Dr. Kevin Cheong is a distinguished academic and industry leader whose career bridges business education, sustainable tourism, and organizational innovation. With a Doctorate in Business Administration from Singapore Management University and a Master’s in Finance from Baruch College, City University of New York, he has built a strong foundation in research and practice focused on leadership, governance, and service excellence. As a lecturer at the University of Newcastle (Australia) and Singapore Management University, Dr. Cheong is recognized for his expertise in corporate governance, digital transformation, and sustainability innovation. Beyond academia, his leadership roles at Sentosa 4D Adventureland and Syntegrate reflect his ability to translate theory into impactful real-world applications, while his consultancy work with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council underscores his commitment to advancing responsible and sustainable development practices. Dr. Cheong has significantly influenced the tourism and hospitality sectors through his involvement with the Singapore Tourism Board, the Association of Singapore Attractions, and various national competency framework committees. His publications, including works in Business Process Management Journal (2025), Human Resource Development International (2024), and VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems (2022), explore themes such as AI-driven transformation, digital learning, and knowledge management in the new normal. As co-editor of Vision for the Future: Towards More Vibrant, Sustainable and Smart Cities (World Scientific, 2024), he continues to shape discourse on urban sustainability and education. Dr. Cheong’s professional journey exemplifies the integration of academic rigor, strategic leadership, and visionary thinking in fostering sustainable and innovative business ecosystems.
Featured Publication
Tan, K.-L., Yeap, P.-F., Cheong, K. C.-K., & Loganathan, S. R. (2025). Crafting an organizational strategy for the new era: A qualitative study of artificial intelligence transformation in a homegrown Singaporean hotel chain.
Tan, K. L., Loganathan, S. K., Pidani, R. R., Yeap, P. F., Ng, D. W. L., Chong, N. T. S., Liow, M. L. S., Cheong, K. C. K., & Yeo, M. M. L. (2024). Embracing imperfections: A predictive analysis of factors alleviating adult leaders’ digital learning stress on Singapore’s lifelong learning journey.
Menkhoff, T., Kan, S. N., & Cheong, K. C. K. (2024). Vision for the future: Towards more vibrant, sustainable and smart cities.
Tan, K. L., Hii, I. S. H., & Cheong, K. C. K. (2022). Knowledge “hiding and seeking” during the pandemic: Who really wins in the new normal?
Gan, B., Menkhoff, T., Liow, D. J., Cheong, K. C. K., & Mangold, A. (in press). Making sustainability education engaging and motivating for undergraduate students.