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TORAJAMELO, Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena
Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena TORAJAMELO
Occupation : Business owner / Director
I am someone who believes that we are generally in a position to give back and pay it forward. I was a raised a feminist by feminist parents and had the privilege of equal opportunity in my childhood. That has shaped who I am and my life choices have been based on where I can take up something challenging and add value to it. This outlook towards learning has taken me to 4 countries in my working life. I am ardent supporter for causes related to women, children, education, future of food and environment. I am proud a Feminist and passionately want to make the world better for the next generation.

Touchline Training & Services, Shillina Phua
Shillina Phua Touchline Training & Services
Occupation : Executive
Shillina is an advocate of nurturing touch, she believes no human being can strive without it, nurturing touch nourish and heals the mind, body and soul.

Shillina works with parents to introduce nurturing touch to their babies, toddlers, tween and teen. She is a Living Value educator, she also trains adults and seniors to promote and implement wellbeing programme for healthy living. In her training, she helps her participants to understand the underlying cause of stress and tension and working on their prevailing aches and pains.

Nurturing touch – connecting hearts.

Transformational Lenses, Sebastien Baert
Sebastien Baert Transformational Lenses
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Industries : Finance/Insurance , Learning & Development , Venture Capital / Private Equity
After more than 15 years in finance, in France and Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei), I specialized in coaching executives and their team.

I started my career as a legal manager at Sanofi before joining BNP Paribas as an investment banker. In 2010, I decided to settle in Singapore, where I pursued activities in M&A, and I sponsored in several startups in the field of health and technologies (Efficentres, Mindfi).

Since 2017, with my business experience and excellent academic training (INSEAD, Churchill College), I have dedicated myself to supporting leaders who wish to develop a systemic approach to their role as decision-makers and their organization. Alongside being a business partner to my clients, I aim at building up a reflective partnership to support them in becoming more self-aware and impactful team leaders or managers.
Programs : UNACOV 2

Transit Link Pte Ltd, Goh Mui Hong
Goh Mui Hong Transit Link Pte Ltd
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Government
Programs : CPM

Transit Link Pte Ltd, Koh Mui Kiang
Koh Mui Kiang Transit Link Pte Ltd
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Government
Programs : CPM

Tricia Tan
Tricia Tan
Integrative Mental Health Coach
Previously from the public education & health sector, I have more than 20 years of mentoring, teaching, counselling & coaching experience with youths and parents from different socio-economic & cultural backgrounds.

I worked on multi-agency mental health programmes & also served as volunteer mentor at the Singapore Boys’ Home and Girls’ Homes.

TrinityEco , Michael Yiin
Michael Yiin TrinityEco
Occupation : Entrepreneur
Industries : Consulting , Learning & Development , Sustainability
I am an entrepreneur in the sustainability space

Tun Kim Ong
Tun Kim Ong
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Manufacturing , Services , Technology
Tun Kim is an established professional and proven leader in Procurement and Supply Chain Management for more than 25 years. She is the go-to professional to share knowledge, expertise and experiences on end to end supply chain management for client and industry engagements.

As Tun Kim is highly regarded as an inspirational leader, she is sought after as a coach, a mentor and a speaker in many IBM and External events to share experiences and inspire others. In 2019, Tun Kim received the Bronze award as Mentor & Coach of the Year in the 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business presented in New York.

Tun Kim’s extensive supply chain expertise, professionalism, leadership style and passion to help others grow and develop is what the community needs now and into the future.


Twitter, Dong Keun Jeong
Dong Keun Jeong Twitter
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Technology
I am a Trust and Safety professional at Twitter, and previously worked at TikTok. I make policies to regulate content, to make platforms a more trustworthy and safe environment. Before joining the tech space, I was a legal professional, completing my Juris Doctor at the University of Hong Kong. Giving up a traditionally prestigious and well-paying job was a difficult choice, but something that provided purpose in my life. I also moved around a lot! From Korea to Hong Kong to New York to London to Singapore - all of which were conscious decisions I had to make, which would have life-changing consequences.

