Leadership Transition at Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

David Koh, the founding chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), will retire on July 1, 2026, after 11 years in the role and 42 years in public service. He is succeeded by Gwenda Fong, who has over 20 years of experience in public sector technology and security roles. During Koh's tenure, he led significant initiatives, including the establishment of the Cybersecurity Act and the development of Singapore's Cybersecurity Strategy. His leadership positioned Singapore as a credible voice in international cybersecurity. Koh also managed major incidents, including the SingHealth breach and the UNC3886 cyber espionage campaign. Fong's appointment is expected to continue the momentum in strengthening Singapore's cybersecurity framework.

Key Points: • David Koh retires as CSA chief executive after 11 years of service. • Gwenda Fong will succeed him, bringing over 20 years of public sector experience. • Koh's tenure included key initiatives like the Cybersecurity Act and international engagement.