Leadership

Dr. Peirong Lin

Peirong Lin
Chief of Staff

Dr. Peirong Lin is a theologian and a passionate human development professional. She has been the WEA Chief of Staff since March 2026. Prior to that she served as Deputy Secretary General for Operations since March 2021.

She brings with her a unique mix of praxis and theory. Besides working with World Vision in the Asia Pacific region, she has studied in university institutions in three different continents majoring in different academic disciplines with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and PhD in Theology and Religious Studies.

Peirong enjoys working alongside diverse groups of people, listening closely to their different voices and bringing them together to reach their common goals. Native to Singapore, Peirong grew up in a multi-cultural and religious context. She is married and lives with her husband and sons near Bonn, Germany.