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.
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.
Kevin is a senior Human Resources Leader with deep expertise in Business and Functional Transformation, Talent Management, Change Management and Talent Acquisition. As an integral and trusted member of executive leadership teams, he has spearheaded different People strategies to drive business directions and achieve business objectives in complex matrix, multi-business, multi-market organisations. Kevin has extensive APAC and global HR experience in Fortune 500 companies in several industries (including Bio-Medical Sciences, Corporate Finance, Oil and Gas and Higher Education); as well as with premier agencies in the Singapore public sector.
Ridhwan, a dynamic GALLUP-certified Strengths Coach with 12 years of experience, is a transformative facilitator, motivational and public speaker. Specializing in enhancing personal effectiveness and teamwork, he has collaborated with prestigious organizations like the Ministry of Education, Singapore Armed Forces, Health Promotion Board, and RHB Bank. Ridhwan's innovative training blends neuroscience with facilitation, making him a catalyst for positive change. As a GALLUP-certified Strengths Coach, he has guided over 1000 learners in leveraging a strengths-based approach for personal effectiveness, change management, leadership development and public speaking skills. Utilizing Edtech tools like Kahoot and Micro, Ridhwan engages participants, creating interactive learning experiences. With a 12-year track record, he has delivered customized programs encompassing critical thinking, well-being, design thinking, 21st Century skills, and leadership development through compelling public speaking.
The founder and director of learning and development transformation (L&D) at Solutions for Learning, Sonia Sant is a recognized leader in modern talent development. With more than 30 years of experience and proven success building digital transformation capacity and creating expansive global e-learning platforms, she delivers custom L&D solutions that enhance upskilling in key areas. As an advisor and mentor, Sant helps ed-tech and e-learning vendors, as well as digital content creators better understand current trends and customer requirements, and improve content design.
Kevin Kan is a multi-award-winning Professional Coach, mentor, mediator and business leader. With an international career spanning over 30 years in corporate and multinational organizations, Kevin has held management consulting and senior executive management positions in organizations such as AIMIA, American Express, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, PwC Consulting and KPMG Consulting. He now coaches and mentors C-level and executive clients to help them gain clarity, confidence and focus to maximize their potential and performance. Kevin is a diversity and inclusion ally and you will find him regularly featured in media including Forbes, Marketing Magazine and Human Resources Magazine. Kevin is an expert in multi-generational workplaces, advocates for inclusive cultures, leadership mindset shifts, job redesigns, flexibility, and combating ageism for optimal organizational success.
Rainer Wolf is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over 39 years of global experience in leading complex supply chain and manufacturing operations. His expertise spans medical devices (Class 2 and 3), GMP compliance, electronic components, project management, quality assurance, regulatory affairs (including FDA), and business development. Having spent over 25 years in senior leadership roles—including Senior Vice President, Vice President, and General Manager—Rainer has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and cross-functional leadership across diverse international markets. Now the Founder & Managing Director of Wolf Results Coaching & Consultancy, he offers bespoke coaching and consultancy services to help organizations, teams, and individuals achieve aspirational results. Recognized for his bold decision-making, strong ethics, and results-driven leadership style, Rainer blends decades of hands-on industry experience with a commitment to personal and professional development, making him a trusted advisor and transformation catalyst in the corporate landscape.
YuJin Wong is Asia’s leading authority on Mental Fitness, blending deep corporate experience with science-backed strategies to boost productivity and well-being. A former lawyer and investment banker, YuJin holds multiple degrees and certifications in psychology, neuroscience, and fitness, bringing a multidimensional approach to high performance. As the first Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from Asia Professional Speakers Singapore—a designation held by fewer than 5% of global speakers—he delivers impactful, engaging keynotes and workshops on resilience, emotional intelligence, stress mastery, and peak performance. A bestselling author and media personality, YuJin has worked with top organizations across Asia, transforming workplace cultures with practical tools for lasting mental strength. His award-winning work, including being named a Global Brands Icon in Wellness & Peak Performance, is grounded in results and delivered with energy and relatability. YuJin empowers individuals and organizations to thrive by making Mental Fitness fun, actionable, and transformative.
