Kian Ann Ong

Kian Ann is the Chief Operating Officer of Gardens by the Bay and serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Association of Singapore Attractions.

An economist by training, Kian Ann began his career in the Singapore Public Service, where he held various key portfolios at the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the President. His responsibilities spanned across government fiscal and social policy formulation, analytics, whole-of-government strategic planning, and supporting the President and the Council of Presidential Advisers in their custodial and statutory functions.

Transitioning into the tourism sector, Kian Ann took on a leadership role in one of Singapore's integrated resorts, where he focused on non-gaming business development.

He joined Gardens by the Bay in 2021 as Director of Business Development, bringing withhim a deep understanding of strategic growth and stakeholder engagement.

In his current role as COO, Kian Ann oversees the daily operations of Gardens by the Bay, playing a vital role in maintaining the Gardens' reputation as a world-class premier horticultural attraction