Phillip Wang and Gail Lien are a married couple based in Singapore who have spent over two decades engaged in fields spanning engineering, education, philanthropy, and impact investing.

Their Christian faith deeply informs their values and actions, guiding their personal and professional journeys as they seek to steward their time, resources, and energy toward causes that reflect justice, sustainability, and compassion.

Phillip, born in the UK to parents from mainland China, is a UK-chartered structural engineer with a background in civil and structural engineering.

He has worked in both the UK and Hong Kong before moving to Singapore in 2002, where he contributed to several of the nation’s landmark projects.

These include the National Library of Singapore and, notably, his role as project lead for a local architectural practice in delivering the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang, completed in 2015.

Since 2004, Phillip has been actively involved with the Department of Architecture at the National University of Singapore, where he teaches and consults on structural design for architectural students.

Alongside his professional work, he has provided pro bono engineering advice for community and humanitarian projects in Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Japan.

His ongoing interests lie in issues related to migrant labour, sustainable construction, and the circular economy. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, tennis, music, and a good glass of whisky.

Gail Lien is a Singaporean and began her career as an investment analyst in Hong Kong after graduating from the London School of Economics.

After stepping back from full-time work to raise their three daughters, she redirected her focus toward the non-profit and philanthropic sectors.

Over the last two decades, she has been deeply involved in a number of initiatives supporting education, health, and social inclusion.

She serves as a governor of the Lien Foundation, and sits on the boards of both Healthserve and Rainbow Centre.

She is also an active volunteer with Rainbow Centre and the music and arts organisation, Voices of Singapore.

Gail holds postgraduate qualifications in Education, Theology, and Natural Medicine, and most recently completed an executive programme on Women’s Leadership Development at the Oxford Said Business School.

Her personal interests include reading, tennis, and word games.

A pivotal moment came in 2004 when a significant financial event in Gail’s family allowed the couple to remain in Singapore.

Over the following twenty years, as they balanced work and parenting, Phillip and Gail began to explore how they might responsibly steward the resources entrusted to them.

This exploration has led to a thoughtful approach to philanthropy and impact investing, focusing particularly on conservation efforts and supporting marginalised communities throughout Southeast Asia.

They continue to learn, through mistakes and experiences, as they go about seeking the common good.

Together, they manage their giving with intentionality, aiming to fund and support work that aligns with their belief in human dignity and environmental responsibility.

They are also involved with A Rocha, a global Christian conservation organisation, and are hopeful about expanding this work further in the region.