Innovation Speakers in Singapore

Mohit Arora has worked extensively in the areas of market entry, new product design and performance benchmarking across multiple industry sectors. He was the Regional Vice President at J.D. Power Asia Pacific responsible for overseeing the company’s operations as well as building and managing business relationships with clients in the Asia Pacific region.

Mohit was the regional consulting head for the company and led advisory on solutions, customer satisfaction, product quality and network improvement programs. He currently mentors and consults business on solution based selling, strategy and operations excellence. Mohit has specific focus on the auto sector, with key insights on topics such as industry trends, consumer behavior, and data-based decision making. 

Jin Chong is a versatile, disruptive developer with thirty years experience in the Asian IT ecosphere. He is founder and managing director of 7-Network Pte Ltd., in which capacity he has worked with some of the top companies in the world including Murex, Phillip Morris, Fuji Xerox, Aspen Insurance (UK), Euromonitor International, and McDonalds Asia Pacific. He is a prolific creator of robust client-side software solutions. In 2013, Jin founded Sync4DR, an Infrastructure Centric Data Protection software, offering businesses affordable Data Protection and Business continuity solutions. In 2017, Jin founded JET Workflow, a codeless app-based solution for enterprise workflow processes. JET pioneered the concept of marrying Design Thinking, Fail Fast and DevOps with the aim of helping organisations to shorten their software development life cycle. This reduces the cost of digital transformation and gets them to market faster.

Pauline is an innovation Expert. She is a seasoned innovator, product developer, and transformational change agent with over 20 years of experience in PepsiCo, Singapore Ministries, and established retailers. As a certified expert in innovation, commercialization, design thinking, and data analytics, Pauline is a thought leader in FMCG, retail, and F&B sectors. Pauline's expertise in agile methodology, design thinking, and advanced technologies empowers multi-disciplinary teams to create high-impact digital and consumer experiences. Pauline holds an MBA in Financial Studies from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor of Science Hons in Economics from the University of London. As an experienced thought leader and coach, Pauline has facilitated multiple workshops on disruptive innovation and whitespace development. She has coached numerous high-profile clients and companies, helping them to achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition.

Michael is a dynamic professional who navigates the ever-changing business landscape by equipping leaders with invaluable tools and strategies, enabling them to embrace and thrive in transformational times. With an impressive tenure as the Head of Innovation Design + Validation at Walmart Canada, Michael successfully led a multidisciplinary team of researchers, creators, strategists, and developers, consistently challenging conventional norms and fostering an environment of innovation. Distinguished as the youngest store manager in Canada for the world"s largest retailer, Michael spearheaded projects focused on enhancing customer experience, resulting in a remarkable $250 million in business value generated within a three-year span. Michael"s notable contributions to the industry have garnered recognition, including being honored as part of The Peaks" esteemed Emerging Leaders Class of 2022, a distinguished group selected by peers and accomplished co-chairs.

Mark is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and executive coach, specialising in Leadership and Innovation, based in Singapore. Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) - one of only 15% of speakers globally with this qualification - the speaking profession"s highest earned designation, based on revenue, bookings and performance. Mark is one of a handful of speakers/trainers in Singapore with this qualification. Mark focus principally on preparing leadership teams for the future of work, and helping companies drive corporate innovation. His current focus is on three main areas: developing leaders for the digital age to ensure they're ready for the impending change, developing junior managers for the reality of their new role, and helping firms implement a culture of innovation through the application of design thinking. Together, these topics ensure that both current and future needs are met, without losing focus on the day-to-day running of their organisations.

Sumedha, the visionary behind KinderPass, is driven by a profound commitment to child development during the formative years. Recognizing that the early stages are pivotal (90% of a child's brain development occurs during this period), Sumedha saw a pressing need to support time-starved parents juggling numerous responsibilities such as work, childcare, and elderly care.

Observing the concerning trend of children turning to phones as surrogate teachers and babysitters, she realized the importance of active play, adult interactions, and multisensory activities in nurturing young minds. 

Leveraging her 13+ years of leadership at renowned companies like Pepsico and Procter & Gamble, spanning sales, research, and marketing in FMCG categories across APAC, Sumedha is now using technology to empower parents. 

Vandana Mathur-Dhaul has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Vandana currently serves as the Head of Development and Chief Operating Officer at ID Capital Pte, a boutique VC consulting and investment company focused on promoting and funding startups in the food and agriculture sector. Vandana is also a Mentor at Women in Food and Agriculture, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity in the agri-food industry. In the past, Vandana has worked as a Business Mentor at RAISE SG, a social enterprise sector developer and membership body, and StartupX, South East Asia's largest online assessment and investment platform for tech startups.

Vandana has also held the position of Head of Accelerator Operations at GROW Impact Accelerator, South East Asia's first global agrifoodtech impact accelerator. She is recognized for designing and delivering world class entrepreneurship and innovation programs with over 19 years of experience across financial services, startups and VC funds. 
 

Siddharth has had the opportunity to lead innovation initiatives across companies in the telecom, healthcare, internet, IT and the financial services space. ADigital transformation evangelist, he has more than a decade of innovation management experience orienting the culture of companies he has been associated with. Siddharth conducts workshops and training sessions with a number of companies where apart from consulting executive management, he works with teams to come up with a stage-gate innovation processes and strategies.

