Mr Desmond Choo
Minister of State for Defence
Last updated 27 July 2025
Work and appointments
2025 to present
President, Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association (SAFRA)
2020 to 2025
Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower
2017 to 2025
Mayor, Northeast District
2015 to Present
Member of Parliament
2015 to Present
Assistant Secretary-General of the NTUC
Executive Secretary of the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore
2013 to 2015
Senior Vice President, Kestrel Capital Private Limited
2010 to 2013
Youth Development Unit, NTUC
Industrial Relations Unit, NTUC
1998 to 2010
Singapore Police Force
Education
1997 - 2001
University of Chicago
1995 - 1996
National Junior College
1991 - 1994
Catholic High School
1985 - 1990
Ai Tong School