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Hall 403, Level 4, Suntec Singapore | 新达城新加坡会议与展览中心 4楼 403展厅
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Hall 403 | Suntec Singapore
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Mr Kiren Kumar
Deputy Chief Executive (Development)
Infocomm Media Development Authority
Mr Robin Speculand
Founder
Bridges Business Consultancy
Mr Simerjeet Singh
Co-founder
Cutting Edge Learning Systems
Mr Eric Leong
Chief Executive Officer
Mlion Corporation Pte Ltd
Mr Tony Heng
President
Stellar Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Prof Annie Koh
Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Room 324, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 324 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Theresa Goh
Managing Founder
360 Dynamics Pte Ltd
Mr Christopher Ong
Managing Director
DHL Express Singapore
Dr Wendy Tan
Managing Partner
The Flame Centre Pte Ltd
Ms Tan Ai Sim
Executive Vice President Human Resources
HMI Medical
Session Chair
Mr Jasbir Singh
Senior Principal
Korn Ferry Pte Ltd
Room 325, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 325 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Mr Shane Chiang
Chief Executive Officer
Momentum Z Pte Ltd
Mr David Black
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Blackbox Research Pte Ltd
Mr Kevin Zhang
Founder
The Celeb Net Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Ms Veronica Tan
Director for Safer Cyberspace
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
Room 326, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 326 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
上海交通大学
战略研究所所长
孟宪忠教授
Room 327, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 327 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Mr Kenneth Kwan
High Performance Strategist, Deep Impact Pte Ltd
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Hall 403 | Suntec Singapore
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马来西亚多美集团
集团董事总经理
拿督吴逸平先生
全民牙科集团
集团行政总裁
黄震霄医生
杭州健培科技有限公司
董事长 兼 浙江啄云智能科技有限公司董事长
程国华博士
上海交通大学
战略研究所所长
孟宪忠教授
论坛主持
海底捞国际控股有限公司
董事会副主席兼执行董事
周兆呈博士
Room 324, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 324 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Mr Ernie Koh
Executive Director
Koda Ltd
Mr Joshua Koh
Chief Executive Officer
Commune Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Mr Ang Kiam Meng
Group CEO
Jumbo Group of Restaurants Pte Ltd
Ms Ashley Ang
Manager, Cuisine and Culinary Excellence (CCE)
Jumbo Group of Restaurants Pte Ltd
Mr Ng Yi-Xian
Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
EtonHouse International Education Group
Session Chair
Mr David Toh
Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader
PwC Singapore
Room 325, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 325 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Room 326, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 326 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Anna Vanessa Haotanto
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Zora Health
Ms Chong Hong Chiang
Head of China Practice
WongPartnership LLP
Ms Violet Lim
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Lunch Actually Group
Mrs Bernadette Giam
Director
Creative Eateries Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Ms Rachel Sim
Director
V3 Group (Singapore)
Room 327, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 327 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Dr Sandy Chong
Principal, Verity Consulting Pte Ltd
8.30 am
Hall 403, Level 4, Suntec Singapore | 新达城新加坡会议与展览中心 4楼 403展厅
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Hall 403 | Suntec Singapore
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Mr Lim Tuang Liang
Government Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy Secretary (Special Duties)
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Mr Lionel Wong
Deputy Director and Head (Green FinTech Office)
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Ms Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer
City Developments Limited
Mr Lau Shih Hor
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Elixir Technology Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Mr Frank Phuan
Business Chief Executive Officer
EDPR APAC Co-Chairman
Room 324, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 324 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Bell Beh
Chief Executive Officer
BuzzAR Pte Ltd
Ms Patricia Lin
Co-Founder
Zion Marketing Pte Ltd
Ms Evangeline Leong
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Kobe Global Technologies Pte Ltd
Ms Agatha Yap
Director of Marketing, Communications & Loyalty
Scoot Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Dr Lynda Wee
Chief Executive Officer
Bootstrap Pte Ltd
Room 325, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 325 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Shilpa Karkeraa
Group Chief Executive Officer
Myraa Technologies
Mr David Isaac Mathews
Chief Executive Officer
Causality
Mr Howie Lau
Managing Partner, Corporate Development and Partnerships
NCS Pte Ltd
Dr Timothy Low
Healthcare Leader,Former Hospital CEO & Board Director, Executive Vice President and Board Advisor
QuikBot Technologies Pte Ltd
Ms Michelle Lim
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
M.A.D. School (B-Corp Certified)
Session Chair
Mr Daniel Ng
Executive Vice-President
Graphen Pte Ltd
Room 326, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 326 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
上海交通大学
安泰经管学院
长聘教授
王良燕教授
Room 327, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 327 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Mr Robin Speculand
Founder, Bridges Business Consultancy
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Hall 403 | Suntec Singapore
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杭州有赞科技有限公司高级副总裁兼合伙人
周凯先生
国泰航空东南亚客运及顾客时尚生活总监
伍启聪先生
马来西亚亚奢电商董事经理
颜腾辉先生
上海交通大学 安泰经管学院 长聘教授
王良燕教授
论坛主持
FOMO Pay 首席执行官
刘溪先生
Room 324, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 324 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Megha Saxena
Director, Strategy & Design
Temus Pte Ltd
Dr Lynda Wee
Chief Executive Officer
Bootstrap Pte Ltd
Mr Gaurav Keerthi
Executive Vice President
Ensign InfoSecurity (S) Pte Ltd
Ms Voo Choon Ling
Group Managing Director
Woodlands Transport Holdings Pte Ltd
Session Chair
Mr Tan Kai En
Assistant Director (Strategy)
National Trade Union Congress
Room 325, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 325 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Esther Li
Partner Success Manager
Xero Asia
Mr Yeow Shin We
CTO
Anewtech Systems Pte Ltd
Mr David Lee
Executive Coach
The Flame Centre Pte Ltd
Mr Daniel Thong
Co-Founder and CEO
Nimbus
Session Chair
Mr Marcus Yeo
General Manager, Aladdin+ & TRC
M-DAQ Global
Room 326, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 326 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Ms Renee Sequeira
Principal Manager
Workforce Singapore
Ms Lo Hwei Rong
Senior Assistant Director (Business & Economics)
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Mr Joseph Yang
IP Strategist
IPOS International
Mr Aaron Toh
Senior Business Advisor
SME Centre @ SCCCI
Ms Veronica Tan
Director for Safer Cyberspace
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
Room 327, Level 3 | Suntec Singapore
3 楼 327 会议室 | 新达城新加坡
Dr Sarjit Singh
Senior Advisor, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Opening Plenary
Mr Kiren Kumar
Deputy Chief Executive (Development)
Infocomm Media Development Authority
Kiren spearheads the development of Singapore’s digital economy and drives the implementation of the ICT industry strategy across industry verticals and economic horizontals. He oversees the Sectoral Transformation Group and Digital Industry & Talent Group to accelerate digitalisation across industries and leads human capital development efforts to provide the right skillsets for the ICM sector.