Shailendra (Shail) Malik, a seasoned tech leader with over 19 years of experience in IT project delivery, strategic planning, and problem-solving, specializes in banking and fintech. Currently serving as SVP, Tech Delivery at DBS Bank, he manages complex programs focusing on Generative AI and Enterprise Search, driving digital innovation in banking. Shail's expertise includes stakeholder management, responsible AI implementation, and building scalable tech solutions. His career highlights encompass leadership roles at prominent organizations like Tata Consultancy Services and IBM, where he led critical projects and teams. With a PMP, MSCS, and ITMA background, Shail is recognized for his data-driven approach and ability to deliver impactful business outcomes. Additionally, he contributes as a thought leader, sharing insights through platforms like The AI Book and Agility Exchange.

Michael specialises in global leadership, having inspired leaders and their teams across Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A digital transformation pacesetter for over two decades, Michael has delivered both complex systems integration projects and managed global infrastructure services. Influencing the direction of global organisations amidst significant complexity, Michael has driven structural alignment, enhanced capability and business outcomes.

Seasoned Executive with over 10 years of international experience across Asia, Middle East and Europe working in B2B sectors including industrials and energy. Cross-functional experience with core expertise in strategy, business development and digital transformations. Prior to current role, worked as Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company serving clients across Asia and Middle East. Digital Transformation Expertise, Founder & Board Member for tk Innovations responsible for incubating new digital solutions in Asia.

A versatile and innovative Board Executive/Managing Director and Non-Exec Director, who has built a reputation for driving growth in major global brands through tailored strategic consulting, business transformation, investor acquisition, product management, and performance optimization. Possesses an exceptional understanding of international business with a global reach spanning the Middle East and Asia, triggers regional growth through the creation of new product lines and forges lucrative partnerships, leads the digitization of processes, and generates powerful online presences.

Andrew Sng, the Senior Partner and Managing Director of DPI Asia, brings over three decades of expertise in strategic leadership. With a diverse business background in technical, sales, marketing, and training roles, Andrew founded DPI's Asian operations in 1982. Throughout his career, he has facilitated the development of strategic profiles for over 300 organizations in the Asia Pacific region and has trained more than 20,000 executives in DPI's critical thinking processes since 1983. Andrew have assisted over 300 organizations from across a wide range of industries (from family business, promising SMEs, apex bodies of industries, government & government-linked companies to foundations and social services oragnisations) in the Asia Pacific region to formulate their strategic blueprints.

Roslina Chai works as the Managing Director of Catalyse Consulting, a corporate training division of AWARE that aims to inspire diverse and inclusive workplaces for people to maximise their potential. She is an innovation-practitioner for 20+ years. She helps organisations by enabling its people to leverage on their differences and to bond through their similarities, and helps her clients build cohesive, dynamic and effective organisations. Roslina is also recognised as a Presentation Alchemist at FoxWest Communication and among the Board of Directors in Asia"s Women Speakers.

Guan Tay is the Founder and Global Chief Creative Officer at TGH Collective, an independent boutique agency. He is the Creative Change Catalyst of the APAC Global Advisory. He has helped Shell, Johnson and Johnson, Abbott, PandG, HSBC, Unilever, and other global brands improve market share and solve business challenges. He operates well within this complexity, always matching flawless execution with inspiring creative ideas, while staying true to the DNA of the brand.

Fateh Ali is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Collabu Technologies, the company behind CollabDeen. He is working towards disrupting the ($2.6 trillion) Global Islamic Economy with their deep-tech, AI-Powered, mobile platform, which helps faith-based communities and business communities to build their audience. They are the world's first to marry "Faith and Lifestyle" on 1 SaaS platform for two billion Muslims, especially the Muslim Millennials. Backed with 12 years of corporate technology experience in Investment banking and 13 years into entrepreneurship.

Awarded as one of Asia's Top-10 Women in IT, Dr. Meadows leads a Design Thinking and Innovation Center at a Forbes Top-20 International Business School, creating growth initiatives at the intersection of IT, business strategy, and design. Her research, consulting, and coaching focus on Leadership and Creativity. She co-founded an Advanced Technology Think Tank and Tinker Lab, envisioning the Future of Work (FoW) and Education, applying AI, biometrics, and other advanced technologies to leadership development, team productivity, and group innovation. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and IT from Harvard Business School and has over 20 years' experience in Asia, Europe, and North America as a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, eBusiness builder, innovation lab co-founder, and Accenture IT and Business Strategy consultant.

Erik has been a digital and creative leader since 1994. He has vast experience in digital transformation consulting, customer experience, UX/UI Design, Design Thinking and creative work. Offering a unique blend of strategic insights, problem-solving ability and creative leadership, Erik is perfectly set to lead any innovation discussion. He has developed his own Design Innovation framework called Humanistic Thinking™ and a model on Customer-Centric feedback called Worst Experience Score (WXS). Erik speaks on digital transformation, innovation, design, startups and customer-centric operations.

Elijah Chai, a beacon of resilience and freedom, empowers professionals and organisations to thrive amidst adversity. As a cancer survivor and seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, including roles as Principal of a private school, Discipline Master, and Lead Manager at the Ministry of Education (Singapore), Elijah brings profound insights into transformation and leadership. His extensive engagement with leaders, parents, and students, coupled with teaching expertise across nine subjects and an MBA, enriches his holistic approach. A versatile writer and poet, Elijah fosters creativity and expression, having ran and hosted national poetry competitions and industry-wide seminars. Through his journey and wisdom, Elijah inspires others to transcend challenges and embrace autonomy.