Innovation Speakers in Singapore

Mohit Arora has worked extensively in the areas of market entry, new product design and performance benchmarking across multiple industry sectors. He was the Regional Vice President at J.D. Power Asia Pacific responsible for overseeing the company’s operations as well as building and managing business relationships with clients in the Asia Pacific region.

Mohit was the regional consulting head for the company and led advisory on solutions, customer satisfaction, product quality and network improvement programs. He currently mentors and consults business on solution based selling, strategy and operations excellence. Mohit has specific focus on the auto sector, with key insights on topics such as industry trends, consumer behavior, and data-based decision making. 

Awarded as one of Asia's Top-10 Women in IT, Dr. Meadows leads an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at S P Jain School of Global Management -- a Forbes Top-20 International Business School -- creating growth initiatives at the intersection of IT, business strategy, and design. Her research, teaching, consulting, and coaching span Design Thinking, Leadership, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and the Future of Work (FoW) and Education (FoE). She co-founded and chairs a corporation working for tiger conservation, ecologically- and socially-sensitive economic growth (sustainability), and people programs. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration & IT from Harvard Business School, Dr. Meadows has over 25 years’ experience in Asia, Europe, and North America as a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, eBusiness builder, innovation lab co-founder, and Accenture IT & Business Strategy consultant.

Jin Chong is a versatile, disruptive developer with thirty years experience in the Asian IT ecosphere. He is founder and managing director of 7-Network Pte Ltd., in which capacity he has worked with some of the top companies in the world including Murex, Phillip Morris, Fuji Xerox, Aspen Insurance (UK), Euromonitor International, and McDonalds Asia Pacific. He is a prolific creator of robust client-side software solutions. In 2013, Jin founded Sync4DR, an Infrastructure Centric Data Protection software, offering businesses affordable Data Protection and Business continuity solutions. In 2017, Jin founded JET Workflow, a codeless app-based solution for enterprise workflow processes. JET pioneered the concept of marrying Design Thinking, Fail Fast and DevOps with the aim of helping organisations to shorten their software development life cycle. This reduces the cost of digital transformation and gets them to market faster.

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 Stuart is a futurist and corporate trainer specialising in innovation and the future of work. He brings 15+ years in investment banking and is Co-founder of the award-winning training firm Anagram Group. Mark has worked with 750+ multinational companies and government agencies across 22 countries, delivering leadership and innovation programmes for digital-era organisations.
Invite Mark Stuart for leadership conferences, corporate offsites, future-of-work summits, and enterprise innovation forums.

Sumedha, the visionary behind KinderPass, is driven by a profound commitment to child development during the formative years. Recognizing that the early stages are pivotal (90% of a child's brain development occurs during this period), Sumedha saw a pressing need to support time-starved parents juggling numerous responsibilities such as work, childcare, and elderly care.

Observing the concerning trend of children turning to phones as surrogate teachers and babysitters, she realized the importance of active play, adult interactions, and multisensory activities in nurturing young minds. 

Leveraging her 13+ years of leadership at renowned companies like Pepsico and Procter & Gamble, spanning sales, research, and marketing in FMCG categories across APAC, Sumedha is now using technology to empower parents. 

Vandana Mathur-Dhaul has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Vandana currently serves as the Head of Development and Chief Operating Officer at ID Capital Pte, a boutique VC consulting and investment company focused on promoting and funding startups in the food and agriculture sector. Vandana is also a Mentor at Women in Food and Agriculture, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity in the agri-food industry. In the past, Vandana has worked as a Business Mentor at RAISE SG, a social enterprise sector developer and membership body, and StartupX, South East Asia's largest online assessment and investment platform for tech startups.

Vandana has also held the position of Head of Accelerator Operations at GROW Impact Accelerator, South East Asia's first global agrifoodtech impact accelerator. She is recognized for designing and delivering world class entrepreneurship and innovation programs with over 19 years of experience across financial services, startups and VC funds. 
 

Shailendra Malik is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in IT project delivery, product ownership, and enterprise solutions. He brings deep expertise in Generative AI, Responsible AI, Enterprise Search, and program governance, with a proven record of delivering impactful solutions in banking and fintech. As Senior Vice President at DBS Bank, Singapore, he spearheaded large-scale enterprise platforms, optimizing cost, strengthening risk controls, and driving AI adoption across critical systems. Currently, he serves as SIG Lead – AI in Project Management at PMI Melbourne Chapter, where he drives thought leadership, curates high-impact discussions, and fosters a collaborative AI-driven community. He is also the Founder of Agility Exchange Platform, sharing insights on technology and agility. With experience across Credit Suisse, UOB, SCB, IBM, TCS, and Birlasoft, Shailendra is recognized for his ability to blend strategy, technology, and innovation to deliver business transformation.

Michael specialises in global leadership, having inspired leaders and their teams across Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A digital transformation pacesetter for over two decades, Michael has delivered both complex systems integration projects and managed global infrastructure services. Influencing the direction of global organisations amidst significant complexity, Michael has driven structural alignment, enhanced capability and business outcomes.

Seasoned Executive with over 10 years of international experience across Asia, Middle East and Europe working in B2B sectors including industrials and energy. Cross-functional experience with core expertise in strategy, business development and digital transformations. Prior to current role, worked as Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company serving clients across Asia and Middle East. Digital Transformation Expertise, Founder & Board Member for tk Innovations responsible for incubating new digital solutions in Asia.

