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My approach to business is rooted in putting God first, guiding my value system with unwavering principles of fairness, honesty, perseverance, and integrity. These values serve as the cornerstone of every decision and action I take in my professional journey.

Years of SAF military service have instilled in me a leadership philosophy centered on leading by example, staying hands-on, and being grounded in the realities of the arena. I believe in leading with sincerity, fostering motivation, and building engaged, high-performing teams. Translating the discipline and camaraderie of soldiering into business, I place great emphasis on developing talent and ensuring the well-being of individuals under my stewardship.

My corporate experience with IBM has honed my business acumen and strategic insights. By listening to clients and continuously learning, I have developed a keen ability to navigate dynamic and diverse business environments across ASEAN & some of the Asia Pacific countries. This includes taking calculated risks to explore innovative business models and partnerships while remaining agile in the face of varying market demands.

My extensive experience in corporate risk management governance has deepened my understanding of risk oversight. I have actively participated in crafting and implementing robust governance structures that balance innovation and risk prudence. At the senior management level, I have led efforts to assess and manage diverse risk exposures and investments, ensuring the creation and execution of effective risk management programs and policies.

As Chairman of the Board for IBM Vietnam (since 2022), I have overseen management's execution of its risk management responsibilities, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach across the organization. By working closely with individual leaders, I have fostered a culture of proactive identification and mitigation of risks, aligning them with the company's broader strategic and business goals.

Finally, my exposure to diverse cultures and practices through collaborations with teams, business partners, and clients across China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Australia and New Zealand and the US (IBM HQ), has sharpened my cultural sensitivity and adaptability. This global perspective equips me to navigate complex cross-border challenges and foster meaningful partnerships in diverse environments.

On personal front, my coaching and mentoring engagement with the youths in church, kept me current with the next generations such as the impact and effect of educational changes on them as well as the social & psychological challenges our youth are facing in their growing up year where they transit from their primary education into the secondary or polytechnics and of higher learning in Singapore.

In every endeavor, I remain committed to values-driven leadership, fostering sustainable growth, and delivering lasting value for all stakeholders.