Orange Employment Agency was started in 1997 by Shirley Ng. A chartered accountant by training, Shirley worked for several public-listed companies in the service industry over a period of 10 years before embarking on bringing her vision of a professional personal service in the foreign domestic worker industry. Shirley served as Secretary for the Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore) from 2009-2010. From 2010-12 she served as President of the Association and successfully lifted the profile of a complex and challenging industry. Recognized as a natural industry leader, Shirley remains an authority on matters relating to challenges faced by the government, employers, domestic workers and employment agencies. She is often sought by media outlets for her views and advice.