Before holding office as DCE (Development) in IMDA, Kiren held a dual role as Assistant Chief Executive (Digital Industry and Talent) at IMDA and Executive Vice President (Digital Industry) at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Mr Robin Speculand
Founder
Bridges Business Consultancy
Robin is a recognised pioneer and expert in strategy and digital implementation. He is driven to transform strategy implementation by inspiring global leaders to adopt a different mindset and approach. The founder of three Singapore companies, Robin is CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy Int and co-founder of the Strategy Implementation Institute and Digital Leadership Specialists. A TEDx presenter and Thinkers50 nominee, he is a facilitator for IMD, NUS, Duke CE, and SMU and is part of the Top 10 Global Guru. As a best-selling author, he has written nine books, including World’s Best Bank: A Strategic Guide to Digital Transformation.
Mr Simerjeet Singh
Co-founder
Cutting Edge Learning Systems
For over 16 years, Simerjeet has been a catalyst for transformation across the global corporate landscape, helping organisations embrace change, reinvent themselves, and stay at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and culture building. Known affectionately as the “Disruption Coach”, his dynamic approach to motivational speaking has reached audiences in more than 70 countries, impacting over 400 large and medium-sized corporations in a multitude of sectors.
Simerjeet’s ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights is unmatched. His speeches are not just talks; they are engaging journeys that leave attendees equipped with practical wisdom and a renewed zest to implement change.
Mr Eric Leong
Chief Executive Officer
Mlion Corporation Pte Ltd
Eric Leong is the Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Mlion Corporation Pte Ltd, responsible for the strategic direction and management of the company and its subsidiaries across the group. Over the past 13 years leading the company, he has brought Mlion to become the leading regional player for foundation solutions and steel sheet piling market across 9 offices in Asia and the Middle East. Mlion Corporation has seen tremendous growth of 3x in revenue over the past 3 years with record revenues despite Covid under Eric’s leadership. Eric was awarded the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Industrial Solutions in 2020 and contributes as a mentor to EY and NTU Mentorship programme for aspiring Entrepreneurs worldwide.
Mr Tony Heng
President
Stellar Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Tony Heng, President of Stellar Lifestyle, a business arm of SMRT, stands at the forefront of revolutionising the advertising and retail landscape within the transit network and beyond.
With a rich background spanning over two decades in international corporate management, he has consistently driven growth and transformation in the companies he has led. He currently oversees Stellar Lifestyle and Stellar Ace, a dynamic real estate, retail, and advertising ecosystem that blends offline and online to connect with audiences as they travel, eat, shop, and play.
A master communicator and strategist, Tony fosters collaborations with government officials, corporate partners, SMEs, and trade unions.
Session Chair
Prof Annie Koh
Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Professor Koh is a renowned conference speaker, panel moderator and commentator. She chaired the Asian Bond Fund 2 supervisory committee for the Monetary Authority of Singapore from 2005 – 2023 and is currently a committee member of Singapore’s Customs Advisory Council. She was appointed board member of Singapore Food Agency from 1 April 2023.
She is also currently Chairman of Prime US REIT and an independent director of AMTD IDEA Group, Mewah International Limited, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore Pte Ltd and Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd, and a board member to non-profit organisations; Cyber Youth Singapore and EtonHouse Community Fund.
Track 1.1
Ms Theresa Goh
Managing Founder
360 Dynamics Pte Ltd
Theresa has deep experience in Business Management and Nonprofit stewardship in Asia. She began her career as a global account manager with IBM, and has since expanded her skills to help organisations across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build human, knowledge, and social capital.
Through her specialisation in organisational development and leadership behaviours, she founded 360 Dynamics, guiding over 1,000 senior leaders and executives across 100+ corporates.
She is certified/qualified to use 20+ psychometric tools that measure personality, motivation, values, trust, team effectiveness, derailers, various leadership models, change readiness, 360 assessments, competencies and conflict management.
Mr Christopher Ong
Managing Director
DHL Express Singapore
Christopher has been the Managing Director of DHL Express Singapore since November 2018. Responsible for driving sustainable growth in this key market, he has been focused on delivering great service quality to loyal customers through a highly motivated workforce. A strong advocate of corporate stewardship, Christopher has also been invited to share his views publicly and at business forums on a variety of business topics including sustainability, SME strategies, trade and logistics, digitalisation, people engagement and leadership. Prior to joining DHL, he worked at Temasek Holdings, where he was involved in transactions in the Transport, Logistics, Technology, and Manufacturing sectors.
Dr Wendy Tan
Managing Partner
The Flame Centre Pte Ltd
Wendy is an entrepreneur, researcher, speaker, and the managing partner of The Flame Centre, a strategy and people development practice. Wendy has authored Learning Agility: Relearn, Reskill, and Reinvent, derived from her doctoral research, offering unique insights to empower professionals to upskill beyond their expertise or experience to develop their full potential. She firmly believes in the importance of developing uniquely human skills in an increasingly digital world.
The Flame Centre partners with purpose-driven organisations and government agencies to formulate strategy and develop capability to achieve sustained growth and relevance in a changing world.
Ms Tan Ai Sim
Executive Vice President Human Resources
HMI Medical
Ai Sim is the Executive Vice President, Human Resources at HMI Pte Ltd. A seasoned HR leader with over twenty years of experience, her broad expertise spans across talent management, leadership development, organisation development and labour relations, significantly enhancing business operations.
Recognised for her pragmatic and commercial savvy approach, Ai Sim effectively aligns HR strategies with broader business goals. Her influence extends across Southeast Asia, reshaping HR practices through her nurturing and pragmatic leadership style. She is also IHRP-SP certified, a testament to her dedication to professional growth and adherence to high standards in the HR field.
Session Chair
Mr Jasbir Singh
Senior Principal
Korn Ferry Pte Ltd
Jasbir is a Senior Principal in the Leadership Development practice at Korn Ferry. He is also the Head of Curriculum at Korn Ferry Academy. He specialises in helping clients develop a strong leadership bench by equipping high-potential leaders with the mindsets and competencies for more senior roles.
In his consulting experience, Jasbir has helped various clients create robust Assessment Centres to identify future leaders for their businesses. Internally, he leads Korn Ferry’s Graduate Recruiting efforts for the advisory team in Singapore. Before joining Korn Ferry, he was the Head of Learning & Development at the National University of Singapore, Centre for Future-ready Graduates.
