Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketer with more than 20 years' of experience across top banks, telcos and startups. She is passionate about building brands and high-performance teams. A certified practitioner in human-centered design thinking, Adeline facilitates design thinking workshops at work and in universities. She is currently an adjunct lecturer at a local university, teaching a module on digital and social media marketing. Adeline also partners with high-growth startups to help them identify strategic blind spots, create their value propositions, and develop their go-to-market strategies in the VUCA world. She is also an International Coaching Federation-certified executive coach with more than 250 hours of coaching experience. Adeline exemplifies the reinvent mindset - always keeping abreast of emerging trends, finding opportunities for growth, and building her network and multi-disciplinary skills.
Dr. Timothy Low is a distinguished leader and investor in Asia's healthcare sector, known for his exceptional ability to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. With a proven track record in orchestrating successful operational start-ups and turnarounds, he has held pivotal roles such as Head of Healthcare Investment at Pavillion Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek, and CEO and Board Member at Farrer Park Hospital. His achievements include being named one of the "50 Most Talented Healthcare Leaders of Asia" in 2016 and earning the "Best CEO of the Year" title at the Asia Healthcare Excellence Award in 2017. Dr. Low’s expertise in maximizing human and asset potential, coupled with his commitment to exceptional service leadership, underscores his role in delivering outstanding results and fostering sustainable growth across Asia’s healthcare landscape.
Kevin is a senior Human Resources Leader with deep expertise in Business and Functional Transformation, Talent Management, Change Management and Talent Acquisition. As an integral and trusted member of executive leadership teams, he has spearheaded different People strategies to drive business directions and achieve business objectives in complex matrix, multi-business, multi-market organisations. Kevin has extensive APAC and global HR experience in Fortune 500 companies in several industries (including Bio-Medical Sciences, Corporate Finance, Oil and Gas and Higher Education); as well as with premier agencies in the Singapore public sector.
Ridhwan, a dynamic GALLUP-certified Strengths Coach with 12 years of experience, is a transformative facilitator, motivational and public speaker. Specializing in enhancing personal effectiveness and teamwork, he has collaborated with prestigious organizations like the Ministry of Education, Singapore Armed Forces, Health Promotion Board, and RHB Bank. Ridhwan's innovative training blends neuroscience with facilitation, making him a catalyst for positive change. As a GALLUP-certified Strengths Coach, he has guided over 1000 learners in leveraging a strengths-based approach for personal effectiveness, change management, leadership development and public speaking skills. Utilizing Edtech tools like Kahoot and Micro, Ridhwan engages participants, creating interactive learning experiences. With a 12-year track record, he has delivered customized programs encompassing critical thinking, well-being, design thinking, 21st Century skills, and leadership development through compelling public speaking.
The founder and director of learning and development transformation (L&D) at Solutions for Learning, Sonia Sant is a recognized leader in modern talent development. With more than 30 years ofexperience and proven success building digital transformation capacity and creating expansive globale-learning platforms, she delivers custom L&D solutions that enhance upskilling in key areas. As anadvisor and mentor, Sant helps ed-tech and e-learning vendors, as well as digital content creators better understand current trends and customer requirements, and improve content design.
Kevin Kan is a multi-award-winning Professional Coach, mentor, mediator and business leader. With an international career spanning over 30 years in corporate and multinational organizations, Kevin has held management consulting and senior executive management positions in organizations such as AIMIA, American Express, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, PwC Consulting and KPMG Consulting. He now coaches and mentors C-level and executive clients to help them gain clarity, confidence and focus to maximize their potential and performance. Kevin is a diversity and inclusion ally and you will find him regularly featured in media including Forbes, Marketing Magazine and Human Resources Magazine. Kevin is an expert in multi-generational workplaces, advocates for inclusive cultures, leadership mindset shifts, job redesigns, flexibility, and combating ageism for optimal organizational success.
Rainer has over 39 years of experience in leading complex supply chain and manufacturing operations. His expertise spans medical devices (Class 2 and 3), good manufacturing practice (GMP), electronic components and assembly operations, project management, quality assurance and management, regulatory requirements (FDA ff.), and business development. With over 25 years in senior leadership positions at senior VP, VP, and general manager levels, Rainer is now the founder & managing director of ‘Wolf Results Coaching & Consultancy’, offering tailored services to drive outcomes for organizations, teams, and individuals. Known for his leadership and strategic acumen, Rainer has consistently delivered results in global business environments.
