After a decade of leadership, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our founding Executive Director, Prof Teo Chung Piaw, as he steps down from his role at IORA. 😢

For the past ten years, Prof Teo has played a pivotal part in shaping IORA into a leading platform for operations research, optimization, and analytics in Asia. His vision has guided the institute’s direction, strengthened industry partnerships, and cultivated a culture of collaboration with meaningful real-world impact. 🌏

In this special interview, Prof Teo reflects on the journey of building IORA, the decisions that shaped its identity, and the moments that marked its growth over the past ten years. He also shares his hopes and aspirations for IORA’s future as it continues to evolve. 🌟

We extend our deepest gratitude to Prof Teo for his guidance, dedication, and lasting contributions, which have laid a strong foundation for IORA’s continued success. We wish him all the best in his new role as Dean of the NUS Business School (news). 🙏

We also warmly welcome Prof Andrew Lim as the next Director of IORA (bio), and look forward to the exciting chapter ahead. 🚀