Mr Foo was an institutional stock dealer. He is one of Singapore’s most illustrious volunteers, with a resume of beneficiary organisations that includes Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore), SWAMI Home, Christalite Methodist Home, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, the Jamiyah organisation, Serving People with Disabilities, PerWanit, Community Centres/Clubs. He is also a volunteer at more than 50 schools, the Community Chest as well as its registered beneficiaries and individuals.
Mr Foo started the Goodie Bag programme – a tie-up with Sheng Shiong to do food distribution event for financially needy families. He was also the visionary force behind Project 100=50, a tie-up with Sheng Shiong, Community Centres/Clubs and grassroots organisations piloted by Heartwarmers volunteer group in 2017. His Year-end Back to School with a Smile programme encourages children from challenging backgrounds to get enthused about school. Mr Foo also started We Love Learning Centre, a centre where children from challenging backgrounds can drop by to read, study, and attend tuition and enrichment classes.
Mr Foo was co-opted to the BOT in 2021.