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What's In My Portfolio: Vicky Lee Ward
Vicky Lee Ward is the founder of All That Jazz Dance Academy.
Profile
Dr Jade Kua's Shift in Command
Emergency physician, life coach, and mother of six, Dr Jade Kua reflects on moving from being “CEO” to “Chairman” of her own life. She now…
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How Larry Peh Shaped Singapore's Design Culture Through Observation…
Over two decades, Larry Peh has built a design practice rooted in observation rather than volume, using humour, restraint, and everyday objects to…
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What's In My Portfolio: Joel Wong
Joel Wong is the Founder of Social Jet and IDLah.
Profile
Where Influence Meets Heritage: The World According to Khir…
Fresh from his historic global win at the “Oscars” of cookbooks, we caught up with author Khir Johari as he reflects on the forces that shaped…
Beyond Limits
Business Leaders Rewriting the Rules of Growth: Alvin Choo,…
In an era where growth is often measured by speed and scale, a new generation of Singapore leaders are choosing a more considered path forward. One…
Beyond Limits
Business Leaders Rewriting the Rules of Growth: Dean Ahmad,…
In an era where growth is often measured by speed and scale, a new generation of Singapore leaders are choosing a more considered path forward. One…
Beyond Limits
Business Leaders Rewriting the Rules of Growth: Nelson Yap,…
In an era where growth is often measured by speed and scale, a new generation of Singapore leaders are choosing a more considered path forward. One…
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What's In My Portfolio: Michelle Teo
Michelle Teo is the Global Vice President, Healthcare, DKSH
Watches & Style
Longines CEO Patrick Aoun on Leading With Momentum
As CEO of Longines, Patrick Aoun believes that the future belongs to brands that move forward without losing sight of who they are. Here, he reflects…
Ernst & Young EOY
Chin Wei Jia on Healthcare With Heart
Chin Wei Jia, Group CEO of HMI Medical and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, is building a connected, tech-enabled health ecosystem that aims to…
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What's In My Portfolio: Iman Taheri
Iman Taheri is a medical professional, poet, and author of "Lost in Your Eyes".
Profile
Stories Without Borders: Edwin Ho’s Take on Storytelling
Singapore-born filmmaker Edwin Ho turns his personal experiences and global perspective into stories that spotlight women and voices from the margins.
Profile
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda: Still Curious After All These Years
Widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential chefs, Tetsuya Wakuda remains as soft-spoken and humble as ever. Nearly four decades after…
Profile
How Randy Yeo of Practice Theory Built A Singapore Design Studio…
Ten years since founding Practice Theory, creative director Randy Yeo reflects on the studio’s evolution, its guiding philosophies, and how design…
Profile
Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar on Redefining Travel Beyond Sustainability
Through her consultancy, mentorship, and global initiatives, Singapore’s Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar is proving that travel can do more than sustain. It…
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What's In My Portfolio: Anip Sharma and Johan Stromsater
Anip Sharma and Johan Stromsater are the Co-CEOs of The Perse School (Singapore).