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.

Awarded as one of Asia's Top-10 Women in IT, Dr. Meadows leads a Design Thinking and Innovation Center at a Forbes Top-20 International Business School, creating growth initiatives at the intersection of IT, business strategy, and design. Her research, consulting, and coaching focus on Leadership and Creativity. She co-founded an Advanced Technology Think Tank and Tinker Lab, envisioning the Future of Work (FoW) and Education, applying AI, biometrics, and other advanced technologies to leadership development, team productivity, and group innovation. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and IT from Harvard Business School and has over 20 years' experience in Asia, Europe, and North America as a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, eBusiness builder, innovation lab co-founder, and Accenture IT and Business Strategy consultant.

Erik has been a digital and creative leader since 1994. He has vast experience in digital transformation consulting, customer experience, UX/UI Design, Design Thinking and creative work. Offering a unique blend of strategic insights, problem-solving ability and creative leadership, Erik is perfectly set to lead any innovation discussion. He has developed his own Design Innovation framework called Humanistic Thinking™ and a model on Customer-Centric feedback called Worst Experience Score (WXS). Erik speaks on digital transformation, innovation, design, startups and customer-centric operations.

Chris is the Founder and CEO of The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders dedicated to helping organizations build world-class innovation engines. Before launching his company, Chris spent 13+ years at top tech firms, including Apple and Google USA. At Google, he led the North American Inbound Sales organization and served as an advisor to Google's Innovation Lab. In 2023, Harvard Business School highlighted Google's Innovation Lab in a case study featuring Chris. Beyond his corporate roles, Chris is the author of The Innovation Scorecard, a faculty member at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability and a trusted advisor to the United Nations in Vienna.

Mark is an entrepreneur, psychologist, motivational speaker, bestselling author and AI technologist with extensive experience across a wide range of industries and projects. Over the past 30 years, he has led diverse teams to deliver complex, high-value programs, including billion-dollar data centers, advanced payment systems for central banks, and banking services in remote regions of Africa.

Mark’s talks focus on themes of hope, success, and self-actualization, aiming to inspire and empower audiences. Drawing from his professional journey and global assignments, he shares practical insights and stories that resonate with individuals seeking personal and professional growth.

Charlie Ang is a digital futurist, venture investor, and innovation strategist based in Singapore, specialising in helping leaders and organisations navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He is the Founding President of The Innovators Institute and served as the Founding Chapter Leader and Ambassador of Singularity University Singapore. Charlie has held senior roles including Chief Innovation Officer at First Media Group and Partner at KIATT, a global venture capital firm focused on deep technology and commercial science. A sought-after keynote speaker, he regularly addresses themes such as the future of business, work, education, Web3, and the Metaverse. His insights have been featured by BBC, National Geographic, Financial Times, Al Jazeera, Channel NewsAsia, and The Straits Times. Charlie is known for translating emerging technologies into practical, future-ready strategies for organisations.
Invite Charlie Ang for keynotes on the future of work, Web3, innovation strategy, and digital leadership.

Gerald Ong is a multi-disciplinary facilitator, coach, and entrepreneur who helps individuals and organizations unlock creativity, clarity, and new ways of thinking. With a background spanning training, coaching, sales, and technology, he designs customized experiences that support team development, innovation, and digital product monetization. Gerald is a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, using structured play to enable deeper problem-solving, strategic alignment, and collective insight within teams. Through his company, Conscious Emergence Pte Ltd, he also integrates therapeutic photography as an experiential tool for team discovery and reflection. With over five years of sales experience and a strong focus on sustainability, Gerald brings both commercial awareness and human-centered design to his work. His sessions are known for being engaging, reflective, and practical—helping teams surface unspoken dynamics, strengthen collaboration, and move forward with shared clarity and purpose.

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Gerald Ong is a multi-faceted professional with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations. He leverages his background in training, coaching, and technology to create customized solutions for monetizing digital products.

Gerald has over five years of sales experience and a strong focus on sustainability. He is a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator and uses this method to foster creativity and problem-solving within teams.

Through his company, Conscious Emergence Pte Ltd, Gerald also helps teams into discovery of team development through therapeutic photography.
With a proven track record and expertise in various disciplines, Gerald Ong is a valuable asset for those seeking innovative approaches to success in the digital age.

Genie Sugene Gan is a global cybersecurity and technology policy leader with over 20 years of experience spanning law, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, government, and emerging technologies. She currently serves in a C-suite strategy role overseeing operations across 94 countries, advising governments, enterprises, and international bodies on geopolitically driven cyber and AI strategy.

A qualified lawyer with a Juris Doctor and accredited international mediator, Genie began her career in Big Four firms before leading successful ventures and holding senior public-sector portfolios. She has completed executive education at INSEAD and serves on global advisory boards including the Global Council for Responsible AI and SGTech. A frequent keynote speaker at the UN, G20, ASEAN, and African Union platforms, she has received multiple honors including Asia Women Tech Leader 2025 and Cybersecurity Personality of the Year.

Invite Genie Sugene Gan for cybersecurity policy forums, AI governance discussions, and geopolitical risk briefings.