Chng Hak-Peng Named CEO of National Gallery Singapore, Succeeding Eugene Tan in 2027
On January 1, 2027, Chng Hak-Peng will take over as CEO of the National Gallery of Singapore (NGS), following Dr. Eugene Tan, who will concentrate on his position at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). Tan is set to resign at the year's end. With more than 30 years in Singapore's arts scene, Chng previously worked with the Singapore Symphony Group from 2014 to 2022. He is also pursuing a PhD in history at the National University of Singapore and holds various board memberships. NGS chairman Peter Ho voiced his trust in Chng's capabilities. Tan, who has been NGS director since 2013, emphasized that the timing is ideal for focused leadership as both institutions expand.
Key facts
- Chng Hak-Peng becomes CEO of National Gallery Singapore on January 1, 2027
- He succeeds Dr Eugene Tan, who steps back from NGS duties at the end of the year
- Tan remains chief executive officer and director of the Singapore Art Museum
- Chng has over 30 years of experience in Singapore's arts and culture sector
- From 2014 to 2022 he served as deputy chair, then CEO, of the Singapore Symphony Group
- The Singapore Symphony Orchestra placed third in Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year 2021
- Chng spent a decade at management consultancy Bain & Company
- Tan has been NGS director since 2013 and SAM director since 2019, becoming CEO of both in 2024
Entities
Artists
- Chng Hak-Peng
- Eugene Tan
- Peter Ho
- Harison Butler
- Mark Rappolt
Institutions
- National Gallery Singapore
- Singapore Art Museum
- Singapore Symphony Group
- Singapore Symphony Orchestra
- Gramophone
- Bain & Company
- Library and Archives Solutions
- National Library Board
- Duke-NUS Medical School
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
- National University of Singapore
- Asian Civilizations Museum
- ArtAsiaPacific
- ArtReview
- STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery
- Visual Arts Cluster
Locations
- Singapore