A Greater Beginning

20 APRIL 2022
9:30am – 7:00pm

Official Launch of Greater

Join us for a full day programme with a panel of expert speakers where we deep dive into industry trends, global affairs, leadership development and enjoy networking with business leaders and like-minded professionals over lunch and drinks at The Great Room, Raffles Hotel Arcade.

By Invite Only

At our launch, we will showcase what it means to be a part of the Greater community – a place where you learn and grow alongside business leaders, industry experts and pioneers.

You will also have the opportunity to forge genuine connections with entrepreneurs, visionaries and many others through our networking session.

Register Your Interest

This is a ticketed event. Register your interest to attend and we will get in touch with more details.

Agenda

Sessions will be happening concurrently in both Drawing Room and Studio of The Great Room, Raffles Hotel Arcade. You are welcome to register for either session at each time slot.

09:15AM

Event Registration

09:40AM

Welcome Address

By Jaelle Ang, Co-founder and CEO of The Great Room

09:45AM • Opening Speech

Introduction to The Greater Club

By Perng Aw, General Manager of The Greater Club

10:00AM • Active Leadership – Inside Scoop

Green Leadership: Putting Process Before Product

Explore the broader view of sustainability that goes beyond social, economic and environmental principles with Jason Pomeroy and learn about the importance of spatial, cultural and technological parameters – irrespective of industries and sectors.

Speaker: Prof Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio

11:40AM • Active Leadership – Masterminds

Mental and Emotional Health at Work

Join the discussion with Dr. Katrina Gisbert-Tay on the impact of wellness at work and its correlation to individual and team performance. Gain awareness of mental well-being practices, mental health conditions and learn how to spot and handle red flags amongst your team.

Speaker: Dr. Katrina Gisbert Tay, PCC, NBC-HWC, Director of Health Coaching of The Coach Partnership

01:00PM • Network Development

Lunch Networking with Greater Leaders

Burger and Lobster • yì by Jereme Leung • Tiffin Room

02:30PM • Inspirational – Enter Greatness

In Conversation with Ms. Chia Yong Yong

Speakers: Ms Chia Yong Yong, BBM, PBM, Lawyer, Disability Advocate and Former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) • Moderated by Amy Long, General Manager, Asia Pacific at Vermillion Lifestyle

04:10PM • Active Leadership – Inside Scoop

Personal Investing Unpacked: Leveraging Data for Personal Wealth Management

Featuring a panel of market experts, technologists and wealth management leaders, we will delve into how you can set up your personal investing to benefit from the changing market and provide insights into the industry to help you navigate challenges and take steps to achieving your financial goals.

Panelists: Billy Naveed, CSO of Smile Group • Samuel Rhee, Chairman and CIO of Endowus • Benjamin Twoon, Co-founder and CCO of Fundnel • Samantha Horton, Chief Business Officer at Syfe

06:00PM – 07:00PM • Network Development

Evening Drinks and Networking

The Great Room, Raffles Arcade • Drawing Room • Studio

Sessions will be happening concurrently in both Drawing Room and Studio of The Great Room, Raffles Hotel Arcade. You are welcome to register for either session at each time slot.

10:00AM • Active Leadership – Inside Scoop

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: Southeast Asia’s Most Pressing Issues

With the recent public roll-out of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, the United States detailed how it will work with partners and allies to pursue a region that is: 1) free and open; 2) connected; 3) prosperous; 4) secure; and 5) resilient.

Join in the conversation with Jesse K. Finkel on what does it mean for Southeast Asian governments (including Singapore) during a period of U.S-PRC competition.

Speaker: Jesse K. Finkel, Political Unit Chief, Economic and Political Section, at the U.S. Embassy Singapore • Moderated by Jamie Tarabay, Reporter at Bloomberg News

11:40AM • Active Leadership – Masterminds

Increasing Your Leadership Value During Disruption

Explore a fresh way of thinking to rise above the challenges you face today when trying to gain traction for your business or lead your team through uncertainty. Henry Lee will be sharing models and framework used by his clients for over 30 years in the context of our current global environment.

Speaker: Henry Lee, Managing Director of Culture Forte

01:00PM • Network Development

Lunch Networking with Greater Leaders

Burger and Lobster • yì by Jereme Leung • Tiffin Room

02:30PM • Inspirational – Enter Greatness

How To Get A Seat On A Nonprofit Board

For many people, the ideal way to make a difference in the community is to serve on a nonprofit board. Learn how the speakers from this panel got started shaping the future of nonprofit organisations through board service. They will share how they dedicate their time, expertise and provide critical intellectual capital and strategic resources to power nonprofit success and strengthen communities.

Panelists: Leon Toh, Managing Partner of Damson Capital and Board of Director of Etcembly Ltd • Kitson Leonard Lee, Head of Centre for Non-Profit Leadership, NVPC • Moderated by Xueling Lee, Manager of The Bridgespan Group

04:10PM • Active Leadership – Inside Scoop

Climate Change and Geopolitics: The Great Climate Migration

In the past decade, the effects of a changing climate are increasingly visible – rising sea levels and severe heat waves have captured international attention. Join in the discussion with our panelists on the rapidly changing global energy landscape, climate change’s relationship with human mobility, and emerging geopolitical threats.

Panelists: Winston Chow, Associate Professor of Singapore Management University • Pamela Qiu, Partner, Geo-market Lead South East Asia of Control Risks • Szue Hann Tan, Co-founder of IxSA and Chair of Sustainability of Singapore Institute of Architects