OceanX Education has appointed Professor Tit Meng Lim as its new APAC Regional Executive Director. Based in Singapore, Lim will lead the organization’s growth and outreach efforts across Asia, guiding strategic vision, regional partnerships, and organizational development at a pivotal time for ocean literacy and environmental engagement.
Nonprofit OceanX focuses on exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean.
Lim will spearhead efforts to scale OceanX Education’s footprint in the region, from establishing new programs that blend science, education, immersive storytelling, and public programming, to building institutional partnerships and long-term funding strategies. He will also oversee operations, organizational planning, and the expansion of OceanX Education’s regional team.
He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning academia, government-linked institutions, and international science networks. He most recently served as Chief Executive of the Science Centre Singapore, where he oversaw national efforts to promote STEM innovation and led the transformation of science learning into vibrant, community-driven experiences.
He also held leadership roles at the National University of Singapore for over two decades, including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science, where he was instrumental in shaping interdisciplinary science curricula and advancing life sciences education. His influence extends beyond Singapore through board leadership positions with organizations such as the Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres and the Association of Science-Technology Centres (ASTC).
“Tit Meng is a visionary,” said Mark Dalio, Founder and Executive Chairman, OceanX Education. “His ability to bridge science, education, public engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration is unmatched. We’re excited to work with him to grow OceanX Education’s impact in Asia and build a dynamic, inclusive future for ocean learning.”
“OceanX Education stands at the crossroads of science, media, and mission-driven innovation,” said Lim. “To be part of building a movement that brings the ocean to life for learners across the region is deeply meaningful. I’m honored to help lead this next chapter.”
