Investment Speakers in Singapore

Dr. Timothy Low is a distinguished healthcare leader and strategic investor with over 30 years of experience across biopharma, medtech, hospital management, and wellness innovation in Asia-Pacific. Known for driving operational excellence and healthcare transformation, he has held pivotal leadership roles including CEO of Gleneagles Hospital and Farrer Park Hospital, where he led multi-million-dollar growth and innovation initiatives. As Head of Healthcare Investment at Pavilion Capital (Temasek Holdings), Dr. Low successfully backed digital health and AI startups, delivering returns of over 3x MOIC. A trailblazer in regenerative medicine, he advocates for longevity science including phototherapy and peptide innovation. His career combines clinical depth with visionary leadership, having received accolades such as “Best CEO of the Year” and the Public Service Medal in Singapore. Currently Executive Vice President at QuikBot Technologies, Dr. Low continues to mentor, invest, and speak globally, shaping the future of healthcare delivery and human performance.

Prior to Skye, Ross was primarily in private equity, investing behind high quality companies in Europe and emerging markets. This included CDC Group, the UK’s Development Finance Institution, where I learned about ESG, sustainability and impact-focused investments. Ross built a company that could make a meaningful impact. Founded in 2021, the company aims to be part of the global energy transition, as companies seek to end their dependency on fossil fuels and move to renewable energy sources. Ross strongly believes that the move to renewable energy is no longer a nice-to-have, but an urgent and essential part of our shift to a more sustainable economy.

The expert resides in Singapore.

Ramesh is a passionate macro markets Investor, start-up advisor/investor/mentor/board member and innovation seeker. Ramesh thrives on creating/ learning and assessing opportunities in the alternate investments world. Ramesh currently is the Vice Chairman of Business Angel Network of South East Asia( BANSEA) and part of the investment commitee of its different funds.He hasadvised/invested and mentored start ups across Asia Pacific, Israel and US and has been a speaker in several start up conferences in the region.

Serious about business with non compromising approach

The expert is a senior management professional at The Startup Buddy, an organisation providing resources and knowledge to entrepreneurs and innovators. He equips entrepreneurs with guided tools, mentors and resources to create a viable business out of any idea. He helps organizations leverage data, scale programs and nurture innovation across departments and geographies. He started his first enterprise at the age of 12 as a self-employed street musician. By the time he turned 17, he bought his first stocks at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and at the age of 25, he did his first angel investment.

Dr Andreas Schmidt is a serial entrepreneur and successful biotech CEO. Following the recent acquisition of his startup Proteona by Singleron Biotechnologies he is currently heading the global business development with an emphasis on clinical and pharma collaborations enabling single cell and multi-omic precision medicine. Previously he has co-founded the venture capital backed proteomics company AYOXXA Biosystems. Dr Schmidt serves as board member, advisor and share holder of several biotech companies and investment funds centered in Asia, Europe and North America. His engagements are focussed on new approaches to precision medicine, multi-omics platforms, cell therapy and artificial intelligence enabled clinical research.

Alan Yau is the CEO of Athena Energy Holdings Ltd. He leads a team of professionals to develop, build, own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets. In terms of technology, Athena Energy is primarily focused on Solar Energy and has built a healthy pipeline of projects in Waste-to-Energy, Mini-hydro Energy, Onshore Wind Energy, and Energy Storage. Prior to joining Athena Energy, he was a senior APAC Regional Director where he was responsible for frontend advisory and consulting business in Southeast Asia and China. Alan has more than 20 years of experience.

Anju Patwardhan is a distinguished figure in global finance, renowned as a Fintech Venture Capital (VC) investor, board director, and former banking executive. Over two decades, she held pivotal roles at Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank, shaping the financial landscape from Singapore to Silicon Valley. Serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) on boards in the US, the UK, Europe, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand since 2011, Anju's impact spans continents. A Stanford alumna with a Fulbright Fellowship, she brings a rich tapestry of experience. Anju is a sought-after speaker on Fintech, Venture Capital, and topics like Longevity and Financial Well-being. Leveraging her background managing a $1 billion Fintech VC Fund, Anju provides strategic advisory services, offering unique insights into digital strategy, transformation, and BigTech considerations. With expertise in digital banking, risk management, and operations, Anju Patwardhan is a pioneering force shaping the future of finance globally.

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.

Rina is a seasoned serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and venture capitalist with over 25 years of leadership experience across the Asia Pacific region. She is globally recognized for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment, driving innovation in education, and advancing sustainability for social enterprises. With a commitment to entrepreneurial excellence, governance best practices, and ESG principles, Rina has received numerous accolades, including the Top 10 Most Inspiring Businesswomen in Singapore (2014), Top 10 Women Venture Capitalists in Singapore (2016), Top 8 Trailblazers Under 40s (2017), the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurial Award (2018), the Most Admired Leaders Award (2019), and the Tan Sri Dato Napsiah Omar Women Leadership Award (2022). Through her impactful work, Rina continues to inspire and create transformative change across industries.