Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia has established its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), comprising a distinguished group of senior leaders from the engineering, technology, mobility, and industrial sectors. The IAB has been formed to support the institution’s next phase of growth and transformation, as it approaches its 25th anniversary of establishment in Singapore in 2027.
The Industrial Advisory Board brings together executives with deep industry expertise and regional leadership experience. Through industry-led insights and strategic guidance, the IAB will help ensure that the institution’s education, research, and partnerships remain closely aligned with evolving industry needs, technological change, and workforce requirements in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.
The formation of the IAB reflects TUM Asia’s long-standing commitment to Singapore’s education and innovation ecosystem. Over more than two decades, the institution has worked closely with industry partners to deliver applied, industry-relevant education and to develop talent that contributes to Singapore’s economic growth and competitiveness. Establishing the Industrial Advisory Board marks a strategic step to further strengthen industry engagement and to future-proof the institution’s offerings for the years ahead.
The Industrial Advisory Board will provide guidance across key areas, including:
- Emerging industry and technology trends shaping future skills
- Curriculum relevance and industry-aligned competencies
- Applied research and industry-academia collaboration
- Regional engagement and growth opportunities across Asia-Pacific
The IAB convened for its inaugural meeting on 2 February 2026, where members discussed strategic priorities and industry perspectives to guide the institution’s next phase of growth.
“As we approach 25 years in Singapore, we are deeply conscious of the responsibility that comes with longevity. The Industrial Advisory board allows us to listen more closely to industry, and ensure that what we do today continues to prepare future-ready talent and support Singapore’s long-term growth,” said Dr. Markus Wächter, Vice President TUM Asia, TUM and Executive Director, TUM Asia
“EDB is pleased to join TUM Asia’s Industrial Advisory Board in Singapore. This will help foster stronger collaboration between TUM Asia and Singapore-based enterprises in R&D and innovation, and develop STEM talent for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing sectors,” said Mr. Dino Tan, Senior Vice President and Head of Europe, Singapore Economic Development Board.
As part of its broader regional strategy, the Industrial Advisory Board will also support TUM Asia’s role as a bridge between Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening cross-border collaboration, talent pipelines, and industry partnerships. This initiative reinforces the institution’s position as a trusted partner to industry and a contributor to Singapore’s future-ready workforce and innovation landscape.
Industrial Advisory Board Members
(Members listed alphabetically by first name, excluding Chair and Co-Chair.)
- Prof. Edward Krubasik (Chair), Chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board Munich School of Robotics and Machine Intelligence, Mentor for start-ups at the Creative Destruction Lab/Oxford, Lecturer at TU Munich Executive MBA Programs and at TUM Asia, and Former Member of the Siemens Central Executive Board
- Dr. Thai Lai Pham (Co-Chair), President and CEO, Siemens ASEAN
- Mr. Christian Bischoff, Founder and Executive Chairman, Amboss Holdings
- Mr. Dino Tan, Senior Vice President and Head, Europe, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
- Mr. Ishan Palit, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Management TÜV SÜD AG
- Mr. Jeffrey Sim, Board Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, SBS Transit
- Mr. Niew Bock Cheng, President Siltronic Singapore
- Ms. Shirley Qi, Managing Director, NESEA (Northeast & Southeast Asia), Colorcon
About TUM Asia
TUM Asia, established in 2002 in Singapore, is the only overseas campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ranked No. 1 in Germany and 22nd globally in the QS World University Rankings® 2026. Serving as a gateway to Asia, TUM Asia provides students with strategic access to the region’s innovation, research, and industry ecosystem.
In collaboration with leading Singapore universities, including Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Institute of Technology, TUM Asia offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in fields such as Sustainable Food, Urban Transport, Logistics, Aerospace, Chemistry, and Electronics.
Beyond education, TUM Asia manages the TUM Shenzhen Liaison Office and houses the Bavarian University and Innovation Center Asia-Pacific, supporting international academic collaboration and innovation partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.