CapitaLand Café

A CEO who has lived the expat lifestyle brings to the table a global perspective and approaches everything with a helicopter view. Chris Chong takes us through a crash course on retail and workspaces and gives his expert opinion on the matter. What are consumers looking for, different touchpoints in the retail sector, the concept of remote working - is this a trend or a covid response, community building and much more. Listen to this episode to find all the answers to your queries on retail, workspaces and french luxury brands!

Being the first to go to university in his family, Ervin Yeo ,CEO, Commercial Management, CapitaLand Investment, China, has come a long way. Having a degree in politics, ethics and economics from Yale University to leading businesses across multiple countries, Ervin talks about a common force that he’s used in every step of his career - a desire to grow and to learn new skills. Experience and mentorship are two strong institutions he firmly believes in. Listen to this podcast on how he breaks down the lifespan of a career, while also sharing fun, parenting advice.

“Business, it’s in the DNA, you want to try it, it’s not logic, it’s interesting.” 

Charles Chan leads a colourful journey marked by many roles and that of an entrepreneur too. The pleasure of becoming the CEO of one’s own business means having to go from a plush, fancy job to a small office in the corner, to have a dream and more importantly the courage to fulfill it. Listen to this extremely educational podcast that traces the fantastic journey Charles has led to becoming who he is today.

In this episode of the CapitaLand Cafe, Aylwin talks about the role of a CSS officer, the importance of customers, and how to create value for them to stay and grow with CapitaLand. Having lived alone since he was little has helped him build self-leadership and independence. His leadership style is a balance between the east and west as a result of his work experience in Germany. Last but not least, hear him as he shares some secrets on how to differentiate ourselves in our customer engagement strategy.

He was 19 when he left home for the first time and started out a new chapter in his life as he lived in multiple countries. Tan Choon Siang, a sailor, a sportsperson and CEO to CapitaLand Malaysia Trust talks about his time in the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and Malaysia and how it led him to understanding self discovery and making plans to achieve his goals, all this as we cruise through a very candid conversation.

The brilliant son, as his name suggests talks about his beautiful journey that spans 25 years and how he made the choice between finance and the corporate & institutional banking sector and his career completing a full circle. Tze Wooi highlights how he leads a selective approach when it comes to strategising a business plan in China. Listen to all this and more as he talks about his kids and sings a few songs on this episode of the CapitaLand Café.

In this candid episode of the CapitaLand Café, Tony Tan speaks from the heart on his humble beginnings, his journey facilitating some defining moments in his 14 years within CapitaLand.

Growing up in difficult times prepared him for life’s many challenges. A true example of being a diamond in the rough, Tony talks about certain defining moments in his career, his role model and how he visited prison, all this while talking about his personal mantra – ‘fear not of what is unknown’.

In this candid episode of the CapitaLand Café, Tony Tan speaks from the heart on his humble beginnings, his life at Ikea, his journey while making the shift from the east to the west and the east again. Growing up in difficult times prepared him for life’s many challenges. A true example of being a diamond in the rough, Tony talks about certain defining moments in his career, his role model and how he visited prison, all this while talking about life’s most important lesson – Management.

Solving problem statements, identifying and finding value, helping other business units grows, these are small parts of the bigger picture for Janine Gui. Growing up in CapitaLand, Janine talks about the role she plays in the logistics sector, fund management, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. Defying age with her open mindedness to learn, Janine has crafted her own cozy nook and made a mark for herself amongst the big guns. All this, because she believes in getting the job done and proving herself. A jack of all trades, here's how she navigates each day with the power of perseverance. Tune in!

Playing 2 key roles in the organization, Kng Hwee Tin imparts her knowledge in the fields of finance, corporate services and capital markets. Having worked in the front office, back office and everywhere in between in the banking sector, Hwee Tin talks about the importance of contributing from the heart. Being a candle in the corner, she spreads her warmth and emanates light everywhere she goes. Listen to her story and how she's chartered her career on this episode of the CapitaLand Café.