LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team is built upon a deep experience both in the public and private sectors, as well as a passion for digital media education. Our goal is to ensure the highest possible standards in curriculum delivery and education outcomes.
ACADEMIC & EXAMINATION BOARD
Our academic and examination board at 3dsense media school comprises of individuals with a proven track record in both the public and private sector. They ensure our school employ best practices and stringent academic standards as well assessment models.
DR Leong Horn Kee
Executive Chairman
Education: B.Eng Production Engineering (Hons) (Loughborough University) Master in Business Administration (INSEAD) B.Eng Economics (University of London) B. Eng Chinese Language and Literature (Beijing Normal University) Master in Business Research (University of Western Australia)
Our Executive Chairman, Leong Horn Kee, is currently Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Mexico. He has been active in the Public Sector throughout his career. He was a Member of Parliament for over 22 years, and served as Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Finance, Trade and Industry from 1996 to 2004, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee from 2004 to 2006 and a member of the Securities Industry Council since January 2008.Besides his contributions to the Public Sector, Mr Leong also has a distinguished career in the Private Sector. Some of his notable appointments include: Orchard Parade Holdings Ltd (Managing Director); Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd (CEO/Managing Director); Far East Organization (CEO/Managing Director); and N.M. Rothschild & Sons (S) Ltd (Director and Head, Corporate Finance)A Colombo Plan and a French Post-graduate scholar, Mr Leong is passionate about education. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology (First Class Honours) degree from Loughborough University of Technology, and he holds an MBA from INSEAD, France. He also holds a degree (Honours) in Economics from the University of London, UK; a degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Beijing Normal University, China; and a Master in Business Research from University of Western Australia.
Executive Chairman
Education: B.Eng Production Engineering (Hons) (Loughborough University) Master in Business Administration (INSEAD) B.Eng Economics (University of London) B. Eng Chinese Language and Literature (Beijing Normal University) Master in Business Research (University of Western Australia)
Our Executive Chairman, Leong Horn Kee, is currently Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Mexico. He has been active in the Public Sector throughout his career. He was a Member of Parliament for over 22 years, and served as Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Finance, Trade and Industry from 1996 to 2004, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee from 2004 to 2006 and a member of the Securities Industry Council since January 2008.Besides his contributions to the Public Sector, Mr Leong also has a distinguished career in the Private Sector. Some of his notable appointments include: Orchard Parade Holdings Ltd (Managing Director); Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd (CEO/Managing Director); Far East Organization (CEO/Managing Director); and N.M. Rothschild & Sons (S) Ltd (Director and Head, Corporate Finance)A Colombo Plan and a French Post-graduate scholar, Mr Leong is passionate about education. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology (First Class Honours) degree from Loughborough University of Technology, and he holds an MBA from INSEAD, France. He also holds a degree (Honours) in Economics from the University of London, UK; a degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Beijing Normal University, China; and a Master in Business Research from University of Western Australia.
Dr Leong Horn Kee
Executive Chairman
Singapore Non Resident Ambassador to Mexico
Former Member of Parliament
Dr Steve Lai
Examination Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Education: B.Sc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (Loughborough University) PhD in Organic Chemistry (Loughborough University)
From November 2007 to August 2012, Dr Lai was the Chief Executive Officer of PSB Academy Pte Ltd. Dr Lai was previously the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of TUV SUD PSB Corporation and PSB Corporation Pte Ltd from April 2006 to March 2007 and from April 2001 to March 2006, respectively. From April 1996 to March 1998, Dr Lai was the General Manager (Standards & Technology) of Singapore Productivity & Standards Board. Dr Lai holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry and a PhD from the Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom.
Examination Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Education: B.Sc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (Loughborough University) PhD in Organic Chemistry (Loughborough University)
From November 2007 to August 2012, Dr Lai was the Chief Executive Officer of PSB Academy Pte Ltd. Dr Lai was previously the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of TUV SUD PSB Corporation and PSB Corporation Pte Ltd from April 2006 to March 2007 and from April 2001 to March 2006, respectively. From April 1996 to March 1998, Dr Lai was the General Manager (Standards & Technology) of Singapore Productivity & Standards Board. Dr Lai holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry and a PhD from the Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom.
