Dilhan Pillay

Dilhan Pillay became CEO of Temasek Holdings in 2021. Temasek is Singapore's state investment company with over $300 billion in net portfolio value, taking a distinctive approach that combines active investment management — unlike purely passive sovereign wealth funds — with long-term value creation. Temasek invested in major Asian companies and global technology businesses, with significant exposure to financial services, telecommunications, and technology. The firm made a now well-known investment in FTX that resulted in a $275 million write-off in 2022, adding to its risk management discussions. Pillay has been focused on strengthening Temasek's investment processes and governance following that episode, while continuing to pursue the firm's core mission of generating long-term returns for Singapore. His background in law and investment management has shaped a more systematic approach to risk governance as Temasek navigates a more complex global investment landscape.