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Chartsiri Sophonpanich

Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich

Council Chair

President, Bangkok Bank PCL

Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich is President of Bangkok Bank – Thailand’s market leader in corporate and business banking, and a preeminent Southeast Asian bank with a long-standing regional presence that extends into China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New York and London.

A former Member of Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly and National Economic Reform Committee, Mr Chartsiri is currently a Member of Thailand’s National Strategy Committee as well as a Board Member of Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency.

He was the Chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association twice – 2002 to 2006, and 2010 to 2014; and a Director of the Electronics Transactions Development Agency from 2014 to 2019. In the education sector, Mr Chartsiri sits on the Board of Trustees at Bangkok University; and is a former Member of the Board of Trustees at Singapore Management University.

Mr Chartsiri holds a Master’s Degree in Management from the Sloan School of Management and a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the United States.

Mr Tos Chirathivat

Mr Tos Chirathivat

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Central Group

Mr Tos Chirathivat is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Central Group, one of Southeast Asia’s largest retail, real estate and hospitality conglomerates with presence in 18 countries.

In his early career, Mr Chirathivat drove the first wave of Central’s shopping center development and expansion, which he later led into the establishment of “Central Pattana,” Thailand’s largest real estate company. In 1994, Mr Chirathivat founded Thailand’s first hypermarket, BigC Supercenter, that surpassed US$ 1 billion in sales in the first 3 years. He was instrumental in forming Central Retail Corporation (CRC) in 1996 with the merger of Thailand’s two biggest department stores. He successfully conceived and pioneered category killer formats e.g., PowerBuy, Supersports, and created the largest supermarket chain Tops through acquisition. CRC was listed on SET in 2020 as Thailand’s largest IPO at the time.

Internationally, Mr Chirathivat was at the helm of Central Group’s expansion into Vietnam and Europe. Central Group became the largest privately-owned foreign retailer in Vietnam and is recognised as a global leader of luxury department stores with flagship assets including world-renowned Selfridges London, KaDeWe Berlin, and Rinascente Milan.

Mr Chirathivat majored in Economics at Wesleyan and received his Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia University.

Mr Siradej Donavanik

Mr Siradej Donavanik

Vice President of Global Development, Dusit International

Mr Siradej Donavanik is the next gen driving force behind Dusit International’s global business expansion. His track record of success includes identifying investment opportunities in key markets to grow Dusit’s portfolio of hotels and resorts, hospitality education platforms, real estate, and food business.

As a passionate advocate for sustainability, he has been leading Dusit’s group-wide sustainability endeavours to promote eco-friendly practices across Dusit’s entire operations with the aim of having a positive social and environmental impact. Mr Donavanik also leads business transformation initiatives designed to foster innovation and progressive management throughout Dusit International.

Mr William E. Heinecke

Mr William E. Heinecke

Chairman, Minor International PCL

Mr William E. Heinecke came to the Kingdom of Thailand in 1963 and founded the Minor Group in 1968. Almost five decades later, the group has grown substantially into a large company with revenue of over US$5 billion, and market capitalisation of over US$5 billion. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1988, Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) is now a global company focused on three primary businesses - restaurants, hotels and hospitality, and lifestyle brands, all of which are now operate under MINT. The group currently employs more than 85,000 employees. 

Mr Heinecke currently serves as Chairman on the Board of Directors of MINT. He is also the author of 'The Entrepreneur - 25 Golden Rules for Global Business Manager’; and serves as a Director of Indorama Ventures PCL, the largest Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) company in the world. 

Mr Heinecke became a naturalised Thai citizen in 1991.

Ms Jareeporn Jarukornsakul

Ms Jareeporn Jarukornsakul

Chairman of the Executive Committee and Group Chief Executive Officer, WHA Corporation

Ms Jareeporn Jarukornsakul is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Group CEO of WHA Corporation PCL,  one of Thailand’s leading integrated infrastructure and end-to-end solutions for Thailand’s business and industrial companies with a growing presence across Southeast Asia.

She has transformed WHA from a built-to-suit warehouse developer into a diversified business spanning logistics, industrial estates, utilities, and power, digital solution and mobility. Under her leadership, the company was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2012 and has expanded regionally.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, and an MBA from Bangkok University. She has also received several honorary doctorates from leading academic institutions in fields including logistics and supply chain management, occupational health and safety, entrepreneurship, and business administration.
 

Mr Aloke (Anil) Lohia

Mr Aloke (Anil) Lohia

Group Chief Executive Officer, Indorama Ventures PCL

Mr Aloke Lohia set up Thailand’s first producer of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in 1995, growing the business to become the world’s largest, with more than 100 operations in over 31 countries, globally.

Sustainability is his passion and he is now seeking to close the loop of the circular economy by fighting against plastic waste, and using more post-consumer materials in his production through recycling. The company is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) among the top 10% of Global Chemical Companies and is one of only two companies in the DJSI Emerging Markets Chemical Industry. 

Mr Lohia aims to make Indorama Ventures one of the top 20 chemical companies in the world. In 2019, Indorama Ventures was ranked at number 28 and continues its growth trajectory. 

Mr Lohia was born in India and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi, and an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Business Administration from Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep. He is married with three children.

Mr Kirit Shah

Mr Kirit Shah

Chairman, G.P. Group of Companies

Mr Kirit Shah is the Chairman of G.P. Group which recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. G.P. Group is a conglomerate with diverse business interests spanning many geographies. It includes four publicly-listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand - Mega Lifesciences PLC, Precious Shipping PLC, Christiani and Nielsen PLC, and Golden Lime PLC.

Mr Shah sits on the Board of a few of these companies and on most of his family-controlled private companies  He also serves as an Advisor and Mentor to the G.P. Group of companies, where he guides growth and strategic development.

Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi

Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi

Group Chief Executive Officer, Frasers Property Limited

Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi assumed the role of Group CEO, Frasers Property in 2016 and has been on the Board of Directors since 2013. He is responsible for building the Group's foundation for resilience for the long term, strengthening its business platforms and delivering sustainable returns for the business. Under his leadership, Frasers Property has significantly grown its multi-national footprint across Asia Pacific and Europe, and placed sustainability at the core of the Group's business, guided by the vision of ‘Inspiring experiences, creating places for good’. 

Mr Sirivadhanabhakdi is a board member of several listed companies, including Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Golden Land Property Development Public Company Limited and Univentures Public Company Limited, and National Gallery Singapore. He is also on the Board of Trustees for Singapore Management University (SMU). 

He holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK; a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University, and a Certificate in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Massachusetts University, USA.

Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham

Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham

Chairperson, Chubb Samaggi Insurance PCL; and Chairperson, Kenan Foundation Asia

Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Natural Sciences & Economics from the University of Cambridge, U.K., and a Master's degree in Economic Development from Williams College, U.S.A. 

Khunying Jada commenced her career in banking at the Bank of Thailand before joining the Siam Commercial Bank PCL in 1975.  She was appointed the Bank’s first female President and Chief Executive Officer in 1999, and retired from the post in February 2007. She subsequently served as a Member of the Board of Directors of Siam Commercial Bank PCL until September 2018. In May 2000, she was bestowed the royal decoration of Chulachomklao with the title of Khunying. In 2006, Khunying Jada served as Chairperson of the Thai Bankers’ Association and was appointed a member of the National Legislative Assembly.

Khunying Jada currently serves as Chairman of Chubb Samaggi Insurance PCL., and Siam Paragon Development Co. Ltd. She is also an Independent Director with Interlink Communication PCL. She is a Council Member of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA); and sits on Srinakarinwirot University’s Advisory Council, and on the Advisory Board of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University. Currently, she also serves as the Treasurer of the Thai Red Cross Society and lends her expertise to a number of other non-profit organisations.

Mr Satta Chairasmisak

Mr Satta Chairasmisak

(JD, Class of 2017)

Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Mr Satta Chairasmisak is a practicing lawyer at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow in Singapore. His main practice area is project development and finance in relation to renewable energy, power and infrastructure projects.