Track 1.2
Mr Shane Chiang
Chief Executive Officer
Momentum Z Pte Ltd
Shane Chiang is the Co-founder and CEO of Momentum Z, a cybersecurity firm. With his DNA from the defense industry, Shane leads Momentum Z in providing top-tier cybersecurity and data protection services. Under his guidance, the company aligns with national cybersecurity agendas and offers comprehensive solutions including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Trustmark, Data Protection Essentials, and ISO27001 certifications. They have other services including VAPT, IR services and vCISO to add.
Momentum Z, under Shane’s leadership, is recognized for its seamless consultancy services, from initial consultation to implementation and ongoing support. Shane is dedicated to helping businesses achieve robust security postures and compliance with industry standards.
Shane’s expertise and strategic vision ensure that Momentum Z remains a trusted partner in cybersecurity, empowering organizations to navigate and mitigate digital threats effectively.
Mr David Black
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Blackbox Research Pte Ltd
With a background in government and law, David has been an instrumental figure in research in Asia for more than 20 years, having founded Blackbox Research in Singapore in 2001. Well recognised as a communications and research authority in Asia Pacific, David advises extensively throughout the region and, today, Blackbox stands as Asia’s leading decision intelligence firm.
In addition to his expertise in commercial and communications research, David has been a transformational figure in the region with respect to community-based research. He works widely with Governments, academics and NGOs to help them better understand and respond to the rapidly changing social environment across Asia.
David regularly comments on local and regional consumer and community trends. He is a widely-respected contributor to political and social dialogue in Singapore, with his work and thoughts cited in numerous media outlets across Asia.
Prior to his career in research, David worked as a political speechwriter and policy expert in the Australian Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet. He also worked as a polling specialist on numerous election campaigns in Australia and New Zealand from 1991 to 1999.
Mr Kevin Zhang
Founder
The Celeb Net Pte Ltd
Kevin founded The Celeb Net, a marketing consultancy specialised in providing celebrities to brands for business growth and idoLive, SEA’s leading AIGC Platform.
In his 25-year career, Kevin has expertly negotiated thousands of commercial engagement deals for a plethora of celebrities, both locally and internationally. This includes well-known names such as Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing, Gurmit Singh, Gary Chaw. These successful collaborations have allowed Kevin to cultivate deep, enduring relationships with many influential figures in the industry.
Session Chair
Ms Veronica Tan
Director for Safer Cyberspace
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
Veronica oversees the Safer Cyberspace portfolio in the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), where she leads the development of cybersecurity risk assessment frameworks to help organisations manage their digital risks. This led to the publication of the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certification as national cybersecurity standards.
Veronica takes an active interest in emerging technologies and was previously involved in developing technology roadmaps for emerging tech such as AI and blockchain in the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
Before joining public sector, Veronica was in a network engineering role, managing carrier-grade networks in a leading ISP.
大师班 I
上海交通大学
战略研究所所长
孟宪忠教授
孟宪忠教授是上海交通大学管理学教授,博士,担任EMBA《企业家精神》《领导力反思》课程教授及上海交通大学战略研究所所长。研究领域为战略管理、区域经济发展战略研究。孟教授先后被评为国务院特殊津贴享受者、国家级有突出贡献中青年专家、国家教育部跨世纪经济学人才。论文专著先后出版了《中国企业缺少什么》、《中国企业咨询报告》、《中国经济与社会发展战略》、《20世纪企业家现象观察》等十二部著作,公开发表学术论文二百多篇,在《中国社会科学》、《新华文摘》、《人民日报》、《光明日报》等国家级刊物发表学术论文三十余篇。
孟教授也获中共中央纪念十一届三中全会优秀论文奖、霍英东优秀青年教师科研奖等,国家级奖项二项,获省部级奖项十一项。
MasterClass II
Mr Kenneth Kwan
High Performance Strategist
Deep Impact Pte Ltd
Kenneth is thought leader, educator, and motivator for developing a success-oriented mindset and leading sustainable change. He is sought after for his depth of knowledge and understanding on this matter, having worked with clients across many countries and industries.
He has helped Multi-National Companies (MNCs) and government organisations shift employee mindsets towards building a proactive and high-performance culture. Enterprises who work with Kenneth report clear improvements in business outcomes, staff motivation and a greater sense of individual ownership. He has also inspired leaders and team members with his insightful and engaging speeches, and his impactful, interactive workshops.
论坛 II
马来西亚多美集团
集团董事总经理
拿督吴逸平先生
拿督吴逸平硕士是多美集团的董事总经理,毕业于美国爱荷华州立大学商学士主修商业与金融及美国爱荷华州立大学金融工商管理硕士学位。毕业回国后加入由其父亲在1968 年创立的多美集团出任董事,参与多美的策划、管理、发展,并于 2006年7月12日将多美集团在马来西亚股票交易所上市后,升任为集团的董事总经理。2022年将多美集团的独资子公司 – 义兴贵金属在马来西亚股票交易所上市。目前,多美集团在马来西亚珠宝市场拥有60间来自四个不同品牌的零售店包括Tomei, Goldheart, Le Lumiere 及De Beers。集团在越南也拥有首饰加工厂。多美的产品销往国外,如 新加坡、印尼、欧洲等。多美集团在拿督吴逸平优异的管理期间也荣获了无数企业的奖项。
他也出任十余间家族企业的执行董事,涵盖领域包含产业,当店,微型贷款,控股,博物馆,基金等。2021年担任吴德芳基金主席,积极推动教育,回馈社会。2023年分别委任为芙蓉中华中学董事顾问和坤成中学董事。
吴逸平2009年荣获马六甲州元首敦莫哈末卡里71岁华诞封赐准拿督勋衔 (D.S.M)、2012年荣获马六甲州元首敦莫哈末卡里74岁华诞封赐拿督勋衔 (D.P.S.M),以表扬他在社会作出的贡献。
2004年荣获台湾颁发海外华人第十三届创业楷模奖。2022年荣获《星洲企业楷模奖》“卓越楷模年度人物奖”。2023 年委任为世界粤商投资大使。
拿督吴逸平也是马来西亚中华总商会署理总会长。
全民牙科集团
集团行政总裁
黄震霄医生
黄震霄医生是全民牙科集团的创始人和集团首席执行官。他于2008年1月7日被任命为集团的首席执行官。黄医生负责集团的企业方向。他领导集团在新加坡和海外,特别是在中国的业务战略、政策规划和业务发展等各个方面的工作。1992年5月至1994年10月,他是卫生部的一名牙科官员。随后,他于1994年11月离开,加入武吉巴督的一家私人牙科诊所,担任副牙科医生,直至1996年10月。1996年11月,他创立了全民集团,并从那时起开始规划其发展。
黄医生是新加坡-辽宁经济贸易理事会和新加坡-山东经济贸易理事会的理事会成员。他也是宏茂桥-后港市民咨询委员会的赞助人,以及由新加坡教育部任命的立化中学学校咨询委员会的主席。
1992年6月,他毕业于新加坡国立大学,获得牙科手术学士学位。2003年12月,黄医生还获得了法兰克福大学的种植学证书。2006年5月至2009年4月,他也是新加坡牙科理事会的当选成员。
