HCLI appoints Dr. Kevyn Yong as Chief Executive Officer

Published 20 June 2025

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The Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevyn Yong as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 July 2025.

Dr. Yong currently serves as Chief Learning Officer at HCLI, a role he has held since September 2023. With deep expertise in leadership development, innovation, and executive education, he brings a strong track record of designing impactful learning experiences and cultivating leadership for transformation.

Prior to joining HCLI, Dr. Yong was Chief Learning Officer at the Singapore Institute of Management. He also held academic leadership positions at ESSEC Business School—including Dean of ESSEC Asia-Pacific and Associate Dean of Executive Education—and served as Associate Professor of Management at HEC Paris. He has taught at renowned institutions such as Cornell University and the National University of Singapore.

Dr. Yong has partnered with global organisations including Amazon, ATOS, eBay, Nike, Danone, Deutsche Bank, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and UOB, delivering customised leadership and innovation programmes across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

He holds a Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from the S.C. Johnson School of Management at Cornell University, and degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from the National University of Singapore, as well as a Master’s in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard University. He has received multiple accolades for teaching excellence, including the Pedagogy Innovation Prize by the HEC Foundation.

Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman of HCLI, shared:

Reflecting on his new appointment, Dr. Yong said:

As HCLI prepares for this new phase, the organisation remains committed to its mission of building strategic leadership and human capital capabilities for Singapore and the region.