When making life-changing decisions, my mentors (personally or career wise) helped tremendously to provide guidance. Such guidance was not about making the decisions for me, but to teach me how to make wise decisions.
Programs : MY.AIM-22

Ultimus Productions Pte Ltd, Ng Shok Been
Ng Shok Been Ultimus Productions Pte Ltd
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Technology
A committed professional with more than 24 years of work experiences spanning across Singapore, China, Taiwan and US, ranging from management to business ownership, covering industries of IT, Retail, Manufacturing, Training, Hospitality and Attractions
Programs : MY.AIM , AIM-22-2

Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Abdurrasheed Abdurrasheed
Abdurrasheed Abdurrasheed Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Education , Engineering
Abdurrasheed Sa’id Abdurrasheed is a Postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. He has a strong interest in applying computational modelling to solve water-related problems. His current research focuses on the development of numerical techniques to study the flow pattern and hydraulic characteristics through modular channels for application in BIOECODS. His master’s degree was in the field of hydraulics and engineering hydrology from the Department of Water resources and environmental engineering. Currently a lecturer II at the Department of Civil Engineering of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

UOB, Kevin Lim
Kevin Lim UOB
Occupation : Executive
Industries : Finance/Insurance , Technology , Venture Capital / Private Equity
Background in banking and insurance M&A, strategic partnerships and venture capita. Looking for 1 or 2 close matches to mentor / advise.

UPS, Maurice Lim
Maurice Lim UPS
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Consulting , Finance/Insurance , Human Resource , Logistics , Services
57 years going on to 58 and still wanting to live and learn as much as possible Want to share experiences with the younger generation and help build/guide the next generation
Programs : CPM

Vanda Phua
Vanda Phua
Occupation : Senior Management
I am keen to help others in their personal growth and journey. I believe if one has access to guidance and objective perspectives from various people, they can achieve their goals and so much more. I have worked in financial services throughout my career, a predominantly male- dominated environment as an Asian female. I have a seven year old boy.
Programs : UNACOV 2

Visenze, Luciana Amaral
Luciana Amaral Visenze
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Other
As a Category Manager, I have built and rebuilt categories value propositions and led multifunctional teams (overseeing merchandising, planning, design, and sourcing) in a leading fashion retail player.
My experience in the Fashion-Tech industry includes collaboration with product and marketing teams and leading strategic projects discussions with prominent fashion brands and retailers worldwide.
I’m a Circular Economy enthusiast and an experienced Fashion Business Strategist who loves to work with people to develop creative ways to solve problems.

Vistage Asia Connect, Bernard Wong
Bernard Wong Vistage Asia Connect
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Healthcare , Human Resource , Learning & Development , Marketing , Oil & Gas , Sustainability , Technology , Venture Capital / Private Equity
With 36 years in the petroleum and chemicals industry in Mobil, BP and Lubrizol, Bernard focused on Asia Pacific and was based in China for 19 years from 1999 to July 2018.

Currently, Bernard is Chair/CEO Coach for Vistage Asia Connect, private advisory boards for CEOs, executives and business owners. He is also an executive coach with Marshall Goldsmith Coaching.
Bernard is also senior advisor/operating director for Hafnium Hafaway, a PE investment & advisory. He is the Chairman of Fermatics, an A*Star and Hafnium co-venture to develop active ingredients for cosmetics & life science sector.

Prior to that, Bernard was Asia Pacific head for The Lubrizol Corporation, a US specialty chemicals company and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He led Lubrizol Advanced Materials from 2008; in 2015, his responsibilities expanded to include Lubrizol Additives. He also served as a board member in a Japanese CPVC joint venture with Sekisui. Bernard retired from Lubrizol in July 2018.

In 2000, Bernard was general manager for China BP-Castrol Lubricants where he successfully turned around the business. In end 2002, he moved to form and was the first general manager for BP-Sinopec retail joint venture in Zhejiang province till March 2007 when he rejoined Lubrizol. He also served as a board member in this joint venture.

Bernard earned his Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Strathclyde, UK in 1981. In 2014, he gained his executive MBA from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Vitasoy International  (SEA, Europe, Middle East), Erika Widury SPARK
Erika Widury SPARK Vitasoy International (SEA, Europe, Middle East)
Occupation : Senior Management
Industries : Food & Beverage , Logistics , Manufacturing , Marketing , Retail , Wholesale
I am a well-rounded professional with 20 years of experiences in Consumer Product industry with a proven track record of success in commercial strategy, innovation creation, new products launch and international business expansion within the region of APAC, Europe, and Middle East. Before my current job at Vitasoy, I worked for several multinational companies like Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, Kao and Philip Morris.

I am a motivating Leader who believes in coaching individuals and talents to success. Culturally savvy, leads international teams in different geographies to deliver an exceptional business result.

Mentoring is my passion. I've been mentored young students and professionals in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to prepare them to succeed in their workplace. I also teach students money management on financial workshop.

