Priscilla Koh
A Government Affairs and Tech Policy Practitioner who bridges the gap between organizations and the public sector.
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About
Public policy and government affairs professional with 10+ years of experience shaping technology, cybersecurity, data, and trade policy landscapes across APAC. Proven track record of engaging governments, advising C-suite leaders, and influencing regulatory outcomes to manage risk and enable business growth. Experienced in building high-trust public-sector relationships, leading industry coalitions, and aligning global policy priorities with regional execution.
Experience
Head of Government Affairs (SG, MY, RoSEA) & ASEAN Policy Lead at Apple (2020-11 – Present)
- Lead ASEAN public policy and regulatory strategy, monitoring and shaping legislation to manage risk, influence outcomes, and support business growth across key markets.
- Build and leverage senior relationships with governments, regulators, industry associations, and academia to advance strategic priorities and enable market opportunities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, partnering closely with the CFO, COO, and global public policy teams to develop positions, assess risk, and align on critical policy issues.
- Represent the company externally and internally, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on regulatory, policy, and thematic priorities while strengthening the company's credibility with public-sector decision-makers.
Head of Government Relations (SG, ANZ, JP) and APAC Special Projects at HP (2017-07 – 2020-11)
- Led APAC public policy engagement across cybersecurity, data policy, trade, and supply chain issues, shaping outcomes in key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and China.
- Advised senior executives on policy and trade strategy for high-level government engagements, serving as a trusted counselor on geopolitical and regulatory risk.
- Represented the company as Co-Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce Tech Committee.
Committee Relations Manager at The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) (2015-06 – 2017-07)
- Drove structured public–private dialogue on policy and regulatory issues for 13 different industry committees for the most active chamber in Singapore.
- Facilitated high-level government engagement, hosting U.S. and Singapore officials and enabling meaningful private-sector input into policymaking processes.
Education
Bachelor of Business in Marketing – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Online Certification in Data: Law, Policy and Regulation – The London School of Economics and Political Science
