Lee Cheng Yan (1841 — 18 May 1911) was a merchant, philanthropist, and leader of the Chinese community of Singapore.
The company, which was established on Telok Ayer Street, was initially a commission agency firm.
He was soon joined by his brother Lee Cheng Gum, and the firm moved to Malacca Street.
[1] In 1883, he and Tay Geok Teat toured Europe and visited several manufacturing towns in England.
He was later appointed a Hokkien representative of the Chinese Advisory Board, and made a justice of the peace.