Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Singapore since July 2023 Head of the Economic Section at the Embassy to promote trade, investment and innovation Career diplomat. Previous postings in Italy and Ethiopia, as well as several positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the King’s Office in The Hague.
Karen Smits
Dedicated to crafting transformative learning experiences, Karen Smits is a Senior Consultant at just add water, where she designs creative, immersive programs that inspire engagement and spark meaningful change. With a rich background in facilitating leadership development globally, she challenges others to rethink perspectives and embrace new possibilities in the workplace. Holding a Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Karen’s academic and professional …
Oscar Wezenbeek
Oscar Wezenbeek is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sage Boardroom Consulting headquartered in Singapore. Sage is a boutique C-suite management consulting company specialized in working with executive teams to develop and execute winning strategies in a rapidly changing environment. Sage works with Shareholders, Executive Teams, and Boards to identify the true challenges an organization is faced with and to …
Oesha Thakoerdin
Oesha S. I. Thakoerdin, as Co-Founder, Director and Board Member of WEnergy Global, brings in over 25 years of experience in sustainable (urban) development, low-emission (carbon) and climate-resilient development in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She has experience across geographies and sectors, such as energy, water supply, sanitation, solid waste and transport, and across different geographical and administrative levels. …
Serge Krol
CFO FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy Asia Worked for FrieslandCampina in various Finance roles over the last 20+ years, after an initial career at EY Auditing Broadly experienced Finance professional, living in Asia (e.g. China, Thailand and Singapore) for more than 12 years Holds an Executive Master in Finance and Control (RC) and Auditing (RA)
Jeroen Vaassen
Jeroen is the founder of Yerun, a boutique firm that unites a network of professionals who work with executives and decision-makers in bringing strategy to action. With his unique ability to balance fact-based insights with a people-centric method of execution, Jeroen effectively drives the areas of strategy and growth, operational leadership, business transformation, and technology. He is also an investor, …
Noel Ng
With a law enforcement background during his tenure with the Singapore Police Force, Noel is experienced in the fields of negotiation, mediation, diplomacy and problem-solving in complex and sensitive matters. For his dedication to law enforcement and contributions to the Force and country, Noel was bestowed with awards such as the Commander’s Award and Best Frontline Officer Award for rendering …
Godelieve van Dooren
Based in Singapore where she has lived for the past 15 years, Godelieve van Dooren spearheads the growth and expansion of Mercer in South East Asia’s high growth markets of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, helping companies navigate the health, wealth and career needs of the fast-evolving workforce in the region. Her expertise in designing and delivering impactful people …