2007年9月,黄医生获得新加坡国立大学全球组织商业孵化中心颁发的牙科学科最佳企业家奖。2009年9月,他在2009年扶轮社-ASME EYA中被评为 “最佳企业家 “和 “企业年度企业家奖(”EYA”)”。2010年12月,黄医生被授予 “安永会计师事务所2010年度企业家奖(医疗服务)”。2015年,黄医生在新加坡企业奖中被评为 “市值3亿至10亿美元公司的年度最佳首席执行官”。在2022年,黄医生获得了新加坡2022年国家奖(Covid-19)下的公共服务奖章(Covid-19)。
杭州健培科技有限公司
董事长 兼 浙江啄云智能科技有限公司董事长
程国华博士
上海交通大学
战略研究所所长
孟宪忠教授
孟宪忠教授是上海交通大学管理学教授,博士,担任EMBA《企业家精神》《领导力反思》课程教授及上海交通大学战略研究所所长。研究领域为战略管理、区域经济发展战略研究。孟教授先后被评为国务院特殊津贴享受者、国家级有突出贡献中青年专家、国家教育部跨世纪经济学人才。论文专著先后出版了《中国企业缺少什么》、《中国企业咨询报告》、《中国经济与社会发展战略》、《20世纪企业家现象观察》等十二部著作,公开发表学术论文二百多篇,在《中国社会科学》、《新华文摘》、《人民日报》、《光明日报》等国家级刊物发表学术论文三十余篇。
孟教授也获中共中央纪念十一届三中全会优秀论文奖、霍英东优秀青年教师科研奖等,国家级奖项二项,获省部级奖项十一项。
论坛主持
海底捞国际控股有限公司
董事会副主席兼执行董事
周兆呈博士
Track 1.3
Mr Ernie Koh
Executive Director
Koda Ltd
Ernie is currently the Executive Director (Marketing) of Koda Ltd and the Chairman of Commune Lifestyle Pte Ltd. He has significant experience in international marketing and corporate branding, and is at the helm of the Group’s marketing initiatives, particularly in customer relationship management, client base diversification, trade fairs participation, new product launches and marketing talent recruitment.
Ernie is also instrumental in identifying the latest design trends and dealing with changing consumer preferences. With Koda for more than 25 years, he has rapidly expanded the company’s market share, reaching out to more than 120 customers across more than 40 countries throughout the globe.
Mr Joshua Koh
Chief Executive Officer
Commune Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Joshua is the CEO of Commune Lifestyle, a leading contemporary furniture and lifestyle company based in Singapore. Under his dynamic leadership, Commune Lifestyle has expanded its presence across Asia and established itself as a brand synonymous with stylish, sustainable, and high-quality home furnishings.
Joshua’s journey with Commune began in 2011, when he identified a gap in the market for affordable luxury in the home furniture sector. His innovative approach and keen business acumen have driven the company’s growth from a local startup to an internationally recognised brand, with outlets in key markets such as Singapore, China, Malaysia and more recently India and Europe.
Mr Ang Kiam Meng
Group CEO
Jumbo Group of Restaurants Pte Ltd
Kiam Meng serves as the JUMBO Group CEO and Executive Director. With over 30 years of dedicated service to JUMBO Group, he oversees the overall management, operations, strategic planning, and business development. He has been a key driver behind JUMBO Group’s sustained success and growth, playing a crucial role in defining and implementing the vision, mission, core values, and objectives. His responsibilities also include enhancing operational efficiency, monitoring business performance, and identifying both domestic and international expansion opportunities.
Prior to joining JUMBO Group, Kiam Meng worked with Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited from 1986 to 1993, holding various positions such as Software Engineer and Product Manager.
Ms Ashley Ang
Manager, Cuisine and Culinary Excellence (CCE)
Jumbo Group of Restaurants Pte Ltd
Ashley is Manager of Cuisine and Culinary Excellence (CCE), a specialised department created by our Group CEO. The focus of CCE is the pursuit of high cuisine standards and culinary innovation. She joined JUMBO Group in 2016 and has since rotated between franchise, operations, outlet openings, and procurement, giving her valuable cross-departmental insight.
Prior to joining the Group, Ashley worked in Marina Bay Sand’s db Bistro, affiliated with 3 Michelin-starred DANIEL, as a Chef de Partie. She currently serves as an Exco member of Youth Business Sustainability Council (YBSC), the youth chapter of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr Ng Yi-Xian
Group CEO and Executive Director
EtonHouse International Education Group
Yi-Xian oversees the operations of the EtonHouse International Education Group which runs schools from infant care to high school in 9 countries across 100 campuses. As a second-generation entrepreneur and son of founder Mrs Ng Gim Choo, he is driven to take the group to the next level — he has been instrumental in the creation of new brands such as the Middleton International School, a revolutionary niche of affordable international schools in Singapore and The Eton Academy by EtonHouse, that provides tuition from Nursery to Primary 6. Prior to joining EtonHouse, Mr. Ng worked in finance in the United States.
Session Chair
Mr David Toh
Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader
PwC Singapore
David leads the Entrepreneurial and Private Business practice in Singapore. With over 26 years of experience, David focuses on advising owner-managed and family businesses, and providing integrated business solutions that can assist family business leaders in navigating ownership and business complexities through effective governance.
As Chairman of PwC Singapore’s Board of Partners, as well as the Governance, Risk and Controls, and Internal Audit Leader, David’s experience extends beyond his work at PwC Singapore. Through collaborations with the Singapore Institute of Directors, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and Securities Investors Association Singapore, David contributes regularly as a speaker and also authors thought leadership pieces around governance, risks and controls.
Track 1.5
Ms Anna Vanessa Haotanto
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Zora Health
Anna is the Founder & CEO of Zora Health, Asia’s leading fertility, reproductive
and family health platform, which integrates patients, employers and care providers to
ensure accessibility and inclusivity. Partnering with leading corporates, Zora Health offers
employee benefits to attract and retain top talent.
Anna is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader in entrepreneurship,
technology and leadership. She possesses over 17 years of experience building and scaling
up companies, and M&A execution. Anna is also a CNA TV documentary and podcast host and a sought-after key opinion leader with over 80,000 followers across different platforms.
