Nandina REM announces RSAF Chief Data Officer as new Impact Accelerator Fellow

Singapore - 7 January 2025 - Nandina REM is pleased to announce the appointment of Gek Peng Tay as its new Fellow under the Nandina Impact Accelerator Fellowship (NIAF), following the launch of the programme last year.

Gek Peng currently serves as Chief Data Officer at the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), a role he has held since 2022. He is also the co-founder of RAiD, a military start-up focused on delivering digital capabilities that bring Smarts & Smiles to the Air Force and to Airmen and Airwomen. With deep experience at the intersection of defence, data, and digital innovation, Gek Peng brings a unique perspective on how advanced technologies can be translated into real operational impact.

Gek Peng Tay, Nandina Impact Accelerator Fellow, said, “Joining Nandina REM as a Fellow is an exciting opportunity to apply my experience in digital capability building to a new domain. I look forward to collaborating with the team to explore how data, technology, and innovative operating models can accelerate material circularity while delivering practical, real-world outcomes.”

Karina Cady, CEO, Nandina REM, added, “We’re delighted to welcome Gek Peng into our Impact Accelerator Fellowship. His leadership in data and digital innovation, combined with his hands-on experience building mission-driven capabilities, will be a valuable addition to the programme. His appointment reflects our ambition to bring together diverse expertise to tackle complex supply-chain and manufacturing challenges.”

The Nandina Impact Accelerator Fellowship continues to bring together exceptional professionals committed to advancing innovation and resilience across global value chains.