• 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
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