AP Singh Elected As 2025-2026 Lions Clubs International President

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 19:54 IST

Singh from Kolkata brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world’s largest humanitarian service organisation

Singh’s passion for humanitarian service is evident through his longstanding dedication to projects supporting healthcare access, disaster relief, hunger, childhood education, care for special children, microfinance, and prevention of blindness, especially in underserved regions. Image/News18

Lions Clubs has announced the election of AP Singh of Kolkata, India, as its President for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. A longstanding and visionary leader in the Lions community, President Singh brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world’s largest humanitarian service organisation, it says.

Singh has been a Lion since 1984 and has held numerous leadership roles within the organisation, including district governor and council chairperson, assisted in fund-raising for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, as well as chairperson of the SightFirst Committee of India, a programme that empowers Lions, healthcare providers, and partners worldwide to combat preventable blindness and assist those with vision impairments.

His presidency marks a significant chapter in Lions history, as he continues to build on the organisation’s mission of serving communities, empowering volunteers, and fostering global fellowship.

“Serving as the Lions Clubs President is both an honour and a responsibility I embrace with humility and commitment," said President Singh. “Together, we will continue to uplift neighbourhoods, inspire new generations of Lions, and strengthen our service impact across the globe."

Singh’s passion for humanitarian service is evident through his longstanding dedication to projects supporting healthcare access, disaster relief, hunger, childhood education, care for special children, microfinance, and prevention of blindness, especially in underserved regions.

The organisation says that, under President Singh’s leadership, Lions Clubs will make strides in promoting the growth of the association to continue to serve effectively and will encourage building networks of interest groups, use of AI tools, and service engagement during travels to expand its global footprint while advancing critical initiatives in youth engagement, sustainability, and inclusive community development.

Who is AP Singh?

Singh is a practising chartered accountant with family business interests in automobile dealerships. He chaired the 2017 DGE seminar in Chicago, USA, and has been faculty at over 50 ALLIs/RLLIs, FDIs, and LCIP certification programmes.

Singh has participated in and presented seminars at area forums in all constitutional areas. He co-chaired the Organising Committee for the ISAAME Forum in Kolkata, India.

In recognition of his service, Singh has received numerous awards, including multiple President’s Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honour the association bestows. He is a major gift donor for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, and a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Singh has initiated various service programmes in collaboration with other trusts, foundations, and corporate houses. He has worked on establishing a web-based Lion leadership development platform and a microfinance programme and has organised multiple large-scale online events to keep Lions engaged.

Singh has three children.

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