{"id":54750,"date":"2026-02-03T10:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tum-asia.edu.sg\/?p=54750"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:12:09","slug":"tum-asia-establishes-industrial-advisory-board-to-support-industry-alignment-and-singapores-future-ready-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tum-asia.edu.sg\/cn\/news\/tum-asia-establishes-industrial-advisory-board-to-support-industry-alignment-and-singapores-future-ready-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"TUM Asia Establishes Industrial Advisory Board to Support Industry Alignment and Singapore\u2019s Future-Ready Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Left to right: Mr. Niew Bock Cheng (Siltronic Singapore), Mr. Jeffrey Sim (SBS Transit), Prof. Edward Krubasik (TUM), Prof. Dr. Wolfgang A. Herrmann (TUM & TUM Asia), Dr. Markus W\u00e4chter (TUM & TUM Asia), Mr. Jonas Strahberger (T\u00dcV S\u00dcD ASEAN), Dr. Thai Lai Pham (Siemens ASEAN), Ms. Shirley Qi (Colorcon NESEA), Mr. Dino Tan (EDB), Mr. Christian Bischoff (Amboss Holdings). Photo credit: TUM Asia<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia has established its Industrial\nAdvisory Board (IAB), comprising a distinguished group of senior leaders from\nthe engineering, technology, mobility, and industrial sectors. The IAB has\nbeen formed to support the institution\u2019s next phase of growth and\ntransformation, as it approaches its 25th anniversary of establishment in\nSingapore in 2027.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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\u2019s education, research, and partnerships remain closely aligned with evolving industry needs, technological change, and workforce requirements in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>

The formation of the IAB reflects TUM Asia\u2019s long-standing commitment to Singapore\u2019s 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\u2019s economic growth and competitiveness. Establishing the Industrial Advisory Board marks a strategic step to further strengthen industry engagement and to future-proof the institution\u2019s offerings for the years ahead.<\/p>

The Industrial Advisory Board will provide guidance across key areas, including:<\/p>

  • Emerging industry and technology trends shaping future skills<\/li>
  • Curriculum relevance and industry-aligned competencies<\/li>
  • Applied research and industry-academia collaboration<\/li>
  • Regional engagement and growth opportunities across Asia-Pacific<\/li><\/ul>

    The IAB convened for its inaugural meeting on 2 February 2026, where members discussed strategic priorities and industry perspectives to guide the institution\u2019s next phase of growth.<\/p>

    \u201cAs 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\u2019s long-term growth,\u201d said Dr. Markus W\u00e4chter, Vice President TUM Asia, TUM and Executive Director, TUM Asia<\/p>

    \u201cEDB is pleased to join TUM Asia\u2019s 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\u2019s advanced manufacturing sectors,\u201d said Mr. Dino Tan, Senior Vice President and Head of Europe, Singapore Economic Development Board.<\/p>

    As part of its broader regional strategy, the Industrial Advisory Board will also support TUM Asia\u2019s 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\u2019s position as a trusted partner to industry and a contributor to Singapore\u2019s future-ready workforce and innovation landscape.<\/p>

    Industrial Advisory Board Members<\/strong><\/p>

    (Members listed alphabetically by first name, excluding Chair and Co-Chair.)<\/em><\/p>

    • Prof. Edward Krubasik (Chair)<\/strong>, 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<\/li>
    • Dr. Thai Lai Pham (Co-Chair)<\/strong>, President and CEO, Siemens ASEAN<\/li>
    • Mr. Christian Bischoff<\/strong>, Founder and Executive Chairman, Amboss Holdings<\/li>
    • Mr. Dino Tan<\/strong>, Senior Vice President and Head, Europe, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)<\/li>
    • Mr. Ishan Palit<\/strong>, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Management T\u00dcV S\u00dcD AG<\/li>
    • Mr. Jeffrey Sim<\/strong>, Board Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, SBS Transit<\/li>
    • Mr. Niew Bock Cheng<\/strong>, President Siltronic Singapore<\/li>
    • Ms. Shirley Qi<\/strong>, Managing Director, NESEA (Northeast & Southeast Asia), Colorcon<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      About TUM Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n

      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\u00ae 2026. Serving as a gateway to Asia, TUM Asia provides students with strategic access to the region\u2019s innovation, research, and industry ecosystem.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      In collaboration with leading Singapore universities, including Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Institute of Technology, TUM Asia offers bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s programmes in fields such as Sustainable Food, Urban Transport, Logistics, Aerospace, Chemistry, and Electronics.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      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. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      TUM Asia has established its IAB, comprising a distinguished group of senior leaders from the engineering, technology, mobility, and industrial sectors – to support the institution\u2019s next phase of growth and transformation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":54776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTUM Asia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"TUM Asia has established its IAB to support the institution\u2019s next phase of growth and transformation, as it approaches its 25th anniversary.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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