Walter de Oude, a visionary business leader, has consistently redefined the financial landscape by driving extraordinary business growth and innovation. As the founder of Singapore Life (Singlife), he scaled the company to a remarkable valuation of S$3.2 billion by 2020, transforming it into a major player in the financial sector within just six years. Now, with Chocolate Finance, Walter is spearheading a new era in spare cash savings, offering a bold alternative to traditional fixed deposits that delivers superior returns without rigid constraints. Through his leadership at Chocolate Ventures, he continues to fuel high-growth businesses, inviting investors to co-invest in promising ventures where his expertise generates substantial value. Walter’s track record of building impactful, forward-thinking companies is reshaping how businesses grow, setting new benchmarks for financial success and customer-centric innovation.
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 is a sought-after speaker and futurist in Singapore specialising in Innovation, the Future of Work and A.I. Mark shares his insights via keynotes and workshops on preparing leaders for the future of work, and helping companies drive innovation. His current focus is on three main areas: developing leaders for the digital age, motivating firms to unleash a culture of innovation and understanding the impact of AI on the Future of Work. With over a 15-year career in investment banking and as a co-founder of award-winning training company, Anagram Group, Mark has worked with over 750+ global MNCs and government agencies in 22 countries.
Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a regular visitor to the C-suite, is a multi-award winning keynote speaker, best selling author and consultant on transformational leadership in the age of disruption. Noted internationally as a top 10 HR influencer on social media, she was named by the Workforce magazine (USA) to the 'Game Changer' awards list. Dr. Tanvi is also on the board of the Asian Region Training and development organization. She often serves as a jury on prestigious HR awards such as the Linkedin Conscious Business Leader Awards; Britcham Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Her insights on the Future of Work have been quoted and published in forums such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes.com, Wall Street Journal Mint, the Business Times and Economic Times.
Eugene Seah is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) focusing on mindset transformation through the power of NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming). Since starting his coaching and speaking career in 2014, he has spoken in several cities across the world, including Dubai, Sydney, Seattle, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Moscow and even Pyongyang! Eugene has a very inspirational personal story and has frequently been interviewed by various media including TV, radio and the newspapers. He made a commitment to achieve this life mission after experiencing a personal crisis in 2013-2014, that wiped out his bank account and attacked his self esteem. After reprogramming his own mindset (through NLP), his life and career was completely transformed. His life mission is to empower teams to be future-ready and achieve fulfillment and a life of abundance.
Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognized organizational empathy expert, bestselling author, and founder of Empathy Everywhere—one of the world’s first platforms dedicated to instilling empathy in workplaces. She specializes in Listening-Led Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Psychological Safety, and multi-generational team management. With 18+ years in executive roles across advertising and strategy, Mimi has trained over 16,500 leaders across Fortune 500s and public institutions—including Unilever, Coca-Cola, Emirates, Pfizer, the UN, and governments in Asia and the Middle East. Her podcast The MiMi YouYou Show is a fast-growing platform promoting anonymous, honest conversations to cultivate empathy. Mimi is also the founder of OpenRoom, a global initiative tackling urban disconnection. A keynote speaker and organizational coach, she blends humanism and capitalism to create more engaged, inclusive, and high-performing cultures. Her books Softening The Edge and Empathy At Work have earned global acclaim for shaping the future of empathetic leadership.
Jedi is a distinguished thought leader in transformative change, prominently featured on Forbes Coaches Council. As an internationally acclaimed Master Certified Coach (MCC) with an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Jedi serves as the Director of Education, Coach Educator, and Coach Assessor for ICF Credentialing Programs. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professional coaches through mentor coaching and coaching supervision. With a diverse skill set, including strategic facilitative tools and agile certifications, Jedi collaborates with organizations to design tailored learning curriculum, curate courseware, and deliver comprehensive training for teams. Through his brand, Brave Your Story, Jedi globally empowers leaders to authentically navigate their personal and professional journeys, making a lasting impact on a global scale.
Kindaichi Lee is a coach, counsellor, and trainer specializing in mindset and mental wellness. With his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, he is able to connect with and engage his participants, facilitating deep learning and action-oriented outcomes. Kindaichi has conducted trainings in various parts of Malaysia and Singapore, using experiential learning workshops to help individuals reinvent themselves. He has created and delivered programs on parenting, relationships, communication, and game-based learning.
Kindaichi has also played significant role in mentoring and developing young leaders, empowering them to make positive impacts in their communities. Some of his mentees have led trips to help the underprivileged in Cambodia, India, and Indonesia, while others have taken on leadership roles in churches and gained confidence in public speaking.
With his qualifications as a ICF Coach and a Master's Degree in Counselling & Career Guidance, Kindaichi is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and personal growth.
