Executive Director, A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME)

Mr Terence Gan is Executive Director of A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME). He leads the institute in conducting world-class semiconductor research, translating research into industry impact and building enduring partnerships that strengthen the competitiveness of our industry partners and Singapore.

Mr Gan also serves on the boards of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association and Republic Polytechnic. He is a member of the Regional Advisory Board of SEMI Southeast Asia, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for Republic Polytechnic’s School of Engineering, and a member of the Industrial Advisory Committee for Nanyang Technological University’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Before joining A*STAR IME, Mr Gan spent 25 years at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), where he held leadership positions including Senior Vice President and Head of Semiconductors, and Regional President for Europe. He worked closely with leading Singapore-based and global semiconductor companies to develop and execute their regional and global strategies through Singapore.

Mr Gan holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.