Ms Chong Hong Chiang
Head of China Practice
WongPartnership LLP
Hong Chiang is the Head of the China Practice and a Partner in the Equity Capital Markets Practice at WongPartnership LLP. Hong Chiang started practising law in 1999 and her main practice areas are equity capital market transactions (including IPOs and fund raisings), mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law.
Over the years, she has advised companies on their in-bound and out-bound business transactions and activities between China and other countries, with an aim to provide holistic legal solutions for her clients.
Ms Violet Lim
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Lunch Actually Group
Violet is the inspirational force behind Lunch Actually Group, the premier dating and matchmaking service she co-founded with then boyfriend, now husband Jamie Lee, in 2004. Seeing firsthand the difficulties her busy colleagues faced in finding time for dating, Violet created a platform that blends cutting-edge technology with a human touch. Today, Lunch Actually is the leading lunch dating company in Asia, with branches in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan, dedicated to helping individuals find their life partners.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment, Violet continues to inspire by encouraging people to find a balance between their personal lives and professional ambitions.
Mrs Bernadette Giam
Director
Creative Eateries Pte Ltd
Bernadette is a Director at Creative Eateries, a homegrown Food and Beverage Management and Catering Company with 40 stores across Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. She brings a proven track record in organisational design, restructuring corporate functions like Procurement and Human Resources to align with company objectives. She has been instrumental in driving strategic digital transformation, implementing systems such as a CRM that streamlined sales and cost management.
Bernadette is active in the Food & Beverage industry and sits on the Executive Committee of the Association for Catering Professionals (ACAPS) as well as on the Nanyang Polytechnic Business Management Advisory Committee.
Session Chair
Ms Rachel Sim
Director
V3 Group (Singapore)
Rachel is Director at V3 Group which owns a diversified portfolio that includes leading brands and businesses in the well-being, luxury gourmet, capital markets, real estate, and integrated healthcare services segments.
Brands under the Group include renowned lifestyle brands OSIM, LAC as well as TWG Tea and Bacha Coffee under V3 Gourmet. She is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director at TWG Tea Co Pte Ltd.
MasterClass III
Dr Sandy Chong
Principal
Verity Consulting Pte Ltd
With nearly 20 years of experience leading international projects, Sandy has served as an advisor for over 200 businesses, trade and government agencies. As Director on numerous public-listed and industry boards, and the Chair of the ASEAN Business Alliance, she has led international forums that promote digital and energy transition such as the inaugural Web3 for Sustainability Conference and AI for Business Conference.
Sandy speaks frequently on International Growth, Digital Inclusion and Sustainability, and most recently shared her thought leadership at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Davos Agenda during World Economic Forum, Harvard Business School and the United Nations.
Sustainability Plenary
Mr Lim Tuang Liang
Government Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy Secretary (Special Duties)
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
As GCSO, Mr Lim is responsible for coordinating the Singapore Government’s sustainability efforts to realise a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient Singapore.
He oversees the Public Sector Sustainability Office (PSSO), Sustainability Partnerships Office (SPO), and the Sustainability Training Development Group (STDG) at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, which work with public sector agencies to develop and coordinate strategies and capability development for GreenGov.SG.
He also spearheads the Government’s partnership stakeholders, including businesses, civil society partners and individuals, to advance Singapore’s national sustainability agenda.
Mr Lim holds a concurrent appointment as Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, where he oversees the Science and Technology Planning Division.
Mr Lionel Wong
Deputy Director and Head (Green FinTech Office)
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Lionel is a 15-year policy veteran at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He presently heads MAS’ Green Fintech Office which oversees efforts to spur a trusted ecosystem for verifiable data and innovative solutions, that underpins MAS’ broader efforts to channel capital towards regional and sectoral transition initiatives. Most recently, he was tasked to lead the fledgling Gprnt (“Greenprint”) platform launched by the MAS last November, which aims to deliver open and interoperable digital infrastructure that harnesses technology to streamline the collection, measurement and access to verifiable ESG data, for the benefit of financial institutions and real economy actors across Asia.
Ms Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer
City Developments Limited
A sustainability practitioner for over two decades, Esther published the first sustainability report in Singapore in 2008 and issued the first green bond by a Singapore company in 2017. Conferred the 2018 SDG Pioneer for Green Infrastructure and A Low Carbon Economy by the UN Global Compact, and named amongst 25 Trailblazing Women against Climate Change by Reuters in 2023 as well as the inaugural TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023 list, Esther sits on the boards or advisory platforms of international organizations including:
– World Economic Forum Nature-Positive Cities Global Commission
– Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
– UN PRI Real Estate Advisory Committee
– UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network Executive Council
– Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Supervisory Board
– GRESB Foundation Board
– Urban Land Institute Net Zero Product Council APAC
Esther also chairs the following Committees:
– World Green Building Council Corporate Advisory Board
– Asia Pacific Real Estate Association’s ESG Committee
– Singapore Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee
She founded Women4Green and Youth4Climate networks to empower women and youths to champion climate action and sustainable development.
Mr Lau Shih Hor
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Elixir Technology Pte Ltd
Under Shih Hor’s leadership, Elixir has grown from providing enterprise reporting tool to become a provider of end-to-end data automation and analytics solutions, including big data analytics and visualisation, video analytics, IoT analytics among others.
As one of its latest strategic areas, Elixir has co-created an ESG management and carbon reporting solution with an SGX listed IT provider, powered by Elixir platform. The solutions have been gaining marketshare in EU and Asia markets, with Shih Hor actively involved as a key speaker-consultant on leveraging tech to accelerate sustainability.
As part of the Executive Committee of SGTech, Singapore’s leading tech association, Shih Hor is actively involved in spearheading various sustainability initiatives particularly in ESG Reporting and Green Infrastructure, including co-chairing the Sustainability Alliance among SGTech, SCCCI and SEAS.
Session Chair
Mr Frank Phuan
Business Chief Executive Officer
EDPR APAC Co-Chairman
Frank Phuan belongs to the second generation of a solar industry business that has been established for over three decades. Together with his team, Frank grew a 5-man operation in Singapore to a 100-staff regional business spanning across regions including Singapore, Malaysia, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines and Australia.
Frank has over 20 years of experience in the solar industry leading numerous projects and delivering public speeches on solar systems technologies, sustainability strategy, green buildings and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emission reduction, solar farm and rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) projects across the Asia Pacific.
Frank was awarded the distinguished Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2014, the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award (EYA) in 2015, the PVSEC Special Award in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to the growth of the photovoltaic industrial technology in Singapore and was named an honouree of the Spirit of Enterprise Award in 2017.
