Group CEO

Grace Chan

Grace joined Metropolitan YMCA Singapore (MYMCA) in 1993 after her graduation and was involved in many areas of work including Continuing Education & Enrichment, Public & International Affairs and Hospitality Services. She left the organisation in 2004 to take a sabbatical and later pursued a career as Owner Representative of a public listed international hospitality group. In 2011, Grace was invited to re-join MYMCA as Chief Operating Officer and later took over the helm as Group CEO in 2021, in the midst of the global pandemic crisis.

A dynamic leader, Grace has been at the forefront of numerous pivotal initiatives. Known for her strategic acumen and ability to structure complex challenges, she successfully spearheaded key projects including the restructuring of the Association, as well as rebranding its education services and repositioning its social enterprises. Grace is also instrumental in revamping the Association’s service spaces to enhance alignment, quality, sustainability and agility.

A firm believer in the power of partnerships and co-creation, she brings diverse teams together, harnessing their collective strength to achieve common goal. Grace’s leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to mentor young people to become the next generation of inspiring leaders who will make a positive difference in their communities.

Group CFO

Veronica Chua

Veronica joined Metropolitan YMCA on 1 September 2020, bringing with her a wealth of financial and corporate experience in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau and the United Kingdom, which she uses to serve the Association’s mission of positive community transformation. She is no stranger to the ecumenical space as she was with a global Christian organisation in her past employment. Blessed with a winsome personality, a heart for people and community, she is a firm advocate of using her faith to inform her interactions and transactions and she continues to do so in MYMCA – upholding the values that define the Association, and the principles that guide our work as a faith organisation.

M.Y WORLD PRESCHOOL, SGM

Dr May See

Dr May See joined Metropolitan YMCA on 8 June 1992, and was subsequently promoted to General Manager of Child Care and Programmes, supervising child care, student care, programmes and community outreach. She was conferred the Doctor of Education degree from University of Western Australia in July 2008. Under the Anchor Operator scheme, Dr May See is one of the ECDA Fellows, providing mentorship to younger leaders in the industry.    

Active Community Transformation Services, SGM

Denise Chan

Denise joined Metropolitan YMCA on 1 April 2014. She graduated from NUS with Honours in History and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from NIE. She also holds a Master in Social Science in Professional Counselling from Swinburne University of Technology, where she was awarded the Best Overall Performer. A former educator and leadership consultant, she has revamped and implemented successful programme and curriculum changes under her domains. She has facilitated leadership and people management courses both locally and overseas. She is currently overseeing the Active Community Transformation Services (ACTS) Division, which offers a myriad of programmes for children, youth, adults, families and elderly folks.

Social Enterprise, GM

Gerald Lim

Gerald joined Metropolitan YMCA on 20 June 2022. He brings with him more than 40 years of experience in Hotel Operations. Besides his past experience as Group General Manager, Operations, for a local Hotel chain, he was also General Manager, of International House (Social Enterprise) for YMCA of Singapore (Orchard Road). Gerald is passionate about people and the service to people; both internal and external. He also strongly believes in developing human capital (people innovation) and unleashing them to drive growth in themselves and the establishment they represent. With experience garnered over the years, he hopes to inspire people to be the best that they can be.