YuJin Wong is Asia’s leading mental fitness expert, uniquely positioned to address the challenges of modern corporate life. With a background as a lawyer and investment banker, he understands firsthand the pressures professionals face. YuJin combines this experience with certifications in psychology, neuroscience, and fitness to offer science-backed strategies that enhance mental fitness, a key factor in productivity and well-being. As the first Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, YuJin delivers impactful speeches and workshops that are both insightful and engaging. His unique blend of serious content with a fun, dynamic delivery ensures that audiences leave not only informed but also inspired. A best-selling author and media personality, YuJin’s work has earned him accolades such as the Global Brands Icon in Wellness & Peak Performance. His practical, enjoyable approach to mental fitness is transforming workplace cultures across Asia.
Walter de Oude, a visionary business leader, has consistently redefined the financial landscape by driving extraordinary business growth and innovation. As the founder of Singapore Life (Singlife), he scaled the company to a remarkable valuation of S$3.2 billion by 2020, transforming it into a major player in the financial sector within just six years. Now, with Chocolate Finance, Walter is spearheading a new era in spare cash savings, offering a bold alternative to traditional fixed deposits that delivers superior returns without rigid constraints. Through his leadership at Chocolate Ventures, he continues to fuel high-growth businesses, inviting investors to co-invest in promising ventures where his expertise generates substantial value. Walter’s track record of building impactful, forward-thinking companies is reshaping how businesses grow, setting new benchmarks for financial success and customer-centric innovation.
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.
Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a regular visitor to the C-suite, is a multi-award winning keynote speaker, best selling author and consultant on transformational leadership in the age of disruption. Noted internationally as a top 10 HR influencer on social media, she was named by the Workforce magazine (USA) to the 'Game Changer' awards list. Dr. Tanvi is also on the board of the Asian Region Training and development organization. She often serves as a jury on prestigious HR awards such as the Linkedin Conscious Business Leader Awards; Britcham Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Her insights on the Future of Work have been quoted and published in forums such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes.com, Wall Street Journal Mint, the Business Times and Economic Times.
Eugene Seah is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) focusing on mindset transformation through the power of NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming). Since starting his coaching and speaking career in 2014, he has spoken in several cities across the world, including Dubai, Sydney, Seattle, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Moscow and even Pyongyang! Eugene has a very inspirational personal story and has frequently been interviewed by various media including TV, radio and the newspapers. He made a commitment to achieve this life mission after experiencing a personal crisis in 2013-2014, that wiped out his bank account and attacked his self esteem. After reprogramming his own mindset (through NLP), his life and career was completely transformed. His life mission is to empower teams to be future-ready and achieve fulfillment and a life of abundance.
Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi-award-winning Founder of the world’s widest-reaching organisational empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MiMi YouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media, and on event stages, globally. Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, Psychological Safety and D&I. She is an experienced organisational coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces & well being. She has 60,000 followers with an organic reach of over 55,000 weekly and has trained 12,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally, focusing on the future of multi-generational leadership. A truly global leader, she has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader awards. She is as charismatic as she is passionate and she is set on reconnecting the corporate world, one organisation, and one audience, at a time.
Jedi is a distinguished thought leader in transformative change, prominently featured on Forbes Coaches Council. As an internationally acclaimed Master Certified Coach (MCC) with an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Jedi serves as the Director of Education, Coach Educator, and Coach Assessor for ICF Credentialing Programs. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professional coaches through mentor coaching and coaching supervision. With a diverse skill set, including strategic facilitative tools and agile certifications, Jedi collaborates with organizations to design tailored learning curriculum, curate courseware, and deliver comprehensive training for teams. Through his brand, Brave Your Story, Jedi globally empowers leaders to authentically navigate their personal and professional journeys, making a lasting impact on a global scale.
