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Designing Futures

Early on, Hape International CEO Peter Handstein saw the potential in early childhood toys. For 35 years, he’s been dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world.

Good As Gold

Workforce South Pacific Director Paul Harris shares the operations and ethos behind the papua new guinean mining business.

“I've Made Many Mistakes.”

Over the past decade, japanese fashion brand uniqlo has achieved a meteoric rise to the top. But founder and ceo tadashi yanai admits that both he and the company have experienced more than their fair share of failures.

Beat The Burnout

Not to be confused with depression, burnout is a psycho-physical response to extreme and prolonged workplace stress. Here, six executives share their tactics for avoiding burnout.

Switching To Digital

President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong Jonathan Chiu is on a mission to empower people to make the most of their energy and resources.

“We Are Always Very Open-Minded.”

Managing director Wilhelm Cheng says prosperity group is more than a lighting supplier, it’s an ambassador of green, sustainability and art.

Making Moments Matter

Protecting memories is a responsibility that photobook worldwide ceo wee jonn leow takes very seriously.

We Can All Learn From Each Other.

For CEO Gan Boon Hean, energy infrastructure is part of the effort to develop entire nations and improve quality of life. Leader energy is working with the rest of the industry to achieve this goal.

New Direction

Hilti Singapore general manager Sonia Mokdad shares how moving to South-East Asia changed her life professionally and personally.

Bouncing Back

Belinda Shillcock, regional managing director of Abercrombie & Kent Southeast Asia, shares how the travel industry’s stability has been tested and strengthened during times of crisis.

The ‘Sevens' Man

From communicating with houses to naming a business after his lucky number, there is no ordinary for the extraordinary eric cheng, founder and ceo of sevens group.

Designing The Future

Group directors Chris Che and Janette Chan are guiding a 150-year-old company into a rapidly changing future, and the key to P&T group’s success is its unique workforce.

Driving It Home

Managing director of absolute golf services james shippey understands the long game for success in resort management.

“Think It Right, Do It Right, Make It Right”

Joseph Buntaran, president director of Lotte Mart Indonesia, shares how he applies his personal philosophy to every aspect of the business.

Fabricating The Future

While Sarah Chessis is passionate about fashion and design, the ceo of sewsew you is also aware the industry is broken. She’s aiming to fix it using extraordinary technology that will turn business on its head.

We Must All Aim Far Higher

While some tech giants face boycotts for their failures to combat hate speech, apple ceo tim cook has proven that innovation can be an ally to racial justice.

Data Is The New Gold

Sunevision’s industry-leading infrastructure has cemented it as Hong Kong’s biggest data centre provider, but it’s the company’s customer-centric strategy that will see it thrive into the future, says ceo and executive director Raymond Tong.

HIGH CALIBRE

ITALIAN LUXURY WATCHMAKER PANERAI HAS LAUNCHED ITS INNOVATIVE COLLECTION, AND AS CEO JEAN-MARC PONTROUÉ TELLS EMILY PIDGEON, IT’S GUARANTEED TO LAST UNTIL 2090.

Gold Digger

Inheriting an asset is one thing; expanding and building upon it is something else altogether. Chairman of Pt J resources, jimmy budiarto, talks about his journey in the business when he was still the company ceo, and plans for the future.

Leading The Pack

Xin She, president of greater China at packaging giant Amcor, explains how he’s keeping ahead of the pack by chasing new ideas and saying no to bureaucracy.

Human By Design

Perkins Eastman Co-Founder and Chair Bradford Perkins highlights the importance of design excellence, expertise and the power of teamwork to success.

“We Partner To Support The Healthcare Goals Of The Region.”

Managing director of siemens healthineers southeast asia, fabrice leguet, brings a bold vision for the region to the 125-year-old company.

Innovate To Grow

Steven Debrabandere took on the role of Kraft Heinz Indonesia managing director just under 18 months ago. Since then he’s set a new mission statement for the company and is looking forward to turning it into a reality.

The Future Of Luxury

Has the covid-19 pandemic only accelerated the trends shaping the future of luxury in the world’s largest luxury marketplace, China? Chrissie mcclatchie finds out.

We Are Supporting The Front Line

Rob walton, president and ceo for ASEAN, Korea and ANZ, has seen firsthand how crucial ge healthcare’s products are for saving the lives of patients.

''We Must Commit To What We Do''

After overseeing an unusual merger, WCWP Executive Director Dlement Chu says the architectural firm is now scaling new heights.

The Man Behind TikTok

While TikTok has become the definitive social media platform for Gen Z, exploding in popularity in recent months, founder Zhang Yiming prefers to stay out of the limelight.

Centre of the action

HOW A LOVE FOR PEOPLE LED IVAYLO IVANOV, OKADA MANILA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HOTEL OPERATIONS, TO OVERSEE ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST ULTRA-LUXURY INTEGRATED RESORTS.

Unsung Heroes

Nature landscapes executive director Jacqueline Allan and her team do some of the unseen work that goes into singapore’s iconic gardens and parks with humility, ambition and solidarity.

Born To Lead

Inspired by his father’s success, victor tan always hoped to run his own business. Although he is now living that dream as ceo of top international holding, victor says he still thinks of himself as an entrepreneur.