Prior to embarking on his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at Singapore Management University, he worked at the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council - a non-governmental organisation based in Bangkok that focuses on 'track 1.5' diplomacy and conflict resolution in the region. He also previously worked at the Siam Premier International Law Office Limited.

Mr Chairasmisak obtained his Master of Laws, International & European Law, from Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University (with honours); and a Bachelors of Arts, History & International & Comparative Politics (double major), from the American University of Paris.

Mr Jaime Augusto Zóbel de Ayala

Mr Jaime Augusto Zóbel de Ayala

Council Chair
Chairman, Ayala Corporation

Mr Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala is Chairman of Ayala Corporation, one of the largest business groups in the Philippines, with interests primarily in real estate, banking, telecommunications, and power. He also held the role of Chief Executive Office of Ayala Corporation until 23 April 2021. He is a member of various business and socio-civic organisations, including J.P. Morgan’s International Council and Asia Pacific Council, and Mitsubishi Corporation's International Advisory Council. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Asia Business Council, and a Member of the Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations. He also sits on the board of Singapore Management University, and on various advisory boards of Harvard University.

On multiple occasions, Mr Zobel has been a recipient of various recognitions bestowed by the President of the Philippines for his contributions in public service. In 2017, he was recognised as a UN Sustainable Development Goals Pioneer for his work in sustainable business strategy and operations.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics (cum laude) from Harvard University in 1981, and Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1987.

Mr Jose L. Cuisia Jr.

Mr Jose L. Cuisia Jr.

Chairman of the Board, FWD Life Insurance

Mr Jose L. Cuisia Jr. was the former Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines to the United States of America from 2011 to 2016. He has also been at the helm of several leading organisations as the former Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines and Chairman of its Monetary Board from 1990-1993. He is  a former Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Social Security System from 1986-1990; a former Chairman of the Board of Far East Bank & Trust Co. and Union Bank of the Philippines; and a former President and Chief Executive Officer of Philamlife Insurance Co.

Currently, Mr Cuisia is the Vice-Chair and Lead Independent Director of SM Prime Holdings; Independent Director of Manila Water Co. and Century Properties Group; Non-Executive Director of PHINMA Inc. & PHINMA Corp.; Chairman of the Board of FWD Life Insurance (Philippines); Chairman of the Board of Covenant Car Co. (Chevrolet Philippines); and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.

In 2007, he was named Management Man of the Year by the Management Association of the Philippines. For his exemplary public service, he received the Order of the Sikatuna with the rank of Grand Cross from President Benigno Acquino III in 2016, and the Signum Meriti Award from De La Salle University in 2017. Mr Cuisia has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce (magna cum laude) from De La Salle University; and a Masters in Business Administration-Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he was a university scholar.

Mr Lance Y. Gokongwei

Mr Lance Y. Gokongwei

President and Chief Executive Officer, JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

Mr Lance Y. Gokongwei is President and Chief Executive Officer of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. JG Summit is one of Philippine's leading conglomerates with core businesses in real estate, food, air transportation, financial services, and petrochemicals. JG Summit also has investments in the telecommunications and power industries. The company’s businesses spans across the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Australasia.

Mr Gokongwei is also the Chairman of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Philippines’ second largest retailer; Vice-Chairman of Manila Electric Company; and Trustee and Secretary of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Inc.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from the University of Pennsylvania (summa cum laude).

Mrs Josephine Gotianun-Yap

Mrs Josephine Gotianun-Yap

Vice Chairperson, Filinvest Development Corp

Mrs Josephine Gotianun Yap is the Vice Chairperson of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), the holding company of the Filinvest Group. She holds concurrent positions as Chief Executive Officer of three FDC subsidiaries - namely Filinvest Land, Inc., Filinvest Alabang, Inc. and FDC Hotels Corporation. She also holds directorships with EastWest Bank, FDC Utilities, Inc., Cyberzone Properties, Inc., Filinvest Asia Corporation, and other Filinvest subsidiaries. In the airport industry, she represents FDC in its new venture as lead member of the North Luzon Airport Consortium which was awarded the operations and maintenance contract of the Clark International Airport.

Mrs Gotianun-Yap obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the Ateneo de Manila University where she graduated with Departmental Honors. She was a consistent honors student and received the prestigious PHILCOMAN (Philippine Council of Management) Award for outstanding business students. She received her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago in Illinois where her major area of study was Finance and International Business.

Mrs Gotianun-Yap is married to H.E. Joseph M. Yap who is currently the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Singapore. They have three children.

Mr Richard L. Lee

Mr Richard L. Lee

Chairman, HARIPHIL Asia Resources, Inc

In the business circles of the Philippines, the name Mr Richard Lim Lee is synonymous with cars, befitting for the Chairman Emeritus of companies that sell some of the world’s most iconic brands—Hyundai, Chevrolet, and Volvo. Mr Lee also chairs the Boards of 21 companies involved in cars, real estate, insurance, financing and agriculture.

Born on April 1, 1951, Mr Lee earned an AB-BSC from De La Salle University in 1973, and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1977. 

Beyond business, the father of four is a Rotarian and a Trustee in Foundations involved in education and charity, where he shares the treasures God has blessed him with.

Mr Cesar V. Purisima

Mr Cesar V. Purisima

Former Secretary of Finance, Republic of the Philippines

Mr Cesar Purisima is an Asia Fellow of Milken Institute, a global non-profit, non-partisan think tank. He is also a Founding Partner at IKHLAS Capital, a pan-ASEAN private equity platform.

Mr Purisima currently serves on the Boards of the AIA Group, World Wildlife Fund-Philippines, De La Salle University, Ayala Land, Universal Robina Corporation, and the International School of Manila. He also serves as a Member of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s Global Advisory Council.

From 2010-2016, Mr Purisima was the Secretary of Finance of the Republic of the Philippines, and Chair of the Cabinet’s Economic Development Cluster. He had previously also served as Secretary of Finance in 2005, and Secretary of Trade and Industry from 2004-2005.

Dr Ramon B. Segismundo

Dr Ramon B. Segismundo

(DBA, Class of 2020)

CEO, One HRX Singapore and 2023-2024 Fellow, Stanford University, Distinguished Careers Institute

Dr Ramon Borrero Segismundo is a business leader who has built his career around the core themes of transformation, innovation and change. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of One HRX, a Singapore-based HR advisory, consulting and executive coaching firm. He also formerly served as a Board Director of the Hijo Group of Companies.

Dr Segismundo has broad and deep international HR experience having previously helmed roles with international and Asia Pacific HR global multinationals based in Singapore, USA and UK. A highly sought-after speaker in various fora, Dr Segismundo is also the President of the People Management Association of the Philippines Foundation. He has a Doctor of Business Administration from Singapore Management University.

Mr Kevin Tan

Mr Kevin Tan

President and CEO, Alliance Global Group Inc

Mr Kevin L. Tan is President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), one of the Philippines’ largest and most diversified conglomerates. AGI is the parent company of Megaworld Corporation, the pioneer in integrated township developments in the Philippines; Emperador Distillers, Inc., a global leader in brandy and spirits; and a partner of McDonald’s Philippines through its master franchise holder, Golden Arches Development Corporation. 

Mr Tan also serves as Chairman of Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., developer and operator of Newport World Resorts. Guided by his leadership, AGI drives innovation and delivers lasting value across real estate, spirits, hospitality, and food service.

Mr Tan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
 

Mr Tony Tan Caktiong

Mr Tony Tan Caktiong

Chairman, Jollibee Foods Corporation

Mr Tony Tan Caktiong is Chairman and Founder of Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies in the world. The company has expanded its global presence to more than 5,900 stores worldwide, with locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Mr Tan is Co-Chairman of Double Dragon Properties Corporation. He is also involved in non-profit work as Chairman of Jollibee Foods Foundation and as a Member of the Board of Trustees of Temasek Foundation of Singapore.

