Leader · Growth · Innovation · Industrial Gases · Semiconductors · Scaling Deep Tech · Artificial Intelligence | Ph.D. | Six Sigma Black Belt | Multilingual Self Summary I build and scale businesses at the intersection of deep technology and commercial growth — across Asia-Pacific and Europe, in industrial gases, semiconductors, energy transition, artificial intelligence and life sciences. Over 20+ years with Air Liquide, I've led at every altitude: founding and running our Korean subsidiary as Managing Director, owning the full P&L of our Singapore business as Chief Operating Officer, driving the APAC electronics business with the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, and today directing R&D strategy & deliverables for the business across four innovation centres in APAC. A Ph.D. in Chemical-Bioengineering and Six Sigma discipline paired with full P&L operating experience — and the ability to lead natively across various countries. Open to conversations in Singapore and globally. Reach me at chowkoksum@gmail.com Experience