Frank holds an Honours degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Applied Science in Material Engineering.
Track 2.1
Ms Bell Beh
Chief Executive Officer
BuzzAR Pte Ltd
As a lawyer turned entrepreneur, Bell runs BuzzAR, a Singapore-based Travel Tech company. Bell graduated with Master’s degree from UC Berkeley; she studied the intersections between Law and Technology. BuzzAR runs a Tourist Engagement Platform to assist the APAC region and the MENA region tourist flow, building an end-to-end AI powered tourist engagement experiences at scale.
Currently, she is Singapore- Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council (SZETC) Council Member, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore alongside with current Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Council Member, selected by Enterprise Singapore, as the top 5 most successful companies chosen amongst over 7,000 companies in Singapore.
Belle is also the Vice President, The Singapore Chapter Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA).
Ms Patricia Lin
Co-Founder
Zion Marketing Pte Ltd
Patricia Lin is the Co-founder and Director of Zion Global Marketing Pte. Ltd. Patricia coaches a variety of enterprises and entrepreneurs on how to generate online leads and sales. For over 12 years, her company has helped brands gain exposure and reach their target audiences using expert digital marketing tools and strategies. Patricia is also the Communications Chair and incoming Memberships Co-chair for Entrepreneurs’ Organization Singapore.
Ms Evangeline Leong
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Kobe Global Technologies Pte Ltd
With over 15 years of experience in embracing digital marketing, Evangeline is the Founder & CEO of Kobe Global Technologies Pte Ltd. Recently acquired by We Are Social, Kobe is an influencer specialist based in Singapore, the 1st and only company that delivers consumer-first social media marketing campaigns.
Enabled by patented AI technology to deliver influence for more than 600 brands such as Mcdonald’s and Coca-Cola, Kobe offers access to 100m eyeballs with 30,000 content creators across the world. Besides bringing the team to achieve the Gold Award for Influencer Agency of the Year 2020, 2021, & 2022, her leadership and foresight have also led Kobe to be the official Meta Business Partner (formerly known as Facebook) and Tiktok Partner.
Evangeline is also a practising management consultant (PMC) who has taught more than 1,000 students on influencer marketing-related topics at Kobe Academy.
Ms Agatha Yap
Director of Marketing, Communications & Loyalty
Scoot Pte Ltd
Ms. Agatha Yap is Director of Marketing, Communications, Marketing Partnerships and Loyalty, overseeing these portfolios for Scoot globally.
A seasoned marketer with an extensive background in brand-building and integrated marketing, Ms. Yap leads the communications and branding teams to enhance brand awareness, attract new customers and foster long-term brand loyalty. Under Ms Yap’s leadership to reset the rand and comms strategy post covid, and in her rebuilding the entire department, Scoot continues to strengthen its position as a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia. Her team’s efforts in creating impactful and meaningful campaigns have played a pivotal role in differentiating the airline in the competitive global aviation industry. Her responsibilities encompass developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication campaigns, enhancing paid media strategy, expanding advertising revenue opportunities and mediums, and seeking out meaningful marketing partnerships with concordant parties across the public and commercial sectors in Singapore and beyond. A breakthrough partnership was the rollout of Scoot’s Pikachu jet in 2022 through a direct partnership with The Pokemon Company.
Prior to joining Scoot, Ms. Yap spent over a decade with McDonald’s in Singapore and China, during which she managed various portfolios and responsibilities heading up menu and TTL marketing, digital, CRM and media. She also previously held senior positions with Sentosa Development Corporation and BBDO.
Ms. Yap holds an Executive Master of Science in Marketing from Baruch College, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Session Chair
Dr Lynda Wee
Chief Executive Officer
Bootstrap Pte Ltd
Dr Lynda Wee believes that to lead in a dynamic world as individuals and/or businesses, we need to be curious, courageous and creative. There is ample opportunity to refresh and renew. Hence, she became a Specialist in Design Thinking, Value Creation and Leadership Development. To help enterprises access funding support for their enterprise development initiatives, she was bestowed Certified Senior Practising Management Consultant, Certified Workplace Learning Specialist, InnovDev Consultant, Certified Lego® Serious Play® Facilitator, Certified Everything D.i.S.C.Workplace® Facilitator and Certified IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.
Prior to founding Bootstrap, a business consultancy boutique, she was the Senior Vice President of Learning and Development at CapitaLand Limited where she led the People and Leadership Development initiative. She held the concurrent post of Founding Principal for CapitaLand Institute of Management and Business. She spearheaded the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Initiative to develop and implement radical new business ideas for the group.
At Bootstrap, she serves as a Principal Growth Consultant for her regional and local clients. For leading innovation, she was bestowed five SkillsFuture Singapore’s innovation projects for innovating learning technologies in various industry sectors. In 2022, she was bestowed SkillsFuture Singapore Fellow by former President Halimah Yacob. She is a Fellow at The Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom and held the Chartered Marketer Status since 2001. She was bestowed The Innovator Award (2000), The Enterprise Challenge Shield (2003) and the TEC Champion Award (2003) from the Singapore Prime Minister’s Office for her innovation in piloting Problem-Based Learning in Tertiary Education.
Mr Vincent Wong
SMC Lead
Microsoft Singapore
大师班 IV
上海交通大学
安泰经管学院
长聘教授
王良燕教授
王良燕, 上海交通大学长聘教授,博士生导师。毕业于美国加州大学Paul Merage商学院,获管理学博士学位。研究方向为品牌管理及消费者行为等。主持国家自然科学基金重点国际合作及面上项目、教育部人文社科研究项目、上海市“曙光学者”及“浦江人才计划”项目等。研究成果发表在Strategic Management Journal、Journal of Marketing Research、Journal of Consumer Research等学术期刊。目前担任Journal of Business Research 副主编(Consumer Behavior and Wellbeing Track)、Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management、系统管理学报及营销科学学报等期刊编委。
王教授目前也是中国高等院校市场学研究会副会长兼常务理事、管理现代化研究会营销专业委员会常务理事及中国高等院校市场学研究会企业工作委员会副主任。
MasterClass V
Mr Robin Speculand
Founder
Bridges Business Consultancy
Robin is a recognised pioneer and expert in strategy and digital implementation. He is driven to transform strategy implementation by inspiring global leaders to adopt a different mindset and approach. The founder of three Singapore companies, Robin is CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy Int and co-founder of the Strategy Implementation Institute and Digital Leadership Specialists. A TEDx presenter and Thinkers50 nominee, he is a facilitator for IMD, NUS, Duke CE, and SMU and is part of the Top 10 Global Guru. As a best-selling author, he has written nine books, including World’s Best Bank: A Strategic Guide to Digital Transformation.