Dr Steve Lai
Examination Board Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Former Chief Executive PSB Academy
Former Chief Executive PSB Academy
Dr Christopher Chia
Academic Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Education: MSc. and PhD in Computation (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
Dr Christopher Chia, Head of the Academic Board, holds the position of Senior Advisor, NTUC where he advises the Secretary-General on new media strategies. Since November 2011, he also took on the Executive Chairmanship of NTUC Media. Prior to this, he was the Chief Executive of the Media Development Authority (MDA), former Chief Executive of the National Library Board (NLB), former director of the Information Technology Institute (ITI), and founder of the Information Communication Institute of Singapore.
He was instrumental in transforming the library system in Singapore, including the introduction of a digital, networked and borderless library system using cutting-edge technology. NLB bagged the Innovative Organisation of the Year award in 2001.
Dr Chia is also a senior corporate advisor/director to private/public sector organisations in transformation management, ICT applications and strategic relations.
Academic Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Education: MSc. and PhD in Computation (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
Dr Christopher Chia, Head of the Academic Board, holds the position of Senior Advisor, NTUC where he advises the Secretary-General on new media strategies. Since November 2011, he also took on the Executive Chairmanship of NTUC Media. Prior to this, he was the Chief Executive of the Media Development Authority (MDA), former Chief Executive of the National Library Board (NLB), former director of the Information Technology Institute (ITI), and founder of the Information Communication Institute of Singapore.
He was instrumental in transforming the library system in Singapore, including the introduction of a digital, networked and borderless library system using cutting-edge technology. NLB bagged the Innovative Organisation of the Year award in 2001.
Dr Chia is also a senior corporate advisor/director to private/public sector organisations in transformation management, ICT applications and strategic relations.
Dr Christopher Chia
Academic Board Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Former Chief Executive National Library Board
Former Chief Executive Media Development Authority
Mr Lum Tain Fore
Examination Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Examination Board Member / Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Lum Tain Fore
Examination Board Member
Managing Partner, Emfore Partners
MANAGEMENT
Mr Sen Lai
Founder/CEO
Education: B.App.Sc (Computer Engineering) (Nanyang Technological University)
Graduating with a Computer Engineering Degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Sen started his creative career in Canada in 2000, and then assumed the role as a Animation Research Engineer at the Center for Graphics and Imaging Technology at Nanyang Technological University.
In 2003, he founded 3dsense as a media school. 3dsense has been consistently ranked the top 10 schools in the world for digital media education. In 2009, he also co-founded FZD School of Entertainment.
Founder/CEO
Education: B.App.Sc (Computer Engineering) (Nanyang Technological University)
Graduating with a Computer Engineering Degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Sen started his creative career in Canada in 2000, and then assumed the role as a Animation Research Engineer at the Center for Graphics and Imaging Technology at Nanyang Technological University.
In 2003, he founded 3dsense as a media school. 3dsense has been consistently ranked the top 10 schools in the world for digital media education. In 2009, he also co-founded FZD School of Entertainment.
Mr Sen Lai
Founder / Chief Executive
Mr Alvin Leong
COO
Education: B.Eng Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Hons) (University College London) Master in Business Administration (INSEAD)
Alvin joined 3dsense as a partner in 2012, bringing his experience in finance and marketing to the team. Together with Sen and Justin and a ultra-dedicated team of lecturers, 3dsense has grown to become a leading digital media school, ranking #1 in Asia for Computer Graphics (CG Student Awards 2015), and #2 in the world for Digital Illustration and #4 for Next-Gen Gaming (Autodesk | The Rookies 2016). Before leaving the corporate world, he was an investment banker at Barclays Capital in Hong Kong and Singapore originating debt capital markets and mezzanine financing, moving into fixed income institutional sales and finally Vice President at an M&A advisory boutique CapitalCorp Partners. He obtained his MBA from INSEAD and Bachelors in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from University College London, UK.
COO
Education: B.Eng Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Hons) (University College London) Master in Business Administration (INSEAD)
Alvin joined 3dsense as a partner in 2012, bringing his experience in finance and marketing to the team. Together with Sen and Justin and a ultra-dedicated team of lecturers, 3dsense has grown to become a leading digital media school, ranking #1 in Asia for Computer Graphics (CG Student Awards 2015), and #2 in the world for Digital Illustration and #4 for Next-Gen Gaming (Autodesk | The Rookies 2016). Before leaving the corporate world, he was an investment banker at Barclays Capital in Hong Kong and Singapore originating debt capital markets and mezzanine financing, moving into fixed income institutional sales and finally Vice President at an M&A advisory boutique CapitalCorp Partners. He obtained his MBA from INSEAD and Bachelors in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from University College London, UK.
