Laurence Lien is Chairman and Co-Founder of the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), as well as Co-Founder and Board Member of the Asia Community Foundation, APC's sister organisation.  Laurence is also the Chairman of Lien Foundation, a family foundation established in 1980, that has become well-regarded for its forward-thinking and radical approach. Laurence was previously the CEO of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre in Singapore, and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Community Foundation of Singapore. Prior to his work in the non-profit sector, Laurence served in the Singapore Administrative Service. Laurence holds degrees from Oxford University, the National University of Singapore, and Harvard Kennedy School. In 2010, Laurence was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship. He was also a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2012-2014.  In 2026, Laurence was named on the TIME100 Philanthropy list of the most influential people shaping the future of giving.