论坛 IV
杭州有赞科技有限公司高级副总裁兼合伙人
周凯先生
有赞高级副总裁 / 合伙人、有赞美业总裁、有赞国际总裁
十九年扎根于企业服务领域、资深产品经理,2005年开始创办过四家互联网公司,是零售、电商、软件领域的连续创业者、创新实践者。
国泰航空东南亚客运及顾客时尚生活总监
伍启聪先生
伍启聪目前担任国泰航空公司为东南亚客运及顾客时尚生活总监。伍先生毕业于英国华威大学,曾是香港亚洲电视记者,于2011年加入国泰航空公司,曾出任中国国际货运航空公司市场销售部副总经理、巴林及沙特阿拉伯经理、中东地区经理,香港快运航空公司企业规划总经理。
马来西亚亚奢电商董事经理
颜腾辉先生
颜腾辉是畅销书《电商秘密》作者、亚奢电商创办人及阿里巴巴旗下Lazada马来西亚最受欢迎资深官方导师。
颜先生是 Shopee 和 Lazada 美妆类别的顶级卖家之一,并于2020年受 Lazada 邀请成为官方认证培训师。在进入电子商务领域之前,颜先生曾在一家美国领先的咨询公司担任管理顾问,其客户包括财富500强企业以及东南亚的政府机构。2019年获选为马来西亚代表参加阿里巴巴在中国杭州总部举办的“阿里巴巴网商学院”计划,并在短短两年内,将家族传统业务转型为头部电商企业,并在当时一天内创造了六位数的营业额记录。在2021年,他创办了亚奢电商,主要业务横跨三个板块,即电商贸易,品牌旗舰店代运营,和企业培训。他的业务和客户已经扩展到马 来西亚、新加坡、印尼、泰国、菲律宾和越南。
颜先生曾是马来西亚柔佛州依斯干达经济特区青年委员,目前也是马来西亚中华总商会青商团中央委员及马来西亚人力资源发展部 HRD Corp 认证导师。
上海交通大学安泰经管学院 长聘教授
王良燕教授
王良燕, 上海交通大学长聘教授,博士生导师。毕业于美国加州大学Paul Merage商学院,获管理学博士学位。研究方向为品牌管理及消费者行为等。主持国家自然科学基金重点国际合作及面上项目、教育部人文社科研究项目、上海市“曙光学者”及“浦江人才计划”项目等。研究成果发表在Strategic Management Journal、Journal of Marketing Research、Journal of Consumer Research等学术期刊。目前担任Journal of Business Research 副主编(Consumer Behavior and Wellbeing Track)、Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management、系统管理学报及营销科学学报等期刊编委。
王教授目前也是中国高等院校市场学研究会副会长兼常务理事、管理现代化研究会营销专业委员会常务理事及中国高等院校市场学研究会企业工作委员会副主任。
论坛主持
FOMO Pay 首席执行官
刘溪先生
刘溪是 FOMO Pay 创始人兼首席执行官。FOMO Pay是一家总部位于新加坡的金融科技公司,专注于数字支付、数字银行和数字资产解决方案。
刘先生作为行业合作伙伴也曾参与新加坡国家支付二维码工作组,并带领 FOMO Pay 获得了新加坡金融管理局金融科技奖项,并获得新加坡金融科技协会领袖奖。刘先生也曾入选《福布斯》30 位 30 岁以下精英榜。
刘溪曾在多个著名活动上发表演讲,如 Money 2020、新加坡金融科技节、香港金融科技周和 2024 年世界经济论坛。除了专业活动外,刘先生目前也是还担任新加坡中华总商会青年商务与可持续发展委员会的执行委员。
Track 2.3
Ms Megha Saxena
Director, Strategy & Design
Temus Pte Ltd
Megha has more than 15 years of professional experience, mainly focussed on digital transformation, management consulting, strategy & operations. Experience working with multi national companies, public sector on complex large scale transformation projects. Prior to Temus, Megha has worked at PwC, Amazon, Accenture and EY, working on topics like redesigning supply chains, operating model transformation and large scale business transformations. Currently at Temus, Megha manages large scale transformation from conceptualization to delivery.
Megha’s notable assignments include:
Singapore based impact steward: Design and delivery of an industry crowdfunding platform. Megha led the overall discovery of user requirements, design and delivery of the platform. This also included operationalization of the platform for the users, including user validation
Singapore based Ministry: Led a consulting led discovery study to define the roadmap and vision for the Ministry. This culminated into a full-scale design and development project. Megha led the project on ground, leading a large cross disciplinary teamfrom design, business and solutioning.
Global Supply Chain Finance Transformation for one of world’s largest consumer products company: Managed process visualization and Asia roll-out of strategic initiatives to improve forecasting. Drive active engagement with key stakeholders and providing route to necessary escalation. Managed deployment of strategic initiatives across 12 countries with rigorous project management and governance
EU wide Logistics Transformation for a multinational pharmaceutical company: Define the operating model elements to be transformed during the 6 months long transformation journey. Conduct imaging workshops to define the to-be processes and define future requirements. Process redesign for core logistics process, developed a digital playbook to enable adaptive transformation
Megha has a Master in Business Administration from INSEAD and is an engineer by qualification.
Dr Lynda Wee
Chief Executive Officer
Bootstrap Pte Ltd
Dr Lynda Wee believes that to lead in a dynamic world as individuals and/or businesses, we need to be curious, courageous and creative. There is ample opportunity to refresh and renew. Hence, she became a Specialist in Design Thinking, Value Creation and Leadership Development. To help enterprises access funding support for their enterprise development initiatives, she was bestowed Certified Senior Practising Management Consultant, Certified Workplace Learning Specialist, InnovDev Consultant, Certified Lego® Serious Play® Facilitator, Certified Everything D.i.S.C.Workplace® Facilitator and Certified IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.
Prior to founding Bootstrap, a business consultancy boutique, she was the Senior Vice President of Learning and Development at CapitaLand Limited where she led the People and Leadership Development initiative. She held the concurrent post of Founding Principal for CapitaLand Institute of Management and Business. She spearheaded the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Initiative to develop and implement radical new business ideas for the group.
At Bootstrap, she serves as a Principal Growth Consultant for her regional and local clients. For leading innovation, she was bestowed five SkillsFuture Singapore’s innovation projects for innovating learning technologies in various industry sectors. In 2022, she was bestowed SkillsFuture Singapore Fellow by former President Halimah Yacob. She is a Fellow at The Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom and held the Chartered Marketer Status since 2001. She was bestowed The Innovator Award (2000), The Enterprise Challenge Shield (2003) and the TEC Champion Award (2003) from the Singapore Prime Minister’s Office for her innovation in piloting Problem-Based Learning in Tertiary Education.
