Singapore – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) has announced that Dr Christopher Chia, Chief Executive of the Media Development Authority (MDA), will be moving on to the private sector after completing his tenure at the MDA. Dr Chia will continue in MICA as Senior Adviser, a post he was appointed to in July 2010, where he will help guide MICA’s efforts in developing the creative industries. MICA has appointed Aubeck Kam as MDA’s Chief Executive (Designate) with effect from 18 October 2010, and as its Chief Executive from 1 November 2010. Dr Chia joined the MDA in 2004 from the National Library Board. Under his leadership, MDA made great strides towards the development of a vibrant media sector by supporting the growth of enterprises, nurturing talents and fuelling the creation of compelling and innovative content and services. Dr Chia is a passionate advocate for the Singapore media industry and played an instrumental role in introducing a co-production strategy which seeded the creation of Singapore-made content with international appeal. Aubeck Kam joined the Administrative Service in 2003. His previous postings include the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Kam spent the early part of his career with the Singapore Police Force (SPF). He is currently Deputy Secretary (Manpower) at the Ministry of Manpower.