# Appointment of New Chairperson for the Housing & Development Board - **Source:** Ministry of National Development - **Published:** 2023-03-31T01:00:00.000Z - **Author:** Ministry of National Development - **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/appointment-of-new-chairperson-for-the-housing-development-board - **Topics:** HDB & Public Housing, Private Residential, New Launches ## Featured rationale The succession signals leadership continuity for HDB’s affordability, supply and sustainability mandate, which may support confidence in Singapore’s public-housing programme. ## AI summary Mr Benny Lim Siang Hoe was appointed HDB Chairperson from 1 April 2023, succeeding Mr Bobby Chin after his tenure since 1 October 2016. ## Original article PRESS RELEASE Appointment of New Chairperson for the Housing & Development Board Mr Benny Lim Siang Hoe has been appointed as Chairperson of the Housing & Development Board (HDB) with effect from 1 April 2023. Mr Lim will succeed Mr Bobby Chin Yoke Choong, who has served as Chairperson of HDB since 1 Oct 2016. 2. Under Mr Bobby Chin’s stewardship, HDB forged ahead with its mission of ensuring that public housing remains affordable, accessible and inclusive for Singaporeans. HDB reviewed its public housing policies and schemes to ensure they remained relevant, implemented new housing typologies and improved the living environment to meet the evolving needs of our population. Some examples include the introduction of the Prime Location Housing Model and the Community Care Apartments. 3. During Mr Chin’s tenure, HDB was recognized for the continuous innovation and transformation of its services, operations, functions, and policies, through the Singapore Quality Award (2018) with Special Commendation; and the Public Service Transformative Agency of the Year Award (2020). With the introduction of the Green Finance Framework and the launch of HDB’s inaugural green bond in 2022, HDB also took its first step into Green Finance Transactions, affirming HDB’s commitment to sustainable development. 4. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Chin provided steadfast leadership in guiding HDB to stay the course in keeping its building programme a top priority, in the face of severe challenges in the construction industry and unprecedented supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic. Public housing supply was also ramped up to meet the strong demand. 5. Mr Benny Lim, currently the Deputy Chairperson of HDB, said, “On behalf of HDB, I wish to thank Mr Bobby Chin for his dedicated service on the Board. Mr Chin’s leadership and strong support of HDB’s public housing mission enabled it to overcome the challenges of the past few years and emerge stronger as an organization today. I look forward to working with HDB’s Board and executive team, to continue to deliver HDB’s mission to provide affordable, quality housing and a great living environment where communities thrive.” 6. Mr Bobby Chin said, “It has been an honour to serve as the Chairperson of HDB, and to contribute to Singapore’s public housing success story. I would like to thank the HDB Board and Management for their strong support and close collaboration in the stewardship of public housing in Singapore. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to all HDB staff for their strong sense of mission, and unstinting commitment to building quality homes and vibrant heartland communities for Singaporeans. Under the Chairpersonship of Mr Benny Lim, I am confident that HDB will continue to ensure that Singaporeans can have a home of their own and create endearing homes that all Singaporeans are proud of.” 7. The Ministry of National Development and Housing & Development Board wish to thank Mr Bobby Chin for his invaluable service and outstanding contributions over the years. Jointly issued by: Ministry of National Development and Housing & Development Board Date : 31 March 2023 ANNEX Outgoing Chairperson (1 Oct 2016 – 31 Mar 2023) Mr Bobby Chin 陈育宠 Chairperson, Housing & Development Board Incoming Chairperson (1 Apr 2023 – 30 Sep 2024) Mr Benny Lim 林双河 Chairperson, National Parks Board ## Chinese translation > Translation model: grok_cli ### 委任建屋发展局新任主席 新闻稿 委任建屋发展局新任主席 林双河先生（Mr Benny Lim Siang Hoe）已获委任为建屋发展局（HDB）主席，自2023年4月1日起生效。林先生将接替自2016年10月1日起担任建屋发展局主席的陈育宠先生（Mr Bobby Chin Yoke Choong）。 2. 在陈育宠先生的领导下，建屋发展局继续推进其使命，确保公共住房对新加坡人保持可负担、可及且具包容性。建屋发展局检讨其公共住房政策与计划，以确保其保持相关，推出新的住房类型，并改善居住环境，以满足人口不断演变的需求。例子包括推出优质地点住房模式（Prime Location Housing Model）以及社区护理公寓（Community Care Apartments）。 3. 在陈先生任期内，建屋发展局因其服务、运营、职能与政策的持续创新与转型而获得认可，包括获得新加坡优质奖（2018）特别嘉许，以及公共服务年度转型机构奖（2020）。随着绿色融资框架的推出以及建屋发展局于2022年发行首笔绿色债券，建屋发展局也迈出进入绿色融资交易的第一步，彰显其对可持续发展的承诺。 4. 在冠病疫情期间，陈先生展现坚定领导，在建筑业面临严峻挑战以及疫情带来前所未有的供应链中断的情况下，引导建屋发展局坚持把建屋计划置于优先位置。公共住房供应也获加强，以满足强劲需求。 5. 现任建屋发展局副主席林双河先生表示：“我谨代表建屋发展局，感谢陈育宠先生在董事会上的尽心服务。陈先生的领导及其对建屋发展局公共住房使命的大力支持，使建屋发展局得以克服过去数年的挑战，并以更强的组织面貌走出来。我期待与建屋发展局董事会及执行团队携手合作，继续履行建屋发展局的使命，提供可负担、优质的住房，以及社区蓬勃发展的美好居住环境。” 6. 陈育宠先生表示：“担任建屋发展局主席、并为新加坡公共住房成功故事作出贡献，是我的荣幸。我要感谢建屋发展局董事会及管理层在管理新加坡公共住房方面的大力支持与紧密协作。我也要向全体建屋发展局员工致以诚挚谢意，感谢他们强烈的使命感，以及为新加坡人建造优质家园与充满活力的邻里社区所作出的不懈奉献。在林双河先生出任主席期间，我有信心建屋发展局将继续确保新加坡人拥有属于自己的家，并打造令所有新加坡人引以为傲的温馨家园。” 7. 国家发展部与建屋发展局谨此感谢陈育宠先生多年来宝贵的服务与杰出贡献。 联合发布：国家发展部与建屋发展局 日期：2023年3月31日 附件 卸任主席（2016年10月1日 – 2023年3月31日） Mr Bobby Chin 陈育宠 建屋发展局主席 新任主席（2023年4月1日 – 2024年9月30日） Mr Benny Lim 林双河 国家公园局主席