Profile
No Rider Left Behind: The Passion and People Power Behind Journ
For Journ founder Georgienne Lee, cycling isn’t about speed or gear; it’s about building an inclusive community, redefining active lifestyle…
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Κһоοn Group's Legacy of Innovation and Resilience
For over 35 years, Κhоοn Group has been a trusted name in M&E engineering, shaping Singapore’s built environment through various housing and…
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What's In My Portfolio: Gary Chua
Gary Chua is the Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific & Japan, of Syniti, part of Capgemini
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Netflix, But for Cars: ZipZap is Singapore's First Car Subscription…
From the man who brought you GetGo comes a new way to drive. Toh Ting Feng wants to make car access as easy as the movie streaming platform – no…
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Singapore's Entrepreneurial Edge
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (Singapore Chapter) is the premier community for dynamic business leaders in the city-state, offering a powerful network…
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Protecting Oceans Through Perpetual Planet Initiative
Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex and the National Geographic Society launch a two-year series of ocean expeditions aimed at deepening…
Profile
Launchpad's Megha Singh on Building A Community That Endures
Throw a stone and you’ll hit a networking community. But few survive through the years and even fewer thrive. Launchpad, touted as the “kindest…
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What's In My Portfolio: Dr Kelvin Chua
Dr Kelvin Chua is the Senior Medical Director and Founder of SL Aesthetic Group
Profile
From Hospitality to High-Impact Development: Sean Lim's Blueprint…
At just 35, Sean Lim is the driving force behind NWD Holdings’ billion-ringgit Penang project, which fuses private equity savvy with personal healing.…
Profile
A Champion's New Challenge in Endurance Racing
Rolex Testimonee and F1 World Champion Jenson Button returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by precision, perseverance, and the enduring spirit…
Wellness
Martin Capstick on Building A Wellness Festival for Everyone
Glow Festival has evolved into a bold, inclusive celebration of wellbeing. Founder Martin Capstick shares how it all began, the importance of presence,…
Travel
The Art and Craft of Hospitality
Dean Winter, Managing Director of Swire Hotels, on shaping memorable experiences in hotels like The Upper House and The Middle House, and upcoming…
Profile
Torno Subito Celebrates First Anniversary at COMO Dempsey with…
Executive Chef Alessio Pirozzi is the creative force behind Torno Subito, the first Asian outpost by three-Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura…
Profile
Black Ferns Sevens Captain Sarah Hirini is Always Moving Forward
She’s smashed bones, expectations, and glass ceilings. But in person, Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is a grounding presence and a quiet…
Profile
Raising the Bar: Preeti Arora Razdan on Leading Diageo SEA
At a time when Southeast Asia is evolving faster than ever, Preeti Arora Razdan is not just navigating change – she’s leading it with heart,…
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What's In My Portfolio: Matthew Zachary Liu
Matthew Zachary Liu is the Founder of Maverick Movement.
Ernst & Young EOY
Zachary Wang's Vision for Smarter, Kinder Cities
The Neuron Mobility co-founder and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 is on a mission to make urban transport safer, greener, and more human – one…
What's In My Portfolio
What's in My Portfolio: Marcus Leow
Marcus Leow is the Head Chef of Belimbing and Head of R&D at The Coconut Club.
Passion
Portfolio Revisits: The Ride Side
The millennial founders of ski and snowboarding company The Ride Side are bringing the slopes and waves to the heart of Orchard Road with the upcoming…
Profile
Individuals Who Are Engineering Hope Around the World
Rolex’s commitment to excellence extends far beyond timekeeping. Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, the brand is continually supporting trailblazers…
Profile
Bettr Group's Mission of Empowering People, One Cup of Coffee…
From uplifting vulnerable communities to running a sustainably sourced café, Bettr Group’s Pamela Chng believes that a company’s raison d’etre…
Passion
Portfolio Revisits: Ong Tze Boon
One might assume that success came easy for someone like Ong Tze Boon, but he reveals that it was anything but. It took a lot of personal sacrifice,…
Profile
How Baccarat is Maintaining its Crystal Clear Vision Amid a…
Baccarat’s Asia CEO Clément Brunet-Moret shares how the iconic French crystal brand is leveraging collaborations and experiential retail to maintain…
Passion
Portfolio Revisits: Nicholas Lim
The landscape of travel is changing says Mr. Nicholas Lim, Managing Director of The Travel Corporation Asia, and ensures us that, through their efforts,…
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins OBE, is a classical singer and the founder of Cygnet Gin
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Sustainability
Portfolio Revisits: Markus Schuster
Audi Singapore Managing Director Mr. Markus Schuster discusses what the journey of going electric means for the automotive industry.
Profile
How RE:ERTH Founder Shinji Yamasaki Balances Business, Family,…
Running a successful skincare brand like RE:ERTH may have taken him all over the world, but for founder and CEO Shinji Yamasaki, family still keeps…
Sustainability
Portfolio Revisits: WOHA Architects
As far as Singapore architecture practice WOHA is concerned, sustainability and beauty live on the same street
What's In My Portfolio
What's in My Portfolio: Cyndi Hui
Cyndi Hui is a Travel Trends and Destination Expert at Skyscanner
Profile
Andrea Chong and Joan Chang of Good Addition Aim to Lead With…
What does it take to form a formidable partnership to drive Good Addition, one of Singapore’s most popular homegrown fashion labels? For founders…
Innovation
Portfolio Revisits: Joshua Goh
Joshua Goh, the CEO of Scorpio Electric, wants to make electric motorcycles the new norm for the roads.
