About PBC, 2026_06_05_12_33_47.jpg)
About
Laurence Lien is Chairman of the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), which he co-founded in 2015 as a membership-based platform for philanthropists in Asia to exchange and collaborate. In 2023, he co-founded the Asia Community Foundation, a sister organisation of APC, to facilitate purpose giving across Asia. He is also the Chairman of Lien Foundation, a family foundation that has become well-regarded for its forward-thinking and radical approach in the fields of palliative care, eldercare, and maternal and child health.
He was previously the CEO of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre in Singapore, and the Chairman of the Community Foundation of Singapore, which he co-founded. Prior to his work in the non-profit sector, he served in the Singapore Administrative Service.
He holds degrees from Oxford University, the National University of Singapore, and Harvard Kennedy School. In 2010, He was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship. He was also a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2012-2014.
He was previously the CEO of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre in Singapore, and the Chairman of the Community Foundation of Singapore, which he co-founded. Prior to his work in the non-profit sector, he served in the Singapore Administrative Service.
He holds degrees from Oxford University, the National University of Singapore, and Harvard Kennedy School. In 2010, He was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship. He was also a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2012-2014.
Speaker Appearing In
Track 2.2 Co-learning Workshop
When Trust Carries Weight: Trust-Based Philanthropy in Practice
08 Sep 2026
11:30 - 12:30