Our Story
Our Legacy
The Kidney Dialysis Foundation was founded in 1996 by Dr Gordon Ku, with a mission to ensure that no kidney patient perishes due to lack of funds for dialysis.
Since then, KDF has supported more than 1,100 patients, with some continuing to live well on dialysis for close to 30 years.
Our Future
As KDF looks to the future, we are expanding our mission beyond dialysis to support the full kidney health journey—because kidney care should begin long before dialysis does.
This means raising awareness, promoting prevention and early detection, strengthening patient care, providing peer support for patients and caregivers, and extending continued support within the community.
Board of Directors
The KDF Board comprises dedicated volunteers who are esteemed leaders in their respective fields. The Chairman and members of the board do not receive any remuneration, as they render their services on a voluntary basis.
Dr Lim Cheok Peng
Chairman
Ophir Ventures Sdn Bhd
Mr Yeoh Oon Jin
Former Executive Chairman, Singapore
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Mdm Chan May Ping
Former Managing Director
DBS Bank Ltd
Mr Roy Quek Hong Sheng
Founding Governor and Emeritus Adviser
St Joseph’s Institution International School
Mr Timothy Kwan
Chief Executive Officer
Curie Oncology
Ms Linda Hoon
General Counsel and Head of Risk & Compliance
Specialist Risk Group Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Ms Valerie Chew
Founder and Managing Director
Mahieu Private Limited
Ms Chan Hui Yuh, PBM
Founder and Director
Infra Waterproofing Pte Ltd
Mr Lim Chiaw Beng Alvin
Senior Managing Director
CVC Capital Partners
Appointment Date: 13/04/2026
Ms Ho Shyan Yan
Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
Appointment Date: 13/04/2026
Mr Ramesh Moosa
Independent Advisor and Trainer
Appointment Date: 1/10/2026
Dr Melvin Heng
Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer
Thomson Medical Group
Appointment Date: 1/10/2026
Board Committees
Assisting the Board of Directors to oversee the Foundation’s operations are working committees headed by or comprising Board members and the Medical Advisory Board, which oversees clinical decisions.
| Committee | Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit & Risk Committee | Ms Ho Shyan Yan |
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| Budget & Finance Committee | Ms Valerie Tanya Chew En En |
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| Investment Committee | Dr Lim Cheok Peng |
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| Fundraising Committee | Ms Chan Hui Yuh |
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| Human Resources Review Committee | Mdm Chan May Ping |
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| Patient Programme Selection & Review Committee | Mdm Chan May Ping |
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| Tender Committee | A/Prof Lina Choong |
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| Nominating Committee | Ms Linda Hoon |
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The information above is accurate as at 27 October 2026.
| Members | |
|---|---|
| Mr Chan Soo Sen (Chinese Community Sub-Committee) |
Mr Watson Ong |
The information above is accurate as at 27 October 2026.
| Advisory Board | Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Advisory Board | A/Prof Lina Choong (Medical Director) |
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| Research Advisory Board | A/Prof Tan Chieh Suai |
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The information above is accurate as at 27 October 2026.
| Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| A/Prof Lina Choong Hui Lin | A/Prof Tan Han Khim Senior Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital |
Dr Lim Eng Kuang Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Department of Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
| Dr Grace Lee | Adjunct Assistant Professor Timothy Koh Jee Kam Senior Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Dr Poh Cheng Boon Consultant, Nephrologist |
| Dr Tan Seng Hoe | Dr Wong Jiunn Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital |
Dr Ng Chee Yong Renal Physician, SH Tan Kidney & Medical Clinic |
| Dr Htay Htay Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital |
Dr Yeoh Lee Ying Senior Consultant, Department of Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital |
Dr Terence Kee Senior consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital |
| Dr Manish Kaushik Senior Consultant Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital |
Dr Ng Tsun Gun Renal Physician, T G Ng Kidney & Medical Centre |
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The information above is accurate as at 18 April 2026.
Management Team
Mr Peter Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Petra Chong
Head, Clinical Services
Ms Shelaine Pom
Head, Patient Welfare Services
Ms Hillary Seah
Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Ms Rena Sim
Manager, Operations
Ms Stella Antakusuma
Head, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Mr Kevin Chua
Head, Finance
Mr Triston Siew
Manager, Resource Development & Partnerships
Charity Profile
KDF is a company limited by guarantee. It is registered as a Charity under the Charities Act 1994 and is governed and monitored by its charity sector administrator, the Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Commissioner of Charities.
Registered CharityIPC Status ActiveNCSS Member
Registration
Charity registration details
Charity Regn No
1156
Charity Regn Date
22.02.1996
ROS/RCB Regn No
199600830Z
Organisation
Structure and formation
Constitution
Company Limited by Guarantee
Date of Establishment
01.02.1996
GST Regn No
19-9600830-Z
Tax & Memberships
Deductions and affiliations
IPC Regn No
HEF0021/G (Status renewed up to 29 October 2027)
Health Endowment Fund
YES
NCSS Member
YES