Kase Ho

Business Development Executive

Singapore, Singapore11 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in driving commercial growth.
  • Expert in strategic partnerships and merchant acquisition.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional team management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development Leader in the E-commerce and Fintech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsAccount Management

Other Skills

Business PartnershipsCreativityCross-Functional CollaborationDigital MarketingGo-to-Market StrategiesGoogle AnalyticsHumorKPI ManagementLearnabilityMarket Segment ExpansionMerchant AcquisitionOrganizational AgilityPitch Deck DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentProduct Launch

About

Business Development & Partnership Leader with a strong track record of driving commercial growth across Enterprise & SME merchants in the eCommerce, EV, F&B, Retail and Beauty & Wellness sectors. I specialize in driving growth for the company I work for through strategic partnerships and innovative problem-solving.Expertise & Skills:• Merchant Acquisition & Retention: Proficient in both “hunting” and “farming” to ensure sustainable growth for Enterprises and SMEs.• Strategic Problem-Solving: Resourceful, data-driven, and creative in crafting impactful business strategies.• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong in negotiation, analytics, and team management, with cross-cultural competence.🔑Key Achievements:• Led merchant acquisition and go-to-market strategies for new product launches, including Airfrov’s Pre-order feature and FavePay Online.• Spearheaded a community outreach program in Cambodia, showcasing leadership and a commitment to social impact.What Sets Me Apart:I bring a founder’s mentality, thriving in disruptive environments by embracing challenges and taking bold, calculated risks. My adaptability and commitment to continuous learning have been key drivers in achieving impactful results.Academic Background:• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, RMIT University• Diploma in Digital Sales & Marketing (Lithan Academy)• Diploma in Optometry (Singapore Poly)Personal Beliefs & Interests:An advocate for ethics and sustainability, I incorporate social responsibility into daily life. Outside of work, I stay active through fitness and gym workouts.

Experience

2c2p

2 roles

Senior Manager, Business Development (Antom / Ant International)

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos

Manager, Business Development

Apr 2022Apr 2025 · 3 yrs

  • Under Ant International’s acquiring arm, Antom, 2C2P serves as a comprehensive payments platform enabling global enterprise businesses to securely process payments across multiple channels in Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Supporting card schemes, e-wallets, BNPL, real-time payments (RTP), and installment payment plans (IPP), 2C2P provides efficient, secure, and cost-effective one-stop payment solutions for both online and offline transactions.

Fave

3 roles

Regional Manager, Business Development (FavePay Online)

Oct 2021Mar 2022 · 5 mos

  • Company Introduction:
  • Fave is Southeast Asia’s leading loyalty and QR payments platform, offering a robust suite of merchant-centric solutions to help businesses digitize and thrive in today’s dynamic environment. As a versatile digital wallet, Fave provides broad payment acceptance, integrating stored-on-file (SoF) methods like Grab, Boost, and Touch ’n Go, and card-on-file (CoF) methods such as Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, successfully acquiring and managing over 150 eCommerce merchants, generating an average monthly GMV exceeding USD $700K across Singapore and Malaysia.
  • Established business partnerships with key brands like SHEIN, Robinsons, Golden Village, SecretLab, SingPost (SAM), Hong Leong Assurance, Upmesh, WhyQ, WeBuy, Takashimaya, and InstantPot.
  • Identified MVP product gaps and expanded new use cases, including live streaming and bill payments, to enhance product offerings.
  • Collaborated on the development of new product features, such as FavePay Express, strengthening the unique value proposition of Fave’s products.
  • Built strategic partnerships with third-party acquirers (TPAs) and PSP like 2C2P.
  • Streamlined SOP processes and resolved operational challenges by working closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product, and Tech.
Merchant AcquisitionGo-to-Market StrategiesBusiness PartnershipsProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationBusiness Development+1

Manager, Business Development (F&B)

Aug 2019Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Key Contributions:
  • Consistently exceeded month-over-month KPIs across multiple product verticals through effective OKR goal-setting.
  • Secured strategic partnerships with major F&B chains, such as Sakae Group Holdings, Huggs Coffee Chain, Kam’s Roast, GODIVA, and Fu Chan F&B Holdings.
  • Acquired and managed over 300 SME F&B brand accounts, contributing to a monthly GMV of more than USD $2 million.
  • Achieved top sales performance in the local F&B division for the “Heartland Go Digital” government grant campaign.
  • Increased the density of hawker and coffeeshop merchants, including Amoy Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre, Tiong Bahru Market, Fu Chan CoffeeShop Group, and Shenton Food Hall.
  • Identified and expanded new market segments within educational institutions, driving FavePay adoption in school canteens at institutions like SP, TP, and NTU.
  • Developed an effective merchant acquisition pitch deck, along with streamlined cold email and call templates for the local team.
  • Negotiated and secured an official payment partnership with Singapore’s largest online electronics retailer, Audio House, for the Samsung 2019 Carnival Sale at Expo.
KPI ManagementStrategic PartnershipsMerchant AcquisitionSales PerformanceMarket Segment ExpansionBusiness Development+1

