Kevin Lim has been the Director for Innovation & Technology at National Gallery Singapore since January 2023. His latest role combines the experience he’s had since joining the art institution in April 2010, which entails Visitor Experience, Corporate Planning, and Innovation. For his Innovation & Technology appointment, the group is aimed at developing better ways for visitors as well as staff to experience the Gallery, through design thinking, optimised business processes, and cutting-edge technology. Under his care, the enabling teams include a) Y-Lab which operates the Gallery’s startup accelerator, b) CoLabX which develops proof of concepts for viable in-house innovations, c) DigitalDelivery which looks at scaling tech solutions resiliently and sustainably, d) Data Analytics which develops business insights for improved operational performance, and e) Infra Ops which includes strategic and operational aspects of cybersecurity and technical infrastructure of the Gallery.

Kevin Lim graduated with a doctorate in Communication theory from the State University at Buffalo, New York and his work has revolved around the reflexive architecture of society and online social networks