In my new role as Head of Business Development for Southeast Asia at Quest Personal Care Global, I will leverage my extensive experience in business development, business building, relationship nurturing and internal collaborative approach to drive growth and expand Quest's market presence and partner success across the region.Quest Personal Care Global is a leading provider of innovative and high-quality personal care products. I am excited to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the company's mission of enhancing consumer experiences through exceptional product offerings.Key Responsibilities:Leading strategic business development initiatives across Southeast AsiaIdentifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to drive growth,build and nurture relationships with key partners and stakeholdersCollaborating with the global team to align regional strategies with in the overall company goals

Helping those with a few grey hairs or more break free of the concerns of future employment and build their own futures.

Only 26% of 50-year-olds will remain in full-time employment at retirement age... The rest are being kicked to the curb by the current attitudes of our society. When this actually happened to me as I turned fifty I thought it was just a personal issue and was at that moment determined to not be left to the side of the road and so I coined the phrase Greypreneur to best describe myself to others in an almost self mocking manner as most opinions were that I was “ doing something to fill the time whilst looking for a real job” what I learned was over the coming years from then was that I was not alone in this situation of going from MVP #1 pick for a role to suddenly not getting a call back let alone an interview due to my become “old” in the eye of much of society…In the next ten years, the percentage of the workforce over 40 years old will increase by a further 23%... Yet 75% of people over 45 years old have already experienced ageism in one form or another concerning career advancement or when seeking a new role.We aim to change this.Age-positive technology.To enhance and enrich the world.

Venture Builder Program Advisor & Mentor for the current cohorts under the Silver Venture Builder Program and DIVE Immersion programs focused on olderpreneurs. The very first dedicated programs specifically developed to assist seniors lean about ideation, creation and launching strategies for their start up. In addition I am.leading the inclusion of practical AI usage introduced as a part of the curriculum.

Welcome to DarlaAi. We provide training to companies, organisations and individuals seeking a more practical approach to using various Ai tools to increase daily effectiveness and productivity. DarlaAi is a part of The Greypreneur Movement and provides additional external practical and applied Ai training and support. We seek to support and expand the use of AI tools across the workplace.Mission Statement:At DarlaAi, our mission is to empower individuals in the later stages of life to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (Ai) to create, innovate, and thrive. Through personalized mentorship and cutting-edge resources, we equip Greypreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Ai for success in entrepreneurship and beyond.Vision Statement:Our vision is a future where age is not a barrier to innovation and entrepreneurship. We envision a world where Greypreneurs are celebrated for their wisdom, experience, and adaptability, and where Ai serves as a catalyst for realizing their full potential. Through our collaborative approach and unwavering support, we strive to foster a community of empowered individuals driving positive change and shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

Founded in 2008, We provide brand and business development expertise in licensing, franchising and business growth planning, overcoming internal blockages and leading turnaround solutions. We are also focused on providing solutions in and around water security and the oceans. Currently, we are the official distribution partner for Ocean Bottle in the ASEAN region and we also own the canned water brand First Water.To know more about these brands and our services please email me at: dward@hu-mn.comwww.hu-mn.com

Reeturn™ is a circular economy tech company. We are setting out to change the way companies regain material value from the products they have made and sold. And for consumers to be able to return goods which companies believe offer an opportunity to regain specific materials for their supply chain.Clients obtain real-life data on reeturn options consumers have and through a bartering system of exchange via the platform obtain the good for something else of deemed value to the consumer.All are managed through our IOT-based Reeturn™ reusable packaging system that is fully traceable and impact-measuring. Reuse and Reduce: Redesigned for a better future©

We make the most Earth-friendly daily use essentials on the planet.Created to be more sustainable, healthier and more environmentally acceptable that the average conventional products used across the world.Better for our skin and better for mother earth.Best Social Enterprise winners. Sustainable Business Awards 2019 and 2021 Singapore. Asian Start Up Award Winner 2020. Razer Green Fund cohort. Future Cities Innovation Award winners 2022500 Global launch SF cohort www.lovebambooloo.com We are The Nurturing Collective. We are a new generation sustainable products company focused on the creation and design of sustainable, less impacting alternative everyday use home care products, with our brands Bambooloo, The Nurturing Co. and Wipeless. We are a transparent and fair-minded company. Focused on the creation of goods and services for the purpose of the betterment of lives.Driven by the creation and distribution of shared value through the ecosystem of partnerships and supply chain.Committed to sustainable production, distribution and sale of manufactured goods and services.We are an offline /online business offering truly sustainable reduced / zero plastic packaging-focused products. Better for you and better for the earth.

500 Global launch SF cohort 2022.16 weeks of developing and refining our business to expand into the US market

It is a great privilege to be able to support Singapore's first-ever fashion incubator focused on sustainability and the circular economy as a specialist mentor.It allows me to hopefully add value to the great young businesses selected as they set out on their own entrepreneur journey.

One of the first cohorts on the Antler Founders Singapore program.In which the idea for Bibo.cool was formed. More to follow.

