Global Leader

Raymond Lim’s journey from gambler to entrepreneur was not easy but has been successful. What’s your story? My path underwent a profound metamorphosis from compulsive gambler to accomplished entrepreneur. Once entranced by casino games and lotteries, I plunged into debt. Commencing as a bartender, I confronted formidable financial strains, but …

Unable to find a product for personal use, Jeffrey Liew created a business to ensure that no-one else had that problem. What’s your story? In 1988, while constructing my home, I sought quality windows. Memories of uPVC windows’ insulation from my late 70s Toronto university days surfaced. Curiously, Singapore lacked …

Inspired by a grandmother who had died before she was born, Sekayi Mutambirwa has refused to accept the cultural norms of the society she grew up in. What’s your story? I started my career in IT management consulting, travelling around Europe leading digital transformation projects in banks. I also angel …

Faris Alami’s journey from refugee to CEO has given him the insight to be able to help others on their journeys. What’s your story? In August of 1990, I was just the 18-year-old son of Palestinian refugees awaiting to apply for a visa at the Canadian embassy in Kuwait. But …

Keith Kantor has applied many of the skills he learned in the Marine Corps to business and added a few more he has learned along the way. What’s your story? After graduating college I joined the USMC as an Officer in 1976 and stayed mostly through the reserves for 40 …

Always alert to the potential for change, David Brooks uses his expertise to help other companies. What’s your story? A consultant with significant financial services experience developing and implementing comprehensive business improvement solutions. Thought leadership skills gained by experience and through coaching leadership training and development programs. Consulting experience includes …

Despite much discouragement Ai Li Zhang persisted with her belief in the virtue of Traditional Chines Medicine in skin care and turned it into a business. What’s your story? I, an expert in beauty, have been devoted to skincare research since age 18 and have always maintained excellent skin. However, …

Experiencing serious illness was the trigger for Ramesh Nair to pursue his long held passion to help others achieve. What’s your story? I am a former technology executive with 30+ yrs of experience who has previously led large business units to deliver large scale transformation programs for F500 organisations. Most …

Ronawati Wongso’s intense focus on adding value to the companies she has served has led to her success as a finance business leader. What’s your story? With 30 years of extensive experience, including two decades as a CFO across diverse sectors, I have carved a remarkable career as a finance …

John Kettley uses his experiences as an entrepreneur to mentor others. What’s your story? I gained my credentials as a serial entrepreneur from having built 7 x companies from idea to 6-8 figure exits. My companies sold products and services to some of the biggest brands in the world across …