Mr Tan holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He has also attended various management programs at the Asian Institute of Management, and Harvard University’s Owner/President Management Program.

Mr Jimmy L. Thai

Mr Jimmy L. Thai

President and Chief Executive Officer, Primer Group of Companies

Mr Jimmy L. Thai is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Primer Group of Companies, the company he co-founded in 1985 with brother Johnny Thai and friends Thomas Lim, Jerry Sy and Willy Sy.

His dedication and hard work have steered the growth of Primer Group’s core businesses in the retail and distribution of the world’s most premium consumer goods and brands such as footwear, apparel, luggage, equipment, and industrial products across 13 countries.

Mr Thai is a recipient of the 2014 Agora award for Excellence in Marketing by the Philippine Marketing Association for successfully and consistently leading the Primer Group towards outstanding dominance, through innovative and uniquely-driven marketing initiatives. He was a finalist of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2005, and a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 by Entrepreneur Philippines, for his entrepreneurial achievements.

Atty.  Rosanne Veronica M. Roxas

Atty Rosanne Veronica M. Roxas

(LLM, Class of 2023 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in the Philippines)

Government Corporate Attorney, Office of the Government Corporate Counsel

Atty. Rosanne Roxas graduated from SMU in 2023 as a recipient of both the Lee Kong Chian Master of Laws in Judicial Studies scholarship and the Jones Day Master of Laws Annual Top Scholar Award (for Judicial Studies). During her time at SMU, she specialized in different fields of dispute resolution where she passed and got accredited as a mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute. Prior to which, she pursued her Bachelor's degree in Legal Management at the Ateneo de Manila University and her Juris Doctor degree in San Beda University Manila where she served as Internal Vice President of the Law Student Government.

While Rosanne currently works as a Government Corporate Attorney at the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel, she was previously a Court Attorney in the Court of Appeals before she pursued her Master of Laws in SMU.

The SMU International Advisory Council in Myanmar is currently not active.

The SMU International Advisory Council in Myanmar is currently not active.

Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican

Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican

Council Chair

PETRONAS Adviser

Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican is the Chairman of Pavilion Energy, Pavilion Energy Trading & Supply, and Pavilion Energy Singapore.

He is a Director of Sarawak Energy Berhad, Lambert Energy Advisory Ltd and MH Marican Advisory Sdn Bhd. He is also a Senior International Advisor of Temasek International Advisors, a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings.

He was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional (PETRONAS) from 1995 until his retirement in February 2010, and has over 30 years of experience in finance and management.

He was Chairman of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Lan Ting Holdings, Singapore Power, and SembCorp Marine.

Tan Sri Hassan is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Malaya.

Mr Ganen Sarvananthan

Mr Ganen Sarvananthan

Council Vice Chair

Managing Partner, TPG Asia

Mr Ganen Sarvananthan is the Co-Managing Partner of TPG Asia. Prior to joining TPG in 2014, Ganen served as Head of Investments at Khazanah Nasional Berhad for almost a decade. He also worked at UBS Investment Bank, where he was based in London, Hong Kong and Singapore for more than seven years.

Mr Sarvananthan studied law at University College London and is a Barrister-at-Law (England and Wales).

Mr Timothy Chia

Mr Timothy Chia

Chairman, Hup Soon Global Corporation Pte Ltd

Mr Timothy Chia is Chairman of Hup Soon Global Corporation Private Limited and Gracefield Holdings Limited. He founded Hup Soon Global Corporation in 2007. Mr Chia currently also serves as a Director of Singapore Power Ltd, Vertex Venture Holdings Ltd, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Innoven Capital Pte Ltd, Seviora Holdings Pte Ltd and United Motor Works (Siam) Public Co Ltd.

Since July 2017, Mr Chia has been named as a Term Trustee of the Singapore Indian Development Association (“SINDA”) and serves as a Member of its Investment Committee. He is also an Advisory Council Member of the ASEAN Business Club (“ABC”) and the Co-Chair of ABC Singapore. He sits on the Corporate Governance Advisory Committee of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is currently a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Directors, and a member of the World Presidents’ Organization. In 2010, The Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association inducted Mr Chia into the “SVCA Hall of Fame” as its inaugural member by naming him “Pioneer Venture Capitalist & Private Equity Investor since 1986”.

Mr Chia stepped down as Trustee of the Singapore Management University in January 2019 but continues to serve as Chairman of its Committee for Institutional Advancement. Mr Chia was appointed Member of SMU with effect from 15 April 2021. He graduated with a cum laude in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States.
Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Former Executive Director, APEC Secretariat and Pro-Chancellor, Sunway University

Tan Sri Datuk Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria is the former Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat based in Singapore, which serves as the advisory body, implementation arm and custodian of institutional memory for the 21 member economies that make up the APEC forum. She was recently appointed the Pro Chancellor of Sunway University in Malaysia.

Dr Sta Maria was a top-level Malaysian civil servant, trade negotiator and academia. She was the Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Investment from 2010 to 2016, where she oversaw the formulation of Malaysia’s international trade policies and positions, and often took the lead in their implementation as chief negotiator for bilateral and regional free trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

An accomplished academic and writer, Dr Sta Maria’s scholarship has been recognized through awards from the American Academy of Human Resource Development (Malcolm Knowles Award 2000 for the best dissertation of the year in the field of human resource development) and from the University of Georgia. In 2017, she authored a book about her personal slice of Malaysian heritage and cuisine, called The Smell of Home. In 2024, she was featured in Forbes’ third annual 50 Over 50: Asia list, which showcases 50 inspirational women over the age of 50 from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Mr Patrick Grove

Mr Patrick Grove

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Catcha Group

As Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Catcha Group, Mr Patrick Grove is recognised as one of the leading entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region. He has founded and taken five companies from start-up to IPO, selling one of those companies, iProperty Group in a transaction valued in excess of US$534 million.

He is Co-Founder and Chairman of iflix, the leading SVoD service for emerging markets; Co-Founder and Director of iCar Asia, ASEAN’s number 1 network of digital automotive portals; and Co-Founder of Frontier Digital Ventures, a leading operator of online classifieds in frontier markets.

Mr Grove has been independently and widely recognised with numerous international awards.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian

Chief Executive Officer, Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Bhd

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian is Executive Chairman of Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Berhad. He joined the Company in 1974 as an executive and was subsequently appointed to the Board in 1985. In 1993, he was appointed as the Group’s Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and held the position until 2008, when he relinquished his role as Chairman, but remained as CEO of the Group. He was redesignated as Executive Chairman of KLK with effect from 22 February 2024.

He is the Chairman of Batu Kawan Berhad, a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. He serves as a member on the Board of Trustees of the Perdana Leadership Foundation, UTAR Education Foundation and Yayasan Wesley. He was formerly the Chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) degree from the University of Malaya, and obtained his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Mr Donald Lim

Mr Donald Lim

Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn Bhd

Mr Donald Lim is Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn. Bhd., a leading Malaysian hotel development and management services company with interests in restaurant operations. Prior to the hospitality industry, Mr Lim worked at Time Inc., New York in consumer marketing, and held a finance position at Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School. He continues to be engaged with Penn as a Member of the Advisory Board of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.

Ms Rossana Annizah Rashidi

Ms Rossana Annizah Rashidi

Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman, Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad

Rossana is an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad, a position she has held  since 11 December 2020. She was redesignated as Independent Non-Executive Director with effective from 15 December 2023, and is also a member of Board Risk Management Committee, Board Remuneration Committee, Board Nominations Committee and Board Investment Committee of the Company.

Previously, Rossana served as Chairman of Bank Simpanan Nasional, Country Chairman of Jardine Matheson Group in Malaysia, and was on the Boards of IHH Healthcare Berhad, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad, Celcom Axiata Berhad, edotco Group Sdn Bhd, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad. She was also a member of the Investment Panel and Chairman of Investment Panel Risk Committee of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Malaysia.

Rossana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Banking and Finance from Canberra College of Advanced Education (now known as the University of Canberra), Australia. She is a member of CPA Australia.

