[http://africaseasia.org/staff/teo-siong-seng/ Teo Siong Seng]”. ''Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce''. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref> He desired to “voice the concerns of SMEs and reflect reactions from the ground as to whether the Government's Resilience Package is working, and whether there can be further improvement in policies”.<ref>“Nominees for NMP positions.” ''The Straits Times.'' July 07, 2009. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He had also hoped to handle some parliamentary debates in Chinese.<ref>“Nominees for NMP positions.” ''The Straits Times.'' July 07, 2009. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

=== Commerce sector representative ===
Siong Seng has spoken on issues about hiring foreign manpower<ref>Kor, Kian Beng. “Foreign worker quota won't be eased or tightened.” ''The Straits Times.'' August 19, 2009. Accessed November 11, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> and the recycling industry.<ref>Nur Dianah Suhaimi. “Land for recycling industry.” ''The Straits Times.'' October 21, 2009. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> He advocated for learning Chinese as a second language and pushed for local companies venturing overseas and trade associations to receive greater support.<ref>Chia, Sue-Ann. “Go for Goldilocks growth.” ''The Straits Times.'' January 23, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng also vocalised the need to help SMEs increase productivity and combat rising costs such as rental.<ref>Chan, Fiona. “Double whammy: SMEs need more help.” ''The Straits Times.'' March 03, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> He has also talked about cutting the red tape and compliance costs that restrict firms from accessing productivity incentives offered by the government.<ref>“Rooting for low-hanging carrots.” ''The Straits Times.'' March 16, 2013. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>

== Civic duties ==
Siong Seng held several prolific roles in the shipping industry. During his time as President of the SSA (2003 - 2011), Siong Seng oversaw the Singapore Maritime Week Regatta in 2009. The regatta raised S$33,000 for Sailability Singapore — a programme by the Singapore Disability Sports Council that aimed to introduce sailing to those with disabilities.<ref>Kong, Jenny. “All hands on deck for charity.” ''Today.'' April 20, 2009. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Organisation
!Position
!Refs.
|-
|2019 - present
|National University of Singapore
|Pro-Chancellor
|<ref>“[http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/nus-appoints-three-new-pro-chancellors NUS appoints three new Pro-Chancellors]”. ''National University of Singapore.'' February 25, 2019. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2019 - present
|Keppel Corporation
|Board member
|<ref>“[https://www.kepcorp.com/en/who-we-are/board-of-directors/#teo-siong-seng Board of Directors - Teo Siong Seng]”. ''Keppel Corporation''. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2018 - present
|Enterprise Singapore
|Board member
|<ref>“[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/enterprise-singapore-board-members-10055808 18 board members appointed to Enterprise Singapore]”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' March 19, 2018. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Chia, Yan Min. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/trade-ministry-names-18-to-enterprise-singapore-board Trade ministry names 18 to Enterprise Singapore board]”. ''The Business Times.'' March 20, 2018. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2016 - present
|Joint Implementation Council for the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity
|Consultant
|<ref>Kor, Kian Beng. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/singapore-names-6-business-leaders-as-consultants-for-govt-led-project-in-chongqing Singapore names 6 business leaders as consultants for govt-led project in Chongqing]”. ''The Straits Times.'' January 8, 2016. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2015 - present
|Committee on the Future Economy
|Co-chair (Subcommittee on future corporate capabilities and innovation)
|<ref>Chia, Yan Min and Jeremy Koh. “Group set up to plan future S’pore economy.” ''My Paper.'' December 22, 2015. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref><ref>Lee, Marissa. “5 sub-groups to study key areas of Future Economy.” ''The Straits Times,'' January 12, 2016. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
|-
|2014 - present
|SkillsFuture Council
|Committee member
|<ref>Tay, Kelly. “SkillsFuture Council lists ways to develop citizens.” ''The Business Times.'' November 06, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
|-
|2014 - present
|Singapore Business Federation
|Chairman
|<ref>Wong, Wei Han. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sbf-elects-new-chairman-will-focus-more-internationalisation SBF elects new chairman, will focus more on internationalisation].” ''Today.'' June 27, 2014, Accessed November 18, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2010 - 2014
|Singapore Business Federation
|Board member
|<ref>“Singapore Business Federation re-elects Tony Chew as chairman”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' June 25, 2010. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>
|-
|2009 - 2013
|Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
|Chairman
|<ref>Cai, Haoxiang. “Thomas Chua to be next SCCCI president.” ''The Business Times.'' January 10, 2013. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
|-
|2003 - 2011
|Singapore Shipping Association
|President
|<ref>Jinks, Beth. “PIL boss takes over as SSA head from Lua Cheng Eng.” ''The Shipping Times.'' June 06, 2003. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>
|-
|2003 - 2009
|Maritime Port Authority
|Board member
|<ref>Joseph, George. “MPA gets 2 new board members.” ''The Shipping Times.'' February 02, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>
|-
|2003 - 2009
|Singapore Maritime Foundation
|Chairman
|<ref>“Singapore outlines strategies to enhance maritime hub status.” ''Channel NewsAsia.'' March 05, 2004. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref><ref>Wee, Vincent. “New leaders for S’pore Maritime Foundation.” ''The Shipping Times.'' December 30, 2009. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>
|-
|2000 - 2016
|The Standard Club Asia Ltd
|Chairman
|<ref>“Standard Asia appoints chairman.” ''South China Morning Post.'' November 03, 2000. Accessed November 19, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva. </ref>
|-
|1995 - 1996
|Trade Development Board
|Board member
|<ref>“TDB names new directors.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 31, 1994. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
|-
|1993 - 2009 & 2013 - 2017
|Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
|Board member
|<ref>Lee, Han Shih. “Rival factions seeking presidency of SCCCI.” ''The Business Times.'' January 12, 1993. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Boon, Rachel. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/business/tat-hong-chief-elected-sccci-president Tat Hong chief elected SCCCI president]”. ''The Straits Times.'' January 12, 2017. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|1991
|Advisory Committee on Maritime Services
|Regional shipping committee member
|<ref>Elias, Rahita. “Plan for maritime centre being drawn up.” ''The Business Times.'' October 01, 1991. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
|}

