Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) announced the appointment of Mr. Kunnasagaran Chinniah as non-executive and independent director with effect from August 1, 2023. Mr. Chinniah is a board member of Changi Airports International, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management, Azalea Asset Management and Greenko Energy Holdings. He is a member of the Hindu Endowments Board.

Mr. Chinniah last served as the Head of GIC Global Infrastructure Group and Co-Head of Portfolio, Strategy and Risk Group at GIC Special Investments. He retired in 2013 after serving at GIC for more than 20 years, where he held various positions and was responsible for investments in North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Chinniah is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California Berkeley.