Catherine is the founder and principal consultant of Broc Consulting. Catherine works with companies to strengthen two of their most important assets – Brands and People. Catherine helps organisations, teams, and individuals create value through clarity, connection, and commitment. Her work involves consulting, facilitation, training, team and executive coaching. She has worked on more than 200 projects and currently coaches leaders of Fortune 1000 companies. Catherine specializes in driving organizational success by fostering clarity, connection, and commitment. Through her strategic guidance, she helps businesses and individuals unlock their full potential. By ensuring clear goals and expectations, she enhances communication and teamwork, leading to stronger, more cohesive connections. Her approach also focuses on building commitment, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and dedicated to achieving their shared objectives. Catherine’s expertise enables organizations to create sustained value and achieve their desired outcomes.
Heng Wah has had a diverse career, assuming various positions in Sales, Operations, Human Resources Development and Change Management. His career has spanned across IT, Education Services and the Automotive industry, and he has in-depth experience of the local business and social landscapes of China, Malaysia, and Singapore. His passion for Learning and Human Performance Improvement has earned him his expertise in Change Management, Human Capital Development and workplace learning and performance improvement.
Before practising full-time as a coach and training consultant, he led and supported change management initiatives focusing on organization development that transformed the sales organization into a more dynamic and customer-centric structure.
Julie Yeap is a globally recognized executive coach, trainer, and facilitator with nearly two decades of experience empowering professionals and organizations. As Managing Director of Mastering Success Pte. Ltd., she specializes in leadership development, executive and career coaching, presentation skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and financial acumen. Julie began her career as an auditor with EY Singapore and later led Learning & Development across 14 ASEAN countries as Director. Her expertise includes curriculum design, blended learning, and building organizational capabilities for MNCs, financial institutions, and professional services firms. A U.S. Certified Public Accountant, she is also a Specialist Adult Educator (SAE) recognized by SkillsFuture Singapore and the Institute for Adult Learning. Julie has received the Outstanding Leadership Award by Education 2.0 and was named one of Singapore’s Top 10 Most Promising Executive Coaches by Asia Business Outlook (2024). She is passionate about cultivating impactful leaders and communicators.
Henrich R. Greve is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Rudolf and Valeria Maag Chaired Professor in Entrepreneurship at INSEAD and is the Academic Director of the Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and MA in Sociology from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
Henrich's research focuses on the causes and consequences of strategic change in organisations, and he also studies organisational innovations and founding and growth of organisations in young industries. He has published over 90 articles in leading journals including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Organization Science, and Management Science.
C.J. is a distinguished expert in sales, leadership, and cross-cultural communication, renowned for his ability to empower international companies to achieve remarkable success. With a strong track record in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing sales profits for global IT giants like Google, Cisco, and HP, focusing on improving their strategic selling and negotiation capabilities on a global scale. His expertise extends beyond sales to encompass leadership, coaching, and the effective utilization of assessment tools. His co-authorship of the Sales Map sales proficiency assessment tool in 2021 is a testament to his commitment to enhancing sales performance. Furthermore, C.J.'s book, 'Winning the B2B Sale in China,' available on Amazon, highlights his thought leadership in the field of sales, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to excel in the global marketplace.
Francisco is a results-oriented Supply Chain professional with a proven ability in delivering end to end solutions management, supply chain development and project management with cross sector experience including ICT, IT, e-commerce, retail and finance and managing supply chain functions across BHP, Huawei, Cisco, Nike and more and across geographies . With involvement in all parts of the product management process from project lifecycle through to marketing, sales and day-to-day operations, he is focused on providing real-world improvements to the business and its client base. Working across many channels including both online and offline, Francisco streamlines operations for multi-million dollar companies both nationally and internationally. He consistently strives to ensure that he can deliver solutions that make the business more operationally robust by ensuring that all teams are cohesive to deliver on time and on budget.
Nick Jonsson is a globally recognized executive coach, speaker, and mental health advocate, known for his work on leadership resilience, vulnerability, and executive well-being. As the Co-founder and Managing Director of EGN Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia—Southeast Asia’s largest confidential peer network—he empowers senior leaders to overcome isolation and grow through authentic connection. A Certified Master Coach (CMC), ICF-PCC, and team dynamics expert, Nick specializes in Executive, Team, Life, and Sober Coaching. He is Team Psychological Safety and Belbin Team Roles certified, bringing depth to his leadership programs. Named among the Top 3 Coaches Worldwide by SpeakIn (2025) and a Sabre PRovoke Award winner, Nick is also the bestselling author of Executive Loneliness. His podcast Limitless has reached over 220 episodes. A former elite triathlete, Nick’s lived experience, elite mentorship, and commitment to mental health make him a transformative presence in today’s leadership landscape.
