Jonathan HUNG
President, Singapore Space Technology Association Director, BusDev, Advanced Incubation Centre
Mr. Hung is President of the Singapore Space and Technology Association (SSTA), Singapore’s lead, industry association focused on developing the space technology industry. The SSTA coordinates all elements of space activity in Singapore, ranging from government engagements with foreign space agencies, working with space industry chiefs and top research organisations spanning the globe. It also supports a range of start-ups, innovators and their venture capitalists.
His international work experience includes senior management roles with the Contraves Group, CAE Inc and Flex, where he’s credited for establishing and leading their successful Advanced Incubation Centre. Prior to CAE, he managed Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Singapore Technologies Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) and ST (Satellite Systems).
Earlier in his career, Mr. Hung was Centre Director for Middle East & North Africa Operations at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). There, he handled portfolios in aerospace, marine/offshore and super yacht sectors. In particular, he led the development of the space incubator unit that is presently EDB’s space office.
Mr. Hung currently serves on the Board of the Air Transport Training College, Synspective Pte. Ltd., Space Generation Advisory Council, International Lunar Observatory Association, and is an ExCom Member of the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum.
He also serves as:
• Vice-President of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE)
• Co-Chair of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Aerospace Technology & Engineering Conference
• Advisor to Transcelestial Technologies Pte. Ltd.
• Strategic Advisor (Singapore) to UK-based Seraphim Capital
• Impact Partner to Hong-Kong based Fresco Capital
• Industry Mentor for FocusTech Ventures
• Member, Singapore Tourism Board’s Conference Ambassador Programme
• Member, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Commercial Spaceflight
• Safety Committee
• Member, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Aerospace Technology Advisory Committee
Jonathan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, double majoring in Aerospace Science and Aviation Business Administration.