Teo Ser Luck
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Teo Ser Luck
Teo Ser Luck ( (born 8 June 1968) is currently Minister of State
for the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
, as well as the Mayor of North East Community Development Council
. He is also a Member of Parliament
(MP) for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, currently in charge of Punggol Central ward.
He was the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Transport
from 2006 to 2011 .
As a private citizen, Teo held regional management positions in multinational companies for more than ten years, ultimately heading DHL
Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd. He was recognised as a young global leader by the World Economic Forum in 2007 for his contribution to the business and community services sectors, receiving "accolades" as an outstanding manager in operational excellence.
Mr Teo became an MP in 2006 after the 2006 general elections
, standing as part of a six-man People's Action Party
team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, of the Punggol South division. In an easy victory attributed to the presence of powerful PAP Central Executive Committee member and minister Teo Chee Hean
, the team defeated the Singapore Democratic Alliance
with 68.70% of the votes.
Teo became chairman of the National Youth Council
and also the Chairman of the Young PAP, the youth wing of the People's Action Party. He led Singapore’s successful bid for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games
(YOG) to be held in 2010 and was an advisor to the Singapore 2010 YOG Organising Committee.
A former student of Rosyth School, Victoria School
and Nanyang Junior College
, Teo graduated with a Bachelor in Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and began his career as an auditor. Teo is also the former President of the Old Victorians' Association, the alumni body for Victoria School and Victoria Junior College. He also received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from his alma mater (NTU) in 2007.
Ser Luck's older sister is Teo Ser Lee, a popular former beauty queen.
Teo Ser Luck ( (born 8 June 1968) is currently Minister of State
Minister of State
Minister of State is a title borne by politicians or officials in certain countries governed under a parliamentary system. In some countries a "minister of state" is a junior minister, who is assigned to assist a specific cabinet minister...
for the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
The Ministry Of Trade and Industry is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation of policies related to the development of trade and industry in Singapore.-Mission:...
, as well as the Mayor of North East Community Development Council
North East Community Development Council
The North East Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are funded in part by the government although they are free to engage in fund-raising...
. He is also a Member of Parliament
Members of the Singapore Parliament
The following is a historical list of members for the current and past ten Parliaments of Singapore:-See also:*1st Parliament of Singapore*2nd Parliament of Singapore*3rd Parliament of Singapore*4th Parliament of Singapore*5th Parliament of Singapore...
(MP) for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, currently in charge of Punggol Central ward.
He was the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Transport
Ministry of Transport (Singapore)
The Ministry of Transport is a ministry in the Government of Singapore that administers and regulates land, sea and air transportation within the republic’s jurisdiction....
from 2006 to 2011 .
As a private citizen, Teo held regional management positions in multinational companies for more than ten years, ultimately heading DHL
DHL
DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail....
Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd. He was recognised as a young global leader by the World Economic Forum in 2007 for his contribution to the business and community services sectors, receiving "accolades" as an outstanding manager in operational excellence.
Mr Teo became an MP in 2006 after the 2006 general elections
Singapore general election, 2006
The 2006 Singapore parliamentary general election was held on 6 May 2006. 1.22 million out of the 2.16 million eligible Singaporeans voted for Members of Parliament and elected their next government. The People's Action Party , in its first election under Lee Hsien Loong, won 66.6% of the overall...
, standing as part of a six-man People's Action Party
People's Action Party
The People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....
team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, of the Punggol South division. In an easy victory attributed to the presence of powerful PAP Central Executive Committee member and minister Teo Chee Hean
Teo Chee Hean
Teo Chee Hean is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he is currently the country's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Home Affairs and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security, and a Member of Parliament for the Pasir Ris-Punggol Group...
, the team defeated the Singapore Democratic Alliance
Singapore Democratic Alliance
The Singapore Democratic Alliance is an alliance of political parties in Singapore. The SDA was formed shortly before the 2001 general election to provide a common grouping under which different opposition parties could stand as a united front in elections against the ruling People's Action Party...
with 68.70% of the votes.
Teo became chairman of the National Youth Council
National Youth Council
National Youth Council may refer to:* National Youth Council of Ireland, a representative body for Irish youth organisations* National Youth Council of Singapore, a division of the People's Association...
and also the Chairman of the Young PAP, the youth wing of the People's Action Party. He led Singapore’s successful bid for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games
Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event first held in Singapore from August 14 to August 26, 2010. The games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format. The age limitation of the athletes is between 14 to 18...
(YOG) to be held in 2010 and was an advisor to the Singapore 2010 YOG Organising Committee.
Personal life and education
Born in 1968, Mr Teo participates in triathlons and marathons and has completed four Ironman races. He is a Roman Catholic and is married with two children.A former student of Rosyth School, Victoria School
Victoria School
Victoria School in Singapore is a government secondary school for boys, founded in 1876, at Siglap Link, about one kilometre from affiliated Victoria Junior College....
and Nanyang Junior College
Nanyang Junior College
Nanyang Junior College is a junior college which is part of the education system in Singapore, offering a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to the GCE 'A' Level examinations....
, Teo graduated with a Bachelor in Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and began his career as an auditor. Teo is also the former President of the Old Victorians' Association, the alumni body for Victoria School and Victoria Junior College. He also received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from his alma mater (NTU) in 2007.
Ser Luck's older sister is Teo Ser Lee, a popular former beauty queen.