Dr Alvin is a veteran practitioner in Learning & Development, Organizational Development and Talent Management, having spent more than 30 years in multiple roles as Regional Director / Head of Talent Management & Learning for PANALPINA Asia Pacific Management, Learning & Development for Linde Gas Asia, STATS ChipPAC and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing. He was Associate Professor and Deputy Director for Talent Management at the Nanyang Technological University, lecturing on Human Capital Development and Business Leadership. He is currently a practicing Certified Management Consultant and Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institute (ICMCI), and a Certified Professional Coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Adjunct Faculty and Project Director at Duke University for Corporate Education, Master Coach and Founder of "MindPowered Coaching-Nurturing Individuals for High Performance" an accredited Coach educator licensed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), where he authored the book, "SuccessQuotient@Work-Transforming Performance through Talent Development".
As Edmund Hillary said, 'It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.' Inspired by similar experiences in his personal journey and his extensive coaching practice, Rajiv believes the path to outstanding leadership lies in embracing the journey we take within ourselves. Anchored in the principles of personal mastery, this highly engaging talkdescribes how deepening your self-awareness, learning to regulate your emotional triggers, reforming your conditioned beliefs and aligning your life and work to a higher purpose not only makes you an inspirational leader, but also directly contributes to your personal happiness, balance and fulfilment. Founded in the belief that every good leader can become great, this inspiring talk reveals the powerful inner journey of self-discovery that has worked for so many leaders and offers empowering insights to support you in discovering your greater self - both as a leader and as a person.
Joseph is an Engineer and accomplished project management professional in the Energy and Oil & Gas Industry. In his 38 years of working life, he has led diverse teams in successfully delivering complex multi-billion-dollar mega projects across the globe. Other than managing mega projects, Joseph is enthusiastic and is committed to assisting people to identify and realize their maximum potential in personal and professional arenas. He is an engaging, articulate, and highly energetic facilitator, transformative coach, and inspiring public speaker. Joseph engages his clients in a deep and reflective learning conversation that stimulates them to rediscover themselves, reaffirm their personal, and work values, and start living a purpose-driven life. Joseph’s approach in coaching leaders is to improve and develop Emotional Intelligence, and personal leadership effectiveness while not losing focus on purpose and sustaining harmony among all facets of life.
Vivek Sood, Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Group, architects secure and sustainable global supply chains, consulting for senior executives in major corporations, optimizing profits through global supply networks. A foremost Global Supply Chain expert, he's orchestrated over 400 transformations in diverse sectors like FMCG, Retail, Heavy Machinery, Mining, Chemicals, and more. As an advisory board member of Supply Chain Asia from 2005 to 2012, he wields industry influence. Vivek's insights are shared through his popular blog 'A Profitable Dialogue'. His wide-reaching impact extends to over 45,000 SCM professionals globally through blogs, books, and LinkedIn groups. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he pursued post-MBA courses from Harvard, MIT, and University of London. Vivek's remarkable career embodies innovation and expertise in global supply chain optimization.
Sunam Sarkar, in his role as President & Chief Business Officer, at Apollo Tyres leads the Strategic Planning function of the company, which includes the growth strategy, mergers & acquisitions and alliances. In addition, he also oversees Integrated Supply Chain including Raw Material sourcing, Production Planning & Logistics Operations, InformationTechnology, Greater China Operations and Corporate Social Responsibility. Sunam, who is best known for his innovative perspectives and participatory management style, in his previous role as the CFO, had been instrumental in greatly strengthening the company’s balance sheet. Sunam also is a Director on the Board of the company.
Shailendra (Shail) Malik, a seasoned tech leader with over 19 years of experience in IT project delivery, strategic planning, and problem-solving, specializes in banking and fintech. Currently serving as SVP, Tech Delivery at DBS Bank, he manages complex programs focusing on Generative AI and Enterprise Search, driving digital innovation in banking. Shail's expertise includes stakeholder management, responsible AI implementation, and building scalable tech solutions. His career highlights encompass leadership roles at prominent organizations like Tata Consultancy Services and IBM, where he led critical projects and teams. With a PMP, MSCS, and ITMA background, Shail is recognized for his data-driven approach and ability to deliver impactful business outcomes. Additionally, he contributes as a thought leader, sharing insights through platforms like The AI Book and Agility Exchange.
