Mr David Kwok 

 David is the CEO of CG Protege Animation School. As Founder and Chairman of The Singapore Animators Connection (SAC) since 1998, David Kwok is a strong advocate for the development of the 3D animation industry in Singapore and is responsible for setting the strategic framework for the association to address the industrial and educational concerns of its 300 members. As one of the early pioneers in the Singapore CGI idustry, he has participated in its growth and the evolution of the artistic skills of its members to levels of technical and aesthetic sophistication that meet global industry standards. Over the years, he has led the drive for the association to develop expertise in the areas of production pipeline planning, production skills development, manpower resource development, as well as critical business knowledge required for the development of the CGI industry in Singapore.

Today, he continues to contribute to the industry as a member of the advisory boards and committees for other educational institutions and programs that conduct training for the digital media and animation industry. He has more than 10 years of production management experience, having successfully managed productions of both short and long-form animations for local and international clients. David is also the CEO of Tiny Island Productions, an independent production company that produces quality CG animated productions for the international television and film market.

David continues to work in close collaboration with industry players and government authorities to promote the Singapore 3D animation industry.

Advisory boards and committees David serve for other educational institutions and programs.

2010 to Present: Member of Republic Polytechnic IDM Academic Advisory Committee Council
2009 to Present: Member of ITE Design & Media Academic Advisory Committee
Since 2007: Committee member, Creative Industries Manpower, Skills and Training Council
2006: Committee member, IDM Taskforce for Education & Manpower
2005: Committee member, LLEFAC Sub-committee, WDA's LifeLong Learning Endowment Fund Advisory Committee
2005: Committee member, WDA Industrial Validation of the National Infocomm Competency Framework, Digital Media Sector

    Ms. Sharon Tan 

As finance director at CG Protege Animation School, Sharon brings with her more than a decade of experience in the fields of corporate business and finance. She is an Accountancy graduate from Nanyang Technological University and had previously worked as a financial analyst and auditor in both public service and corporate institutions. 

    Mr James Lai

James is the industrial relations manager of CG Protege Animation School, handling the day to day operations. James is also a trained animator, having being involved in a number of animated TV series. His background in production animation is valuable in providing students and graduates proper career advice with regards to the animation industry and also in building ties connecting with animation and visual effects companies to improve the job placement of graduates.