Featured Profiles
Redefining Education: Insights from Jaydeep Saha, Founder of empwr.ed
Jaydeep Saha, founder of empwr.ed and an alumnus of the NUS Executive MBA(Class of 2023), opens up a conversation about his innovative approach to learning. With a distinguished career spanning technology leadership in various sectors, Saha ventures into the educational field with empwr.ed. He aims to transform how people access and perceive education globally. We tapped into his vast experience to find out about empwr.ed, education and his thoughts on the NUS EMBA.
Tech for good: Championing mental health through purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Jeff and his team are championing mental wellness through Zoala. The mental health platform operates online and via a mobile phone app. Users receive regular check-ins, virtual assisted therapies, and community access, ensuring a seamless continuity of care. Let’s find out how the team met during the EMBA(Singapore) program and how it helped develop their synergy to start Zoala.
From shampoo to skincare, he’s always up for more.
Koji Kobayashi embraces new experiences, marketing different products in India and Shanghai. After a decade, he seeks a new challenge and joins The NUS EMBA program in 2014. Now, he enjoys being an industry speaker on marketing analytics, sharing knowledge with MBA candidates and giving back to NUS BIZ. We interviewed Koji to hear his thoughts on the EMBA program.
Learning from diverse classmates boosts soft skills
Tan Yong Wah, NUS EMBA Class of 2000, retired as the Chief Information Officer of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He values the unique learning opportunities of the NUS EMBA, including diverse classmates and their knowledge-sharing over meals and drinks after class. Yong Wah believes that even an hour of post-class discussions can provide valuable nuggets of wisdom.
From East to West, she’s aced every role!
Lily Low is the CFO at Envision Digital International Pte Ltd and an independent director at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore. With experience in both the East and West, including 19 years with IBM and a CFO role in the renewables industry in China, Lily attributes her versatility as a leader to the wide range of management and corporate skills she acquired during her EMBA program.
Challenges? Nah, Thorsten sees the world holistically!
Thorsten Molitor holds the position of Executive Vice President at Karl Storz, where he oversees Global Sales & Marketing and Global R&D. His approach to business involves seeing the world in a holistic manner and concentrating on opportunities instead of challenges. He attributes his new perspective to the NUS EMBA program and frequently shares his leadership concepts on his LinkedIn page.
Medical Doctor turned Investor shares why she chose NUS Executive MBA
Danbee Park is the head analyst and advisor at Nova Fundamento and a medical doctor by training. She is passionate about helping people live healthier lives through preventive care and positive lifestyle changes. Danbee recently joined the NUS Executive MBA programme in May 2022 to expand her skills in strategic leadership and management.
Entrepreneur enables HR Tech adoption
Sriram Iyer is the Founder & CEO of hrtech.sg and a graduate of the NUS Executive MBA Class of 2019. He is a thought leader in the HR tech industry with extensive knowledge and experience, recognized for his innovative solutions and mentorship of aspiring entrepreneurs.
Celebrating 25 years of excellence
2022 marks the 25th anniversary of The NUS Executive MBA, and we’re extremely proud to celebrate this milestone event. We take this opportunity to celebrate the many ways that our participants have transformed their lives, their careers and their communities, with the knowledge and friendships that they’ve gained from the programme over the years.