wide range of viewpoints. Members of the CA programme benefit from, among other things, access to IPS research and monthly meetings with key thinkers and policy makers from both Singapore and abroad. The aim is to provide opportunities for CA members to keep abreast of, and participate in, discussions of major global developments and critical local issues that may affect their business environment. Members of the CA programme include some of Singapore's most significant companies, representing business interests across major industries. Notable people Janadas Devan – current director Chan Heng Chee – founding director Tommy Koh – special adviser and former director Ong Keng Yong – former director Tan Tarn How – Singapore playwright, research fellow Leadership over the Years Founding Patron Mr Goh Chok Tong Board of Governors Chairman CJ Yong Pung How (1988–1989) Mr Hsuan Owyang (1989–2004) Professor Tommy Koh (2004–2010) Academic Panel Convenor Professor Tommy Koh (2010–Present) Director Professor Chan Heng Chee – Founding Director (1987–1988) Professor Jon Quah – Acting Director (1988–1990) Professor Tommy Koh – Director (1990–1997) Dr Lee Tsao Yuan – Director (1997–2000) Professor Tommy Koh – Director (2000–2004) Mr Arun Mahizhnan – Acting Director (2004–2008) Ambassador Ong Keng Yong – Director (2008–2011) Mr Janadas Devan – Director (since 2011) See also List of think tanks in Singapore References External links Institute of Policy Studies Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy National University of Singapore National University of Singapore Political and economic think tanks based in Singapore