Kindaichi Lee is a coach, counsellor, and trainer specializing in mindset and mental wellness. With his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, he is able to connect with and engage his participants, facilitating deep learning and action-oriented outcomes. Kindaichi has conducted trainings in various parts of Malaysia and Singapore, using experiential learning workshops to help individuals reinvent themselves. He has created and delivered programs on parenting, relationships, communication, and game-based learning.
Kindaichi has also played significant role in mentoring and developing young leaders, empowering them to make positive impacts in their communities. Some of his mentees have led trips to help the underprivileged in Cambodia, India, and Indonesia, while others have taken on leadership roles in churches and gained confidence in public speaking.
With his qualifications as a ICF Coach and a Master's Degree in Counselling & Career Guidance, Kindaichi is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and personal growth.
Catherine is the founder and principal consultant of Broc Consulting. Catherine works with companies to strengthen two of their most important assets – Brands and People. Catherine helps organisations, teams, and individuals create value through clarity, connection, and commitment. Her work involves consulting, facilitation, training, team and executive coaching. She has worked on more than 200 projects and currently coaches leaders of Fortune 1000 companies. Catherine specializes in driving organizational success by fostering clarity, connection, and commitment. Through her strategic guidance, she helps businesses and individuals unlock their full potential. By ensuring clear goals and expectations, she enhances communication and teamwork, leading to stronger, more cohesive connections. Her approach also focuses on building commitment, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and dedicated to achieving their shared objectives. Catherine’s expertise enables organizations to create sustained value and achieve their desired outcomes.
Heng Wah has had a diverse career, assuming various positions in Sales, Operations, Human Resources Development and Change Management. His career has spanned across IT, Education Services and the Automotive industry, and he has in-depth experience of the local business and social landscapes of China, Malaysia, and Singapore. His passion for Learning and Human Performance Improvement has earned him his expertise in Change Management, Human Capital Development and workplace learning and performance improvement.
Before practising full-time as a coach and training consultant, he led and supported change management initiatives focusing on organization development that transformed the sales organization into a more dynamic and customer-centric structure.
Julie is an accomplished international trainer, facilitator and executive coach. Her passion is to help clients become effective leaders, trainers, presenters and communicators using a blended learning approach.
Julie started her career as an Auditor with Ernst & Young (EY) Singapore where she managed a large portfolio of international audit clients in various industries. Subsequently, Julie transferred to the Learning & Development (L&D) department to pursue her passion to become a trainer and coach. As a Director, Julie was appointed to head the L&D function for the ASEAN region where she was responsible for driving the L&D initiatives to develop organisational and people capabilities in 14 countries.
After more than 15 years with EY, Julie left to focus on being a trainer and an executive coach. She currently provides effective learning solutions and coaching services to MNCs, financial institutions and professional services firms.
Henrich R. Greve is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Rudolf and Valeria Maag Chaired Professor in Entrepreneurship at INSEAD and is the Academic Director of the Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and MA in Sociology from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
Henrich's research focuses on the causes and consequences of strategic change in organisations, and he also studies organisational innovations and founding and growth of organisations in young industries. He has published over 90 articles in leading journals including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Organization Science, and Management Science.
C.J. is a distinguished expert in sales, leadership, and cross-cultural communication, renowned for his ability to empower international companies to achieve remarkable success. With a strong track record in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing sales profits for global IT giants like Google, Cisco, and HP, focusing on improving their strategic selling and negotiation capabilities on a global scale. His expertise extends beyond sales to encompass leadership, coaching, and the effective utilization of assessment tools. His co-authorship of the Sales Map sales proficiency assessment tool in 2021 is a testament to his commitment to enhancing sales performance. Furthermore, C.J.'s book, 'Winning the B2B Sale in China,' available on Amazon, highlights his thought leadership in the field of sales, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to excel in the global marketplace.
Francisco is a results-oriented Supply Chain professional with a proven ability in delivering end to end solutions management, supply chain development and project management with cross sector experience including ICT, IT, e-commerce, retail and finance and managing supply chain functions across BHP, Huawei, Cisco, Nike and more and across geographies . With involvement in all parts of the product management process from project lifecycle through to marketing, sales and day-to-day operations, he is focused on providing real-world improvements to the business and its client base. Working across many channels including both online and offline, Francisco streamlines operations for multi-million dollar companies both nationally and internationally. He consistently strives to ensure that he can deliver solutions that make the business more operationally robust by ensuring that all teams are cohesive to deliver on time and on budget.
