The QED Changemakers

As part of our 10th QED Changemaker Forum on the Future Ways of Working, we spoke with Betul Genc, Country Manager, Singapore of The Adecco Group. She is directly responsible for the organization’s country operations which work towards reinventing workforce solutions for a resilient economy, and creating a talent platform to address the ever-changing landscape of skills shortage and transformation. In this episode, we chat with her about The Future Workforce. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected]

As part of our 10th QED Changemaker Forum on the Future Ways of Working, we spoke with Gwenda Fong, Assistant Chief Executive of Strategic Planning & Digital Readiness at IMDA. With years of experience across several organisations in the public sector, she currently oversees the formulation of research-based strategies for Singapore in the digital economy, and leads IMDA’s Digital Readiness efforts to develop and implement programmes that drive digital access and adoption amongst Singaporeans. In this episode, we chat with her about Technology as an enabler in the Future Ways of Working. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected]

As part of our 10th QED Changemaker Forum on the Future Ways of Working, we spoke with Ishak Ismail, Chairman of the Family for Life Council. He leads the council to actively promote family as a building block of Singapore's society. Once a recipient of the Public Administration Silver Medal for his significant contributions to the military, he also now volunteers on the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence to strengthen and recognise family support for National Service. In this episode, we chat with him about flexi-work arrangements as a norm in the Future Ways of Working. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected]

As part of our 10th QED Changemaker Forum on the Future Ways of Working, we spoke with Julia Leong, Partner, Digital Solutions (Transformation) of PricewaterhouseCoopers. With more than 20 years in professional services, she works with organisations to design, integrate and de-risk digital-led business transformation journeys. In this episode, we chat with her about corporate leadership and how people can be the key driver of change in our future Workforce, Workplace, and Workday. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected]

As part of our 10th QED Changemaker Forum on the Future Ways of Working, we spoke with Jonathan Tiong. Diagnosed with type two spinal muscular atrophy as an infant, Jonathan went on to graduate as valedictorian of his class and now works as an Executive, Employee Engagement at GIC. In this episode, we chat with him about his experiences in navigating a world built for the able-bodied, and how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within organizations make a difference in the workforce. The opinions he expresses in this podcast are his own and do not represent those of his employer. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected]

As part of QED Changemaker Network’s Journey to Board Directorship series, we spoke with Carmen Wee, Board Member of Home Team Science and Technology Agency. We discussed her new book ‘From the Kampung to the Boardroom: My Leadership Journey’ and spoke about her insights and opinions on Diversity in the boardroom, employee wellness, and skills needed to be a future-ready leader. You can grab a copy of her book at carmen-wee.myshopify.com. For more information on QED’s Changemaker Network and how you can collaborate with us, email us at [email protected].

As part of our 9th QED Changemaker Forum on the Innovation Economy, we spoke with Srikant Kadambi, Managing Director of Energy & Sustainability in Microsoft Asia.
 With more than 20 years of experience in the Energy industry, he is an avid explorer of the role evolving digital technology will play in the forthcoming energy transition. Hear from Srikant as he shares how organisations can focus on innovation to meet the rising demand for sustainable solutions while creating a safe, productive, and sustainable modern workplace environment for employees. For more information on QED’s Changemaker Network and how you can collaborate with us, email us at [email protected].

As part of our 9th QED Changemaker Forum on the Innovation Economy, we spoke with Monila Kothari, Senior Vice President of Strategic Projects at Givaudan. A champion of diversity and inclusion, Monila shares her insights into how Givaudan works to manage food waste, sustainable food production, and how each individual has a role to play in making the world a better place for future generations as part of the larger Innovation Economy. For more information on QED’s Changemaker Network and how you can collaborate with us, email us at [email protected].

As part of our 9th QED Changemaker Forum on the Innovation Economy, we spoke with Felix Loh, Chief Executive Officer at Gardens by the Bay. A champion of R&D in sustainable growth, Felix takes us through his experiences and key learnings into how the Gardens manage to innovate for growth and innovate for sustainability as part of the larger Innovation Economy. For more information on QED’s Changemaker Network and how you can collaborate with us, email us at [email protected].

As part of our 9th QED Changemaker Forum on the Innovation Economy, we spoke with Wynthia Goh, Senior Partner at NCS NEXT. Passionate about organisational transformation and using digital to unlock value in businesses, Wynthia shares her key takeaways and insights into how organisations today can converge their long-term sustainability goals and growth ambitions. For more information on QED’s Changemaker Network and how you can collaborate with us, email us at [email protected].