The QED Changemakers

From pursuing profits to purpose-driven stakeholder capitalism - we chat with Jessica Cheam, Managing Director of Eco-Business and Board Member of ComfortDelGro, about environmental sustainability amongst businesses and how to do more with less. She is an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, director, producer, and social entrepreneur, with more than a decade of experience in media, journalism and sustainable development. Also a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors, she currently chairs the Climate Action SG Alliance – an initiative supported by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment to advocate climate action and raise public awareness on climate issues. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Dr Jaclyn Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) talks about adapting to Industry 4.0 in this episode of the QED Changemaker Series Podcast. She is a thought leader with over 25 years of experience in HR Technology and Analytics. Apart from being a recipient of the Silver Public Administration Medal in 2019, Dr Jaclyn has also held several roles prior, such as the Senior Vice President of Group HR at CERTIS and the Regional HR Director with NEC Corporation. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Businesses have to think out of the box to embrace change and pivot. Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and elected Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC discusses Singapore's global connectedness and how business need to transform to move with the tide. In addition, Patrick holds multiple appointments, such as chairing the Government Parliamentary Committee for Education, and co-chairing the Financial Sector Tripartite Committee with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Patrick is a passionate leader who advises and represents numerous unions and members in complex labour and employment issues. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Jan-Paul Jeffrey, Head of Marketing for Southeast Asia at Spotify discusses Gen Z's relationship with music and how the organisation has leveraged these growing trends on their platform. He has 16 years of experience in luxury fashion and beauty categories, and has experience working across regional and local roles with companies such as Qantas and Procter & Gamble, spanning across the UK, Germany, China and Australia. Jan-Paul leads the marketing function at Spotify across eight markets with the goal of putting consumer insights at the centre of the business. To read more about Spotify’s Culture Next report, visit bit.ly/SpotifyCultureNextReport.

Customers crave connection. Yvon Bock, Founder & CEO of Hegen, a leading mother and baby care brand, shares how creating content for a community of mothers has helped her company meet business objectives and drive sales. Prior to founding Hegen, she catalysed the rapid expansion at Fitson, a mother and baby care product manufacturer, increasing revenue by over 800% in just three years. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore shares about digitalisation efforts in the maritime industry in this episode of the QED Changemaker Series Podcast. With more than 12 years of work experience in the public sector, her background ranges from economic policies to environmental and social policies, including the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the National Population Secretariat. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Shock to Loyalty - Ivan Ng, Chief Technology Officer of City Developments Limited talks about how customer loyalty has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic in this episode of the QED Changemaker Series Podcast. With a passion for helping people and businesses realize their full potential with technology, he has over 20 years of experience in global companies such as HP, Dell, Pactera and ServiceNow. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

Finding opportunities in a time of crisis – David Kelly, Executive Director of British Chamber of Commerce Singapore shares a refreshing perspective in this episode of the QED Changemaker Series Podcast. Passionate about mentoring and supporting others, he brings with him corporate experience from his years with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the UK’s Marine Industries Leadership Council (MILC). For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

ICDM's President & CEO, Michele Kythe Lim, chats with us about the need for balance and adaptation in order for businesses to survive the COVID-19 crisis. With a wide spectrum of experience including her time with IHH Healthcare Berhad, Michele now works with corporate boards and directors within and outside Malaysia to enhance their capabilities to lead in today’s disruptive world. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].

In this episode of the QED Changemaker Series Podcast, we chat with our moderators on the insights they gathered from our latest edition of the event: Business Unusual – The New Norm, Now & Beyond COVID-19. Special thanks to Sandeep Bhalla, Shivendu Nadkarni, Manisha Seewal, James Brasher, Professor Ang Peng Hwa, Germaine Ong and Cindy Koh. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at [email protected].