Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has appointed Adele Tan Shiao Ling as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Yvonne Lim Li Chuen set to take over as Deputy CEO and Chief Planner. Both appointments will take effect from September 1, 2026.
Tan, currently Deputy CEO and Chief Planner at URA, will succeed Lim Eng Hwee, who has led the authority since 2017. With nearly three decades of public service experience, Tan has played a key role in shaping Singapore’s long-term development strategies, including the Draft Master Plan 2025 and the Long-Term Plan Review 2022, which outlines the country’s development trajectory over the next 50 years.
In her tenure, Tan has advanced planning innovation, including the integration of underground space and enhanced coordination of infrastructure and utilities to optimise land use. Her leadership has also emphasised public engagement in shaping sustainable and liveable urban environments.
Yvonne Lim, currently Group Director of Physical Planning at URA, will assume Tan’s current roles. She has led major land use planning initiatives and public engagement efforts, including the Draft Master Plan 2025, which saw extensive stakeholder participation. Her work has contributed to the development of key growth areas such as Jurong Lake District and new residential zones.