Claire Chiang

Claire Chiang: Claire Chiang (b. 4 October 1951, Singapore - ), social activist, entrepreneur and author, was Singapore's Woman of the Year (1999) and former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). Married to Ho Kwon Ping, president of the Wah Chang/Thai Wah Group of companies, she is executive director of the Banyan Tree Gallery, a company that she conceptualised. Her business acumen led her to break the long-standing tradition of an all-male Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) in 1995 by becoming one of the first two women to be admitted to it. Despite her achievements, she has remained down-to-earth and is an active advocate for women's rights, family life and the disadvantaged in society.