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Jonathan Eric Kaplan is an American entrepreneur serving as the United States ambassador to Singapore since 2021. Kaplan was previously the chair of EducationSuperHighway, a non-profit organization based in San Francisco. [1]
Jonathan Kaplan. Ambassador. U.S. Embassy Singapore. December 2021 – Present. Ambassador Kaplan is a prominent executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose career has spanned numerous industries.
Mar 2, 2024 · Jonathan Kaplan, appointed by President Biden in 2021, is accused of poor leadership, communication and spending at the US embassy in Singapore. The report by the Office of Inspector General also cites morale issues, media avoidance and counterproductive statements by the ambassador.
Mar 2, 2024 · The State Department’s Office of Inspector General criticised Kaplan for his poor relationships with some Singapore ministries, his unproductive projects and his lack of media engagement. The report also revealed his unauthorised spending and his indifferent attitude towards embassy staff.
Nov 20, 2021 · Jonathan Kaplan, a technology entrepreneur and former CEO of Pure Digital, was nominated by President Biden in July 2021. He will replace the last US ambassador to Singapore, who left office in 2017.
Dec 7, 2021 · On Dec. 6, Jonathan Eric Kaplan presented his credentials to President Halimah Yacob at the Istana. The Embassy of the United States in Singapore wrote on their Facebook page that this year,...
Kaplan, a tech entrepreneur and former CEO of Pure Digital Technologies, will lead the US embassy at a critical time for US re-engagement with Asia-Pacific. He will focus on trade, security, education and dialogue with Singapore, while facing challenges on press freedoms and CPTPP.
