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    Ho Ching

    Ho Ching

    Awards & Honours

    5

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Ho Ching stands as a pillar of Singapore's economic infrastructure, with a legacy defined by transformative leadership at Temasek Holdings. She is one of the few women to lead a major sovereign wealth fund, a feat that has earned her global recognition. Her induction into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame highlights her impact on women in the workforce. The Order of Temasek (First Class) remains one of the highest honors bestowed upon her for her service to the nation. Her consistent ranking among the world's most powerful women in business by publications like Forbes and Bloomberg underscores her unique position in the global economy.

    Ho Ching receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Singapore Women's Hall of Fame Inductee

    Singapore Women's Hall of Fame·2011

    Recognized for her achievements as a business leader and impact on women in Singapore.

    Order of Temasek (First Class)

    President of Singapore·2011

    Awarded for distinguished service to the nation.

    Order of the Crown of Selangor (Dato' Paduka Mahkota)

    State of Selangor, Malaysia·2014

    Bestowed for contributions to regional economic development.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Cambridge·2015

    Awarded for contributions to business and economics.

    Honorary Doctorate

    National University of Singapore·2016

    Awarded for contributions to business and economics.

    Rankings & Lists

    #15

    World's Most Powerful Women

    Forbes·2020
    #12

    Top 50 Most Influential People in Asia

    Bloomberg·2019

    Magazine Covers

    Forbes

    2019-05

    Most Powerful Women List

    Bloomberg

    2020-03

    Asia's Most Influential

    Records & Feats

    Longest Serving Female CEO of Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Career Milestone·2021

    Served as CEO of Temasek Holdings for 17 years, overseeing massive asset growth.

    Growth of Assets Under Management

    Box Office·2021

    Increased Temasek's AUM from S$69 billion to over S$313 billion during her tenure.