== Awards & accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Event
!Refs.
|-
|2019
|Public Service Star
|National Day Awards
|<ref>Ho, Grace. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-voice-for-businesses-needs-and-concerns A voice for businesses' needs and concerns: Teo Siong Seng]”. ''The Straits Times.'' August 09, 2019. Accessed November 14, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2017
|NTUC’s Medal of Commendation
|May Day Awards
|<ref>“[https://ntuc.org.sg/wps/wcm/connect/b17f49ac-c075-42c7-a572-657adfd5be21/May+Day+Awards+Full+Citations+2017.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=b17f49ac-c075-42c7-a572-657adfd5be21 May Day Awards 2017 - Teo Siong Seng]”. ''National Union Trade Congress.'' May 13, 2017. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2008
|NTUC’s Plaque of Commendation
|May Day Awards
|<ref>“[https://ntuc.org.sg/wps/wcm/connect/b17f49ac-c075-42c7-a572-657adfd5be21/May+Day+Awards+Full+Citations+2017.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=b17f49ac-c075-42c7-a572-657adfd5be21 May Day Awards 2017 - Teo Siong Seng]”. ''National Union Trade Congress.'' May 13, 2017. Accessed November 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
|2000
|Best Singapore-China Business Entrepreneur Award
|Golden Eagle Awards
|<ref>“WBL Corp wins Best Singapore-China Business Enterprise Award.” ''Channel NewsAsia.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>
|}

== Personal life ==

=== Family ===
Siong Seng is married to a 64-year-old homemaker and has two sons aged 28 and 25 (as of 2019).<ref>Kor, Kian Beng and Cai Haoxiang. “[http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/news/0907/PDF/NMP-st-10Jul-pA24&A25.pdf The New NMPs Up Close and Personal]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 10, 2009. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref> Siong Seng once shared that his father taught him to treat his colleagues, customers and business partners with sincerity and to keep one’s word in a business agreement.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He cites his mother as the person who taught him humility, reminding him to be “modest and fair” to everyone despite coming from a rich family.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> He recalled feeling out of step with his university mates in Glasgow, as he could return to Singapore while his classmates stayed back to work at summer camps.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

=== Character ===
Siong Seng is effectively bilingual, switching effortlessly between English and Chinese. He also speaks Hokkien and Cantonese.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng was said to be hardworking, having a “punishing” work schedule.<ref>Joseph, George. “Father-son success story.” ''The Business Times.'' May 13, 2006. Accessed November 18, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Siong Seng shared that he was neither adventurous nor “fit” when he was younger but changed when he was serving his National Service with the army.<ref>Kor, Kian Beng and Cai Haoxiang. “[http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/news/0907/PDF/NMP-st-10Jul-pA24&A25.pdf The New NMPs Up Close and Personal]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 10, 2009. Accessed November 13, 2019.</ref>

== References / Citations ==
[[Category:People of Interest]]

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	Teo Siong Seng is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Pacific International Lines (PIL), a Singapore-based shipping company. He is also the Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). A prior Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP), Teo Siong Seng was the Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) from 2009 to 2013.		Teo Siong Seng is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Pacific International Lines (PIL), a Singapore-based shipping company founded by [[Chang Yun Chung]]. Teo Siong Seng is also the Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). A prior Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP), Teo Siong Seng was the Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) from 2009 to 2013.

	==Background==		==Background==

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	===Early life===		===Early life===
	The son of shipping tycoon Chang Yun Chung, Siong Seng is the fifth son in a family of ~~eight~~ boys and ~~six~~ girls. He has always had a strong fascination with ships, despite not knowing how to swim.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng was already out at sea at six years old, sailing onboard a passenger-cargo ship named ''Dong Hao'' to Huangpu in South China.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>		The son of shipping tycoon Chang Yun Chung, Siong Seng is the fifth son in a family of 8 boys and 6 girls. He has always had a strong fascination with ships, despite not knowing how to swim.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Siong Seng was already out at sea at six years old, sailing onboard a passenger-cargo ship named ''Dong Hao'' to Huangpu in South China.<ref>Leong, Weng Kam and Chua Lee Hoong. “Sailing to China, in father's footsteps.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 29, 2000. Accessed November 14, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>

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