CapitaLand Café

Diagnosed by a clinical psychologist as a rabble-rouser, Wen Khai Meng takes the lead as a Senior Advisor at CapitaLand Investment, which he jokes is a role given to him to keep him from stirring trouble.

What does success look like? How can one contribute? How do one increase the chances of success? What are the issues and challenges? 

These are a few questions running on Khai Meng’s mind as he plays this role in his own humourous, charming way. A generalist who enjoys working with specialists, views everything at a high level, and before going microscopic; helicopter ability as he likes to call it. With a career that spans over 22 years, Khai Meng Wen is definitely considered the Bond in both walks of life - realty and reality!

240 km from Tirupati to Bangalore via Chennai, Hyderabad, US, Middle East, UK, Singapore and Mumbai. A journey that took him many places before becoming the CEO, India Business Parks, CapitaLand Investment. Following his dreams to make it big, Gauri Shankar has worked multiple roles in multiple assets which has set the foundation for him.  His biggest learnings have come to him when we worked out of a 100 sq ft space, which led him to creating million-dollar funds!

A go-getter by nature and a sports enthusiast, his mantra is to dream big. Humorous and easy-going Gauri Shankar talks about his career, his father’s role in his life, the culture he wants to build, and the ambitions he has for CapitaLand India as the brand-new CEO in this brand-new episode, brewing fresh on the CapitaLand Café.

Coming from humble beginnings, he learnt to soar and fly high, just as his name suggests. Puah Tze Shyang, CEO, China, CapitaLand Investment draws an insightful map that traces his journey in this very candid interview where he talks real estate in the China, competition, his own job insecurities and how to seize the moment. Peppered with intense Chinese proverbs, Tze Shyang shows us how his 'never give up' attitude has helped him seize the day and make the most of every moment, including becoming Romeo for 2 minutes. 

What would've happened if Lynette followed her dreams and became a chef? She would still lead the way! Authenticity is her mantra and being candid is her style. Born to lead, Lynette shares a good laugh in this episode of CapitaLand Café as she takes us through her journey and how she came to be the chosen one, many times in her professional life. A learner, a leader and a people's person, Lynette Leong talks the talk. All this with a huge dose of laughter and a plate full of pastries. 

"You don't really have to study hospitality, to work in hospitality. You could be from the media industry, the tech industry, actually from any industry because whatever industry that you come from, as long as you keep an open mind and you can think broadly about how to add value to the industry as a whole, I think there is a place for you." Separating real estate from hospitality, Kevin Goh talks candidly on the real estate of hospitality, when it comes to growing AUM, building assets and growing a brand. 

In the middle of all this, he talks about sports, his wife and things teenagers say. 

"Private equity real estate is now a huge investment class all around the world, so investors invest across borders and they invest with lots of different managers like CapitaLand."

Having lived across various parts of the globe and with years of experience in real estate, Simon Treacy sheds lights on the functioning of the industry, overcoming challenges, and talks about the importance of diversifying the workplace in this episode of CapitaLand Café. 

Starting his career grading eggs as an 11 year old, to managing people globally, Tan Seng Chai talks about building a strong foundation and being patient in this tell-it-as-it-is episode of CapitaLand Café. Keeping it simple in this uplifting podcast, Tan Seng Chai shares his thoughts on life, career and everything in between. 

Cool as a cucumber, finance expert, Andrew Lim speaks candidly on digital money in the real world, whether investing in stocks is as good as investing in experiences, and much more - all this as he drops a beat on the CapitaLand Café.

From self-awareness to steering one's own career, Jonathan Yap breaks down complex concepts into simple systems that can be implemented in all walks of life. Defining the path to his career at a young age, Jonathan talks about the power of keeping an open mind and the art of being a generalist. Tune in for an entertaining conversation, motivating insights and a dash of drama. 

A special advisor to the Chairman of the Economic Development Board, Singapore and Senior Executive Director at CapitaLand, Manohar Khiatani a.k.a Mano speaks about his multicultural upbringing, living across many countries, overcoming various challenges and still continues to learn everyday. Humorous, easy-going, Mano gives his views on leadership and tips for the younger generation towards a better tomorrow because in his own words - YOLO!