| Michael Teo Eng Cheng | |
| Honorific Suffix: | PPA(E) |
| Birth Place: | Malayan Union |
| Allegiance: |  Singapore |
| Serviceyears: | 1968–1992 |
| Rank: | Brigadier-General |
| Commands: | Chief of Air Force Commander, Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Awards: | See awards and decorations |
| Alma Mater: | Tufts University (MA) Auburn University (BS) |
Michael Teo Eng Cheng is a Singaporean former diplomat and brigadier-general who served as Commander of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) from 1985 to 1990, and Chief of Air Force from 1990 to 1992.[1] [2]
Teo attended Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1984. In August 1992, after stepping down as Chief of Air Force, Teo began studying at Tufts University, and graduated with a Master of Arts in international relations in 1993.[3] [4] [5]
Teo enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces in June 1968, and served as a fighter pilot in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, operating the Northrop F-5E.[6] [7] During his career in the military, Teo has also held the appointments of squadron commander and Head, Air Operations Department.
Teo was promoted from the rank of colonel to brigadier-general on 1 July 1987.[8]
Teo was appointed as the first Commander of RSAF from 1 November 1985 to 31 April 1990, and later as the first Chief of Air Force on 1 May 1990. Under his leadership, the RSAF acquired eight new General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, operationalised the 145 Squadron with 20 ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk, and equipped the island with air defence systems.[9] [10]
On 31 August 1992, Teo stepped down, and was succeeded by Bey Soo Khiang.
In August 1993, Teo joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was appointed as the high commissioner-designate. On 12 February 1994, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to New Zealand, and stepped down in July 1996.[11]
From August 1996 to December 2001, he was appointed as ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and concurrently served as the ambassador to Mongolia from April 1997 to December 2001.[12] [13]
On 21 January 2002, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to the United Kingdom, while concurrently serving as the ambassador to Ireland, before stepping down in July 2011.[14] [15] [16]
From September 2011 to August 2014, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to Australia.[17] [18]
Teo is married to Joyce Ng and has two children.