Innovation
Portfolio Revisits: Alfred Sim
Alfred Sim, co-founder of Exergame4D, takes virtual technology to the next level with the introduction of a new exercise-gaming platform in Singapore.
Innovation
Portfolio Revisits: Dr. Pauline Erica Tay
Stem cell researcher and Celligenics COO, Dr. Pauline Erica Tay, is shaping the ecosystem that propels Singapore’s biomedical industry onto the…
Innovation
INNOVATION: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures
How innovation has helped reshape varied industries such as mobility, fitness, and biomedical science in Singapore.
Gastronomy
Portfolio Revisits: Singapore's F&B Success Stories
It’s survival of the fittest in the city-state’s gastronomic jungle. We speak to a handful of chefs and operators to find out what it takes to…
Profile
Germaine Chow On Her Entrepreneurial Journey From the Ground…
From a financial education platform to a hotel chain in Vietnam, serial entrepreneur Germaine Chow’s motivation for growth is building families…
Profile
From The Rolling Stones to The Marlboro Man, This Swiss Lensman…
Hannes Schmid is legendary in photography circles for having documented more than 250 rock bands and working on The Marlboro Man advertising campaign.…
Gastronomy
Portfolio Revisits: Chef Julien Royer
At chef Julien Royer’s restaurant Claudine, a meal is more than just luxurious ingredients and precise cooking – it’s also an extension of…
Gastronomy
Portfolio Revisits: Loh Lik Peng
Unlisted Collection founder Mr. Loh Lik Peng brings together the best of taste, style and acumen to create hotels and restaurants that embody exceptional…
Gastronomy
GASTRONOMY: Reflecting on Singapore's Dynamic Dining Scene
Revisiting the stories, challenges, and triumphs of the individuals responsible for transforming Singapore into an exciting dining destination.
Profile
The Lawyer-Turned-Techpreneur Empowering Others Through Her…
Through Lawdify, Elizabeth Jiang is not only transforming legal workflows, but also paving the way for a more inclusive and efficient future in the…
Ernst & Young EOY
igloo's Anthony Chow on Finding the Key to Success
Embracing the highs and lows and trusting the process are two tenets of being a successful entrepreneur, says igloo co-founder and CEO Anthony Chow.
Profile
A Conversation With Chopard's Caroline Scheufele on the Future…
From jewellery to couture, Caroline Scheufele isn’t slowing down. We speak to Chopard’s co-president and artistic director about the future of…
Profile
Turning the Tide
With support from the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative and Mission Blue’s designation of Nusa Penida as a “Hope Spot,” this beautiful Balinese…
Interiors
Meet Ken Yuktasevi, the Designer Behind Singapore’s Buzziest…
From cafes and restaurants to retail outlets and wellness sanctuaries, the creative director of Parable Studio is a whiz when it comes to creating…
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Yeo Xi Yang
Yeo Xi Yang is the Founder of Convivial champagne bar.
Profile
Scorpio Electric's Joshua Goh is Driving Innovation and Making…
Joshua Goh, the CEO of Scorpio Electric, wants to make electric motorcycles the new norm for the roads.
Profile
Sailing Towards Greatness
Sir Ben Ainslie looks back on his successful sailing career and reflects on the distinction of being a Rolex testimonee.
Profile
Meet the Trailblazers for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Get to know the four gentlemen who have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial spirit in various sectors.
Food & Wine
Meet Sergio Herman, the Michelin-Starred Chef Behind Le Pristine…
Chef Sergio Herman brings top-notch ingredients, techniques, and his 5-Pillar philosophy to Le Pristine at the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Singapore.
