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Past Events and Guest Speakers
We would like to thank our generous guest speakers for their support and volunteering their time to share their stories of success and spread the message of PASSION.
We would like to thank our generous guest speakers for their support and volunteering their time to share their stories of success and spread the message of PASSION.
TIM HAMONS Graphic Facilitator and Visual Thinking Consultant
Tim Hamons is passionate about creative thinking and has developed a unique visual style to transform business communications into powerful and compelling visual stories. He is also passionate about creative living including singing, laughter, improvisation, deep listening, being in nature. In his talk, he will share his journey into creativity, as well as challenges and lessons learned along the way while pursuing his passion.
Kelvin is the man behind Zest Academy, the group that has bagged numerous awards including SMEs Asia Award 2013/2014. Kelvin is also Senior Group District Director at PropNex, leading PropNex’s largest group of top-performing real estate agents (close to 2000 of them).
KELVIN FONG CEO of Zest Academy
ELIM CHEW Founder & President, 77th Street (S) Pte Ltd
Elim Chew is the Founder of 77th Street (S) Pte Ltd, the leading youth and young adults streetwear fashion and accessories retail chain in Singapore with 7 local outlets, and a shopping mall in Beijing, 77th Street Plaza. An advocate for social entrepreneurship in Singapore, Elim currently sits on over 20 boards and committees of public service, youth and community organizations.
MARTIN TAN Co-founder of Halogen Foundation
Martin Tan is a motivational speaker and leadership trainer and one of 40 Certified Master Facilitators in the world for The Leadership Challengeﾩ and one of only 7 in Asia. Martin was awarded The Outstanding Young Person Award in 2007 and conferred the Singapore Youth Award, Singapore's highest accolade for youth, in July 2013.
TERENCE QUEK CEO of Emergenetics International-Asia, Director
Terence Quek is an entrepreneur, community activist, and mentor. Armed with a passion for mentoring start-ups and young leaders, he holds key voluntary positions at SAFRA Youth Network, SAFRA Punggol Clubhouse Development Committee, South West CDC, and Project Happy Feet. For his humanitarian and voluntary leadership, he was awarded The Outstanding Young Person Award in 2009. In his free time, he loves to draw, travel, and enjoy kopi-o with friends
PAMELA HO Co-founder of Halogen Foundation
Pamela Ho is a full-time writer who travels. She is a former journalist, having worked as a magazine Deputy Editor, a radio DJ and a TV Producer. In 2011, she took a year off to travel the world and publish a book. Her passion is in giving voice to people and issues, especially with regards to women empowerment.
CASEY SUBRAMANIAM Producer, Song Writer, Arranger, Musician
A multi-talented musician in high demand locally and internationally, Casey has performed for many artistes including Tribal Tide, Wang Lee Hom and Stefanie Sun, played at international and local music festivals such as the Asian Music Festival and Mosaic Jazz Festival; and recorded for J.J Lin, Michael Veerapan and Amei. Casey has his own band called M.I.G.
TZE TOH Film Composer, Jazz Pianist, Music Director & Creator
Award-winning composer-pianist Tze Toh composes for film, contemporary dance, and created Singapore's unique Asia fusion ensemble Tze n Looking Glass Orchestra. He has created music for film makers Royston Tan, Phil Mitchell, Discovery channel, Youth Olympics 2010, and performed for international festivals such as Indonesia Music Expo (IMEX), ASEAN Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His works have been performed in South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
ONG YE KUNG Director of Group Strategy, Keppel Corporation
Ye Kung is a strategist by profession and a unionist at heart. He championed initiatives for workers when he was helming the Work Development Agency and continued the cause when he joined NTUC. He was a member of the PAP team which contested at Aljunied GRC in the 2011 General Election. He continues to serve as a community volunteer after the elections.
CHUA-LIM YEN CHING Executive Director, Academy of Teachers, MOE
Yen Ching is an exemplary teacher and educator. Her passion in education led her to pioneer the trail-blazing Northlight Secondary School, and transformed it into a leading school for students with difficulties handling the academic mainstream curriculum. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, she was awarded the Public Administration Bronze/Silver Medal in 2000/2007 respectively.
