Joseph Ee Peng Liang, K.St.J (Chinese: 余炳亮; pinyin: Yú Bǐngliàng; 26 November 1913 – 24 August 1994) was a businessman and a philanthropist.
Known as the “father of charity” in Singapore, Ee Peng Liang was well known for his charitable nature and voluntary work, for which he received numerous accolades.
[5] While working as an accountant, Ee began volunteering at Boys’ Town, of which he was later appointed chairman in 1955.
[6] He married Mary Seow in 1936 and had five children (Theresa, Lawrence, Cecilia, Agnes and Gerard).
Gerard Ee is the current President of National Council of Social Service and has been the CEO of NKF since 2005.