Edmund Joseph Twohill
Edmund Joseph Twohill is a Singaporean professional known for his contributions to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the banking sector, and community initiatives. He is also recognized as the older brother of Paul Twohill, a former contestant on Singapore Idol (Season 2) and media personality.[1]
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| Born | Edmund Joseph Twohill |
| Education | Temasek Junior College |
Background
Edmund Twohill is of Australian and Chinese-Filipino descent 2. His father, Anthony Twohill, is an Australian accountant who settled in Singapore in the late 1970s, and his mother is Angelina Estrelita Soluiano [1]. He has two siblings: Paul Twohill (younger brother) and Natalya Ann Thora Twohill (older sister), who is the founder of child enrichment companies Ivy Cubs and Kiddet.[1]
Family
Edmund is married and has two children: a son named Nathaniel and a daughter named Emily (aged 3 and 6, as of 2019).[2] His family resides in Singapore.
Career
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
Edmund Twohill served as a regular in the SAF for over 10 years, holding various appointments, including:
- Officer Cadet School instructor.[3]
- Guards Units personnel.[3]
- Joint Intelligence specialist.[3]
- Honorary Aide-De-Camp (HADC).[3]
As of 2024, he serves as the Battalion 2IC of a Guards National Service (NS) Battalion involved in the National Day Parade.[3]
Banking and digital roles
In 2019, Edmund transitioned to the private sector, joining DBS Bank to focus on digital product development and financial technology. He worked in both the Consumer and Institutional Banking Groups, contributing to digital ecosystem projects and product delivery processes. His career shift was motivated by technological advancements (e.g., AI, big data) and Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.[3]
Co-founding ImpactSG
Edmund co-founded ImpactSG, a ground-up initiative during the ForwardSG conversations, which aims to grow and nurture a community toward purposeful giving in Singapore and Asia. He serves as its Executive Director.[3]
Community and advisory roles
Edmund is also actively involved in several organizations: