Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC Appoints Chief Investment Officers Mark Ong (CIO, Public Equities) & Boon Chin Hau (CIO, Infrastructure) to GIC Group Executive Committee and Ray Dalio $92 Billion Hedge Fund Bridgewater Associates Chair & Co-Chief Investment Officer Bob Prince to GIC International Advisory Board (IAB), GIC Celebrates 45th Anniversary in 2026 Since Founding in 1981
1st April 2026 | Hong Kong
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has appointed Chief Investment Officers Mark Ong (CIO, Public Equities) & Boon Chin Hau (CIO, Infrastructure) to GIC Group Executive Committee, and Ray Dalio hedge fund Bridgewater Associates ($92 billion AUM) Chair & Co-Chief Investment Officer Bob Prince appointed to GIC International Advisory Board (IAB). In 2026, GIC is also celebrating 45th anniversary since founding in 1981. Announcement (1/4/26): “GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, signalling nearly half a century of stewardship of the nation’s reserves. Since its founding in 1981, GIC has grown from a bold, unconventional idea into a leading global long-term investor. As it enters its 45th year, GIC is reinforcing its “One GIC” framework by ensuring its leadership and investment processes remain agile as it adapts to a more dynamic investment environment. Leadership Appointments and Widening Global Network of Experts – In line with its focus on long-term institutional continuity, GIC has appointed Mark Ong, Chief Investment Officer, Public Equities, and Boon Chin Hau, Chief Investment Officer, Infrastructure, to GIC’s highest management body, the Group Executive Committee. These appointments are effective from 1 April 2026. The leaders will play a critical role in charting GIC’s active investment strategies and fostering a culture of excellence. GIC is deepening its access to global investment insights with the appointment of Bob Prince, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates & Chair of Bridgewater’s Board of Directors to its International Advisory Board (IAB), effective 1 April 2026. In addition to joining the IAB, Mr Prince will serve in an advisory capacity to GIC’s Investment Strategies Committee (ISC). The IAB provides the GIC Board, its Board Committees, and Management with global and regional perspectives on geopolitical, economic, and market developments, offering advice on a wide range of investment-related matters. These include global investment trends, emerging asset classes, and new growth opportunities. See the full composition of the IAB and ISC here and here respectively. 40 Years in San Francisco: The Vanguard of Tech Investing and More – This year also marks the 40th anniversary of GIC’s San Francisco office, established in 1986. This office was GIC’s first dedicated effort to build investment capabilities in the world’s leading innovation ecosystem. GIC is now well-recognised as an active lifecycle investor, identifying transformative companies at the venture stage and supporting them through various growth stages. This 40-year track record has enabled GIC to establish a unique network of partnerships, giving it early access to opportunities arising from foundational technology shifts such as AI. Beyond technology, GIC is one of the most established institutional investors in the Bay Area. Across healthcare, real estate and many other sectors, GIC has been providing long-term, flexible capital, as well as offering its networks when needed, to US businesses in public and private markets. Bottom-Up Sustainability: Driving Alpha through Embedded Teams – Sustainability continues to be a key priority for GIC. Over the years, its approach has become more deliberate and embedded. GIC has evolved from early experimentation with a cross-asset Sustainable Investment Fund to the formation of focused sustainability teams within its asset departments to capture emerging opportunities. In parallel, GIC deepened its research into sustainability issues and progressively incorporated sustainability considerations into core investment processes across all asset classes … … GIC is now entering a new phase of its journey where asset departments will further integrate sustainability. Teams will work more closely together, combining investment and sustainability expertise to better capture opportunities arising from climate change and broader sustainability trends. This closer collaboration will also strengthen each team’s ability to identify and manage sustainability risks, including rising physical risks, regulatory developments, and evolving stakeholder expectations. GIC remains focused on deepening its understanding of how sustainability issues impact its portfolio over the long term. Securing the Next 45 Years and Beyond – By combining its 45-year legacy of prudence with the boldness of its bottom-up active teams across all sectors, GIC remains committed to its mission of preserving and enhancing the international purchasing power of Singapore’s reserves for generations to come.”
“ Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC Appoints Chief Investment Officers Mark Ong (CIO, Public Equities) & Boon Chin Hau (CIO, Infrastructure) to GIC Group Executive Committee and Ray Dalio $92 Billion Hedge Fund Bridgewater Associates Chair & Co-Chief Investment Officer Bob Prince to GIC International Advisory Board (IAB), GIC Celebrates 45th Anniversary in 2026 Since Founding in 1981 “
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Lim Chow Kiat, Chief Executive Officer: “Today’s updates represent our conviction that long-term success comes from having clear leadership and tapping a global network of experts. We also wish to empower our teams to find opportunities from the bottom up. This includes our teams investing in innovative tech companies in Silicon Valley and in opportunities arising from structural changes in sustainability.”
Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC Appoints Chief Investment Officers Mark Ong (CIO, Public Equities) & Boon Chin Hau (CIO, Infrastructure) to GIC Group Executive Committee and Ray Dalio $92 Billion Hedge Fund Bridgewater Associates Chair & Co-Chief Investment Officer Bob Prince to GIC International Advisory Board (IAB), GIC Celebrates 45th Anniversary in 2026 Since Founding in 1981
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