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LEADERSHIP-IN-ACTION CONVERSATIONS
The urgency of climate change, interest in sustainability disclosures, and emerging regulations call for change to be driven from the top. This was the focus of The Climate in the Boardroom, a compact lunchtime forum hosted by the Council for Board Diversity following Day 1 of Ecosperity Week.
Case for diverse boards
With Singapore’s business-led, voluntary approach, the intent…
Events For Board Leaders
The Council for Board Diversity marked our 5th year in spearheading efforts to encourage organisations on their journey of leveraging board diversity…
Leadership perspectives
Caecilia Chu, the Co-founder of YouTrip and Independent Director at SGX-listed iFAST is also a…
BOARD PERSPECTIVES
How does a company navigate a corporate environment as uncertain as the one we’re in…
INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS
Lee Hui Li, Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore, might be a minority in the tech industry but is confidently leading the charge towards its continued success…
Lee Hui Li, Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore, might be a minority in the tech industry but is confidently leading the charge towards its continued success. Many people would balk…
THE BUSINESS TIMES
In response to growing demand from consumers, more companies have been incorporating sustainable practices…
LEADERSHIP-IN-ACTION CONVERSATIONS
Mr Ong Chong Tee, Deputy Managing Director of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and a member of the Council for Board Diversity (CBD)…
Chair-To-Chair-Conversations
More than 30 board chairmen representing 40 of the largest SGX-listed companies joined the Diversity Action Committee (DAC) for a breakfast conversation…
Video Spotlight
EVENTS FOR BOARD LEADERS
Hear from board directors who spoke to our cameras at our Council for Board Diversity anniversary forum.
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Meet Our Women Leaders
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MOBILE WALLET FIRST-MOVER BUILDS HER BUSINESS FOR AGILITY
Caecilia Chu, the Co-founder of YouTrip and Independent Director at SGX-listed iFAST is also a firm believer in bringing different experiences and perspectives together to catalyse creativity and innovation
ALL REVVED UP
Riding on the back of stellar results, Jasmmine Wong, CEO of Inchcape for Greater China and Singapore, is poised to bring the business into its next phase of growth.
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Stand Out, Stand Proud
Lee Hui Li, Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore, might be a minority in the tech industry but is confidently leading the charge towards its continued success.
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Sandy Foo, a Partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore, relishes the thrill of a difficult deal and believes staying the course has helped her get to where she is today. When Sandy Foo was in primary school, her teacher once flung her book out of a classroom…
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Veteran banker Chien Chien Wong’s passion for seeing the world has led to a career that spans continents and roles. But the one journey that may have been the most challenging for her, and one that required her to learn to believe…
As a well-respected former audit partner in a financial services firm, chartered accountant Yeo Siew Eng’s knowledge of financial reporting, enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements for listed…
In the dynamic world of fast-moving consumer goods (“FMCG”), stagnation is an ever-lurking danger. Little wonder that industry veteran Dan Luo preaches…
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When Lisa Liaw took over the helm of the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore (“AmCham Singapore”) in the middle of a raging global pandemic in 2020, it was clear that…
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Already an accomplished financial industry leader with multiple accolades under her belt, Schroders Head of Asia-Pacific Susan Soh is now turning heads for her ability to build technology-forward…
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May 3, 2018
Hear from 7 women who are playing a big role in promoting sustainability in the corporate world.
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Jun 6, 2018
Senior women executives share their views on the gender diversity issue in STEM, especially in leadership roles.
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Jun 6, 2018
Emerging stars in STEM voice their vision for their careers and the industries they work in.
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Jul 4, 2018
These four female board directors also share tips on how to get onto boards.
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Sep 5, 2018
Hear from women who are taking on sector-wide roles to help shape the future of their industries.
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Nov 7, 2018
Hear their views on the skills needed to succeed in an environment marked by rapid change.
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Sep 5, 2018
Hear from more women who have taken on sector-wide roles to help shape the future of their industries.
