Corporate Governance Expert & Female Director Recruitment Specialist
PhD in Board Effectiveness · 8+ Years Board Consulting Experience
I'm a corporate governance expert helping Singapore's boards strengthen effectiveness, reach compliance targets, and build diverse leadership. My work combines academic research rigour with practical consulting experience, bridging the gap between governance theory and business reality.
With a PhD in Corporate Governance and over 8 years of research focused on board effectiveness and gender diversity, I understand both the why (research evidence) and the how (practical implementation). I've published research in leading academic journals while simultaneously working directly with Singapore's boards on real-world governance challenges.
I believe effective governance isn't just about compliance — it's about boards that make better decisions, develop leadership pipelines, attract investment, and create sustainable value. My mission is to help boards move from "compliance checkbox" to "governance excellence."
Curtin University, 2023
Thesis: "Board Capital and Firm Performance: The Role of Board Involvement in Strategic Decision-Making and Investments in Big Data Analytics"
Curtin University, 2019
Curtin University, 2016
Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium, 2022
3rd Swinburne Sarawak Postgraduate Research Conference, 2022
Curtin Malaysia Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, 2022
ERC Institute Singapore · Feb 2025 – Present
Teaching strategic management, corporate governance, and professional practice. Student satisfaction ratings: 4.57–4.90/5.0, consistently exceeding university mean.
Jennifer Chong Consulting · Feb 2025 – Present
Leading corporate governance consulting practice working directly with Singapore's boards on compliance, effectiveness, and diversity challenges.
Swansea University · University of Chichester · Deakin University
International academic engagement on corporate governance and board diversity topics across multiple universities.
My recommendations are grounded in rigorous research, not opinions. Academic rigour meets business practicality — every insight backed by published evidence.
Consulting isn't valuable if it doesn't get implemented. I don't just advise — I provide hands-on support to ensure recommendations become reality.
I understand Singapore's unique regulatory environment, business culture, and professional networks. My expertise is specific, not generic.
Your board shapes your organisation's future. After 8+ years of research, the evidence is clear:
Explore my services, research, or get in touch to discuss your board's specific needs.