Shahzad Nasim

Group Executive Chairman, Meinhardt

“A company built around one individual will die with that person.”

August 15, 2017

Commenting on how human capital is the most important investment for any company.

Pictured: Meinhardt group executive chairman Shahzad Nasim (right) and his son, group CEO Omar Nasim (left)

Chua Sock Koong

Group Chief Executive, Singtel

“Brexit and US election outcomes also warn of the dangers of groupthink and the
importance of truly listening to and engaging with stakeholders – or risk a profound
disconnect.”

August 15, 2017

On the key lessons of 2016

Photo: Singtel

Lim Hock Chee

Co-founder and CEO, Sheng Siong Group

“In Singapore, how many vice-presidents do you need? But, if you go to a market like China, there will be a need for many more vice-presidents.”

August 15, 2014

On the need to step out of the comfort zone and expand beyond the local market

Cynthia Chua

Founder and CEO, Spa Esprit Group

“I’m not Alexander the Great. I love my staff and should not need to kill them”

January 1, 2014

Though a hard task master, the tireless entrepreneurs believes in
nurturing the team.

Lee Eng Su

Co-founder of Coconut Club

“Our idea is to treat our staff with love and respect – so that they can, in turn, treat our customers the same way.”

APRIL 1, 2019

The retauranteur behind the highly-popular Coconut Club on why showing kindness is paramount

Pictured, left to right: Lee Eng Su, with his partners Lee Chan Wai and Kamal Samuel.