Jan 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · Singapore

• Consulting as a trusted Business Partner – working closely with Heads of Businesses including APAC CEOs, to solve challenges at both a global and regional level. For example, analyzing and providing recommendations to improve senior talent retention and customized leadership development program for an Italian Manufacturing company’s Global Procurement division.
• Developing and leveraging industry expertise – extensively networking with industrial segment experts (e.g. commercial leaders, trade associations, etc.) to develop a strong market understanding and credible opinion on the market landscape, business challenges and future trends; to better inform all stakeholders. For example, advised the APAC MD of large payments platform company to reorganize their finance function in order to optimize revenue, cost and control.
• Proactive business development – including target mapping, cold-calling and other outreach methods. For example, clinched two new clients that resulted in more than $300k worth of projects.
• Account management – ongoing relationship management with active clients. For example, worked closely with the senior leadership team of a renewables organisation resulting in significant repeat projects amounting to more than $200k.
• Managing 2 associates (direct reports) – to execute and deliver on search and talent mapping assignments across a range of functions from supply chain, procurement, trading, marketing, technology, sales, finance, general management etc.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 11 mos · Singapore

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 11 mos · Singapore

Sep 2013 – Dec 2018 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Singapore

• Consulting as a trusted Business Partner, addressing challenges through the lens of talent acquisition, executing above and beyond the engagement expectations of the client.
• o Advised Global CFO for a US based chemicals distributor to build out their senior finance leadership to come in line with current market best practices, incorporating functions such as internal controls and data analytics.
• o Strategized with a Group CFO of local media organisation on building out the Corporate Development team to serve business goals for the organisation.
• o Talent Advisor to CEO of a large Singapore listed manufacturing company, introducing best-in-class senior business leaders from the industry, to develop a strong leadership team.
• Developing and leveraging industry expertise – Formed a strong market opinion based on observations of business challenges and the local market. Organized multiple networking events for industry participants to gain insights from the experts and successful organisations.
• Proactive business development – performed significant outreach efforts such as networking, physical meetings and cold calling to build relationships and maintain pipeline. Achieved more than $1m of annual billings as Manager. Individually the top revenue generator for the Commerce Finance Division annually. Individually amongst the top 10 revenue generators for the Singapore office annually.
• Managing 4 consultants (direct reports) – from Jan 2017. Including training, coaching and mentoring to ensure strong team performance.

Sep 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · Singapore

Oct 2009 – Oct 2012 · 3 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom

• Started on KPMG London Graduate Trainee Program to undertake ACA (ICAEW) accreditation. 1st time passes for all papers.
• London: Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Energy Department

Feb 2003 – Jul 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Singapore

• Supported a 55 man flying squadron during peace-time training by planning, coordinating and implementing daily tasks as an Operations Officer.