Sharbini Suhaili

Datuk Sharbini Suhaili

Group Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Energy

Datuk Sharbini Suhaili is Group CEO of Sarawak Energy, Malaysia’s largest developer of and provider of renewable energy.  

In 2019, he chaired the first Sustainable and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF). He serves as an elected board member of the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and encourages top tier partnerships to set international benchmarks. He is also a council member of Energy Transition Malaysia Alliance (ET-MAce), a coalition consisting of Malaysian energy leaders to drive energy transition in the country.

In addition to heading Sarawak Energy, he leads the renewable energy workstream of the Sarawak Economic Action Council, to drive economic development and achieve high income status for Sarawak by 2030. He is a director of Petros, a petroleum company wholly owned by the government of Sarawak. Sharbini joined Sarawak Energy in November 2016 after 30 years in the petroleum industry, working for Royal Dutch Shell and PETRONAS in various technical and leadership roles.

A former Royal Dutch Shell scholar, Sharbini holds a degree in engineering (Hons) from University of Leeds, UK, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Management College, UK.

Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai

Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai

President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association

Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai has 29 years of working experience in the electronics industry. He served Intel for most of his illustrious career and retired from Intel after 27 years of service. His last position with Intel was Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG) and General Manager of Assembly and Test Manufacturing (ATM), responsible for all assembly test factories worldwide. He also served as the Vice President and Managing Director of Dell's Asia Pacific Customer Centre for approximately two years.

Currently, Dato' Seri Wong is involved in the electronics industry as Champion of the E&E Productivity Nexus (EEPN) and President of the newly formed Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Yeoh Keong Hann

Mr Yeoh Keong Hann

Executive Director, YTL Power International Berhad

Mr Hann Yeoh is a third-generation leader of the YTL Group and Executive Director of YTL Power International Berhad. He oversees the Group's infrastructure and digital venture arms. YTL Power and its partner Sea Ltd launched Ryt Bank, the world’s first AI-powered bank in 2025.YTL Data Centers developed the solar-powered YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor and partnered with Nvidia to establish a 100MW AI Data Centre at its Johor campus to support regional AI computing needs. 

 

Mr Yeoh serves on the board of Wessex Water in the United Kingdom and YTL PowerSeraya in Singapore. YTL PowerSeraya is the second largest power generation and energy retail company in Singapore. 

 

He holds a Master and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering Science from Brasenose College, University of Oxford, where he received the Gibbs Prize. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (Class of 2022).

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo

Council Chair

President Director, PT. AKR Corporindo Tbk

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo is a preeminent businessman in Indonesia with a successful track record in leading PT AKR Corporindo Tbk, a publicly listed company in logistics and supply chain that is engaged in petroleum, chemical distribution and energy in Indonesia.

PT AKR Corporindo Tbk is responsible for the development of the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) – the first integrated industrial park in Indonesia with a deep seaport that is connected to toll roads; a railroad; and a residential and commercial cluster totalling an area of 3000 hectares. JIIPE houses its own power plant, fresh water supply, a water and solid waste management plant, and provides gas to the JIIPE estate.

Mr Adikoesoemo also has interests in property development with luxury housing and commercial projects across Indonesia.

Mr Arif P. Rachmat

Mr Arif P. Rachmat

Council Vice Chair

Executive Director, PT. Triputra Investindo Arya

Mr Rachmat supervises a private holding company with significant investment in various publicly-listed companies such as Adaro Group (coal and energy), DSN Group (palm oil and wood), Kirana Megatara Group (largest rubber exporter), Assa Rent (mobility and logistic), as well as privately-held groups such as Daya Group (largest Honda motor dealership), Dharma Polimetal and Puninar. In addition, as a Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Triputra Agro Persada (TAP) Group, he oversees a group of palm oil, rubber and corn plantations of over 250.000 Ha, with over 47.000 employees and partnerships with 39.000 smallholders.

Mr Rachmat is Chairman of the Global Agribusiness Alliance (GAA), and  a  Member of Board of Trustee at Singapore Management University (SMU), Asia Business Council (ABC), TNC (The Nature Conservancy), Endeavor, Centre for Strategic and International studies (CSIS), Prasetya Mulya, Junior Achievement and Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). He helms a leadership role as the Head of Permanent Committee on Food-Agri and Forestry at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia), and is Chair of Agriculture, Plantation and Forestry at Indonesia Business Association (APINDO). Mr Rachmat is also a Board Member of PISAgro (Partnership for Indonesia’s Sustainable Agriculture). In philantrophy and stewardship, Mr Rachmat serves as Chairman of GK Indonesia Foundation; and is a Member of the Young Global Leaders, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), and the Perhimpunan Filantropi Indonesia (PFI).

He graduated cum laude and has a Masters and Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Upon graduation, he worked for General Electric Company in the U.S. and globally for seven years in various leadership roles.

Daniel Budiman

Mr Daniel Budiman

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Mahanusa Capital

Mr Daniel Budiman is the Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Mahanusa Capital. Mahanusa Capital owns and manages companies in the consumer goods, property, mining, retail, specialty chemical, fund management and technology sectors across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Prior to establishing Mahanusa, Mr Budiman was an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan in Singapore and Jakarta, covering Southeast Asia. He has also held brand management roles at Procter and Gamble in Indonesia and the United States.

Driven by his passion for technology and sustainability, he serves as Advisor to ASM Hong Kong, Antler, Systemiq, Gobi Partners, and BRI Ventures. He is also a Mentor at Endeavour and is involved in the Young Presidents' Organisation. He sits on the Global Advisory Council of Harvard Business School and the Executive Board of the Stern School of Business at New York University. He currently serves as Deputy Chairman of Investment for the National Leadership Council of APINDO (Association of Indonesian Business Owners).

Mr Budiman was a member of the Asia Society's Asia21 honorees, Class of 2007, and holds a BBA from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
 

Mr Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono

Mr Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono

President Director, PT Blue Bird Tbk

Mr Adrianto (Andre) Djokosoetono serves as the President Director of PT Blue Bird Tbk and is recognised for his strong leadership, particularly in transformation, innovation, and commerce. His career with the company began 24 years ago as a Management Trainee. Since 2015, Mr Djokosoetono has also served as the Chairman of the Central Board of the Land Transportation Organization (ORGANDA) and the Vice Chairman of the Land Transportation Permanent Committee at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN).

Mr Djokosoetono holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung, a Masters in Business Administration from Bentley University, and completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo

Board of Commissioners, Halodoc

Mr Aldi Haryopratomo is a serial entrepreneur and investor focused on the health and creative industries. He runs Karma.club, a technology-enabled capital provider for mid-sized companies, and serves on the boards of Halodoc, a leading healthtech platform, and Visinema, one of Indonesia's premier film studios.

 

Mr Haryopratomo began his career as an early employee at Kiva.org, one of the world's first peer-to-peer lending platforms, and most recently served as founding CEO of GoPay (now part of GoTo), where he pioneered QR payments and pay-later lending in Indonesia.

 

Having transitioned from fintech to Indonesia's creative and health sectors, he now backs ventures that meaningfully shape how Indonesians live and create. Through Halodoc, he supports the build-out of a seamless healthcare ecosystem and helps clinics expand their reach. In the creative space, he provides capital to founders delivering differentiated experiences—from artisanal coffee and fashion brands to agencies and production houses.

 

Mr Haryopratomo holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University.

Ms Lim Kexin

Ms Lim Kexin

(BAcc, Class of 2005)
Tax Partner, PwC Singapore

Over her dynamic 15-year tax career at PwC, Ms Lim Kexin has advised leading business families, corporate groups and financial institutions; worked on thought leadership in London; and embraced a three-and-a-half years secondment to Indonesia. 

