John Cheng demonstrates the power of “we” in multiple leadership roles
The director of Cheng Yew Heng Candy Factory isn’t content to just mind his own rock sugar business.
Once considered an outsider, Ozi Amanat has made waves in the venture capital world
Amanat’s venture capital firm K2 Global counts notable families from Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore as investors.
Viral web video pioneer Gillian Tan fuels media appetite of millennial audience
Before anyone else cared about Web content, the founder of Clicknetwork and Munkysuperstar Pictures aired unscripted videos that would go on to become online sensations.
Louis Liu plans to upend South-east Asia’s banking sector
Riding a wave of demand for digital payment solutions, Fomo Pay allows merchants to connect to over 20 e-payment platforms.
Jeffrey Lu uses big data tools to accelerate discovery of new drugs
The CEO of Engine Biosciences leverages AI, network biology, and gene editing in the fight against debilitating diseases.
Toh Yah Li lights up spaces and minds in Singapore and abroad
Founder of Light Collab is among first five certified lighting designers in the world.
Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong hits high notes in classical music world
The chief conductor for Germany’s Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra is also the first Singaporean to lead the New York Philharmonic.
Ashish Manchharam re-energises forgotten streets, one shophouse at a time
The founder and managing director of 8M Real Estate is a developer, trendspotter, and placemaker.
Bernise Ang is changing the way people change the world
The principal at consultancy Zeroth Labs helps public sector agencies rethink public policy programmes through unconventional approaches.
Leon Lai’s independent creative agency levels playing field with winning formula
For the CEO at ALT Worldwide, standing out in a saturated advertising industry calls for smarts, grit, and a heavy dose of authenticity.