I am a mother of 12 yo boy who has ADHD and very athletic. He love basketball and skateboard/scooter. Together with SPARK (Society for the Promotion of ADHD Research and Knowledge), recently I am involved in one of Series program for children age 11-14 about cat knowledge and stray cats in Singapore to build children's empathy.

Health and wellness is also my interest. I love nature, together with my son we love exploring park/forest in Singapore as well as in other countries. My favorite sports are yoga, boxing and diving. I practice meditation and start in January 2021 I teach my son for mediate. I like enjoying sound bath meditation which is excellent for managing stress and improving my overall wellbeing.

Programs : AIM-21 1

VMA Pte Ltd (Visual Merchandising Asia) , Jose Maria Bustos
Jose Maria Bustos VMA Pte Ltd (Visual Merchandising Asia)
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Industries : Consulting , Marketing , Retail
Have run my own creative consultancy for 28 years, I'm a 50 year partitioner of meditation. Is a 35 year student of ‘A Course In Miracles’, Has studied Vedanta with the Chimayananda Mission Trust, Reiki (level 3) with Master Chua Ai Mie in Singapore as well as having spent 7 years volunteering at Children’s trauma centers in the USA.

I'm also a 34 year member of a number to 12 step programs and for 5 years facilitated a 12 step prison program at KBC prison, Singapore

VoiceFoundry, John Camp
John Camp VoiceFoundry
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Industries : Consulting , Engineering , Services , Technology , Telecom
I'm from a working class background in Manchester and left the UK and a large family when I finished university and move to Australia. From a work perspective I spent most of my time working in and our technology and outsourcing in lots of different roles. These ranged from a business analyst, project manager, consultant, pre-sales consultant, partner director (in the US) and then responsible for market expansion into ASEAN. This role was via a startup that was launch approximately 5 years ago. Most of my experience is around contact centre technology/AI/ML and I'm not so much a technologist as CX person focused on technology. I'm now living in Singapore and have been here for two and a half years. I love the food, the melting pot of cultures and the food (did I mention the food?)
Programs : UNACOV 2

Wellington Primary School, Ren Weichen
Ren Weichen Wellington Primary School
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Education
Being a teacher has always been my dream. Now it has come true. And I would like to expand my audience. From children to adults. With twenty years of Peking Opera, 2 years of Chinese standup comedy stage experience and 5 years teaching. I love to communicate with people, and offer a listening year. I am more interested in how I can help the person more after listening to his story.
Programs : CPM

WholeTree Foundation, Yen-Lu Chow (WholeTree)
Yen-Lu Chow (WholeTree) WholeTree Foundation
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Industries : Education , Healthcare , Non-Profit / Philanthropy , Social Service , Sustainability , Technology , Venture Capital / Private Equity
Yen-Lu Chow. Executive Chairman, WholeTree Foundation; Co-Founder and Director, Asia Institute of Mentoring; Chairman, Singapore Creations; Founding Partner, Fatfish MediaLab; Executive Mentor, YSI SEA; and founder of the Deep Human Movement. He is a former Apple Distinguished Technologist, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, mentor and advisor, social innovator and humanist. With the launch of his family foundation and other social impact initiatives, Yen-Lu devotes his time serving both society and the nation in his various capacities. He is on a life mission to help bring about a kinder, gentler, more inclusive, more just and sustainable world.

William Anthony
William Anthony
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Having been inducted through conventional post-graduate education in business at the University of Newcastle, Australia & having gone thru an unorthodox enterprise education at Excellerated Business Schools, Bali, Indonesia, my personal learning curve increased exponentially. Originally trained as an Accountant moved on to work as a sales director for an Italian consortium focusing on high-end fashion. Later migrated to director sales and marketing, for a US based seminar and training company, my exposure to training and entrepreneurship excellerated and also was responsible for sales and event management in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Having over 44 years of professional experience in the fields of corporate finance, management, sales and marketing was unhappy with the job environment and making ends meet.

Wealth predominantly belongs to the owner of a business, as a business is basically an asset. An asset puts money in your pocket while liability takes money out of your pocket. With this revelation, I tried building a start-up traditional business thrice but failed miserably.

