AI, Fintech, Smart Cities & Telecommunications | Founder Institute (FI) & Block71 startup mentor. I am an experienced data-driven strategist with a fire-starter aptitude and deep down inside, a technophile at heart with an insatiable penchant for taking on challenges and solving problems! Having started my career in startups, I spent the next 17 years in the telecommunications and ICT industry with the 2 biggest telecommunications companies in Singapore, SingTel & StarHub, heading global enterprise sales (large accounts and SMB), solution sales, and product management in various tenures, driving digital transformation and cloud business. My most recent 5 years were spent traveling heavily in Asia with Surbana Jurong, especially Greater China, working with governments and enterprise customers on sustainable, smart, and urban city design. My fire-starter experience of 20 years involved starting 3 now-defunct startups, 2 successful startups, and 6 business units, ranging from cloud services, managed services, applications development to smart cities solutions and a sustainability consultancy arm. These allowed me to chalk up team management experience in, • Global sales team spanning 12 countries • Annual revenue portfolio exceeding US$200M • Channel partner network in 14 countries Being part of successful companies and teams had allowed me to share in notable achievements such as, • Launched one of Singapore’s 1st M2M/ IoT and IaaS platforms • US$750M ICT contract win spanning more than 1,000 sites and 30 countries • Council member to Tianjin City (China) Economic and Trade Council For the past 2 years, I had the opportunity to give back to the community as a part-time mentor with Block71, Asia’s most successful tech startup venture builder, incubator, accelerator, and early-stage angel / VC fund. Seeing how tech is contributing to and shaping a more sustainable future has certainly further invigorated me personally. As a seasoned executive and regional head, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a proven track record of driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable results, I am passionate about creating value for stakeholders and driving success. With a strong background in cross-functional leadership, I excel at leading teams, building partnerships, and developing innovative strategies to meet business objectives. I am a leader who leverages market insights and the latest technologies to drive transformation and stay ahead of the curve. I love to meet new people and hear new perspectives. Reach out if you want to talk to me about emerging tech, sustainability, and soccer!