Business Transformation Speakers in Singapore

Adeline Tiah is a leadership coach, strategist, and marketer with over 25 years of experience across top banks, telcos, and startups. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, she partners with CEOs, CHROs, and senior leaders to build adaptive, high-trust cultures that thrive in the age of AI and digital disruption. Adeline is known for helping leaders unlock potential, lead with impact, and build high-performance teams through her Reinvent™ programs and systemic coaching approach. She draws from her background in marketing and brand leadership to deliver strategic insights that drive business innovation and cultural transformation. Adeline is certified in NLP, DISC, Systems Coaching, and 360 assessment tools (Soundwave, Zenger Folkman), and is a LinkedIn Top Voice on the Future of Work. As an adjunct lecturer and facilitator in human-centered design thinking, she equips leaders with future-ready skills to navigate change and lead with purpose in complex environments.

Clarice’s life experiences bring about powerful and inspiring messages. She inspires change through her courageous, vulnerable, and authentic speeches.  Her mission is to help more people attain Adaptability, Resiliency and Transformability in their personal or corporate lives. She believes adaptability and resiliency go hand in hand and shares how internal perspectives are impactful in achieving resiliency, helping individuals bounce back from adversity and adapt more effectively. Encouraging an adaptive mindset can help individuals recognise that change is inevitable, both personally and within organisations, and should be seen as an opportunity for personal growth and development.

Manoj Menon is the founder and CEO of Twimbit. Prior to founding Twimbit in 2018, Manoj was a Senior Partner and Asia Pacific Managing Director at Frost & Sullivan. He was a founding member of the team in Asia, joining them in 1996 as an analyst. He went on to help them expand their presence in over 13 countries and become a leading advisory firm in the region. Manoj is passionate about technology, innovation, telecommunications, and customer experience. He defines the research agenda for Twimbit and works with some of the largest companies to help them drive change, integrate technology, and build better experiences for all stakeholders. Manoj has spoken at over 1,000 seminars and private conferences in the last decade across all continents. He has a strong background as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. 

Andrew Sng is the Senior Partner and Managing Director of DPI Asia, with over 30 years of experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. He founded DPI’s Asian operations in 1982 and has since worked with more than 300 organizations across the Asia Pacific region, including family businesses, SMEs, industry apex bodies, government entities, and social sector organizations. Andrew’s expertise spans technical, sales, marketing, and training roles, giving him a holistic view of business challenges. A renowned strategist and trainer, he has guided clients in formulating effective strategic blueprints and facilitated the adoption of DPI’s critical thinking processes by over 20,000 senior executives. His work empowers organizations to build clarity, alignment, and execution capability in their strategic initiatives. Known for his practical, results-driven approach, Andrew continues to play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction and thinking of leaders across sectors in the region.

KV Rao is a highly respected senior business leader with over 43 years of experience across global markets and industries. Currently the Resident Director – ASEAN at Tata Sons, he provides strategic leadership to Tata Group’s presence in Southeast Asia. A distinguished alumnus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, KV specializes in international business and has operated in over 45 countries, excelling in cross-cultural leadership and global strategy. His career includes a significant tenure with the Singapore Civil Service and leadership roles across Tata Group entities, including as Chairman of Trust Energy Resources, Tata Power International, and Tata Capital’s Singapore-based ventures. Beyond the corporate realm, he actively contributes to public service and cultural development, serving on boards such as SIIA, SINDA, SBF, and SIFAS. As a keynote speaker, trainer, and columnist, KV Rao continues to shape regional business dialogues and foster India–ASEAN collaboration at both economic and societal levels.

Jacky D. Teng, a prominent figure in the tech world, has made significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship. Awarded the Singapore Top 100 Entrepreneur Award in 2022, Jacky has been recognized for his contributions to technology and innovation. His work includes developing a pivotal app for COVID-19 testing and screening, contributing to cancer technology research through apps, and participating in the Google Coding World Championship. Additionally, he has launched NFTWetMarket, a leading platform for NFT and Web3 trading, and created educational apps like QuizWe and Count Safe. In the medical field, his AI-based application for early cancer detection showcases his commitment to healthcare technology. His consistent ranking in the Slingshot World Championship from 2019 to 2020 highlights his competitive spirit and technical proficiency. Jacky's diverse skills range from video content creation to business consultancy, reflecting his versatile and impactful career in technology and entrepreneurship.

Pasi, a seasoned business leader and cybersecurity expert, boasts an illustrious 24-year career marked by exemplary leadership in operations and security realms. With a wealth of experience, he has adeptly managed cybersecurity teams and services, demonstrating unparalleled leadership acumen. Pasi's influence extends beyond his professional roles, as he shares his insights as a public speaker and author of the acclaimed book "Smiling Security." His extensive credentials including CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GCWN, GXPN, QSA, ISO27000 LA, Cloud security, and Digital asset security attest to his expertise in safeguarding digital landscapes. Pasi's dedication to enhancing cybersecurity standards underscores his commitment to fortifying digital ecosystems.

Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of Love, Bonito, has transformed a $500 blogshop into a global multi-million-dollar fashion label, redefining the e-commerce and retail landscape. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at just 19, when online retail was in its infancy, Rachel seized the moment to revolutionize Singapore’s fashion scene. Today, Love, Bonito stands as a leading international brand, celebrated for its commitment to empowering women worldwide. Through her remarkable journey, Rachel has created a strong community of inspiring women, using her voice and ability to connect authentically to amplify Love, Bonito’s values of female empowerment. Recognized by Forbes in Asia's 30 Under 30 and TatlerAsia's Most Influential from 2021 to 2023, Rachel Lim continues to be a trailblazing force in both business and women’s empowerment.

 Amily sits on the Board of International Coaching Federation (ICF Singapore Chapter) as The President Elect. She is also currently Chief Executive Coach and Managing Director for The Growth Coach Singapore.The Growth Coach is an international business coaching organization with more than 25 years history in 150 markets with the HQ in United States.  Amily is a certified executive coach. Her focus areas are on one-on-one performance coaching, behavioural change and career transition and development.  Besides Singapore, Amily has also lived and worked in Europe and China for 15 years prior to moving back to Singapore nine years ago. Before she started her career in executive coaching, Amily was a corporate and private banker and has also worked with a Singapore Government Ministry.

Mr Oliver Tian is an international speaker and coach for start-ups and growing enterprises with strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. With over 35 years of experience, Oliver has delivered complex and large-scale projects in international markets and a variety of cultures. A self-starter who believes in creating something out of nothing, he is also a fond advocate of technology augmenting human capability and extending potential, in a responsible way. Humans MUST be the "Masters of Technology" and not to be displaced, sadly out of complacency. AI in Robotics will shape the brave new world, and it's time humans learn the way machines work, while machines learn from our thinking process. The mission is simple: to connect technology to human values - by leveraging innovative and cutting-edge technology. In addition to human-centric design, he is also a proponent of Just-in-time Learning to skill-up the workforce to support business transformation.

Danny Teo is a Management Consultant/Corporate Trainer/Professional Speaker/IT Practitioner. He is a Registered Management Consultant (RMC), recognized by Enterprise Singapore and he is also an (ISC)² Authorized Instructor, Certified Ethical Hacker and a webinar/onsite speaker for WPO.

Danny uses Business Excellence Framework to help establish the project scope and narrow down to zoom in to the most needed areas of concern to plan and complete many management consulting projects, including Business Transformation, Organizational Transformation, Business Process Transformation, Management Transformation, Information, Data or Digital Transformation, and Cultural Transformation, Branding, Marketing, Franchising, Business Strategy Innovation, Human Capital Development, Financial Management, and process automation.

As a strong believer in Business Excellence and an avid lifelong learner with wide interests and certifications in many areas including data science, cloud computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, neuroscience, nutrition, exercise science, and many others, Danny helps business owners to take a HOLISTIC approach in their Business Transformation process towards excellence.

Robert Kiely is a senior executive-level thought leader with over 30 years of experience in logistics and operations and HR for globally renowned organizations such as Dell, Intel, Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Lazada. Robert’s regional experiences cumulated from his time spent in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and his expertise is deeply knit in Asian roots and culture. Most recently working as Senior Vice President for Logistics and HR at eCommerce giant, Alibaba – Lazada, Robert built and steered HR excellence for operations across multiple verticals such as talent acquisition, HR operations, and L&D in the region. Robert is also creative at heart, having published a book in 2014 and won an award as an executive producer for a short film. This, coupled with his love for sports like rugby and Formula 1, makes him a formidable thinker, with a mindset of teamwork, precision, and being operations-led.

Also known as “Mr Miyagi”, Benjamin has spent the past two decades creating content across all media, from theatre to television and digital content, achieving substantial fame as a pioneer in social media.

A self-declared ‘platform agnostic’ creator, Benjamin remains a sought-after creative communication strategist, having been tasked by agencies to create memorable and effective campaigns to create behavioural change for target audiences in the realms of public policy, healthcare, finance, sustainability as well the arts.

Benjamin has also been an advocate for effective brand communications, delivering workshops in Singapore and the region since 2018 for marketing and communications directors in both the private and public sectors. 

Emilie Sydney-Smith is a seasoned business leader, CEO of E5S, and globally acclaimed keynote speaker. Formerly Chief Transformation Officer at Aboitiz, the Philippines’ second-largest conglomerate, she launched high-impact business lines with nation-building potential and transformed company culture by training hundreds of staff to succeed like they were in Big Tech.

As CEO of ExO Works, Emilie led transformation projects for companies like Visa, HP, and Procter & Gamble, achieving an average 70X ROI. Earlier, she managed $20–400M private equity investments in energy startups, reviewing hundreds of deals annually and identifying patterns for success. At Sydney Gas Limited, she helped grow the company to a $300M valuation and elevated its industry reputation.

A highly sought-after speaker, Emilie is praised for distilling complex topics into memorable, actionable insights. Calm under pressure, she tailors each presentation to her audience. Currently based in Singapore, Emilie has lived in cities worldwide.