Gan Kim Yong

Gan Kim Yong (born 9 February 1959) is a Singaporean politician who has been serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore since 2024 and Minister for Trade and Industry since 2021. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Punggol North division of Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2025. He had previously represented the Zhenghua division of Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC between 2001 and 2006, Chua Chu Kang Single Member Constituency (SMC) between 2006 and 2011, and the Chua Chu Kang division of Chua Chu Kang Group Representation Constituency between 2011 and 2025. Prior to entering politics, Gan worked in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He joined NatSteel in 1989 and became the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of NatSteel in 2005. Gan made his political debut in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC and won by an uncontested walkover. Gan previously served as Minister for Manpower between 2008 and 2011, Minister for Health between 2011 and 2021, Chairman of the People's Action Party between 2018 and 2022 and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore from 3 July 2023 to 14 May 2024. He currently serves as Deputy Prime Minister since 15 May 2024, Minister for Trade and Industry since 15 May 2021, Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore since 15 May 2024, Chairman of the EDB's International Advisory Council since 1 June, taking over from Prime Minister Wong who previously served as Chairman following former SM and current President Tharman's resignation to run for the Presidency and Director of the GIC since 1 October 2024.