Ivan Ng

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Technology Officer at City Developments Limited

Singapore

Overview

Ivan Ng is a global technology and business leader, serving as the Group CTO at City Developments Limited. He drives the companys technology innovation and digital strategy. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at ServiceNow and Pactera. Colleagues often describe him as strategic, tenacious, and possessing strong entrepreneurial skills. He is an alumnus of the National University of Singapore.

He is actively involved in shaping Singapores technology landscape through board and advisory roles at institutions like the Singapore Institute of Directors, NLB Singapore, and the Singapore Economic Development Board. Ivan is also passionate about education, serving as an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore, where he teaches digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity.

Unique fact: Ivan was ranked #2 amongst CIOs in ASEAN and Hong Kong by IDG.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Dynamic But Sincere

Planner & Achiever

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Digital Resilience
He frequently speaks on board leadership and digital resilience, highlighting its importance in an era of constant cyber threats and geopolitical tensions.
AI & Human Skills
A recent talk focused on the crucial role of human skills in the age of AI, questioning what remains for humanity when machines advance.
Cybersecurity Governance
As a board member and speaker, he addresses the complexities of cyber resilience for boards, a key part of his focus on technology risk governance.

Media Appearances

Digital transformation, innovation, COVID‑19, work‑from‑home: Ivan Ng, Chief Technology Officer, City Developments Limited. Featured in PeopleSearch Jobs Blog

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Work History

Chief Technology Officer at City Developments Limited
9-2025
Audit and Risk Committee, Board Member at NLB Singapore
7-2025
Professor of Computing (Adjunct) at National University of Singapore
1-2023
Board Director at CityNexus Pte Limited
4-2025
Member, Partner Committee at SG Growth Capital

Education

1-2021 - 12-2021
Executive Diploma in Directorship (Singapore Institute of Directors) from Singapore Management University
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) from National University of Singapore

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Insights For Selling To Ivan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ivan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ivan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ivan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ivan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ivan

Personality Compatibility


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