Dr. Raman K. Attri is a multifaceted personality with a range of talents, including being a scientist, author, speaker, L&D leader, and artist. His outstanding achievements have earned him recognition as a Brainz Global 500 leader alongside other stellar personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, Gary Vee, Jim Kwik, and Jim Shetty. Dr. Attri is the world's leading authority on the "science of speed" in professional learning and performance, with over two decades of research in performance science. Despite being permanently disabled since childhood, Dr. Attri is known as a powerhouse of positivity and inspiration. He has transformed his inability to walk into a unique expertise in teaching people how to walk faster in their professional world.
Professor Sattar Bawany is the CEO and C-Suite Master Executive Coach (CMEC) of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) and Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI).
He has 35 years of international business management experience, including 25 years in executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership development and training with global management consulting firms.
CEO Weekly magazine in its October 2, 2023, Edition, named Prof Sattar Bawany alongside Dr Marshall Goldsmith and Tony Robbins as the top 15 exceptional executive coaches who have had a major influence on leadership development and coaching. https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/disruptive-leadership-institutes-professor-sattar-bawany-recognized-in-ceo-weekly-magazine/.
He was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best CEOs in Singapore” by CEO Insights Asia magazine in 2023. He was honored with the “2019 Executive of the Year for Human Resources Consulting” award during the 2019 Singapore Business Review (SBR) Management Excellence Awards.
Full Profile available at https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/ceo-profile/
Nishank is a financial expert with over 22 years of experience in investment banking and wealth management. His expertise spans emerging market structured loans, leveraged finance, principal finance, real estate, asset finance, distressed debt trading, derivatives, commercial banking loans, and various forms of lombard loans. He has worked with corporates, banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies, sovereigns, SPVs, funds, hedge funds, and private equity sponsors. Nishank has successfully initiated new lending initiatives and established best practices in risk analysis, forecasting models, early warning tools, MIS, and stress testing. He specializes in risk evaluation, devising hedging strategies, drafting risk policies, financial modeling, equity valuation, and developing rating models for structured credit transactions. His strategic risk management approach supports the growth of wealth management businesses.
Mette Johansson (MBA, CSP, PCC) is an highly awarded author, speaker and consultant. She worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations for 15 years before founding MetaMind, a training consultancy providing consulting and learning programmes in the people side of leadership skills. Mette supports clients via workshops, trainings, and keynote speaking sessions around Authentic, Inspirational, Motivational and Inclusive Leadership. Her clients include Citibank, Airbnb, Microsoft, UPS, Pfizer, CapitaLand, and many more. She is the author of three Amazon bestsellers; "How to Make Yourself Promotable", "7 Skills to Help You Climb the Career Ladder", "MyVoice", as well as the co-author and ideator of “Unleash Your Voice", "Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”. She is regularly featured in media in Singapore, from Harper's Bazaar to Straits Times.
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.
Arasu is an Executive Coach with over 9 years of coaching experience helping people and organizations attain maximum effectiveness. He's guided mid to senior-level leaders globally, spanning diverse sectors and accumulating 1500+ coaching hours. With a corporate tenure of 24 years at Motorola, Bristol Myers Squibb, ABB, Baker Hughes, and 3M, including roles like HR Leader at Baker Hughes and HR Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, Arasu offers practical insights. His expertise serves Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, navigating intricate business landscapes. As a certified Leadership and Executive coach, Maniarasu empowers individuals, focusing on coaching leaders from varied cultural backgrounds. He equips them with essential skills like systemic thinking, resilience, communication, influence, learning agility, self-awareness and equality. Arasu's approach fosters positive change and tailored support, particularly in training middle managers for leadership success.
Hitesh is a Paralympic Medal winner with the Singapore Cerebral Palsy Football Team and the author of the book 'Better Than Normal' which has sold more than 15,000 copies worldwide. He has received the South-East Asia Excellence Awards-Special Mention of Outstanding Achievements for being an exceptional role model to youth all around the world. Hitesh is also a certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer and is featured regularly on local and global TV, Radio and Magazines for his crazy mission to inspire 50 Million People by 2050!
Achint Setia is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) at ZALORA. In his dual roles, he leads ZALORA’s Cluster business across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to leading the Revenue and Marketing function across the ZALORA group. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Achint brings with him over 17 years of experience in scaling businesses in consumer tech and media. As an avid speaker and passionate storyteller, he brings bottom-up business building expertise in consumer tech and media with cross-functional experience in analytics, marketing, operations, strategy, content and product development. Prior to joining ZALORA, he took on multiple leadership roles at Indian fashion e-commerce platform, Myntra, where he headed the company's marketing and social commerce business.