As a business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, award-winning entrepreneur and mental health expert, Nick Jonsson has experienced the highs and lows of the business world. Throughout his journey, he has learned the power of connection and support. This realization led to him becoming the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives" Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, South East Asia's largest confidential peer group network for senior executives and business owners. As the Managing Director of EGN, Jonsson provides a safe haven for members to share their work-related challenges, receive support, and learn from each other. His efforts have been recognized by the prestigious Entrepreneurs 100 Award 2021 for growing EGN"s member database by 325% and also named Asia Pacific"s 50 Leading Lights on World Kindness Day in 2021.
Dr Alvin is a veteran practitioner in Learning & Development, Organizational Development and Talent Management, having spent more than 30 years in multiple roles as Regional Director / Head of Talent Management & Learning for PANALPINA Asia Pacific Management, Learning & Development for Linde Gas Asia, STATS ChipPAC and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing. He was Associate Professor and Deputy Director for Talent Management at the Nanyang Technological University, lecturing on Human Capital Development and Business Leadership. He is currently a practicing Certified Management Consultant and Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institute (ICMCI), and a Certified Professional Coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Adjunct Faculty and Project Director at Duke University for Corporate Education, Master Coach and Founder of "MindPowered Coaching-Nurturing Individuals for High Performance" an accredited Coach educator licensed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), where he authored the book, "SuccessQuotient@Work-Transforming Performance through Talent Development".
As Edmund Hillary said, 'It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.' Inspired by similar experiences in his personal journey and his extensive coaching practice, Rajiv believes the path to outstanding leadership lies in embracing the journey we take within ourselves. Anchored in the principles of personal mastery, this highly engaging talkdescribes how deepening your self-awareness, learning to regulate your emotional triggers, reforming your conditioned beliefs and aligning your life and work to a higher purpose not only makes you an inspirational leader, but also directly contributes to your personal happiness, balance and fulfilment. Founded in the belief that every good leader can become great, this inspiring talk reveals the powerful inner journey of self-discovery that has worked for so many leaders and offers empowering insights to support you in discovering your greater self - both as a leader and as a person.
Stanley Ng (ICF PCC) is a seasoned transformative coach with over 7 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. He is deeply passionate about fostering curiosity, empowering others to unlock their potential, and facilitating positive change and the opportunity to help clients gain clarity, overcome challenges, and live life by design rather than by default. His areas of expertise include authentic leadership, developing self-awareness, maintaining relational transparency, practicing balanced processing, and upholding a strong moral perspective, besides active listening, powerful questioning, and maintaining confidentiality while guiding clients through significant transitions. Stanley has worked with companies and individuals navigating change, enhance leadership capabilities, and achieve their goals through transformative coaching programs and initiatives.
Vivek Sood, Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Group, architects secure and sustainable global supply chains, consulting for senior executives in major corporations, optimizing profits through global supply networks. A foremost Global Supply Chain expert, he's orchestrated over 400 transformations in diverse sectors like FMCG, Retail, Heavy Machinery, Mining, Chemicals, and more. As an advisory board member of Supply Chain Asia from 2005 to 2012, he wields industry influence. Vivek's insights are shared through his popular blog 'A Profitable Dialogue'. His wide-reaching impact extends to over 45,000 SCM professionals globally through blogs, books, and LinkedIn groups. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he pursued post-MBA courses from Harvard, MIT, and University of London. Vivek's remarkable career embodies innovation and expertise in global supply chain optimization.
Sunam Sarkar, in his role as President & Chief Business Officer, at Apollo Tyres leads the Strategic Planning function of the company, which includes the growth strategy, mergers & acquisitions and alliances. In addition, he also oversees Integrated Supply Chain including Raw Material sourcing, Production Planning & Logistics Operations, InformationTechnology, Greater China Operations and Corporate Social Responsibility. Sunam, who is best known for his innovative perspectives and participatory management style, in his previous role as the CFO, had been instrumental in greatly strengthening the company’s balance sheet. Sunam also is a Director on the Board of the company.