Mr Alvin Leong
Chief Operations Officer
Mr Justin Chua
Director/Deputy CEO
Education: B.Bus (Hons) (Nanyang Technological University)
Justin graduated from the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University NTU, with a Bachelor in Business Studies (Hons) degree. He has, since graduation, been working in the marketing field, undertaking varied roles from sales to marketing research to public relations and event organisation.
His passion for technology and business inspired him to join 3dsense Media School, where he is tasked with overseeing the administration, finance and marketing core functions of the school. Apart from managing the school, Justin is also the Marketing Chair for Asia’s Largest CG event, CG Overdrive, an event he co-founded with Mr. Lai Kok Sen in 2006. In 2009, he co-founded FZD School of Entertainment Design with Feng Zhu, Mihwa and Sen Lai.
Director/Deputy CEO
Education: B.Bus (Hons) (Nanyang Technological University)
Justin graduated from the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University NTU, with a Bachelor in Business Studies (Hons) degree. He has, since graduation, been working in the marketing field, undertaking varied roles from sales to marketing research to public relations and event organisation.
His passion for technology and business inspired him to join 3dsense Media School, where he is tasked with overseeing the administration, finance and marketing core functions of the school. Apart from managing the school, Justin is also the Marketing Chair for Asia’s Largest CG event, CG Overdrive, an event he co-founded with Mr. Lai Kok Sen in 2006. In 2009, he co-founded FZD School of Entertainment Design with Feng Zhu, Mihwa and Sen Lai.
Mr Justin Chua
Deputy Chief Executive
Mr Lai Khoon Bak
Chief Administrator
Education: Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)
Mr Lai's career span over 45 years. His most recent career was as a Regional Manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics, responsible for administrating product safety in Hong Kong, USA and Europe.
He was also instrumental in Engineering product development in ShenZhen, China. As a Lead ISO 9000 inspector as well as Quality Control Inspector for engineering production, Mr Lai is also vital in the administrative process of the company. At 3dsense Media School, Mr Lai brings with him creative problem solving basing on his years of experience in a full fledge production company to engage the administrative process and challenges the school faces.
Chief Administrator
Education: Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)
Mr Lai's career span over 45 years. His most recent career was as a Regional Manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics, responsible for administrating product safety in Hong Kong, USA and Europe.
He was also instrumental in Engineering product development in ShenZhen, China. As a Lead ISO 9000 inspector as well as Quality Control Inspector for engineering production, Mr Lai is also vital in the administrative process of the company. At 3dsense Media School, Mr Lai brings with him creative problem solving basing on his years of experience in a full fledge production company to engage the administrative process and challenges the school faces.
Mr Lai Khoon Bak
Chief Administrator
ACADEMIC & EXAMINATION BOARD
Our academic and examination board at 3dsense Media School comprises individuals with a proven track record in both the public and private sector. They ensure our school employ best practices and stringent academic standards as well assessment models.
Our Executive Chairman, Leong Horn Kee, is currently Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Mexico. He has been active in the Public Sector throughout his career. He was a Member of Parliament for over 22 years, and served as Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Finance, Trade and Industry from 1996 to 2004, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee from 2004 to 2006 and a member of the Securities Industry Council since January 2008. Besides his contributions to the Public Sector, Mr Leong also has a distinguished career in the Private Sector. Some of his notable appointments include: Orchard Parade Holdings (Managing Director); Yeo Hiap Seng (CEO/Managing Director); Far East Organization (CEO/MD); and N.M. Rothschild & Sons (Director/Head, Corporate Finance). A Colombo Plan and a French Post-graduate scholar, Mr Leong is passionate about education.
Education: B.Eng Production Engineering (Hons) (Loughborough University); MBA (INSEAD); B.Eng Economics (University of London); B. Eng Chinese Language and Literature (Beijing Normal University); Master in Business Research (University of Western Australia)
Education: B.Eng Production Engineering (Hons) (Loughborough University); MBA (INSEAD); B.Eng Economics (University of London); B. Eng Chinese Language and Literature (Beijing Normal University); Master in Business Research (University of Western Australia)
Dr Leong Horn Kee
Executive Chairman
Singapore Non Resident Ambassador to Mexico
Former Member of Parliament
Dr Christopher Chia, Head of the Academic Board, holds the position of Senior Advisor, NTUC where he advises the Secretary-General on new media strategies. Since November 2011, he also took on the Executive Chairmanship of NTUC Media. Prior to this, he was the Chief Executive of the Media Development Authority (MDA), former Chief Executive of the National Library Board (NLB), former director of the Information Technology Institute (ITI), and founder of the Information Communication Institute of Singapore. He was instrumental in transforming the library system in Singapore, including the introduction of a digital, networked and borderless library system using cutting-edge technology. NLB bagged the Innovative Organisation of the Year award in 2001. Dr Chia is also a senior corporate advisor/director to private/public sector organisations in transformation management, ICT applications and strategic relations.
