31/03/2026
Dear Friends and Supporters,
After more than three decades of dedicated service, Venerable Shi Wei Zhi will be relinquishing his role as Honorary Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2026.
Venerable Wei Zhi has served CEF since its inception in 1992, holding various roles working his way up from the position of Administrator to his current position. Under his sterling stewardship and visionary leadership, CEF evolved as one of the leading providers of Home Medical and Nursing Care services, in a healthcare landscape which focused on acute patient care to a full continuum of care, including Home Personal Care, End‑of‑Life Care, and Gerontological Social Work.
His unwavering commitment, guidance, and compassion have been instrumental in shaping the Foundation’s mission and strengthening its impact on the lives of seniors and their families.
On behalf of the Board and Management, I wish to extend our deepest gratitude for his invaluable contributions and legacy of service to serving seniors and their families. We are pleased to share that Venerable Wei Zhi will continue to serve on the Board after the leadership transition.
Following this transition, Bryan Poh will take on the leadership of CEF.
Bryan brings with him deep institutional knowledge and a long‑standing commitment to CEF. He has been a volunteer with the Foundation since 1997, served as a Board member since 2007, and joined CEF’s management in 2015 as Programme Manager. His contributions up the ladder, was under the close mentorship of Venerable Wei Zhi and hence, his appointment to helm CEF reflects strong continuity of leadership and a deep alignment with the Foundation’s values and mission.
Bryan is an alumnus of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master’s in Social Work, and a Graduate Diploma in Gerontology.
This leadership transition reflects CEF’s ongoing commitment to good governance, continuity, and organisational sustainability. I look forward to your continued support for Bryan just as you have over the years, boosted the team and CEF led by Ven Wei Zhi.
We thank our partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters for your continued trust and support, and we look forward to working together as we continue to care for our seniors with compassion, dignity, and excellence.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Ong Seh Hong, PBM
Board President
Care for the Elderly Foundation (Singapore)
