Edward Lee

Edward Lee was the longest serving Singapore Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, representing his country from 1994 to 2006, spanning five Presidents, from President Soeharto to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, he had two previous diplomatic postings in Jakarta: 1974-77 and 1980-82. As a diplomat, he has served a total of 18 years in Jakarta and has witnessed, firsthand, the development of Indonesia since the 1970s. For his exemplary work in fostering strong and close relations between Singapore and Indonesia, the Indonesian Government, in 2007, conferred on him its highest civilian award, the Bintang Jasa Utama.

Ambassador Lee also served with distinction as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1990 to 1993, and as High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalem from 1984 to 1990. In 1993, the Philippines Government decorated him with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) of the Order of Sikatuna. The Singapore Government has honored him with several accolades, including the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 1998, the Long Service Medal in 1997, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2006. 

Ambassador Lee has vast experience in the corporate world as well. He is a Director of several public-listed companies in Singapore, Indonesia and Australia, including Keppel Land Limited, Indofood Agri Resources Ltd, and Exalt Resources Ltd.

Ambassador Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Singapore and a Master of Arts Degree from Cornell University, andis a member of the President's Advancement Advisory Council at the National University of Singapore.