Education: MSc. and PhD in Computation (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
Education: MSc. and PhD in Computation (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
Dr Christopher Chia
Academic Board Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Former Chief Executive National Library Board
Former Chief Executive Media Development Authority
From November 2007 to August 2012, Dr Lai was the Chief Executive Officer of PSB Academy Pte Ltd. Dr Lai was previously the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of TUV SUD PSB Corporation and PSB Corporation Pte Ltd from April 2006 to March 2007 and from April 2001 to March 2006, respectively. From April 1996 to March 1998, Dr Lai was the General Manager (Standards & Technology) of Singapore Productivity & Standards Board. Dr Lai holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry and a PhD from the Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom.
Education: B.Sc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (Loughborough University) PhD in Organic Chemistry (Loughborough University)
Education: B.Sc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (Loughborough University) PhD in Organic Chemistry (Loughborough University)
Dr Steve Lai
Examination Board Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Former Chief Executive PSB Academy
Former Chief Executive PSB Academy
Mr Lum Tain Fore
Examination Board Member
Managing Partner, Emfore Partners
Managing Partner, Emfore Partners
MANAGEMENT
Graduating with a Computer Engineering Degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Sen started his creative career in Canada in 2000, and then assumed the role as a Animation Research Engineer at the Center for Graphics and Imaging Technology at Nanyang Technological University. In 2003, he founded 3dsense as a media school. 3dsense has been consistently ranked the top 10 schools in the world for digital media education. In 2009, he also co-founded FZD School of Entertainment.
Education: B.App.Sc (Computer Engineering) (Nanyang Technological University)
Education: B.App.Sc (Computer Engineering) (Nanyang Technological University)
Mr Sen Lai
Founder / Chief Executive
Justin graduated from the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University NTU, with a Bachelor in Business Studies (Hons) degree. He has, since graduation, been working in the marketing field, undertaking varied roles from sales to marketing research to public relations and event organisation. His passion for technology and business inspired him to join 3dsense Media School, where he is tasked with overseeing the administration, finance and marketing core functions of the school. Apart from managing the school, Justin is also the Marketing Chair for Asia’s Largest CG event, CG Overdrive, an event he co-founded with Mr. Lai Kok Sen in 2006. In 2009, he co-founded FZD School of Entertainment Design with Feng Zhu, Mihwa and Kok Sen.
Education: B.Bus (Hons) (Nanyang Technological University)
Education: B.Bus (Hons) (Nanyang Technological University)
Mr Justin Chua
Deputy Chief Executive
Alvin joined 3dsense as a partner in 2012, bringing his experience in finance and marketing to the team. Together with an ultra-dedicated team, 3dsense has grown to become a leading digital media school, ranking #1 in Asia for Computer Graphics (CG Student Awards 2015), and #2 in the world for Digital Illustration and #4 for Next-Gen Gaming (Autodesk | The Rookies 2016).
Before leaving the corporate world, he was an investment banker at Barclays Capital in Hong Kong and Singapore originating debt capital markets and structured financing, before moving into fixed income & FX derivatives institutional sales at OCBC Bank. He currently oversees the finance, digital marketing, compliance and operational aspects of the school.
Education: B.Eng Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Hons) (University College London) Master in Business Administration (INSEAD)
Mr Alvin Leong
Chief Operations Officer
Mr Lai's career spans over 45 years. His most recent career was as a Regional Manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics, responsible for administrating product safety in Hong Kong, USA and Europe. As a Lead ISO 9000 inspector as well as Quality Control Inspector for engineering production, Mr Lai is also vital in the administrative process of the company. At 3dsense Media School, Mr Lai brings with him creative problem solving basing on his years of experience in a full fledge production company to engage the administrative process and challenges the school faces.
Education: Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)
Education: Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)
Mr Lai Khoon Bak
Chief Administrator