Category: Stories
Conversations with Oomar Paurobally
Oomar Paurobally is the Director of Restaurant and Bars Operations at IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) in Southeast Asia and Korea. In this article, he sheds light on his career and educational journey, shares his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, and provides some invaluable advice for students looking to kick-start their careers, both within and outside the hospitality industry.
Conversations with Apoorv Bhatnagar
As Head of Southeast Asia Value Advisory at SAP, Apoorv Bhatnagar enables the digital transformation of SAP’s corporate clientele, by translating their strategic vision into tangible business outcomes. His rich experience spans different industries, from Energy to Consumer & Management consulting…
Conversations with Ronnie Gan
Ronnie Gan is the Head of Business Development, Smart Infrastructure at Siemens in ASEAN. In this article, he shares his career journey in Siemens, his experience working in a cross-cultural and multinational team, his thoughts on mentorship and continuous learning, and his advice for youths interested in joining his profession…
Insights on MedTech
On 15 March 2022, Advisory hosted Discover+: MedTech, the 54th edition of the Discovery+ series. Speakers on the panel included: Viveka Kalidasan (Technology Development and Commercialisation Lead, Translational Biophotonics Lab, Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, Agency for Science, Technology and Research – A*STAR) – Moderator; Feras Mahdi (Head of MedTech, Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters and Southeast Asia, IQVIA); Lee Chen-Ee (Group Director, Innovation and Transformation, SingHealth); Rachel Ann Coxon (Head of Asia Pacific – Digital Surgery, Medtronic).
Below are some key points shared during the session…
Conversations with Benjamin Bok
Benjamin Bok is a Community Developer at Ubisoft Singapore. His personal life mantra of “continually seeking growth, not perfection” has spurred him to focus on outdoing the previous version of himself, instead of continually striving for the ideal of perfection…
Conversations with Shawn Woo
Shawn Woo’s role as a consultant at McKinsey & Co lends him extensive experience in problem-solving, advising corporate clients, and strategic planning. As part of the sustainability practice, he supports clients who are looking to play a bigger role in building a greener future…
Insights on Travel
On 1 March 2022, Advisory hosted Discover+: Travel, the 53th edition of the Discovery+ series. Speakers on the panel included: Shi’Ai Liang (Moderator): Director, Hotel Development, Asia Pacific, Marriott International; Chevon Low: Head of Advocacy and Policy Media, Asia Pacific; Kenji Soh: Director, APAC Travel, Bain & Company; Teo Pok Yih: Independent Consultant and Entrepreneur, Tourism Solutions International & 1000Meetings
Conversations with Dan Ng
Dan Ng is a Senior Counsellor and the Deputy Head of the Care and Counselling Department at
St Luke’s ElderCare, a healthcare provider, focused on providing integrated services and
programmes to the elderly through nursing homes and eldercare centres.
Insights on Non-Profits
Discovery+ is a series of online industry panels which give students the chance to interact with working professionals and learn about the careers they aspire to enter. These panels provide youths and working professionals with the opportunity to better understand industry trends, hear first-hand perspectives from industry professionals, and gain valuable advice on entering or navigating these industries…
Conversations with Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng is a Global Marketing Manager with SABIC Asia Pacific. In this article, Andrew shares his career journey in the petrochemical industry, his thoughts on the future of the industry, and what it takes for others to join his profession…
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