Steering Singapore

Two captains of industry from the private sector, who have dramatically changed how Singaporeans work and play, tell Yanni Tan how they are continuing to innovate to propel our nation into the future

• Transformed its corporate philosophy to move beyond life insurance into total wellness, not just for customers but also employees

• Thought leader on longevity and ageing through research and conversations on longevity, healthcare and an older workforce

• Removed retirement age from its HR policy and maintained equal benefits for older staff, including a retirement payout

• Promoting a performance-based culture that prioritises the value of employee contribution

• Raised total CPF contribution rate for employees above the age of 55 to match that of their younger peers

• Launched upskilling courses that span innovation, data analytics, entrepreneurship, cyber security and artificial intelligence

• Spearheading innovative, age-friendly solutions to holistically meet the needs of customers in view of longer life expectancy

• Launched Knightsbridge and orchestrated the entry of Abercrombie & Fitch into Singapore

• Ushered into Singapore a host of new brands via the Orchardgateway project

• Introduced pop-up stores for blogshops and emerging indie and street fashion brands in Somerset

• Revamped the former rundown Turf City building into The Grandstand, a trendy and hip lifestyle and family destination

• Involved in heritage projects such as Chijmes, Capitol Piazza and the National Gallery Singapore, where new F&B concepts hit home run

• Curated the tenant mix for the newly restored Raffles Hotel Arcade to help it evolve from being just a tourist destination

• Pushed for activity-based tenants in malls to improve visitor engagement and experience

• Helped pioneer the co-working trend in Singapore

• Involved in the current redevelopment and rejuvenation of the Bugis district

Walking The Talk