Teo Chee Hean

Teo Chee Hean was appointed Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy, serving until 1995. He oversaw the modernization of the navy, including the acquisition of new vessels and the development of naval capabilities.

Teo Chee Hean was first elected to Parliament in a by-election for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC. This marked the start of his political career in the People's Action Party.

Teo was appointed Minister for Defence, overseeing the Singapore Armed Forces. He modernized the military and strengthened defense capabilities, including the development of the Singapore Armed Forces' network-centric warfare capabilities.

Teo Chee Hean was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, serving until 2019. He was a key figure in the government, overseeing economic and social policies, and was considered a potential successor to Lee Hsien Loong.

Teo Chee Hean was appointed Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, overseeing Singapore's security policies and inter-agency coordination. He played a key role in national security strategy.