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An Entrepreneur/Executive in residence to identify, grow and scale new ventures/start-ups

Singapore, SG

Jakarta, ID

A Healthtech corporate venture between - PingAn Good Doctor, Grab & Softbank→ Started and scaled telemedicine services in Indonesia and Thailand→ Scaled Singapore HQ and Engineering center in Shanghai

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Working on scaling cutting edge technologies, forming JVs and reviewing M&As

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Working together with my teammates in Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, we look to grow Grab's delivery business and create value for our driver partners, customers and various stakeholders. Was also instrumental in launching GrabExpress in Singapore.

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Managing a team of professionals, I am responsible for the overall growth of the GrabTaxi vertical in Singapore. This entails managing the P&L of the business, engaging and negotiating with various stakeholders like the Government, Taxi Companies and Drivers, developing and executing demand and supply strategies to ensure that GrabTaxi continuously gain.

Singapore, SG

SG Enable (SGE) is an agency dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities and building an inclusive society. It seeks to provide comprehensive support to persons with disabilities across different life stages, especially employment. We are the lead agency in developing The Enabling Village (EV). EV is an integrated community space developed as part of.

• Engaging entrepreneurs who are looking to grow/start-up their businesses;
• Independent consultant for Greenview Hospitality Pte Ltd;
• Council Member of The Gerson Lehrman Group;
• Contributing author to UNWTO Sustainable Cruise Development Research – a research report/study for sustainable cruise development and responsible cruise development in Southeast Asia.

Singapore, SG

The Marina Bay Cruise Centre is managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services Pte Ltd, a joint venture between SATS and Creuers de la port de Barcelona. My role as the Chief Executive Officer has given me the invaluable experience of starting up a new company, planning and optimising the use of resources, developing and executing strategic plans as well as.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, US

• Tasked with initiating and managing relationships with assigned clients of up to US$10 million in travel spend within Asia Pacific and globally;
• Responsible for US-based Multi-National accounts in Asia Pacific;
• Responsible for the entire Request For Proposal process including bid documents, sales process, financial terms and conditions, and sales presentations with the Client;
• Work closely with various teams either regionally or globally, to ensure successful delivery and implementation of services to clients based on project specifications;
• Closed US$7 million worth of new business in 2009 despite a very challenging global environment;
• Tasked with the marketing and development of CWT Global Energy Services Group’s offering in Asia Pacific;

Singapore, SG

• Managing a team of 4 to oversee both the industry development and international relations portfolios;
• Responsible for NHB’s strategy to develop more private museums in Singapore;
• Oversee, market and administer NHB’s Heritage Industry Incentive Programme (HIIP), an incentive programme to seed or incentivize the private sector to develop heritage projects;
• Engaging the private sector to drum up support and interest for HIIP;
• Tasked with organizing and marketing of NHB’s first “Business of Heritage” conference cum exhibition;
• Responsible for NHB’s cultural diplomacy efforts;

Minnetonka, Minnesota, US

• Source and acquire new accounts to grow the company’s market share in Singapore – prospective clients ranges from small companies to large MNCs;
• Develop insights and analyze consumer segments to recommend new products to serve their needs;
• Ensure that the organization’s products and prices remain relevant and competitive in the marketplace;
• Work closely with Global and Regional Offices in participating in Request for Proposals, Tenders and Re-Bids;
• Provide input and support for Global/Regional negotiations and programs.

• Spear headed the development of SCCPL’s internationalization strategy. Tasked with implementation of the strategy;
• Championing SCCPL’s international business development into countries like China, India, Hong Kong, Turkey, Cyprus, Australia and Vietnam. Embarked on negotiations and discussions with potential partners in these.
• Work closely with Government Agencies like IE Singapore, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore and Singapore Tourism Board to pursue SCCPL’s interest such as application of grants etc;
• Spear headed the development of SCCPL’s marketing and brand strategy;
• Tasked with the development of new local businesses to grow SCCPL’s revenue;
• Develop SCCPL’s suite of marketing communication tools;

Singapore, SG

• Overseeing the development and enhancement of Singapore’s cruise facilities and infrastructure;
• Key liaison officer between STB and Singapore cruise industry partners;
• Developing incentive schemes to attract international cruise lines to set up operations in Singapore;
• Embarking on sales and business development missions to attract cruise lines to home base in Singapore. Conducted sales calls in Miami, Santa Clarita, London, Rostock (Germany), Amsterdam, Barcelona and Marseille.
• Conducted courtesy calls and study missions to understand cruise terminal developments in cities like Southampton, Dubai, Penang and Phuket;
• Coordinator for the board’s participation in the annual “Seatrade Shipping Convention”, a major cruise exhibition/conference in Miami;

Bbus (Hons), Business, Tourism, Hospitality

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