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ronald possesses extensive expertise in various areas including Organizational Development, Learning Development, Talent Development, and Leadership Development. His rich background has allowed him to work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ronald's reputation as a dynamic speaker and trainer has led him to conduct leadership, coaching, and mentoring training sessions in numerous conferences and companies across Singapore, as well as South Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. Ronald's esteemed client list includes renowned organizations such as Microsoft, General Electric, LINX Singapore, Singapore Armed Forces, Employment and Employability Institute (Government Agency), SATS Ltd, Halliburton, SAP, HSBC, OCBC, PVCFC (Vietnam), MB Bank (Vietnam), Ocean Network Express, Property Guru (Vietnam), and OCTAVE Institute Singapore.
Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Musician, and the Managing Director of YES (Your Empowering Solutions), a boutique HR consultancy. Using psychology and neuroscience, he has partnered with over a hundred Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 clients for 25 years to transform people’s behaviour to achieve results and perform at a higher level. He loves switching on light bulbs with people - triggering those ‘aha moments’ - insights - that change mindsets and open up new possibilities. His passion is all about helping people, teams and organizations re-imagine the future, not for a new normal, but for a ‘better’ normal. Grant encourages leaders and teams to be courageous, think beyond themselves, and driving performance. Walking out of his sessions, teams feel empowered as he stresses upon aligning with common objectives and moving forward collectively.
Leveraging a 20-year HR career spanning diverse industries in both consulting and corporate roles, with Global Leadership scope, Xi Ren, Founder of Xel Consulting, drives organizational excellence through employee engagement. As a Shared Leadership Coach, she helps leaders build high-performing teams, enabling sustainable success. Drawing inspiration from personal triumphs over adversities, including a traumatic experience as a survivor of Alopecia Areata, she has developed a transformative and yet simple framework rooted in personal experiences and backed by neuroscience to foster mental health. She is passionate about empowering individuals with positivity through speeches, training and coaching so that they can thrive in challenges.
Cyrus Daruwala is a thought leader in Banking and Financial Markets domain in Asia and Chairman of ASEAN Fintech Forum. Previously, working as Managing Director of IDC Financial Insights Asia/Pacific, where led strategic advisory and research efforts across banking, insurance, and capital markets. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in guiding institutions and regulators through enterprise-wide digital transformation by leveraging legacy modernization, cloud adoption, data analytics, AI, blockchain, fintech integration, and cybersecurity. Cyrus has worked across diverse markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, and the UK, driving innovation in retail and consumer banking, insurance, and investment strategy. Cyrus is a speaker on digital transformation in financial services, open banking, cloud modernization, fintech evolution, mobile banking security, and ecosystem-driven growth
Joy is the founder of Joy of Sustainability LLP, a pioneering platform dedicated to advocating sustainability. Through coaching services, Joy bridges the gap between sustainability design, delivery, and user engagement, empowering clients to define and achieve their true sustainability goals. With a track record of groundbreaking projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities, Joy and her team lead the way in innovative green building solutions. With over 12 years of experience in sustainability consulting and construction, Joy specializes in master planning, building design, and maintenance. As a master certified life coach (ICF) and Marshall Goldsmith certified executive coach and team coach, Joy provides consultancy and coaching services to individuals and companies seeking sustainability solutions and professional development. Her holistic approach enables clients to navigate sustainable practices and personal growth effectively.
Raymond is your dedicated partner in personal growth and healing. Specializing in integrative psychotherapy, he employs evidence-based techniques like hypnotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and coaching to address diverse challenges. With a collaborative approach, Raymond guides clients towards lasting positive change, boosting confidence and productivity while improving relationships. His practice spans addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia, phobias, trauma, and relationship issues, providing support to both men and women. Whether you seek relief from pain, enhanced confidence, or improved relationships, Raymond offers compassionate assistance tailored to your unique needs. You're not alone on your journey, and Raymond is here to help you thrive.
For 12+ years at Google, across New York, London and Singapore, Gautam led marketing, sales and business development teams in matrixed environments to deliver business results at scale for almost every major Google B2B and B2C product - including Android, Chromecast, Chromebooks, Google Cloud Platform, Google Ads, Google Play Store, Google Assistant, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. He is now bringing his global experience to other businesses by founding his own strategic advisory practice, Snowbird, where he takes on short-term assignments to help businesses find their next step. He's appeared on Harvard Business Review's QuickTake and speaks at prestigious conferences such as HubSpot Connect and European Stratup Festival. His passion lies at the intersection of tech and culture, where he explores how they shape each other and what that means for brands and people.