Q&A
The Art of Storytelling: A Conversation with Curator John Tung
Curator John Tung shares insights into the nuances of his work with Thai contemporary artist Natee Utarit for ‘Déjà vu: Buddha is Hiding’ and…
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Alicia Tsi
Alicia Tsi is the Founder and Creative Director of Esse
Profile
How Design Disruptor Colin Seah is Celebrating 20 Years of Transformative…
For two decades, rebel rouser Colin Seah has been turning the industry on its head. Now, as his firm Ministry of Design (MOD) celebrates its 20th…
Profile
5 Dynamic Duos Redefining Global Creativity
From architecture to music, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative pairs established luminaries with emerging talents across diverse disciplines,…
Profile
Forging Legacies: The Cinematographer’s Art of Storytelling…
In Singapore’s film industry, the mentor-protégé relationship between cinematographer Shyan Tan and emerging talent Jolinna Ang illuminate the…
Profile
How Estetica Group's Karen Lam Turned A Personal Adversity Into…
After a life-altering accident, Karen Lam, the Director of Estetica Group, now champions innovation, sustainability, and a more inclusive definition…
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What's In My Portfolio: James Burton
James Burton is the Vice President, Asia, of Sunset Hospitality Group.
Profile
Transformative Mentorships Perpetuating Artistic Heritage
The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative is reshaping mentorship across disciplines, cultivating collaborations that transcend boundaries and…
Profile
Forging Legacies: Setting the Stage for Success
Titoudao, Singapore’s beloved Chinese street opera-themed play, becomes a classroom for the next generation as veteran playwright Goh Boon Teck…
Profile
OrangeTee CEO Justin Quek is Breaking New Grounds
From leveraging AI to democratising information, Justin Quek, CEO of real estate company OrangeTee is charting a new path to help people achieve…
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Karen Lam
Karen Lam is the Director of Estetica Group
Profile
Viola Virtuosos: How These Singapore Symphony Orchestra Violists…
From masterclass to mastery, the partnership between classical musicians Zhang Manchin and Gu Bing Jie spans decades and transcends the roles of…
Profile
Lim Choon Hong, Founder of XTRA, is Living the Dream
Lim Choon Hong, the founder of XTRA, on his memorable three-and-a-half decade journey in the design industry.
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Akin Akman
Akin Akman is the Co-Founder and CEO of AARMY and a lululemon ambassador.
Food & Wine
In Conversation With Chef Fernanda Guerrero of Araya
Chef Fernanda Guerrero recalls her professional culinary journey – from Chile, Singapore, and everywhere in between – that led her to create…
Profile
SpeakIn’s Deepshikha Kumar is on a Mission to Build the World’s…
Access to the right information and networks can make or break a career, something that Deepshikha Kumar learnt early on. This ignited her passion…
Food & Wine
The Secret Sauce Behind Singapore's F&B Success Stories
It’s survival of the fittest in the city-state’s gastronomic jungle. We speak to a handful of chefs and operators to find out what it takes to…
What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Hugen Liu
Hugen Liu is the Co-Founder and Director of EL Connect
Profile
Oceania Cruises' Jason Worth Makes A Case for A Culinary-Focused…
Jason Worth, Vice President of International Sales, on what makes Oceania Cruises the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise…
Profile
Renaud Boisson of Interparfums Asia Pacific Has His Nose On…
Renaud Boisson, CEO of Interparfums Asia Pacific, talks about how the scent company is well positioned to drive unprecedented growth in the regional…
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What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Seng-Hoo Ong
Seng-Hoo Ong is the Chief Strategic Officer and Managing Partner of Potato Head Family
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Candice D'Cruz, Vice President of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific,…
For D'Cruz, it’s all about human connections when it comes to putting together unforgettable experiences for hotel guests or creating a supportive…
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What's In My Portfolio
What's In My Portfolio: Andrew Pang
Andrew Pang is the founder of Bar Spectre and Regional Brand Ambassador for Beam Suntory
Profile
Champions of Change
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise are back with five inspiring Laureates who are determined to make the world a better place.
Profile
Eurokars' Charmain Kwee on Driving the Family Legacy
Eurokars’ group executive director Charmain Kwee is steering the family business to new heights in the automotive industry.
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