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.
Dr. Raman K. Attri is a multifaceted personality with a range of talents, including being a scientist, author, speaker, L&D leader, and artist. His outstanding achievements have earned him recognition as a Brainz Global 500 leader alongside other stellar personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, Gary Vee, Jim Kwik, and Jim Shetty. Dr. Attri is the world's leading authority on the "science of speed" in professional learning and performance, with over two decades of research in performance science. Despite being permanently disabled since childhood, Dr. Attri is known as a powerhouse of positivity and inspiration. He has transformed his inability to walk into a unique expertise in teaching people how to walk faster in their professional world.
Professor Sattar Bawany is the CEO and C-Suite Master Executive Coach (CMEC) of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) and Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI).
He has 35 years of international business management experience, including 25 years in executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership development and training with global management consulting firms.
CEO Weekly magazine in its October 2, 2023, Edition, named Prof Sattar Bawany alongside Dr Marshall Goldsmith and Tony Robbins as the top 15 exceptional executive coaches who have had a major influence on leadership development and coaching. https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/disruptive-leadership-institutes-professor-sattar-bawany-recognized-in-ceo-weekly-magazine/.
He was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best CEOs in Singapore” by CEO Insights Asia magazine in 2023. He was honored with the “2019 Executive of the Year for Human Resources Consulting” award during the 2019 Singapore Business Review (SBR) Management Excellence Awards.
Full Profile available at https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/ceo-profile/
Nishank is a financial expert with over 22 years of experience in investment banking and wealth management. His expertise spans emerging market structured loans, leveraged finance, principal finance, real estate, asset finance, distressed debt trading, derivatives, commercial banking loans, and various forms of lombard loans. He has worked with corporates, banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies, sovereigns, SPVs, funds, hedge funds, and private equity sponsors. Nishank has successfully initiated new lending initiatives and established best practices in risk analysis, forecasting models, early warning tools, MIS, and stress testing. He specializes in risk evaluation, devising hedging strategies, drafting risk policies, financial modeling, equity valuation, and developing rating models for structured credit transactions. His strategic risk management approach supports the growth of wealth management businesses.
Mette Johansson (MBA, CSP, PCC) is an highly awarded author, speaker and consultant. She worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations for 15 years before founding MetaMind, a training consultancy providing consulting and learning programmes in the people side of leadership skills. Mette supports clients via workshops, trainings, and keynote speaking sessions around Authentic, Inspirational, Motivational and Inclusive Leadership. Her clients include Citibank, Airbnb, Microsoft, UPS, Pfizer, CapitaLand, and many more. She is the author of three Amazon bestsellers; "How to Make Yourself Promotable", "7 Skills to Help You Climb the Career Ladder", "MyVoice", as well as the co-author and ideator of “Unleash Your Voice", "Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”. She is regularly featured in media in Singapore, from Harper's Bazaar to Straits Times.
Dr Andreas Schmidt is a serial entrepreneur and successful biotech CEO. Following the recent acquisition of his startup Proteona by Singleron Biotechnologies he is currently heading the global business development with an emphasis on clinical and pharma collaborations enabling single cell and multi-omic precision medicine. Previously he has co-founded the venture capital backed proteomics company AYOXXA Biosystems. Dr Schmidt serves as board member, advisor and share holder of several biotech companies and investment funds centered in Asia, Europe and North America. His engagements are focussed on new approaches to precision medicine, multi-omics platforms, cell therapy and artificial intelligence enabled clinical research.
Arasu is an Executive Coach with over 9 years of coaching experience helping people and organizations attain maximum effectiveness. He's guided mid to senior-level leaders globally, spanning diverse sectors and accumulating 1500+ coaching hours. With a corporate tenure of 24 years at Motorola, Bristol Myers Squibb, ABB, Baker Hughes, and 3M, including roles like HR Leader at Baker Hughes and HR Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, Arasu offers practical insights. His expertise serves Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, navigating intricate business landscapes. As a certified Leadership and Executive coach, Maniarasu empowers individuals, focusing on coaching leaders from varied cultural backgrounds. He equips them with essential skills like systemic thinking, resilience, communication, influence, learning agility, self-awareness and equality. Arasu's approach fosters positive change and tailored support, particularly in training middle managers for leadership success.