Frequently profiled in the media, Ms Lim inspires with wide-ranging community commitments where she assumes hands-on leadership roles – a passion she has pursued since she was 17. A multiple award winner, she graduated as Singapore Management University's (SMU) Valedictorian on a dual scholarship and now serves as the first-ever alumni appointed on SMU’s Board of Trustees. Ms Lim considers herself an “Indonesian-ised-Singaporean” and is excited about the future of Southeast Asia.

Mr Jerry Ng

Mr Jerry Ng

Founder and Chairman, Bank Jago

Mr Ng is the Founder and Chairman of Bank Jago.

Prior, he spent over ten years as CEO of Bank BTPN, which he transformed from a small pension bank to the 7th largest bank in Indonesia, and a leader in mass market and digital banking in Southeast Asia. His 35 years of experience in financial services began at Citibank. He went on to helm senior leadership roles at Bank Central Asia, Bank Danamon, and Astra Financial Services. Post the Asian financial crisis, Mr Ng was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency – a government task force established to restore the banking industry back to normalcy.

Mr Ng currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the SymAsia Foundation in Singapore, World Wildlife Fund in Indonesia, Blum Center for Developing Economies at the UC Berkeley, the Advisory Board of the Jackson Institute of Global Affairs at Yale University, and most recently, the Global Advisory Board of the McIntire School of Commerce at University of Virginia.

Mr Ng graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor in Business Administration. He has attended multiple Executive Management programs, including those at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School, and is also an Eisenhower Fellow.

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Honest Bank; and Founding Partner, Alpha JWC Ventures

Mr Will Ongkowidjaja is an entrepreneur and investor with a background in top-tier investment banking and management consulting. He is the co-founder of Honest Bank, a financial technology company with a mission to improve people's financial lives; and Alpha JWC Ventures, Indonesia’s leading venture capital firm. 

Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Mr Ongkowidjaja was a Director at UBS Investment Bank, and a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company.  He was educated at Harvard University as an Edward S. Mason Fellow, where he earned his Master of Public Administration; and at UCLA, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration. Mr Ongkowidjaja also received his Underwriter and Broker Dealer licenses in Indonesia.

Ms Arini Subianto

Ms Arini Subianto

President Director, PT. Persada Capital Investama

Ms Arini Subianto is President Director of PT Persada Capital Investama. She acquired her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design, NY, and followed by Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, NY. She began her career in retail business in 1999. With her partners, she expanded into a then-popular Aksara bookstore, which offered Jakarta with curated books, gift and music. She is also one of the co-founders of Union Group, an F&B chain of 21 outlets in Jakarta, Tangerang and one outlet union in Surabaya.

She started her career at PT. Persada Capital Investama as Commissioner (2003-2012), as Director (2012-2014), as Vice President Director (2014-2017), as President Director (2017-present), PT. Adaro Energy Tbk. as Commissioner (2017-present), PT. Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk. as Commissioner (2017-present), PT. Triputra Agro Persada Tbk. as Commissioner (2020-present).

Mr Gulshan Harjani

Mr Gulshan Harjani

(BBM, Class of 2005 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Indonesia)

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Communicating World

Mr Gulshan Harjani is a business communication author; speaker; trainer & coach; and founder of Communicating World, a training and coaching firm focused on helping professionals boost their communication skills. Today, he travels across Asia adding value to some of the world's largest and most successful organisations.

Passionate about giving back, Mr Harjani conducts pro-bono workshops for non-profit organisations, and volunteers to improve the lives of children living in the slum areas of Indonesia. In addition, he founded and is the current President of the SMU Indonesia Alumni Chapter.

Mr Daryl Ng

Mr Daryl Ng

Council Chair

Chairman, Sino Group

Mr Daryl Ng Win Kong, JP, has been an Executive Director of Sino Group since April 2005 and was appointed Chairman in September 2025. He previously served as Deputy Chairman from November 2017 to August 2025. 

He is a Non-Executive Director of The Bank of East Asia, Limited.; and Chairman of Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a company listed on the main board of the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is also a Member of the 12th and 13th Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Mr Ng holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in New York; an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Savannah College of Art and Design; and an Honorary University Fellowship from The Open University of Hong Kong.

Dr Charles Chen Yidan

Dr Charles Chen Yidan

(DBA, Class of 2019)
Core Founder, Tencent and Founder, The Yidan Prize

Dr Charles Chen is a Core Founder of Tencent; Founder and Honorary Chairman of Tencent Charity Foundation; Founder of the Yidan Prize; and Founder of Wuhan College. With degrees from Shenzhen University (BS), Nanjing University (MA) and Singapore Management University (DBA), he is also a member of the Harvard Global Advisory Council, and a founding director of Westlake University.

Dr Chen has received the China Charity Award and stands among China’s top ten philanthropists. He topped the ranks of the 13th China Charity Ranking in 2016, and was China’s lead philanthropist in the 2017 Forbes China Philanthropist list.

Dr Chen is also known as the "First Man of Chinese Internet Philanthropy" and “Father of Internet Philanthropy”.

Dr Justin Chiu

Dr Justin Chiu

Executive Director, CK Asset Holdings Limited

Dr Justin Chiu joined the CK Group in 1997, and has been an Executive Director of CK Asset Holdings Ltd. since February 2015. He has more than 30 years of international experience in real estate.

Dr Chiu is a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; a Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation; a Senior Visiting Fellow of the Department of Land Economy at University of Cambridge; an Honorary Professor of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Sun Yat-sen University; and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University.

He was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa by Hong Kong Baptist University; and the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa by Trent University, Canada.

Ms Winnie Chiu

Ms Winnie Chiu

President and Executive Director, Dorsett Hospitality International

A real estate and hospitality leader, Ms. Winnie Chiu, J.P. is the President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International; Joint Managing Director and Executive Director of Far East Consortium; and the Chairman of AGORA Hospitality Group. Over the last decade, Hong Kong-based Dorsett Hospitality International has grown from 11 hotels in 3 geographies to 61 hotels in 23 cities across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Continental Europe and Japan. Ms Chiu is also one of the youngest Justice of the Peace appointed by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and a passionate advocate for arts and culture, education, sustainability and impact investment.

Alain Li

Mr Alain Li

President, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong

Mr Alain Jacques Gilbert Li served as Regional Chief Executive of Richemont Asia Pacific from 2006 to 2023. During his 17-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing and cultivating the presence of some of the world’s most coveted luxury brands in the APAC region. 

Mr Li has a wealth of experience in business development and international finance, with a specialisation in distributing lifestyle products to mature and emerging markets in diverse sectors from pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics, across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He has previously held senior management roles at various multinational corporations in the UK, Japan, France and Hong Kong – including Zimmer International Ltd (a division of Bristol Myers Squibb) and Hong Kong-listed IDT International Limited (a manufacturer of innovative consumer LCD products). 

In his retirement, he currently serves as President of The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, Director of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Independent Board Member of Rémy Cointreau SA, Non-Executive Director of Dynasty Fine Wines Group Ltd, Senior Advisor of SIA Partners, and Asia Advisory Board Member of Phillips.

Mr Li holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and accountancy from City University of London, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.

Ms Poman Lo

Ms Poman Lo

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Regal Hotels Group

Ms Poman Lo is the Vice Chairman of Century City International Holdings Limited, and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Regal Hotels Group. Ms Lo founded AlphaTrio Capital, an Asia-focused green tech fund to empower innovative solutions for the most pressing environmental challenges. She serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching sustainable business management and impact investing at The University of Hong Kong. She founded the non-profit Institute of Sustainability and Technology with a mission to nurture the next generation of ESG talent. Ms Lo is also the founder of the One Earth Summit and One Earth Alliance which seeks to unite the most influential leaders in connecting capital to sustainable innovations and kickstarting the global impact revolution. 

In Hong Kong, Ms Lo has been appointed as Member of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit Expert Group, Member of the Green Technology and Finance Development Committee, and Council Member of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Globally, Ms Lo takes an active leadership role at the United Nations (UNESCAP), serving as the Chair of the ESBN Finance Task and Asia Pacific Green Deal for Business Committee.