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Aug 1, 2018
Women succeeding overseas share challenges they’ve faced on their journey.
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Oct 3, 2018
Hear from two women who shape the way Singaporeans live – in the physical and digital environment.
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Apr 4, 2018
Hear their views on what women executives from the region can do to raise their profile and get on the radar of corporate boards.
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Dec 5, 2018
Women corporate leaders share their hopes for promoting gender diversity in the workplace in the new year.
VIDEO Spotlight
EVENTS FOR BOARD LEADERS
Hear from board directors who spoke to our cameras at our Council for Board Diversity anniversary forum.
Among those to give their take on Singapore’s board diversity journey were Madam Halimah Yacob (former President of Singapore), Piyush Gupta (Group CEO & Director, DBS Group), Jessica Cheam (Board member, Wilmar International), Ang Shih-Huei (Board member, Sentosa Development Corporation), Euleen Goh (Chair, SATS Ltd), Cho Pei Lin (Board member, NCSS), Mark Greaves (Chairman, ComfortDelGro), and Wong Su-Yen (Immediate Past Chair, SID).
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
For any company, much less a startup, the ability to see the bigger picture can only come from having a board and management that are diverse in not just gender and skills, but also age and experience. Tan Yinglan, founder and managing partner of Insignia Ventures Partners, chats with CBD.
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
In doing so, Lynette Tan, Chairwoman & CEO of Space Faculty is equally careful to nurture Earthly corporate concerns. She gives CBD this wide-ranging interview about the business of space, why you need devil’s advocates on the board, and the one question she wishes people would stop asking her.
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
On the eve of Mirxes’s IPO listing application, CBD sat down with the biotech’s far-sighted CEO and co-founder Dr Zhou Lihan to find out how cognitive diversity lends to his firm’s advancements in making the early detection of diseases accessible on a global scale.
BOARD PERSPECTIVES
For Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corporation, a diverse board is a crucial element of effective leadership, especially in these uncertain times.
BOARD PERSPECTIVES
How does a company navigate a corporate environment as uncertain as the one we’re in today? A well-composed, diverse board is key, insists Chairman of SATS Ltd and Public Service Star recipient, Euleen Goh.
BOARD PERSPECTIVES
An entrepreneur who built a supermarket chain from scratch, Lim Hock Chee, Chief Executive and a board director of Sheng Siong Group, believes in harnessing the potential of all who works with him.
EVENTS FOR BOARD LEADERS
The Council for Board Diversity marked our 5th year in spearheading efforts to encourage organisations on their journey of leveraging board diversity for enterprise value on 31 August 2023.
Thought Leadership,
Imagined Differently
Board leaders share their views on how diversity of approach and perspectives help navigate change and transformation. This improves governance and decision-making, in turn driving business excellence and enhancing long-term organisational resilience and success.
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Women on S’pore boards: Going beyond numbers or ‘tokenism’
BY LOH BOON CHYE, CO-CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE SINGAPORE EXCHANGE GROUP
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It augurs well that firms are taking board diversity seriously to help them thrive in an uncertain world, as seen in the significant reduction in companies with all-male boards.
BY LOH BOON CHYE AND MILDRED TAN, CO-CHAIRS OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY
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Progress on gender shows path for multi-dimensional board diversity ambitions.
BY LOH BOON CHYE AND MILDRED TAN, CO-CHAIRS OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY
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Taken in the right spirit, the new rule will raise the profile of Singapore-listed issuers amid the growing importance of ESG factors.
BY MILDRED TAN, CO-CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY
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Investors are increasingly vocal and active in their call for board gender diversity.
BY LOH BOON CHYE AND MILDRED TAN, CO-CHAIRS OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY
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Companies cannot achieve diverse boards without addressing the issue of low women’s representation.
BY MILDRED TAN, CO-CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL FOR BOARD DIVERSITY
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Much more work is required to further increase diversity, including gender diversity, on the boards of non-profit organisations (NPO) in Singapore.
BY SHAI GANU AND SUHAIMI ZAINUL-ABIDIN