John Buchanan, an Australian cricket strategist, left an indelible mark on the sport. As the coach of the Australian cricket team from 1999 to 2007, his tenure witnessed unparalleled success, securing multiple Ashes victories and consecutive Cricket World Cup wins. Known for innovative tactics, he introduced sports psychology and unconventional team structures, reshaping cricket coaching methodologies. Despite initial skepticism, Buchanan's leadership revolutionized team dynamics, emphasizing collaboration and mental resilience. Post his coaching career, he contributed to various cricket leagues globally and authored insightful books on leadership and coaching. His pioneering strategies continue to influence modern cricket coaching and team management.
Hitesh is a Paralympic Medal winner with the Singapore Cerebral Palsy Football Team and the author of the book 'Better Than Normal' which has sold more than 15,000 copies worldwide. He has received the South-East Asia Excellence Awards-Special Mention of Outstanding Achievements for being an exceptional role model to youth all around the world. Hitesh is also a certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer and is featured regularly on local and global TV, Radio and Magazines for his crazy mission to inspire 50 Million People by 2050!
Achint Setia is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) at ZALORA. In his dual roles, he leads ZALORA’s Cluster business across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to leading the Revenue and Marketing function across the ZALORA group. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Achint brings with him over 17 years of experience in scaling businesses in consumer tech and media. As an avid speaker and passionate storyteller, he brings bottom-up business building expertise in consumer tech and media with cross-functional experience in analytics, marketing, operations, strategy, content and product development. Prior to joining ZALORA, he took on multiple leadership roles at Indian fashion e-commerce platform, Myntra, where he headed the company's marketing and social commerce business.
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ronald possesses extensive expertise in various areas including Organizational Development, Learning Development, Talent Development, and Leadership Development. His rich background has allowed him to work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ronald's reputation as a dynamic speaker and trainer has led him to conduct leadership, coaching, and mentoring training sessions in numerous conferences and companies across Singapore, as well as South Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. Ronald's esteemed client list includes renowned organizations such as Microsoft, General Electric, LINX Singapore, Singapore Armed Forces, Employment and Employability Institute (Government Agency), SATS Ltd, Halliburton, SAP, HSBC, OCBC, PVCFC (Vietnam), MB Bank (Vietnam), Ocean Network Express, Property Guru (Vietnam), and OCTAVE Institute Singapore.
Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Musician, and the Managing Director of YES (Your Empowering Solutions), a boutique HR consultancy. Using psychology and neuroscience, he has partnered with over a hundred Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 clients for 25 years to transform people’s behaviour to achieve results and perform at a higher level. He loves switching on light bulbs with people - triggering those ‘aha moments’ - insights - that change mindsets and open up new possibilities. His passion is all about helping people, teams and organizations re-imagine the future, not for a new normal, but for a ‘better’ normal. Grant encourages leaders and teams to be courageous, think beyond themselves, and driving performance. Walking out of his sessions, teams feel empowered as he stresses upon aligning with common objectives and moving forward collectively.
Leveraging a 20-year HR career spanning diverse industries in both consulting and corporate roles, with Global Leadership scope, Xi Ren, Founder of Xel Consulting, drives organizational excellence through employee engagement. As a Shared Leadership Coach, she helps leaders build high-performing teams, enabling sustainable success. Drawing inspiration from personal triumphs over adversities, including a traumatic experience as a survivor of Alopecia Areata, she has developed a transformative and yet simple framework rooted in personal experiences and backed by neuroscience to foster mental health. She is passionate about empowering individuals with positivity through speeches, training and coaching so that they can thrive in challenges.