Ms Lo was awarded the Angier B. Duke Scholarship at 15 and graduated summa cum laude at 19. She was the first female Asian to receive the “Oslo Business for Peace Award”. In 2023, she was awarded the “Business Person of the Year Award” at the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards.
 

Mr David Su

Mr David Su

Founding Managing Partner, MPCi

Mr David Su is a Founding Managing Partner at MPCi, which is focused primarily on mobile internet, software and healthcare investments. 

Mr Su has been investing in China for the last two decades and some of his early stage investments include Didi Chuxing; Baidu (NSDQ:BIDU); Bona Film (NSDQ:BONA); Focus Media (NSDQ:FMCN); Kanghui Medical (NYSE:KH); Kingfriend Biochemical (SS:603707); Kingnet Games (SZ:002517); China Youzan (8083.HK); AAC Technologies (2018.HK); and Heptagon (SIX:AMS).

Before MPCi, Mr Su was a Founding General Partner of TDF Capital and KPCB China. Prior to joining the venture capital industry, Mr Su worked at Lotus Development, an IBM Software Group for seven years and was last responsible for Lotus’ software and services business in Greater China region. Mr Su graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is a Fellow of the inaugural class of the China Fellowship Program, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. He also co-founded San Si Institute, a community of high-achieving entrepreneurial leaders who are committed to tackle the big challenges of our society.

Dr Sun Xiushun

Dr Sun Xiushun

(DBA, Class of 2022)

Founder and Chairman, Winning International Group

Dr. Sun Xiushun is the Founder and Chairman of Winning International Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Singapore, with businesses in areas including Ship Owning, Shipping Operation, Maritime Transshipment, Ship Management, Mining Development, and Construction and Operation of Railway and Port.

In 2015, Winning, in collaboration with partners, established SMB-Winning Consortium, entering bauxite mining in West Africa, Guinea. With the success of the bauxite project, Guinea has become China's largest bauxite supplier by providing nearly 50% of China's annual bauxite imports.

Together with its partners, Winning is currently developing the Simandou Iron Ore Project, the largest Greenfield Mining Venture in the World.

Mr Teo Swee Ann

Mr Teo Swee Ann

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Espressif Systems

Mr Teo Swee Ann is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Espressif Systems (688018.SH), a public multinational, fabless semiconductor company established in 2008, with offices in China, the Czech Republic, India, Singapore and Brazil. He and his team focus on developing cutting-edge Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth, low-power, Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. These include the popular ESP8266 and ESP32 series of chips and modules for AIoT applications. As advocates of open source, Mr Teo and his team also provide open-source software to support the development of tomorrow's AIoT technology.

Mr Teo graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Minor in Law from National University of Singapore. He has more than 20 years of experience in Integrated Circuit design.

Mr Jeff Tung

Mr Jeff Tung

(BBM, Class of 2013)

Chairman & Executive Director, SY Holdings Group Limited

Mr Jeff Tung is the founder of SY Holdings Group Limited. Its subsidiary, Sheng Ye Capital, a data-driven supply chain financing company in China, became profitable within a year from launch. It listed in 3.5 years and reached a market capitalisation of US$850 million.

Mr Tung obtained his Bachelor in Business Administration with Merit from Singapore Management University (SMU) in May 2013. In 2018, he was appointed as a Committee Member of the SMU Enterprise Board and currently assists the Board with discovering high-potential entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, and sharing business experience to help entrepreneurs grow their business ideas. Mr Tung is also the donor of the SMU P.A.K Entrepreneurship Fund that supports an entrepreneurship student club and an annual business ideas competition at SMU. 

Mr Tung also holds the position of Honorary Director of Raleigh China, and Vice President of the China Charity Federation Handpicked Love Foundation. He is also Director of Lok Sin Tong and the Sponsoring Body Manager of Lok Sin Tong Leung Kau Kui College. 

Dr Xu Zhihao

Dr Xu Zhihao

(DBA, Class of 2024)

Chief Executive Officer, Geely Technology Group

Dr Xu Zhihao is Chief Executive Officer of Geely Technology Group Co., Ltd., Chairman of Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd., and Chairman of Hongbridge Holdings Limited. He has extensive experience in leading large industrial enterprises and is recognised for his strategic planning capabilities.

Under Dr Xu’s leadership, Geely Technology Group has grown into a large-scale industrial group with core businesses in new materials, intelligent motorcycle manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy. The Group has also made strategic investments in emerging fields such as power semiconductors and commercial aerospace. Today, it manages assets exceeding RMB 100 billion and reports annual revenues nearing RMB 50 billion, positioning it as a benchmark enterprise in China’s evolving industrial landscape.

Dr Xu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Renmin University of China, a Master of Finance from Tsinghua University, and a SMU-Zhejiang University Doctor of Business Administration.

Mr Michael Zhu

Mr Michael Zhu

Chairman, Sunjoy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Mr Michael Zhu is the Chairman of Sunjoy Group, a company that specialises in home furnishing products that serve the United States and Canadian markets. The Group has offices in Singapore, China, United States, Canada and Philippines with over 1,000 employees worldwide. As a self-taught entrepreneur, Mr Zhu has years of deep experience and is a strong believer in product development. He built his business success from passion, dedication and determination in product innovation and marketing.

 

Steven Guo Xiang Yu

Mr Steven Guo Xiang Yu

(MBA, Class of 2009 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Shanghai)

Vice President, Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development Co., Ltd.

Mr Steven Guo is Vice President of Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development Co., Ltd., a company that specialises in Cloud Native Computing and AI. He started his career as an automotive engineer with Singapore Technologies Engineering.

He is a pioneer graduate of Singapore Management University’s MBA programme circa 2009. Post-MBA, he helmed various financial roles with multinational organisations, including corporate M&A with Keppel Group, Private Equity at China Everbright Group, and the secondary market at Fosun Group. He was the Founding Partner of Fortune+ Ventures before he joined Hangzhou Openpie Technologies Development.

He also holds a MSc in Automotive Engineering degree from the University of Hertfordshire and a Bachelor degree of Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Shanghai University. He serves as the current Chairperson of the SMU Alumni Chapter in Shanghai.

Mr Eason Liu Yudong

Mr Eason Liu Yudong

(MSc in Applied Finance, Class of 2010 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Beijing)

Founding Partner, NBT Capital

Mr Eason Liu is the Founding Partner of NBT Capital. Prior to this, he was the Head of Strategies and Investment at JOYY Inc; Partner at N5 Capital; and Investment Manager at Jiuding Capital overseeing TMT industry investment. From 2012 to 2013, Mr Liu founded a startup company in the mobile industry.

Mr Liu holds a master degree in Applied Finance from Singapore Management University and a bachelor degree in Information & Computation from Hunan University. He is the current President of the SMU Alumni Chapter in Beijing.

Zhang Yan

Mr Zhang Yan

(MSc in Applied Finance, Class of 2016 and Chairperson of SMU Alumni Chapter in Shenzhen)

Vice President, Shenzhen Futian Branch, Zhongtai Futures Co., Ltd.

Mr Yan Zhang, Sky is Vice President of the Shenzhen Futian Branch at Zhongtai Futures Co., Ltd., specialising in derivatives strategies and risk management. A Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) graduate from Singapore Management University (SMU) and a visiting scholar at the University of California, Riverside, he serves as a Senior Options Strategy Advisor for both the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. With extensive expertise in futures and options, Mr Zhang excels in volatility analysis, structured product design, and leveraging derivatives to hedge against price and currency risks for enterprises. He also serves as the Chairperson of the SMU Shenzhen Alumni Chapter, fostering professional networks and knowledge exchange between SMU and the alumni community in China.

SMU Student Medical Insurance Plan

All eligible students are covered under the following SMU student group medical insurance plans:

  1. Outpatient Clinical and Specialist Care (GP & SP)
  2. Hospital and Surgical Insurance (GHS)
  3. Personal Accident (GPA)

Learn more about the SMU student medical insurance:

SMU Student Travel Insurance Plan

With the introduction of the Global Exposure Initiative, all students are expected to undertake an SMU-sanctioned global programme at least once during their academic studies at SMU.

