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- Stellar academic performer. Before he became a Public Service Commission scholar, Mr Perera studied at Anglo-Chinese School and subsequently Hwa Chong Junior College.
- Former civil servant. Following his graduation, Mr Perera joined the public service in 1992, working in the Economic Development Board (EDB). As a senior officer in the statutory board’s International Business Development Division, he was involved in policy planning that supported the Republic’s regional investments.
- Man of many hats. After his stint in the public service, Mr Perera headed the consulting arm of a private company. Then, in 2000, he co-founded his own – Spire Research and Consulting, which specialises in research and consultancy for global emerging markets.
- Political milestones. Initially a volunteer with the WP in early 2013, Mr Perera became a full-fledged party member half a year later. He joined on the belief that more people are needed to build a more responsible opposition, he told ST in 2015.
Jul 17, 2023 · Despite being an eminent figure in Singaporean politics, Leon Perera’s wife, Carol Perera, has managed to maintain a low profile, nurturing their family life away from the intense public gaze.
Academic and Professional Experience. 2018 - Present. Senior Lecturer, S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences. 2008 - 2018. Associate Faculty, S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences. 2015 - 2018. Deputy Director, Family Support Division, Ministry of Social and ...
Leon Perera (born 28 September 1970) is a former Singaporean politician. A former member of the opposition Workers' Party (WP), he was previously a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament between 2015 and 2020.
Jul 19, 2023 · SINGAPORE: Allegations of an extramarital affair between Workers’ Party members Leon Perera and Nicole Seah surfaced sometime around late 2020 and early 2021, when Mr Perera’s driver ...