{
  "id": 15530648,
  "title": "Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:12:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Temasek International CEO Lee Theng Kiat, 73, has been appointed as an independent, non-executive director on the board of Singapore Airlines (SIA), according to SIA's announcement on Monday. Joining him on the board is Carlsberg chairman Henrik Poulsen, 59, who will also serve as a non-executive director. Both directors will be part of the board's executive committee and safety and risk committee. Lee will take on these roles immediately, while Poulsen is scheduled to join the latter committee on February 15, 2027. Lee currently holds positions as chairman of Singtel and Singapore Energy Interconnections, and is also a member of the board at Temasek Capital China Holdings. His previous roles include serving on the board of SPH Media Trust, acting as chairman and president of Temasek International, and functioning as president and CEO of ST Telemedia. Poulsen has a diverse background, having previously served as vice-chairman of Novo Nordisk, CEO and president of Orsted, and CEO of TDC.",
  "summary": "Carlsberg chairman Henrik Poulsen also joins",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Theng Kiat, 73, joins SIA board as non-executive director",
    "Henrik Poulsen, 59, Carlsberg chairman, also joins board",
    "Lee takes on roles immediately, Poulsen joins Feb 15, 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adding seasoned investment and global leadership expertise to its executive and safety committees strengthens the carrier's governance as it navigates complex international operational risks.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board-15544400",
        "published": "2026-10-19T02:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}