WANG WEILIANG Multi-talented Artiste
Widely known as "Lobang King" after the role in the hugely successful movie "Ah Boys to Men", Weiliang's rise to fame has been a journey of hardship and perseverance. From the humble beginnings of a salesman, contractor, hawker, "Getai" singer/host to now a popular artiste, he is an inspiration to youths from less privileged backgrounds.
JACK NEO Film Director & Founder of Jteam
Well known for his films (Ah Boys to Men, The Lion Men, I Not Stupid) which have consistently broken box-office records, the Cultural Medallion Award winner is also passionate about building a better society through thought-provoking films and grooming the next generation of directors and comedians.
HO KWON PING Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings
From journalist to a successful luxury hotelier, the Banyan Tree story is a legend in the hospitality industry and an inspiration for other business entrepreneurs. Renowned for his creativity and innovation, the multi-award businessman is also actively involved in civil society, currently holding chairmanship, directorship positions and membership on the boards of various international and Singapore organizations.
J C SUM International Illusionist and Illusion Designer
Watched by more than 120 million people across the world, J C Sum is an award-winning international illusionist who has carved a niche in the global market as an
"East Meets West" illusionist from Asia.
ROSALINE KOO CEO and Founder of CXA
From a bullied ghetto girl to a fearless entrepreneur, Rosaline's survival and visionary skills guided her through 25 years of leading corporate turnarounds and dotcoms. Rosaline now runs a fast growing health big data startup that shifts employee benefits from treatment to prevention, to beat the big boys at their own game.
CHRISTOPHE MEGEL President of Bocuse d'Or Singapore and Founder of A-munition
Backed by 30 years of culinary career and a stream of accolades, the highly talented chef is also an avid educator, leader and entrepreneur. At the pinnacle of his career as Executive Chef at Ritz Carlton Singapore, he left to focus on education and produced thousands of local chefs. The Medal of Chevalier Dans L Ordre (Knight) was also awarded "Life Time Achievement Award".
INDRANEE RAJAH Senior Minister of State for Law and Education
A highly successful lawyer who belts many accolades in the field of Dispute Resolution, Ms Rajah's strong sense of "it's the right thing to do" led her to enter politics in 2001 to serve the country. Beneath the steely resolve is a compassionate lady widely known by her community as one with a big heart, who takes the extra mile to help.
RAVINDER SINGH Deputy President ST Electronics
MG(Retd) Ravinder Singh served as Chief of Army, Singapore Armed Forces from 2011 to 2014.
He retired in 2009 to serve as Deputy Secretary(Technology) in the Ministry of Defence from 2009 to 2011 before he was recalled to active duty to lead the Singapore Army in 2011. During his tenure, the Singapore Army introduced soldier centric engagement and focused on strengthening public engagement by using social media and bringing the Army to public.
DANIEL YUN Film Maker
A film producer, marketeer, media practitioner, educator, life coach, columnist, Daniel's illustrious career over the last three decades saw him helm marketing organizations, hold leading positions in the Radio and TV stations, found film companies (MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Homerun Pictures, Blue3 Pictures, ACT Academy), produce and distribute over 30 film titles. He is currently producing the SG50 movie "1965".
LOO ZIHAN Artist and Educator
Zihan specialised in filmmaking as an undergraduate at NTU, and was the pioneer batch of students graduating from the School of Art, Design and Media in 2005. After graduating as valedictorian from his cohort, he went on to Chicago to pursue a Masters in Fine Art. Since 2012, he has been teaching part-time at the School of the Arts, Singapore. He believes in speaking his mind and following his heart, and hopes to share that passion with his students.
JASON LAI Conductor
Jason's career was launched after winning the BBC Young Conductors Workshop in 2002 and since then he has been conducting orchestras all over the world. Jason shares his passion through his music making and has been a presenter, judge and expert in programs on BBC TV. Jason believes simply that music is life and life is music, and that understanding this has been a fascinating and wonderful journey.
CHOW YEN-LU Co-founder and President of WholeTree Foundation
A serial entrepreneur, former Apple Distinguished Technologist, and active angel investor, Yen-Lu is the co-founder and president of WholeTree Foundation – a family foundation for youth wellness, with Over-The-Rainbow as the anchor initiative focused on youth mental wellness. He is the founder of WholeTree Ventures – a private angel investment fund; Executive Director of BAF Spectrum – a business angel fund; and a founding partner of Fatfish MediaLab, a digital media incubator
