Interviews

Conversations with Eric Sim

Conversations with Eric Sim

Former UBS Managing Director Mr Eric Sim provides insights on advancing one’s career in the finance sector. Eric founded Institute of Life to help young professionals achieve success at work and in life. In May 2022, Eric's book ‘Small Actions’ was nominated for the Business Book Awards in London.

Conversations with Ka Yi Ling

Conversations with Ka Yi Ling

Ka Yi Ling is the group Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of Shiok Meats, a cultivated seafood and meats company. Here, she shares her experience in academia, her pivot into entrepreneurship and founding a startup, and advice for youths planning a career in biotechnology.

Conversations with Kenneth Tan

Conversations with Kenneth Tan

Kenneth Tan is a Marketing Category Manager in DBS Bank, where he leads the marketing procurement team to liaise with advertisers, publishers and event organisers. Before this, he has over 10 years of experience in the marketing and procurement sector in Schlumberger and PropNex.

Conversations with Steven Liew

Conversations with Steven Liew

Steven Liew began his career at esteemed law firm Baker & McKenzie. He subsequently shifted to consulting and public policy, and is presently Director of Public Policy for Asia Pacific at Airbnb. Here, he shares valuable insights about the fields of law, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

Conversations with Chua Ee Chien

Conversations with Chua Ee Chien

Ee Chien Chua currently heads the Business Development & Partnerships arm of Endowus. He joins us in this Conversations piece to shed light on work ethic, passion, and other qualities one needs to thrive career-wise, along with the challenges he has encountered since taking over his bar in 2018.

Conversations with Isdiyanah Puteri

Conversations with Isdiyanah Puteri

In this article, Isdiyanah Puteri shares more about her industry and experience working as a Regional Program Manager with Schneider Electric. She also provides advice on joining this field and the importance of keeping an open mind while working on projects.

Conversations with Julian Sng

Conversations with Julian Sng

As Vice President, Regional Campaign and Product Operations at Lazada, Julian Sng manages operations in both aspects and communicates with stakeholders regarding product solutions and operations on the company’s platform.

Conversations with Oomar Paurobally

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 provides some invaluable advice for students looking to kick-start their careers, both within and outside the hospitality industry.

Conversations with Apoorv Bhatnagar

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

Conversations with Ronnie Gan

Ronnie Gan is the Head of Business Development, Smart Infrastructure at Siemens in ASEAN. In this article, he shares about his career journey, his experience working in a cross-cultural team, and his thoughts on mentorship and continuous learning.

Conversations with Shawn Woo

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. In our interview, he sheds light on consulting, sharing personal insights and takeaways from the ever-evolving sustainability movement.

Conversations with Benjamin Bok

Conversations with Benjamin Bok

Benjamin Bok is a Community Developer at Ubisoft Singapore. He lives by the mantra of “continually seeking growth, not perfection”. In this article, Benjamin shares insights into his role and the esports industry.