People
People
Learn more about the people who make CMAS what it is.
About our Founder

Tang Tee Khoon
Artistic Director & Founder of Chamber Music and Arts Singapore
Board Member
Described as ‘a chamber musician of the highest order’, and a ‘national treasure’, her playing as ‘truly transcendent’, Tang Tee Khoon was named one of the 40 under 40 faces to watch by Prestige Singapore and The Peak Power List 2021 Next Gen Women. She was the second-ever violinist to be awarded the loan of a J.B. Guadagnini violin c. 1750 by the National Arts Council in Singapore from 2009-2017.
Tee Khoon performs internationally as a recitalist and a chamber musician and has collaborated with musicians including Midori, Hsin-Yun Huang, Ian Swenson, and members of the Emerson, Takács and Borromeo String Quartets. Her festival appearances include Seiji Ozawa’s International Music Academy in Switzerland and Open Chamber Music at Prussia Cove U.K..
Founder of Chamber Music and Arts Singapore and currently serving as its artistic director, Tee Khoon mentored with Donald Weilerstein in Boston and David Takeno in London U.K. She plays on a Stefan-Peter Greiner violin c.2006.
Driven by her vision and passion to elevate classical chamber music-making and listening in Singapore, Tee Khoon established Chamber Music and Arts Singapore Limited (CMAS) in 2020 with its registration as a charity in 2021 – and has since collaborated closely with dedicated international and homegrown musicians, artists, educators, community partners and donors to nurture and bring Singapore’s chamber music and arts scene to match the international standards of excellence.
Board of Directors
Cheryl Kuek Jia Min
Theatre Artist
Chairperson of the Board
After graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in Theatre Arts, Cheryl Kuek joined Universal Studios Singapore as a full-time performer and theatre show host for their high-energy and thrilling live performances. She subsequently furthered her training with the West End Stage in London, and further developed her expertise and artistry in children’s theatre. From 2017 to 2018, Cheryl went into the international circuit and was based in Macau, China, performing for Sands China Limited’s signature show – The Little Big Club at Sands Cotai Central. Cheryl is currently actively involved in the theatre scene for young audiences in Singapore and continues to create new works for them.
Tang Tee Khoon
Artistic Director & Founder of Chamber Music and Arts Singapore
Board Member
Described as ‘a chamber musician of the highest order’, and a ‘national treasure’, Tang Tee Khoon performs internationally as a recitalist and a chamber musician and has collaborated with world renowned musicians including Midori, Hsin-Yun Huang, Ian Swenson, and members of the Emerson, Takács and Borromeo String Quartets. Driven by her vision and passion to elevate classical chamber music-making and listening in Singapore, CMAS has also under her artistic direction created positive social impact with music and the arts in meaningful ways and continues to demonstrate how chamber music can enrich the lives and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the nation.
Eileen A. Chua
Senior Director, Public Relations, Tate Anzur Pte Ltd
Board Member
Eileen is an accomplished public relations professional with over 20 years of experiences. Having built her career around consumer marketing and the arts, her passion lies in engaging and authentic storytelling across all communication channels. The projects she works on involve strategic planning, problem-solving, creative ideation and running large-scale integrated campaigns. These include numerous initiatives by Singapore Art Museum, Arts House Limited, KidSTART Singapore, National Museum of Singapore and nationwide festivals such as the Singapore Night Festival and Singapore International Festival of Arts.
Eunice Chua
CEO, Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC)
Board Member
Eunice Chua has extensive experiences in mediating, managing and adjudicating disputes. Prior to her appointment at FIDReC, Eunice was an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Management University School of Law. She remains a Research Fellow of the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy at the School. Eunice has served as a Justices’ Law Clerk and an Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore. She was also the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore International Mediation Centre and played a key role in its initial set up.
Chia Min Chong
Board Director | Former CEO, IP Investment Management Group
Board Member
Min Chong is an experienced Board Director and former CEO with more than 25 years of experience across private equity real estate, global investment banking and public accounting. His expertise spans strategy, finance, investments, risk and corporate governance across regulated and cross-border environments in Asia. He currently pursues a portfolio of board, advisory and institutional leadership roles. Beyond the corporate sector, Min Chong serves as President of the Hwa Chong Alumni Association, Secretary-General of Volleyball Singapore and a member of Hwa Chong Institution’s Board of Governors, alongside regional and international sports governance appointments.
Carnation Chai
Executive Director, Asset & Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs
Board Member
Carnation is the Private Wealth Management (PWM) Digital Advocacy for Asia region and the co-Chapter Head of APAC AWM LGBTQ+ Network. Previously, she was a Wealth Management Professional with PWM Singapore covering S.E. Asia teams and before that, she was also Asia’s WMP Uplift Ambassador. Carnation join Goldman Sachs in 1995 as a sales assistant and promoted to executive director in 2009. Outside of Goldman, Carnation is the committee member of Nanyang Schools Alumni Association. She is also a Taekwon-Do instructor and international certified Taekwon-Do umpire.
Voting Member
Pan Jingyi
Advisor
Annie Joseph
Company Secretary
Vijay Sabapathy
Executive Team

Fatin Syahirah
Public Relations Executive
Fatin is a communications strategist, theatre educator, and creative producer working at the intersection of arts, culture, and wellness. Armed with a BA in Acting (LASALLE), a Diploma in Applied Drama and Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Media Communications and Strategy, she brings narrative depth to everything she does; from audience development campaigns to applied drama workshops. Her work spans some of Singapore’s most respected arts institutions, including WILDRICE, Singapore Repertory Theatre, and Chamber Music and Arts Singapore. As a registered yoga teacher, wellness is woven into how she thinks about communication, learning, and creative practice.