Cyrus Daruwala serves as the Managing Director at IDC Financial Insights, overseeing initiatives encompassing both operational stability and strategic innovation within financial institutions. Cyrus and his teams focus on all aspects of "run the firm" or "change the firm." With a two-decade-long career dedicated to this sector, he and his teams delve into diverse realms such as legacy transformation, hybrid cloud adoption, analytics, and fintech integration. Mr. Daruwala's expertise lies in aiding financial entities to navigate complex challenges, from assessing operational hurdles to expanding their consumer base. Prior to his role at IDC Financial Insights, he played a pivotal role as a managing partner in a regional research firm, significantly advancing its research and publication domains. His comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and investment landscapes enables him to foster collaborations among institutions, vendors, and government bodies across projects.
Joy is the founder of Joy of Sustainability LLP, a pioneering platform dedicated to advocating sustainability. Through coaching services, Joy bridges the gap between sustainability design, delivery, and user engagement, empowering clients to define and achieve their true sustainability goals. With a track record of groundbreaking projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities, Joy and her team lead the way in innovative green building solutions. With over 12 years of experience in sustainability consulting and construction, Joy specializes in master planning, building design, and maintenance. As a master certified life coach (ICF) and Marshall Goldsmith certified executive coach and team coach, Joy provides consultancy and coaching services to individuals and companies seeking sustainability solutions and professional development. Her holistic approach enables clients to navigate sustainable practices and personal growth effectively.
Raymond is your dedicated partner in personal growth and healing. Specializing in integrative psychotherapy, he employs evidence-based techniques like hypnotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and coaching to address diverse challenges. With a collaborative approach, Raymond guides clients towards lasting positive change, boosting confidence and productivity while improving relationships. His practice spans addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia, phobias, trauma, and relationship issues, providing support to both men and women. Whether you seek relief from pain, enhanced confidence, or improved relationships, Raymond offers compassionate assistance tailored to your unique needs. You're not alone on your journey, and Raymond is here to help you thrive.
For 12+ years at Google, across New York, London and Singapore, Gautam led marketing, sales and business development teams in matrixed environments to deliver business results at scale for almost every major Google B2B and B2C product - including Android, Chromecast, Chromebooks, Google Cloud Platform, Google Ads, Google Play Store, Google Assistant, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. He is now bringing his global experience to other businesses by founding his own strategic advisory practice, Snowbird, where he takes on short-term assignments to help businesses find their next step. He's appeared on Harvard Business Review's QuickTake and speaks at prestigious conferences such as HubSpot Connect and European Stratup Festival. His passion lies at the intersection of tech and culture, where he explores how they shape each other and what that means for brands and people.
Nicole is an accomplished HR leader with over 10 years of experience in HR, marketing, and academia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in industrial organizational psychology, specializing in talent management, organizational development, culture, and learning & development (L&D). Nicole is currently the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong, and the APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup, where she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the region.
A strong advocate for mental health and inclusive leadership, Nicole has been recognized for her work, being named one of the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn in 2023 and one of the Top 100 Filipinos to Follow on LinkedIn in 2020. She mentors leaders globally and is a sought-after speaker at regional and global events, sharing her expertise on modern HR practices, leadership development, and DEI.
Amanda Johnstone is the CEO of Transhuman and is one of Australia’s most globally recognised AI technologists and specialist communicators in emerging technologies. Her contributions have been celebrated by TIME as a Next Generation Leader and by The CEO Magazine with the Start-up Executive of the Year award, underscoring her significant impact in social impact technology. In 2023, LinkedIn awarded her as a Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, one of only 1500 top voices globally of nearly 1 billion users. Recognised as a subject matter expert in both emerging technology and modern leadership, Amanda lends her insights to esteemed organisations including Commonwealth Bank, The Australian Property Institute, YPO, Zoom, The Australian Digital Health Agency, Allianz, Leap, Kellogg’s, Universal, Stanford, Women Making Waves, The Education Department, Schmidt Futures, Optus, ADMA and Google Cloud, among others.
Carina started as a practising lawyer at the Paris Bar, with experience in both Paris and Singapore. She quickly became Head of the French Desk at an international law firm, eventually becoming a partner in less than 5 years. During her career, Carina served as a Board Director of the now-known as the Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, from Sept. 2012 to Sept. 2018. She also shares her expertise as a Visiting University Lecturer/Trainer currently at the Singapore Management University.
