Customs Advisory Council
The role and members of the Customs Advisory Council.
Last updated 5 February 2026
The Customs Advisory Council advises on strategic directions to advance Singapore Customs as a world-class customs organisation. The Council also functions as an active platform for Singapore Customs to solicit feedback and advice on industry trends, government policies and other matters that may affect Singapore Customs.
Established in March 2000, the Council is chaired by Second Permanent Secretary (Finance), Ministry of Finance and consists of key representatives from the trade associations, the industry and the public sector.
Customs Advisory Council Members
Chairman
Ms Ngiam Siew Ying
Second Permanent Secretary (Finance)
Ministry of Finance
Members
Ms Audrey Cheong
Vice President, Operations
FedEx China
Mr Benjamin Ong
Second Deputy Chairman
SAAA@Singapore
Mr Bo Wegener
Chief Executive Officer
CMA CGM Asia Pacific Limited
Ms Doreen Chai
Vice President, Business Development & Customer Service
GKE, Logistics Division
Dr Goh Puay Guan
Associate Professor
National University of Singapore
Mr Hsu Sin Yun
Deputy Commissioner (Operations)
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Ms Jane Lim
Deputy Secretary (Trade)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Mr Kevin Shum
Deputy Secretary (Planning)
Ministry of Finance
Mr Ken Ngan
Honorary Secretary
Singapore Logistics Association
Mr Lim Ching Kiat
Executive Vice President, Air Hub and Cargo Development
Changi Airport Group
Mr Mahesh Sivaswamy
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Transworld Group Singapore
Ms Seow Hwee
Head of Port+ Business Division, Southeast Asia
PSA International Pte Ltd
Dr Thomas Sim
Group Chief Executive Officer
International Freight Consultants (S) Pte Ltd