Yuen Teen Mak

Prof Yuen Teen Mak is a Professor (Practice Track) of Accounting at the NUS Business School, specializing in corporate governance. He previously served as Vice Dean of the school and founded Singapore's first corporate governance center. Holding first-class honors, master's, and PhD degrees in accounting and finance, he is a CPA Australia fellow. His work includes developing corporate governance codes, ratings, and scorecards for Singapore and the Asia-Pacific. He advises regulators, teaches governance to industry professionals, and actively contributes to sustainability governance research, including ESG integration and climate risk oversight. Prof Mak has received prestigious awards, including the 2014 Corporate Governance Excellence Award and 2015 Excellence in Corporate Governance Award. He serves on advisory boards for institutions like the Hawkamah Institute and Vietnam Independent Directors Association.

Education: PhD (Victoria University of Wellington, 1994), MCom (University of Otago, 1987), BCom Hons Class 1 (University of Otago, 1984).

Research focuses on applied governance topics, including board diversity, executive remuneration, sustainability assurance, and governance of company groups. He edits annual corporate governance case studies with Asian-focused content and co-produces educational materials like governance cartoons. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking and practical application, incorporating real-world case studies and current governance challenges.

Awards highlight his contributions to governance in Singapore and the region, including recognition as a Corporate Governance Pioneer (2015). He has served on nonprofit boards, audit committees, and UN-based entities, demonstrating his commitment to governance excellence across sectors.