About me
Koh Boon Chye is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Singtel Singapore, a position he has held since 1 July 2023. In this role, he partners with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and execute long-term strategic plans and enhance business performance to achieve sustainable revenue growth for the largest telecommunications company in Singapore.
Boon Chye has extensive experience in the telecommunications and digital services industry, having held several key positions at Singtel Group, including CFO of Consumer Singapore, CFO of Group Enterprise, CFO of Group Digital Life, and CFO of International Group. In his roles as CFO of Consumer Singapore and CFO of Group Enterprise, Boon Chye played an instrumental role in the formation of Singtel Singapore, advising the CEO on integration synergies, leading business carve-outs, driving cost optimisation, and developing digital and finance transformation plans.
As CFO of Group Digital Life, he spearheaded significant M&A initiatives, including a US$310 million acquisition, and drove post-merger integration to realise synergies. He also partnered with the CEO to expand investments in multiple innovative services within the digital ecosystem.
As CFO of Singtel’s International Group, Boon Chye oversaw Singtel’s international investments in Asia, including AIS in Thailand, Airtel in India, Telkomsel in Indonesia, and Globe in the Philippines. He provided regional associates with critical strategic, commercial, and financial insights to drive value creation for Singtel’s international portfolio. During this time, he also led the upstakes in Singtel’s associates, including a S$2.5 billion acquisition of a 21% stake in Intouch Holdings and a 7.4% stake in Bharti Airtel, further strengthening the company’s international presence. Additionally, he raised external funding for the company’s regional gaming joint venture.
Boon Chye has significant international experience, having been based in Luxembourg and Dubai. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a bachelor's degree in accountancy from Nanyang Technological University. He is also a Chartered Accountant in Singapore.