Carina is an ICF - PCC certified coach and an accredited Mediator. With fluency in English, French, Luxembourgish, German, and Portuguese, Carina embraces diverse languages and cultures. She continues to contribute her expertise in leadership and management to individuals and organizations.
With over 15 years of marketing and sales experience across Europe, Kristine is passionate about digital transformation, trends, and innovation. She thrives on driving impact at scale, solving significant problems, taking unconventional paths, and bringing out the best in those around her. With a constant focus on business development, she excels in helping companies accelerate their digital transformation and embrace innovation. A recent graduate of the Wharton Executive Education program, Kristine now teaches Digital Transformation at ESCP-EAP Business School in Paris.
A CEO leading a large billion dollar portfolio of global brands. Responsible for brand innovation, digital marketing, digital content & brand communication with top line /bottom line responsibility for fabric cleaning brands across Asia. Digital Marketing and Social Media specialist (Certified Inbound Marketer) having created many successful campaigns in the space and teach the same at leading business schools globally. Marketing Trainer with a track record of training over 5000 professionals in marketing skills across leading international marketing forums. Winner of the Marketing Excellence Award, CMO Council Award. Selected by Times of India in 2007 as one of India's 24 leading emerging young leaders for the future in Lead India. 3 time winner of the HUL Chairman's Award and Global Category Unilever Award. Subscribe to my Sunday news
Purpose driven strategy and business development professional with more than 20 years in key leadership roles across varying business functions in public as well as private sector spanning local and international territories. Experienced leader, coach and certified professional mentor to young adults to aspiring managers across a large diverse demographic.
Anne Phey is a globally renowned leadership speaker, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author, and thought leader in high-performance teams, career acceleration, and resilience. A former Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Learning Officer, Sales Director, and Chief of Staff at IBM Asia Pacific, MTV Asia, consulting firms, and startups, Anne’s career spans over 10 industries, leading diverse, cross-cultural teams to success. Her keynote, "Crash to Courage: The Power to Rise," empowers leaders to overcome adversity and foster resilience. Honored with over 50 awards, including Innovation Leader and Asia Woman Leader, Anne integrates AI, analytics, and innovation to accelerate business performance.
Jian Yuan Tan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lucerne Asset Management Pte. Ltd., a position he has held since October 2016. With over eight years of leadership experience, he oversees the company's operations in Singapore. Prior to his role at Lucerne, he gained extensive experience in the financial services industry, focusing on commercial banking, credit analysis, and credit risk. Jian Yuan served as Assistant Vice President at HSBC Commercial Banking, Relationship Manager at ANZ, and held several roles at Standard Chartered Bank, including Business Finance Manager and Sales Executive.
He is skilled in commercial lending, banking, and business development. Jian Yuan holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from The University of Western Australia. His career reflects a strong foundation in financial services, with a demonstrated ability to drive growth and manage risk.
Haseena is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) with over 20 years of leadership experience, specializing in influence and communication. She provides executive coaching to enhance leadership skills, motivation, and collaboration, helping clients improve decision-making and foster positive work environments. Haseena's expertise lies in developing strategies to boost communication, teamwork, and productivity. Her coaching empowers executives and managers to increase self-awareness and drive organizational success. With experience across sectors from Consumer Goods to Financial Institutions, she has a proven track record of enabling individuals and teams to thrive. Haseena is committed to unlocking potential and achieving impactful results. With extensive experience in training, coaching, career development, consulting, and facilitation using brain-based learning techniques, she helps participants articulate their strengths and aspirations, optimize performance, and drive engagement by bringing their whole selves—their brain and heart—to work.
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Nina Devouge brings 20 years of experience in identifying high performers and top talent across industries like Big Tech, Retail, Media, and Luxury. With nearly a decade of managing teams, she integrates her personal growth challenges and leadership breakthroughs into her coaching practice.
Nina specializes in working with women at all career stages, from emerging leaders to seasoned executives, guiding them through a holistic approach to personal and professional development. Her coaching has been described as life-changing, helping women navigate their careers with authenticity and confidence.
Her journey towards living authentically began early, overcoming complexities and redefining success on her own terms. This personal experience fuels her passion for helping women thrive, empowering them to embrace their full potential in both their professional and personal lives.
