Mr Thomas Seow is the Housing & Development Board’s (HDB) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Estate) [DCEO(E)]. As DCEO(E), he leads HDB’s Estate Cluster in the review and implementation of public housing policies and programmes, the management of HDB residential, commercial properties and estates and enhancing community bonding among HDB residents and the multiple stakeholders in the community.

Prior to his appointment as DCEO(E) in August 2024, Mr Seow was Group Director (Housing Management) where he led in the management and maintenance of HDB estates, sold flats, rental flats and car parks, and oversaw the operations of HDB Branches in the 5 zones across Singapore. He also oversaw the review, formulation and implementation of policies and programmes to aid vulnerable and needy households and enhance the living environment of HDB estates/towns. An Engineer by training, Thomas had previously helmed the Group Director (Development & Procurement) portfolio in HDB from 2016 to 2018. He also has external experience with Gardens by the Bay (GB) from 2019 to 2022, as its Chief Operations Officer.

Mr Seow serves on the Board of EM Services Pte Ltd as Director and Chairman of its Audit & Risk Committee. He also sits on the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) as Council Member and Member of its Audit & Risk Committee.