Noel Lee Sun Yen is a seasoned finance and business technology professional who possesses 29 years of extensive experience in sustainability governance, risk management, strategic finance, information security, and data privacy. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Banking from the Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University in 1996. Noel is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and holds memberships in the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore, and the Singapore Computer Society.

Professional Background

Noel began his career in banking at Tat Lee Bank and HSBC Singapore's asset finance subsidiary. Between 2000 and 2007, he oversaw IT operations, business continuity planning, outsourcing vendor risk management, and business controlling at DBS Group Technology & Operations, as well as IT finance at Citigroup Technology Infrastructure Asia Pacific.

In the later part of his corporate career, Noel transitioned from the banking sector to take on senior team-lead roles in strategic finance, CSR and financial reporting, accounting systems integration, and SOX and J-SOX control compliance. He worked with global conglomerates including ExxonMobil, Shell International Exploration & Production, the maritime subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Corporation, and the Swire Group until 2016 when he founded Mckell Risk Assurance, a risk consulting firm. He later founded Mckell Risk Management Pte Ltd in 2017.

ESG Contributions

Group Internal Auditor for SGX Mainboard Companies (2017-2022): Noel led the annual independent internal audit at the Board level for two SGX Mainboard companies. He played a pioneering role in advising on the first-time implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system and sustainability reporting roadmap for these companies. His work ensured that these organizations adhered to robust risk management practices and aligned their operations with sustainability standards, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Governance Audit (2019): Noel conducted an evaluation of governance frameworks and internal control systems for an Indonesian healthcare subsidiary, reporting to its parent medical organization headquartered in Singapore. He also provided support to the Korean special investigation division of a South Korean multinational engineering and construction corporation in performing a confidential audit of two public infrastructure development projects in Singapore.

Partnership with PKF Singapore (2023): In 2023, Noel partnered with PKF Singapore to support a SGX Catalist company in the water treatment industry. He played a crucial role in the internal review of the company’s FY2022 sustainability reporting process. His efforts were focused on ensuring compliance with various sustainability standards and frameworks, including the IIA Singapore Guide, SGX Sustainability Reporting Guide, GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures), and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board). Through this project, Noel helped the company enhance its sustainability reporting practices, thereby contributing to its long-term environmental and social impact.

Data Protection Officer (since 2020): Leveraging his expertise as a system auditor and certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), Noel has been serving as a DPO for various organizations since 2020. These organizations have included payment service providers, E-Commerce startups, cryptocurrency and NFT project companies, Private Education Institutions (PEIs), country clubs, and biofuels businesses. In these capacities, Noel has been responsible for ensuring data protection compliance, fostering a data protection culture, and implementing best practices for managing cybersecurity risks. His work in data protection aligns with broader ESG goals, particularly in the context of data governance and ethical data management practices.

Independent PDPA Compliance Audit (2023-2024): Between 2023 and 2024, Noel conducted independent PDPA Compliance Audits for a Registered Fund Management Company and a MINDEF-Related Organization (MRO). These audits focused on assessing and enhancing the data protection policies and measures of these organizations, with a particular emphasis on governance, technology, operations, and the management of local and overseas-based data intermediaries. By ensuring that these organizations complied with data protection regulations and implemented effective governance practices, Noel contributed to their overall ESG performance.

Career Highlights

Noel’s extensive experience across various sectors and his dedication to ESG principles make him a versatile professional across multiple disciplines, committed to promoting sustainability, transparency, and ethical governance in his work.

Managing Director

Singapore
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