Nicole is an accomplished HR leader with over 10 years of experience in HR, marketing, and academia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in industrial organizational psychology, specializing in talent management, organizational development, culture, and learning & development (L&D). Nicole is currently the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong, and the APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup, where she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the region.
A strong advocate for mental health and inclusive leadership, Nicole has been recognized for her work, being named one of the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn in 2023 and one of the Top 100 Filipinos to Follow on LinkedIn in 2020. She mentors leaders globally and is a sought-after speaker at regional and global events, sharing her expertise on modern HR practices, leadership development, and DEI.
Carina Rogerio is the Founder and CEO of SeeAre, a consultancy focused on empowering leaders and organizations to adapt and thrive in today’s GenAI-driven world. An ICF-certified coach (PCC) and accredited mediator, she blends deep expertise in leadership development, coaching culture, and cross-border collaboration. Formerly a practising lawyer at the Paris Bar, Carina rose swiftly to become Partner and Head of the French Desk at an international law firm. Her leadership influence also extends to her role as a former Board Director at the Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. Passionate about lifelong learning, she has lectured at Sorbonne-Assas International Law School and trained legal professionals at Singapore Management University. Holding dual Master’s degrees in Judicial Career & Criminal Sciences and Business & EU Law, Carina brings intellectual rigor and emotional intelligence to her work. Fluent in five languages, she fosters curiosity, cultural intelligence, and human-centered leadership in diverse, high-growth environments.
A CEO leading a large billion dollar portfolio of global brands. Responsible for brand innovation, digital marketing, digital content & brand communication with top line /bottom line responsibility for fabric cleaning brands across Asia. Digital Marketing and Social Media specialist (Certified Inbound Marketer) having created many successful campaigns in the space and teach the same at leading business schools globally. Marketing Trainer with a track record of training over 5000 professionals in marketing skills across leading international marketing forums. Winner of the Marketing Excellence Award, CMO Council Award. Selected by Times of India in 2007 as one of India's 24 leading emerging young leaders for the future in Lead India. 3 time winner of the HUL Chairman's Award and Global Category Unilever Award. Subscribe to my Sunday news
Richard Ng is a purpose-driven strategy and business development professional with over 20 years of leadership experience across public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. He has held key roles spanning diverse business functions and industries, consistently driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. A seasoned leader, Richard is also a certified professional mentor and coach, passionate about empowering young adults and emerging managers across a broad demographic. With a strong commitment to values-based leadership and personal development, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders and fostering inclusive, sustainable success in organizations.
Anne Phey is a globally renowned leadership speaker, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author, and thought leader in high-performance teams, career acceleration, and resilience. A former Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Learning Officer, Sales Director, and Chief of Staff at IBM Asia Pacific, MTV Asia, consulting firms, and startups, Anne’s career spans over 10 industries, leading diverse, cross-cultural teams to success. Her keynote, "Crash to Courage: The Power to Rise," empowers leaders to overcome adversity and foster resilience. Honored with over 50 awards, including Innovation Leader and Asia Woman Leader, Anne integrates AI, analytics, and innovation to accelerate business performance.
Jian Yuan Tan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lucerne Asset Management Pte. Ltd., a position he has held since October 2016. With over eight years of leadership experience, he oversees the company's operations in Singapore. Prior to his role at Lucerne, he gained extensive experience in the financial services industry, focusing on commercial banking, credit analysis, and credit risk. Jian Yuan served as Assistant Vice President at HSBC Commercial Banking, Relationship Manager at ANZ, and held several roles at Standard Chartered Bank, including Business Finance Manager and Sales Executive.
He is skilled in commercial lending, banking, and business development. Jian Yuan holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from The University of Western Australia. His career reflects a strong foundation in financial services, with a demonstrated ability to drive growth and manage risk.
Haseena is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) with over 20 years of leadership experience, specializing in influence and communication. She provides executive coaching to enhance leadership skills, motivation, and collaboration, helping clients improve decision-making and foster positive work environments. Haseena's expertise lies in developing strategies to boost communication, teamwork, and productivity. Her coaching empowers executives and managers to increase self-awareness and drive organizational success. With experience across sectors from Consumer Goods to Financial Institutions, she has a proven track record of enabling individuals and teams to thrive. Haseena is committed to unlocking potential and achieving impactful results. With extensive experience in training, coaching, career development, consulting, and facilitation using brain-based learning techniques, she helps participants articulate their strengths and aspirations, optimize performance, and drive engagement by bringing their whole selves—their brain and heart—to work.