To support this exciting initiative, all eligible students are covered under the SMU student travel insurance plan*.

Learn more about the SMU student travel insurance:

*Only applicable to official global programmes sanctioned by Singapore Management University (SMU). Not applicable to personal vacations/leisure travel.

IMPORTANT:

  • The SMU student insurance plans are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.
  • Subscription to the SMU student insurance plans are mandatory and applicable to all eligible and matriculated students (undergraduate, postgraduate and non-graduating students), with no opt-out option. Premiums paid through the annual fee are non-refundable.

SMU Student Travel Insurance

Insurance ProviderChubb Insurance Singapore Ltd.
Insurance BrokerMercer Marsh Benefits
PolicyholderSingapore Management University
Policy Period1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Policy Number52325208

NOTE:  

  • SMU is currently in the process of renewing the insurance policy for the period from 1 July 2026 onwards. Should you require an interim letter to support and supplement the current Certificate of Insurance for your official SMU global programme, kindly email your request to sshelps@smu.edu.sg .
  • For requests of the Certificate of Insurance, kindly refer to the section below under 'Request for Certificate of Insurance (COI)'.

Eligibility

All undergraduates (UGs), Postgraduates (PGPs & PGRs) & Non-Graduating (NGs) students on official global programmes approved by Singapore Management University (SMU). 

IMPORTANT:

  • Student trips that are not sanctioned / not approved by the University OR undertaken purely for personal / leisure purposes i.e. vacation, are NOT covered under the SMU student travel insurance. Student on these personal trips are strongly encouraged to purchase their own personal travel insurance.
  • Cessation of the student insurance coverage is based on a student's graduation date*.
    *The day the Dean clears the graduation list is the official graduation date. Please note that the graduation date is NOT the same as commencement date.
  • The SMU Student Travel Insurance is not applicable to the Industry Graduate Diploma Programme (IGD). 

NOTE:

  • Students of the Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) will be covered under their home university.
  • Students of the SMU-SUTD Dual Degree Programme will be covered under SUTD.
  • Students of the Industry Graduate Diploma Programmes (IGD) are not covered under the SMU Student Insurance Plans.
  • Local refers to Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • All full time SMU matriculated undergraduates, postgraduates and non-graduating students will need to subscribe to the university medical and travel insurance schemes. These are compulsory schemes with no opt-out option. Paid premiums are non-refundable.

Insurance Coverage

  • Covers travel-related incidents, e.g. medical expenses, travel delays/postponements, damage/loss of personal belongings etc. subject to limits, terms and conditions of the policy.
  • Covers up to 365 days for the SMU-approved global programme inclusive of personal deviation immediately before, during and/or immediately after the approved global programme. Personal deviation applies up to a maximum total of 60 days. Personal deviation taken within the official period of the SMU-approved global programme does not count towards the cumulative 60 days.

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IMPORTANT
  • The countries/regions/ provinces listed below are excluded from insurance coverage (as of 1 Apr 2026). 
  • In view of the volatile and evolving situation in the Middle East, travellers are strongly advised to defer travel (including transit) to the countries in this region.
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Belarus
  3. Burkina Faso
  4. Cameroon
  5. Central African Republic
  6. Chad
  7. Cuba
  8. Democratic Republic of Congo
  9. Ethiopia
  10. Guinea-Bissau
  11. Haiti
  12. India (Assam, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir regions)
  13. Iran
  14. Iraq
  15. Israel
  16. Kuwait (new)
  17. Kyrgyzstan
  18. Lebanon
  19. Libya
  20. Mali
  21. Mexico (new)
  22. Moldova
  23. Mozambique
  24. Myanmar
  25. Niger
  26. Nigeria
  27. North Korea
  28. Oman (new)
  29. Pakistan
  30. Papua New Guinea
  31. Qatar(new)
  32. Russia (including North Caucasus region)
  33. Saudi Arabia (new)
  34. Somalia
  35. South Sudan
  36. Sudan
  37. Syria
  38. Tajikistan
  39. Thailand (Pattani, Yala, Songkhla & Narathiwat Provinces)
  40. United Arab Emirates (UAE) (new)
  41. Ukraine
  42. Venezuela
  43. Western Sahara
  44. Yemen

Benefits You App (BYA)

The Benefits You App (BYA) is a collaboration with Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), SMU's insurance broker, for an easier and more convenient way for students to manage their insurance claims, health and wellbeing - anytime, anywhere.

Students are highly encouraged to download and enrol onto BYA for access to the student medical insurance benefits or to submit medical insurance claims, if any.

Features of the Benefits You App (BYA) to meet your medical insurance needs:

  • Access your medical insurance benefits
  • Submit and track your travel insurance claims
  • Get the latest news and tips on health, mindfulness and wellbeing
  • Use built-in tools to track appointments, manage medications and more

Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto BYA:

  • Download the Benefits You App (BYA) from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register as a user using your full name, SMU email address and company code: SMUSG2539.

For more information and assistance on the set-up of BYA, refer to the BYA Guide.

For app issues or technical support, contact the MMB Team at benefitsyouasia@mercermarshbenefits.com

NOTE:

  • Access to the Benefits You App (BYA) will be withdrawn once you cease to be a student of SMU, to safeguard and protect the privacy of your personal information.
  • If you have any pending insurance claims, please contact Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant via:
    Telephone: +65 6797 9613 (Enter Client ID: 2539)
    Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
    8:30am to 5:30pm
    Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

Submissions of Claims

Claims must be submitted together with the relevant supporting documents via the Chubb Claims e-portal in the Benefits You App (BYA). All claims will be reviewed by the insurer and subjected to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

Follow the steps below to submit your claims via BYA:

  1. Access BYA > Benefits > Travel
  2. Under Chubb Insurance - Submit Travel Insurance Claims, select the 'Website' button
  3. At the log-in page, scroll down to the 'Business/Group Policies' section
  4. Select the 'click here' button
  5. Key in the policy number: 52325208
  6. Select policy type: Travel
  7. Proceed to file your claim and submit the required supporting documents

IMPORTANT:

  • Claims must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of any event/incident.
  • Claimant must use their full name as per NRIC/FIN/Passport No. and SMU email in their claims submission and correspondence. 

 

Documents / information required for claims submission:

  • Policy No: 52325208
  • Name of Policyholder: Singapore Management University
  • Claimant's personal details and contact information
  • Scanned / softcopies of supporting documents (where applicable) including, but not limited to:
    • Hospital bill
    • Medical receipt
    • Medical report
    • Medical certificate
    • In-patient discharge summary
    • Incident report
    • Police report
    • Referral letter
  • Proof of authorised trip, including but not limited to;
    • Letter of Approval from SMU
    • Email/Notice of confirmation from SMU
  • Claimant's bank account information (for reimbursement of approved claims)

Policy & Claim Enquiries

Emergency Contact

Request for Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Request for the Certificate of Insurance (COI) from Chubb at sgtravelcoi@chubb.com, using your SMU email address, by providing the following details.

  • Policy No.: 52325208
  • Name of Policyholder: Singapore Management University
  • Name of Traveller (as per passport)
  • Passport No.
  • Destination (City & Country)
  • Period of Trip (Departure date from & Arrival date back to Singapore)

NOTE:

  • COI will require 3 to 5 working days for issuance, from the date of request.
  • It is essential for the COI to reflect the entire duration of travel, i.e. the actual start and end dates of travel.

Request for Overseas Letter of Guarantee and Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation

  • Contact the 24-hour International SOS (ISOS) Singapore Assistance Centre: +65 6338 7800 or;
  • Use the Call Button via the ISOS Assistance Mobile App
    (Caller will be connected to the assistance centre closest to the location of the caller)

IMPORTANT:

  • ISOS will only issue the letter of guarantee for overseas medical treatment exceeding USD 500. Administrative service charges will apply, and is not covered under the travel insurance plan.
  • Students are strongly advised to prepare emergency funds or have access to financial resources for the entire duration of their global programme.

