Yuen Kuan Moon: Passion a requisite for public service directorships
For a seat at their boardroom table, the pre-requisite is passion, says the Chairman of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Council. “If you take on a role for the sake of having the title, you will not make time for it.”
Daryl Ng: Diverse expertise deepens resonance and growth
A proponent of board diversity, the Chairman of beverage giant Yeo’s believes the brand’s unique proposition is its ability to stay true and current to consumer’s changing palettes. “Diversity contributes to Yeo’s strategic aspirations.”
Piyush Gupta: Bring the outside in for fresh perspectives
The board veteran and former CEO of DBS Group takes personal interest in creating a culture of high performance, including developing senior executives for succession planning and for their own career development.
Christine Ong: Leverage professional skills for meaningful impact
Established in 2008 as the nation’s first and largest holder of donor-advised funds, Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) works with more than 400 non-profits to develop programmes and fund causes. Over $344 million in donations and legacy giving have been raised, with $200 million disbursed to bolster causes and address critical needs. “Our agreements and our mandate are sacred,” shares Christine Ong, Chairperson of the four-time Charity Transparency Award recipient, whose board draws on its skilled expertise and collaborative dynamic for oversight, clarity of mission, and enhanced outcomes.
Mark Christopher Greaves: A Culture of Diversity Amplifies its Rewards
With operations in 13 countries and 24,500 employees, ComfortDelGro is one of the largest land transport companies in the world. The Group’s purpose statement “Mobility for a better future” reflects a commitment to creating lasting positive impact. “To do so, we need a real diversity of opinions in the boardroom. This comes from creating the right environment to get the best talents, from the broadest pool of candidates, to come in and be part of something great,” says its Chairman, Mark Christopher Greaves.
Farhana Nakhooda: Skilled for broader impact
One would think that with the rapid growth in AI and healthtech innovations over the last decade, healthcare adjacent executives would be keenly familiar with digital advancements and the vital role data analytics play in enhancing patient care and outcomes. This was not always the case, as healthcare solutions veteran Farhana Nakhooda discovered on a few occasions.
Ang Wan Ching: Diverse perspectives spark solutions
A year into her board appointment at blue-chip Keppel Ltd., the veteran investment manager, who built a career in Europe, talks about pursuing opportunities where one can learn and contribute.
Jessica Tan: A Singaporean on the global stage
The former Co-CEO of one of China’s largest financial institutions believes that a necessary hallmark of leadership is the ability to be aspirational and bold.
Caecilia Chu: Mobile wallet first-mover builds her business for agility
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.