The brand is offering a range of products including toilet roll, tissue paper and general wipes, made from bamboo, an eco-friendly, sustainable product.Conceptualised and created the brand idea for a toilet paper, tissues, wipes and diapers business including the mission statement, business objectives and other finer details of the image, packaging, voice and tone. Post-development the idea was sold to a publicly traded Group FJ Benjamin for development into a complete range of sustainable products. Built a range of new products (11 SKU’s) for the brand launch from the ground. Developed a small team to handle the business growth and managed all aspects related to brand, business and supply chain. The business was bought by Lam Soon Group of Singapore in April 2017.

JD Sports Fashion PLC The group owns more than 30 brands and holds more than 1400 trademarks.Global Licensing Director.Appointed to a new group role which required building from the ground and creates a commercial platform via licensing for the company’s various brands and trademarks. It included responsibilities to manage and develop relationships and revenues. It also required a focus on the development of markets for its core brands in Asia, both North and the ASEAN region. Apart from these, the position demanded development of a secondary market proposition within the UK with key brands across areas such as sports drinks, eyewear, sports equipment, back to school.Notable Achievements• During my tenure with the organisation, 31 new license relationships had reached an agreement or were in final process. • One existing agreement got an extension for a further £500,000 over the term period. • The total projected MGR’s for the next five years increased from £3.6m to £10.4m over the period.

The role demanded to set up of a brand new team to manage and grow the largest market outside the USA from the ground up along with a strategic plan by brand for business more than £60 million at wholesale prices. Provided support to the European office to lay the foundation and developed best practices for new business that will reflect the values of the group. The responsibilities also included proposing and developing an inclusive approach to engaging clients and partnering their businesses through 360-degree customer experience. Parted ways with the organisation as the discussed role progression/ succession planning did not get implemented as the changes in European Management occurred earlier than the disclosed timeline.Notable Achievements• Directed and supervised the hiring of 35 plus new starters for business alongside the European support team. Successfully defined the induction process and training requirements of each new starter.• Achieved completion of the agreed “roadmap to success” during the transition period.• Prepared all in the company for the hand over date January 1st, 2011.

A leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high-quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances.The role required overall responsibility for the EU markets across various brands with an approx. turnover of £28 million for the wholesale business. Reported directly to the Group Chairman based out of USA and there were 4 Directors and 4 European Sales Managers reporting to me. Handled eight distributors and four agents managed markets. Responsible for rebuilding the profitability and other financial results for the European arm of the company. Led the senior management team in all areas of business development, controls and reporting along with a team of directors and managers who could provide empowerment, coaching and mentoring to others. Established teams within each key area of the company to improve the results and achievements of the business, reviewed current processes to provide forward focused platform for change if needed and worked closely with the senior management team to achieve the business objectives by building relationships with the parent company. Notable Achievements• Successfully restructured the EU business model, methods, build a strong team and improved business performance both regarding turnover and expense control. • Topped the contraction of one key brand and increased another sharply• Successfully launched the first European flagship store.

A global player, the company, retails apparels and accessories worldwide.The role required overall responsibility for the wholesale business with a turnover of £69 million. It included a charge of 38 markets worldwide including North America and the Far East including 26 distributors, and nine agents managed markets. Reported directly to Managing Director with 20 Direct Salespersons and 5 Sales Managers reporting to me. As the Global Sales Director, I was responsible for formulating effective sales strategy to achieve consistent growth across all markets and product segments. Prepared sales and product segment objectives aligned with the business targets and ensured that market achievement is equivalent to the market requirements as per the product groups. Reviewed sales costs against forecast to analyse the achievement, developed clear and concise reporting process for the senior management and worked closely with the design and production teams to ensure designs matched the current market trends. Created a partnership approach to build business relationships with the distributors and as part of the senior management team review and decide on the three-year rolling plan.Notable Achievements• Improved and refined the company reporting and forward booking business model.• Increased business with European distributors in two years by a compound 60% and the overall wholesale business in two years by a compound 42% (£49m to £69m).• Successfully launched six stand-alone stores with franchise partners globally.• Established eight new distributors for the company and two retail-only markets.

Grew the HAWK brand from 2.5m euros to 20m euros within 2 yearsRedefined the Libtech and Gnu snowboard collectionsLaunched the Fidra Golf line in EuropeCompleted the integration of the GOTCHA brand in the group, growing it by 15%+ per yearRebuilt the teams and business in a number of markets on behalf of the Group

Developed the overall business level by more then 55%, with growth across all product groupsUndertook the legal requirement of agreeing and signing all commercial contractsReduced overall sales costs by 1m+ eurosAwarded Best overall Subsidiary – Eyewear Sales 2001, Oakley Global Meeting

Grew the UK business form 2m to more than 30m in less than 3 yearsInstrumental in establishing the brand ( Roxy) as a market leader in young women’s fashion across EuropeIncreased business from 5m euros to 40m+ euros ( Roxy)Developed a brand strategy and marketing plan, which fuelled growth of the brand in EuropePlanned and opened the first ROXY stores within Europe