SMU Student Medical Insurance

Insurance ProviderIncome Insurance Limited
Insurance BrokerMercer Marsh Benefits
PolicyholderSingapore Management University
Policy Period1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Policy Number2100653158 (Local students) / 2100653765 (International students)

Eligibility

Registered active students of Singapore Management University (SMU):

  • Full-time local and international Undergraduate students
  • Full-time and part-time local and international Postgraduate students
  • Full-time Non-graduating students (e.g. International exchange and global summer programme students)
  • Local NSMen who have matriculated as SMU students
  • Other student groups included or excluded as defined by SMU
     

IMPORTANT: Cessation of the student insurance coverage is based on a student's graduation date*.

*The day the dean clears the graduation list is the official graduation date. Please note that the graduation date is NOT the same as commencement date.

NOTE:

  • Students of the Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) will be covered under their home university.
  • Students of the SMU-SUTD Dual Degree Programme will be covered under SUTD.
  • Students of the Industry Graduate Diploma Programmes (IGD) are not covered under the SMU Student Insurance Plans.
  • Local refers to Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • All full time SMU matriculated undergraduates, postgraduates and non-graduating students will need to subscribe to the university medical and travel insurance schemes. These are compulsory schemes with no opt-out option. Paid premiums are non-refundable.

Insurance Coverage

All eligible students are covered under the medical and personal accident insurance plans listed below. For more information, please refer to the respective Product Summary & Schedule of Benefits and FAQs.

Insurance PlanCoverage Details
Group Outpatient Clinical Care (GP)
 

Covers treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) in Singapore for illness or injury, including consultation, prescribed standard medicine and telemedicine*. 

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Present the medical e-card and NRIC / FIN at the panel clinic upon registration, for cashless visit.
  • If e-card is not shown and payment is made, the claim will be processed as a non-panel clinic visit.
  • The medical e-card can be accessed via the Benefits You App (BYA). See below for instructions on the enrolment on the app.
  • *Telemedicine can only be done via the GroupCare@Income app. See below for instructions on the enrolment on the app.

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Group Outpatient Specialist Care (SP)

Covers outpatient specialist treatments including mental health treatment, at Panel Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) in Singapore Government Restructured Hospitals:

  • Alexandra Hospital (AH)
  • Changi General Hospital (CGH)
  • Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital (IMH)
  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)
  • KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
  • National University Hospital (NUH)
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
  • National Cancer Centre (NCC)
  • National Heart Centre (NHC)
  • National Skin Centre (NSC)
  • Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
  • Sengkang General Hospital (SKGH)
  • Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
  • Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Referral by a medical practitioner or SMU counsellor (mental health-related) is required.
  • Not applicable for treatments at private specialist / physiotherapy clinics.
  • Covers up to 50% of eligible expenses at private specialists for mental health-related treatments only. Referral by medical practitioner or SMU counsellor is required.

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Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHS)

Covers eligible medical expenses incurred for hospitalisation and/or surgery for treatment of illness or injury, in a Singapore Government Restructured Hospital:

  • Alexandra Hospital (AH)
  • Changi General Hospital (CGH)
  • Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital (IMH)
  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)
  • KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
  • National University Hospital (NUH)
  • Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
  • Sengkang General Hospital (SKGH)
  • Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

Coverage is subject to policy limits, terms and conditions.

Note:

  • Not applicable for treatments at private hospitals.

Related Link(s)

Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPA)

Reimbursement of eligible sum upon death and/or permanent disablement as a direct result of accident or injury.

Covers reasonable and necessary medical expenses for treatment of injury caused solely by an accident and not arising from sickness or pre-existing medical conditions.

Coverage is subject to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

Related Link(s)

Benefits You App (BYA)

The Benefits You App (BYA) is a collaboration with Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), SMU's insurance broker, for an easier and more convenient way for students to manage their insurance claims, health and wellbeing - anytime, anywhere.

Students are highly encouraged to download and enrol onto BYA for access to the student medical insurance benefits or to submit medical insurance claims, if any.

Features of the Benefits You App (BYA) to meet your medical insurance needs:

  • Access your medical insurance benefits
  • Use your medical e-card for cashless visists at panel GP clinics
  • View the full list of panel GP clinics
  • Submit and track your medical insurance claims
  • Apply for a Letter of Guarantee (for hospitalisation at government restructured hospitals)
  • Get the latest news and tips on health, mindfulness and wellbeing
  • Use built-in tools to track appointments, manage medications and more

Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto BYA:

  • Download the Benefits You App (BYA) from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register as a user using your full name, SMU email address and company code: SMUSG2539.

For more information and assistance on the set-up of BYA, refer to the BYA Guide.

For app issues or technical support, contact the MMB Team at benefitsyouasia@mercermarshbenefits.com

NOTE:

  • Access to the Benefits You App (BYA) will be withdrawn once you cease to be a student of SMU, to safeguard and protect the privacy of your personal information.
  • If you have any pending insurance claims, please contact Mercer Marsh Benefits Customer Service Consultant via:
    Telephone: +65 6797 9613 (Enter Client ID: 2539)
    Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
    8:30am to 5:30pm
    Email: eh&b@mercermarshbenefits.com 

Groupcare@Income App (For Telemedicine)

Consultations with panel GP clinics via telemedicine are only applicable through the GroupCare@Income app. Follow the steps below to download and enrol onto the GroupCare@Income app.

  • Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  • Register as a user using your full name and SMU email address
  • Log-in to access the app
  • On the home screen, select the 'Telemedicine' function
  • Complete the required details before proceeding to use the telemedicine service

Submissions of Claims

All claims must be submitted together with the relevant supporting documents via the Income Claims e-portal in the Benefits You App (BYA). All claims will be reviewed by the insurer and subjected to the policy limits, terms and conditions.

Follow the steps below to submit your claims via BYA:

  • Access BYA > Benefits > Medical
  • Under Income - Submit Medical Insurance Claims, select the 'Website' button
  • Select 'Create New Claim' to file your claim
  • Complete the information / details of your claim and submit together with the relevant supporting documents

IMPORTANT:

  • Claims must be submitted within 30 days of treatment date. Late claims may not be processed.
  • Claimant must use their full name as per NRIC/FIN/Passport No. and SMU email in their claims submission and correspondence.
  • The original invoices and receipts should be kept for one (1) year and provided upon request by the insurer.
  • The student’s Singapore bank account details must be entered in the app/portal when submitting a claim. The details required include account number, bank code and branch code. Please do not provide bank details belonging to another party (who is not the claimant).
  • International Students without a Singapore Bank Account:
    Exception is made only for certain groups of international students who do not have a bank account in Singapore (e.g. Exchange / Summer programme students). Any approved claims for such groups of students will be paid via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) to their designated bank account of their home country. Kindly follow the steps below to submit the insurance claim.
    • Download and complete the Benefit Claim Form. Kindly leave the last section blank (Page 3 titled 'To be completed by employer/union').
    • Email the form together with the relevant supporting documents as well as TT bank details listed below, to groupcare.mhc@hmimanagedhealthcare.com.
      1. Name of bank account holder:
      2. BIC/SWIFT address:
      3. IBAN (International bank account number):
      4. Bank code:
      5. Branch code:
      6. Bank name:
      7. Bank address:
      8. Bank account number:

Note:
Any administrative charges arising from the telegraphic transfer will be borne by the claimant. These charges will be offset from the amount of the approved claims, before reimbursement back to the claimant.

Documents / information required for claims submission:

  • Claimant's personal and contact information
  • Scanned / softcopies of supporting documents (where applicable) including, but not limited to:
    • Hospital bill / invoice
    • Medical receipt
    • Medical report
    • Medical certificate
    • In-patient discharge summary
    • Incident report
    • Police report
    • Referral letter
  • Claimant's bank account information (for reimbursement of approved claims via GIRO), if applicable.

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