SINGAPORE, 17 APRIL 2026 – Intellect today announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Theodoric Chew, has been named to the 2026 class of Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum.
The Forum of Young Global Leaders recognises exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to shaping a better future. Each year, approximately 100 leaders from across business, government, academia and civil society are selected for the programme.
Theodoric Chew joins a global community of leaders working across sectors to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges through a three-year leadership development journey.
“It’s an honour to be part of a community working to shape how we respond to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Chew. “Mental health is increasingly central to that conversation, and I’m looking forward to contributing to how we build more accessible, human-centred systems of care globally.”
Under his leadership, Intellect has grown into a leading global mental health company, serving over 4 million users across more than 100 countries in over 120 languages, advancing its mission to make mental healthcare more accessible and effective for individuals and organisations.
The Young Global Leaders programme brings together a diverse group of leaders committed to improving the state of the world through collaboration, dialogue and impact-driven initiatives.
Past members of the Young Global Leaders community include Emmanuel Macron, Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Jacinda Ardern, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Page and Sergei Brin.
About Intellect
Intellect is a trusted global leader in mental health care, providing accessible, culturally-localised support through comprehensive solutions that address diverse needs at every stage of the mental health journey.
Available in 120+ languages, Intellect’s comprehensive local network of providers are accessible in 100+ countries. Online and offline, it has made a difference in the lives of over 4 million users around the world.
Intellect is backed by influential investors including Tiger Global, Insignia Ventures Partners, Y Combinator, HOF Capital, MS&AD Ventures, and East Ventures, alongside prominent venture funds, family offices, big tech executives, and angel investors. In 2025, Intellect was named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and Human Resources Online’s Best Digital Wellness Platform (Gold) in 2023.
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