MAK Yuen Teen

Professor MAK Yuen Teen is a prominent academic and practitioner in corporate governance and accounting. As Professor (Practice) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and founding director of the Centre for Investor Protection, he specializes in corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and board dynamics. He holds first-class honours, master's, and PhD degrees in accounting and finance from NUS.

Prof Mak has served on pivotal Singapore corporate governance committees, including MAS's 2018 Code development and the original 2000 committee. His advisory roles include chairing non-profit healthcare organization committees and serving on UN audit advisory committees. He is a sought-after trainer for directors and regulators across Asia-Pacific, contributing to ISCA's mandatory director training programs.

His research focuses on governance structures, board effectiveness, and investor protection. Notable contributions include pioneering Singapore's first corporate governance ratings for companies and REITs, and authoring over 250 governance case studies. He regularly publishes in journals like Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and speaks at international forums.

• Key Roles: MAS Corporate Governance Advisory Committee, Vietnam Independent Directors Association advisor, Hawkamah Institute International Advisory Board
• Education:
  • PhD in Accounting and Finance, NUS
  • Master's in Accounting and Finance, NUS
  • Bachelor's (First Class Honours), Accounting and Finance, NUS
• Recognition: Singapore's only double recipient of the Corporate Governance Excellence Award (SIA Singapore & Malaysia's Minority Shareholders Watchdog), CG Pioneer by Singapore Institute of Directors

Prof Mak advocates governance reforms through media commentary (BBC, Bloomberg), LinkedIn, and his blog Governance for Stakeholders. His work bridges academia and practice, shaping regional governance standards.