Manager, Business Development (Beauty & Wellness)

Mar 2019Jul 2019 · 4 mos

  • Key Contributions:
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly targets for new merchant acquisition and gross profit, driving business growth.
  • Acquired over 50 new merchants, contributing to significant month-over-month increases in gross profits.
  • Developed and refined an impactful merchant acquisition pitch deck to support the team in effectively engaging prospects.
Merchant AcquisitionSales GrowthPitch Deck DevelopmentBusiness Development

Airfrov (hm2b pte. ltd,)

2 roles

Business Development & Partnership Manager

Nov 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Airfrov is a platform enabling users to discover and purchase overseas products through travelers’ extra luggage space.
  • At Airfrov, I was responsible for identifying and driving new business opportunities, generating revenue, and negotiating strategic partnerships. My focus was on fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing user experiences.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Strategic Partnerships: Negotiated and secured partnerships with major organizations such as SAFRA, MDIS, DBS, and Standard Chartered, driving mutual growth.
  • Product Launch Success: Pioneered go-to-market strategies for the Pre-order feature, achieving 200% month-on-month GMV growth within 3 months of launch, surpassing SGD $100k monthly GMV.
  • Merchant Acquisition: Created and delivered compelling pitch decks, onboarding over 50 overseas merchants/wholesalers to drive high sales volumes.
  • Content Partnerships: Secured collaborations with social media platforms to boost brand awareness, customer acquisition, and sales conversion.
  • Policy Enhancement: Revamped traveler and community guidelines to improve user experience and platform safety.
  • Event Sponsorships: Managed sponsorship campaigns for company and school events to increase brand visibility.
  • Working at Airfrov allowed me to wear multiple hats, cultivating my skills in resourcefulness, adaptability, and agility.
Strategic PartnershipsProduct LaunchMerchant AcquisitionBusiness Development

BD/Marketing & Operations Intern

Jul 2017Oct 2017 · 3 mos

  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and a seamless experience.
  • Resolved customer pain points and disputes by providing timely solutions.
  • Oversaw logistical processes from initial order placement to final-mile fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to devise and execute online and offline campaigns.
  • Monitored and optimized the performance of Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and email campaigns.
  • Conducted product and market trend research to inform strategic decisions.
  • Designed and created landing pages and marketing assets for campaigns.
  • Managed user and merchant onboarding for new product features, including pre-orders.
  • Conducted user surveys and research to gather insights for product and service improvements.

The point optical group

Sales Executive (Part Time)

Aug 2015Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Managed sales process, from promoting, sales order to delivery order
  • Grew sales exponentially for a poorly performing outlet and exceeded sales target, generating monthly average sale of SGD$50k for outlet
  • Liaised with stakeholders to ensure that product orders are being processed for delivery
  • Stock taking & edging of raw spectacle lenses
  • Performed administrative duties such as picking up & appropriately directing phone calls, faxing, making arrangements for customer’s collection
  • Assisted CEO in organising and running company roadshows
  • Specialised in the selling of Orthokeratology contact lenses ranging from SGD$1-3k per pair and educated the public about the benefits

Tokyo star optical

Optometrist (Part Time)

Jul 2014Jul 2015 · 1 yr · Singapore

  • Provided general and primary eye care services to the public
  • Managed sales process, from promoting, sales order to delivery order
  • Liaised closely with spectacle and contact lenses companies to ensure that the product order is being processed for delivery to customers
  • Stock taking and edging of raw spectacle lenses
  • Performed administrative duties such as picking up and appropriately directing phone calls, faxing, making arrangements for customer’s collection

The point optical group

2 roles

Optometrist (Part Time)

Apr 2014Jun 2014 · 2 mos

Optometrist (Full Time)

Jun 2013Mar 2014 · 9 mos

  • Provided general & primary eye care services to the public
  • Managed sales process, from promoting, sales order to delivery order
  • Grew sales exponentially for outlet and exceeded sales target
  • Liaised with stakeholders to ensure that product orders are being processed for delivery
  • Stock taking & edging of raw spectacle lenses
  • Performed administrative duties such as picking up & appropriately directing phone calls, faxing, making arrangements for customer’s collection
  • Assisted CEO in organising and running company roadshows
  • Specialised in the dispensing and selling of Orthokeratology contact lenses ranging from SGD$1-3k per pair and educated the public about the benefits

Education

RMIT University

Bachelor's degree — Business Management

Lithan Academy - Lifelong Learning Institute

Diploma — Digital Sales & Marketing

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Optometry

Kranji Secondary School

Cambridge GCE 'N' & 'O' Levels

Jan 2007Present

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