Company Profile
Temasek Holdings is a global investment company wholly owned by the Government of Singapore, operating with a long-term investment horizon. The firm strategically invests across a diverse portfolio, guided by four key structural trends: Digitisation, Sustainable Living, Future of Consumption, and Longer Lifespans. Its investment focus spans a broad range of sectors including technology, life sciences, agri-food, consumer, financial services, telecommunications, transportation, industrials, real estate, and energy, aiming to deliver sustainable returns over time.
Incorporated on June 25, 1974, Temasek was initially established by the Singapore Ministry of Finance to commercially manage a portfolio of government-owned companies. This strategic move allowed the Singapore Government to concentrate on its core roles of policymaking and regulation. Over five decades, Temasek has evolved from managing a local portfolio valued at S$354 million at inception to becoming a prominent global institutional investor with a significant international presence.
Temasek holds significant stakes in various companies globally, reflecting its active and disciplined investment approach. Its portfolio includes major investments in publicly listed entities such as BlackRock, Visa, NVIDIA, Mastercard, and Alphabet. The firm has also made notable private investments in companies like Element Materials Technology, Impossible Foods, Flywire Corporation, DoorDash, Zomato, Pine Labs, and Lenskart. Additionally, Temasek co-created Decarbonization Partners with BlackRock, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable investments.
The firm operates with a multinational staff of approximately 960 people, encompassing 32 nationalities, across 13 offices in 9 countries. Temasek's culture emphasizes personal accountability and continuous capability building, guided by its MERITT values: Meritocracy, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Trust. Its leadership team, including Executive Director & CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, brings extensive experience in investment, portfolio management, and corporate law, ensuring a disciplined and forward-looking investment strategy.
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