Mr Gaurav Keerthi
Executive Vice President
Ensign InfoSecurity (S) Pte Ltd
Gaurav is the Head of Advisory and Emerging Business at Ensign InfoSecurity. His Advisory team helps organisations’ Boards and Leadership navigate complex cybersecurity risks in their digital transformation. In his Emerging Business role, he is exploring new transformative capabilities to serve a wider range of companies with cybersecurity protection.
Prior to joining Ensign, he was the Deputy Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and concurrently the Deputy Commissioner for Cybersecurity, where he led the development of national cyber defence capabilities, doctrines, concepts, and shaped key regulatory requirements. He also represented Singapore at the United Nations on cybersecurity matters. Gaurav is a Brigadier General in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, and last served as the CIO and oversaw the cybersecurity of their warfighting systems and networks.
Gaurav completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, and his graduate studies at Harvard University, where he was a recipient of the prestigious Littauer Award. He holds a CISSP certification, and has contributed extensively to open-source code repositories.
Ms Voo Choon Ling
Group Managing Director
Woodlands Transport Holdings Pte Ltd
Ms Voo Choon Ling is the Deputy Group Managing Director of Woodlands Transport Group and has been with the company for two decades. Woodlands Transport is a family business that began its journey in 1974, specializing in Land Transport and Tourism-related services. Choon Ling oversees the Group portfolio and all other business developments and investments.
Prior to joining her family business, Woodlands Transport, in 2001, Choon Ling worked in the agri-commodities sector. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from The Australian National University and is a Chartered Accountant. Choon Ling is a single mother of two teenagers, aged 14 and 16.
Session Chair
Mr Tan Kai En
Strategist
National Trade Union Congress
Track 2.4
Ms Esther Li
Partner Success Manager
Xero Asia
Esther is a Partner Success Manager, responsible for the growth of the most advanced Xero partners in Asia. She works with Platinum and Gold partners to help them grow their businesses by expanding their use of the Xero platform and integration through strategic initiatives that are tailored to their specific goals. Esther is passionate about transformation, learning, and community. She has organised over a thousand events and helped thousands of service providers to unlearn outdated practices and adopt new ways of doing business in the cloud. She loves making a difference and contributing to advancing the market on the technology front.
Mr Yeow Shin We
CTO
Anewtech Systems Pte Ltd
YEOW Shin We is the Chief Technology Officer at Anewtech Systems, where he oversees the AI and Digital practices. He also spearheads the research and development of the Aitom.ai cloud platform, which builds on generative AI and digital human technologies to provide innovative ‘AI Agent’ services in the retail, manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality industries.
In addition to his current role, Shin We served as an Executive Committee member and honorary secretary of AutomationSG for six years.
During this time, he collaborated with the association to advance and transform Automation, IoT, and Robotics ecosystems across Singapore and Asia, and was instrumental in the development of Airhub.ai, an AI-driven ecosystem discovery platform.
Mr David Lee
Executive Coach
The Flame Centre Pte Ltd
An Executive Coach, Trainer, Facilitator and Consultant, David’s work focuses on helping organisations to create theirdesired future and achieve quality and sustainable growth in an ever-changing and increasingly complex businessenvironment.
David specialises in strategy development, leadership team building, and capability development, organizationdevelopment, and training design and development. He has extensive experience in systems thinking, consulting,training, educating, and developing leaders in leadership competencies, change management, and operations. A well-regarded and respected in the Singapore Army, David is known for his dedication, strong values, and authenticity. Hebelieves in creating an open, trusting, and collaborative environment where every team member’s contributionmatters.
David has been an experienced COO in the F&B industry, overseeing its daily business operations. He is responsible forbuilding an inclusive environment where team members can thrive and the company’s business objectives areachieved. This role has given him first-hand experience in understanding the critical issues and challenges involved inbridging the dichotomy needs of running daily operations efficiently, and commitantly designing structures, policies,and processes to implement the company’s strategic vision.
David has had a distinguished 32-year career with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) attaining the rank of Colonel. Inhis military career, he had assumed multiple leadership appointments and successfully led cross-functional teams inorganization-wide transformation efforts, and large-scale operations. In particular, he demonstrated effective strategicconceptualisation and planning competencies by successfully developing and implementing a Training TransformationMasterplan to revolutionise Singapore Army training to meet it’s evolving operating needs effectively and efficiently.
David earned his Bachelor of Engineering (First Class) from National Technology University (NTU), and holds anExecutive Master of Business Management from Singapore Management University (Dean List) and a Master of Arts inProfessional Development (Training and Development) from National Institute of Education, NTU. In addition to being a certified Masteries Coach with International Associate of Coaching, he also holds ProfessionalCertifications in ACTA, and is a certified TetraMap® and Learning Organisation facilitator.
Mr Daniel Thong
Co-Founder and CEO
Nimbus
Daniel is the founder of Nimbus and our CEO. Nominated as one of Gen.T 2021 list of leaders, he holds a Pest Management certificate , IRATA certification for external facade cleaning and 6 years of facility management experience. He guides our group in our vision to become a regional total facilities provider. Daniel graduated from the University of Oxford and holds a BSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Session Chair
Mr Marcus Yeo
General Manager, Aladdin+ & TRC
M-DAQ Global
Marcus is a seasoned professional with 20 years of extensive experience in global financial markets and corporate treasury advisory. Currently, he holds the pivotal role of General Manager, Aladdin+ and Trading the Right Chart (TRC) at M-DAQ Global, where he oversees the strategic direction and operational success of these two key business units. In this capacity, Marcus not only drives cross-border enterprise sales but also champions innovation and client satisfaction within M-DAQ Global’s core business lines, particularly focusing on expanding market reach in high-growth sectors.
Prior to joining M-DAQ Global, Marcus was a Senior Vice President at DBS, a leading financial institution. During his tenure at DBS, Marcus played a critical role in delivering comprehensive financial market solutions and strategic advisory services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.
Marcus’s career
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Dr Sarjit Singh
Senior Advisor
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Sarjit Singh is a Board Member & Chairman of Audit Committee at University of the Arts Singapore, a Senior Advisor at Deloitte, and the Chairman of Singapore Overseas Regional Council at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Previously, Sarjit served as the Chief Executive Officer at In.Corp Global Pte Ltd and the Executive Chairman and Senior Partner at Atlas IHC Pte Ltd. With a strong background in finance and leadership, Sarjit also held various roles at Nanyang Technological University, Aviva, AIA, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Sarjit holds degrees from Harvard Business School, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore.