Benjamin Chua, Founder and CEO of Speco, has established the company as a frontrunner in the biotechnology industry. Speco's breakthrough in developing an antimicrobial coating, widely used during COVID-19, exemplifies its innovative prowess. This innovation is part of a series of technologies Speco has introduced to protect against viruses, bacteria, and other invisible dangers.Benjamin believes that a business can thrive while doing good. He founded Speco as an innovation-driven social enterprise to support disadvantaged Singaporeans, including single parents, disabled individuals, and ex-offenders. Under his leadership, Speco has expanded into the region, including Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The company has won numerous awards, such as the IPOS IP Award 2020, President's Volunteer and Philanthropy Award 2021, and ASEAN Business Awards Healthcare Innovation 2023.Business ValuesAs CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer of Speco, Benjamin dedicates himself to exploring new ideas that can inspire and positively impact the company’s Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet, and Profit. He asserts, “Intelligence will take you from A to B, but inspiration will take you everywhere. It is important for us to inspire everyone around us to work towards a common good.”Benjamin also emphasizes the importance of collaboration, stating, “No man is an island. Surrounding myself with intelligent, sincere, and hardworking people allows us to fly higher and run further together than we could on our own.”Beyond WorkA strong advocate for developing passions outside of work, Benjamin is actively involved in grassroots activities. He previously chaired the Yew Tee CC Youth Club and served on the People’s Association Central Youth Council. Currently, he is a mediator at the Community Mediation Centre, an agency under the Ministry of Law. Additionally, he participated in the Singapore Business Federation’s Sustainable Employment Project to address inequality in Singapore.
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