Nina Devouge is a seasoned leadership coach and founder of ELLEUMINATE, a platform dedicated to empowering women to lead authentically and confidently. With nearly 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and team management across industries such as Big Tech, Retail, Media, and Luxury, Nina has a deep understanding of identifying and nurturing high-performing talent. Her coaching practice integrates personal growth experiences and leadership breakthroughs, offering a holistic approach to professional development. Nina specializes in guiding women at various career stages—from emerging leaders to seasoned executives—helping them navigate their paths with clarity and purpose. Through ELLEUMINATE, she provides transformative programs and community support, fostering environments where women can thrive and align their careers with their personal values. Nina's mission is to inspire women to reclaim their energy, focus on what truly matters, and rise with a powerful, supportive community.
Paddy is a business leader and humourist with experience in senior roles at Procter & Gamble, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut, including serving as CEO. He is also the author of humour columns for The Hindu and DNA, as well as the humour fiction book Been There Bungled That.
Paddy is passionate about improving workplace happiness, which is shown to enhance employee engagement, contribution, and overall success. He highlights how humility and humour can help managers become leaders who inspire and engage their teams.
As a marketing expert, Paddy teaches how simple consumer insights can shape brand strategy and how to collaborate with creative agencies to create impactful advertising. Through his writing, talks, and workshops, he combines his experience and expertise to provide practical, research-backed insights in a light and engaging way.
Sim Peng Thia is an Executive and Team Coach with over 1,600 coaching hours, dedicated to enabling both seasoned and emerging leaders. With 25 years of corporate experience—including 15+ years in banking—her expertise spans wholesale banking strategy, M&A, credit portfolio management, and global financial institutions. She has managed complex stakeholder ecosystems, including during the COVID-19 crisis, and supported C-suite leadership in global treasury markets. Before banking, Sim began her career as a weapons systems engineer, later venturing into product development, start-up financing, and the early tech boom. Her diverse background enriches her coaching approach, blending analytical precision with entrepreneurial insight. Sim works with global clients across industries such as finance, tech, engineering, healthcare, and FMCG. She is also a contributing author to Brains Inspiring Businesses: for Leaders, and is known for her ability to connect deeply across cultures and corporate hierarchies.
Anish Lalchandani is the author of the book ‘The Skills Advantage: A Human-Centered, Sustainable and Scalable Approach to Reskilling’. Having held leadership roles at leading firms like A.P. Moller Maersk (current), General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank and other organizations, he has developed extensive expertise in Talent, OD, Leadership and HR Strategy. In addition to being a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he is also a certified professional coach and mentor to start-up founders. Several publications, including Economic Times, Thinkers360, Leadershum and HRD, rate him as one of the top influencers in HR and the Future of Work.
Zu Hui is an ccomplished HR Leader with 14+ years' experience in driving HR strategies, delivering capability-building programmes and cultural change to build a future-ready workforce in public and private sectors for both in-house and consulting roles. Prior to entering the private sector, Zu Hui was a military officer in the Singapore Armed Forces and have held various command and staff roles which moulded his leadership and management philosophy of 'Values', 'Value Creation', and 'Valuing People'.
He has wide-ranging HR management experience in end-to-end employee lifecycle, learning & development, competency/capabilities needs assessment, Future of Work readiness, and HR transformation; strategic advisor to C-level executives on formulating employee-centric strategies linked to business objectives.
Dr. Darren Chua is a Functional Health and Genomics Consultant based in Singapore, integrating functional medicine with advanced genetic insights to help individuals achieve optimal well-being. A medical graduate from the National University of Singapore, his journey toward holistic healing began after surviving a near-fatal stroke shortly after graduation. Dr. Darren is a respected thought leader in total human development—spanning leadership, mindset breakthroughs, and functional health. He champions the belief that “disability is only in the mind” and inspires others to fly higher, run further, dive deeper, and be better. His remarkable achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the Young Outstanding Singaporean (YOS) Award, Successful Entrepreneur Award, STRONG Ambassador, Best Executive Coach, Goh Chok Tong Enabler Award, and a gold medal at the ASEAN Games.