I knew the only way to create wealth was to build a business and in October 2002, my nephew, a practising lawyer, introduced me to an e-commerce business. I was sceptical at first but did 3 months of research while pursuing my Masters of Business that helped me clarify and understand the differences between a traditional and non-traditional business. The research I collated was mind-boggling, as I found out that the e-commerce business was a growing industry. In the process, I stumbled upon my current mentor Kankan & Samina Bhattacharya from the US, New Jersey, retired in their 30s and they have been a blessing in my life for the past 18 years, coaching and mentoring me and my team. We are now paying it forward.

www.greenscapemm.com, Ni Ni Aung
Ni Ni Aung www.greenscapemm.com
Occupation : Professional
I am a kind person and creative, firm, intelligent, objective, rational, enjoy teamwork, a positive thinker, expect success for myself, and have a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor, and often find myself organizing, managing, or supervising group activities. I have strong convictions and feelings about fairness and equality. I am forward-looking and progressive and I have great hopes for the future. My strong points include my concern for human welfare and social betterment, bringing about mutual understanding, harmony, and satisfaction is an area in which I can really excel. Counseling or negotiating is my talent.

WYSH PTE LTD, Anna Ong
Anna Ong WYSH PTE LTD
Occupation : Entrepreneur
Industries : Consulting , Education , Marketing
Anna Ong believes that the shortest distance between two people is a story. She is an ex-banker turned storyteller.

Anna is the founder of WYSH (What's Your Story, Huh?), a communications training company that uses Applied Theatre, Storytelling, and Improvisation techniques. She trains leaders and teams to be mentally agile and communicate authentically with humour and empathy. She promotes the importance of fun, creativity and collaboration in the workplace.

She's the host and creator of What's Your Story Slam, a curated storytelling competition in Singapore where people share their tales onstage. The show promotes the power of personal narratives.

She is a communications coach and speaker. She holds an MBA from INSEAD, a certificate in Social Impact Storytelling from Georgetown University and an associate-certified coach (ACC) accreditation from the ICF.

She left a 15-year stint in banking (Singapore and the Philippines) in 2016 to pursue her interest in the performing arts, such as Argentine Tango, Improvisation and Storytelling in North and South America.

She moved back to Singapore in 2019 to bring stories, creativity and fun to the workplace.

Clients include:
National Geographic Society, OCBC Bank, Human Capital Learning Institute, Sanofi, Aboitiz Group, Mpower Financing, InvestEd Philippines


Programs : CPM

Yara, Nicole Lian
Nicole Lian Yara
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Sustainability
A UX Designer breaking down problems, designing the interface, and engineering the solution.
Programs : MY.AIM-22

Yew Kiin Kong
Yew Kiin Kong
Educator, Entrepreneur, Father of 4 lovely kids & Husband to 1 beautiful wife.
Realizing that my mission is to put dreams back into the world, one person at a time, my whole life literally changed.
As the co-founder of Advo Education Centre, a multi-million dollar company in the education industry of Singapore, we have impacted thousands of individuals, by educating the young through Academic Coaching, which is a fusion of Life-skills and Academics. I have mentored and transformed students' grades from F9 in Prelims to Distinction in their final year examinations in just 1 month.

Yina Young
Yina Young
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Technology
I'm a Learning & Development Manager at a regional company. I'm in charge of developing wellbeing strategy and programs. I'm also a certified mindfulness based leadership trainer, and I'm getting trained to be a certified coach. Having been in and out of Singapore since 2009, I feel strongly about connecting with and empowering the youths in the country.

YouM Pte Ltd, CHAN Hock Lye
CHAN Hock Lye YouM Pte Ltd
Occupation : Business owner / Director
Industries : Construction , Consulting , Education , Engineering , Learning & Development , Manufacturing , Oil & Gas
Recently transited from 30 years in corporate leadership to volunteering and start-ups, I'm enjoying giving higher priority to my family, self-discovery, and doing what I feel needed to be done in the areas of supporting the individual becoming a better version of them and more resilient.
Programs : AIM-21 2 , AIM-23-3 , AIM-24-1 , AIM-24-3

Zhongdong Yang
Zhongdong Yang
I am an experienced IT leader with over 20 years’ experience MNC, experienced in managing regional IT initiatives cross the APAC region on different system, languages and currencies.

ZumVet, Jnanee Krishnasamy
Jnanee Krishnasamy ZumVet
Occupation : Professional
Industries : Other
Small animal veterinarian who is interested in veterinary public health
Diagnosed with ADHD in 2019
Hoping to make a difference in the lives of humans and animals on a large scale. Working in public health is a good way to do this
Hoping to help spread awareness of ADHD too
Would like a mentor to help me with career advice
Programs : AIM-21 3