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Prof Andrea Maier specialises in medicine, healthy ageing and dementia research (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Prof Andrea Maier's Research Combats Age-Related Disease

The gerontology expert is the co-founder of Chi Longevity, Singapore’s first centre for healthy ageing.

Derrick Chew is a big supporter of local creative talent (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Derrick Chew Makes Theatre Accessible For Performers And Audiences

Sight Lines Entertainment’s executive producer pulled off its first interactive virtual play during the pandemic.

Oh Chu Xian with the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV. She founded Magorium in 2019 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Oh Chu Xian Paves Greener Roads For All Of Us

Magorium’s founder converts plastic waste into an innovative road-building material through depolymerisation.

Peng Haiying has held positions in various non-profit organisations for over two decades (Credit: Mun Kong)

Peng Haiying Lights A Path For Children With Cancer

Children’s Cancer Foundation's CEO builds alliances so that recipients can continue to get the best care.

Cinn Tan has been in the hospitality management sector for over 25 years (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Cinn Tan Elevates The Sustainability Efforts Of Our Favourite Hotels

Pan Pacific Hotels Group's chief commercial and marketing officer champions an authentic approach to going green.

Morgan Yeo with the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV. He rebranded and restructured Roger&Sons along with his two brothers in 2014 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Morgan Yeo Closes The Loop On Wood With Green Carpentry Practices

Roger&Sons' director ensures that wood wastage in every production is kept under five percent.

Alain Devahive reckons we have barely scratched the surface of what is possible in F&B concepts (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Alain Devahive Beefs Up Culinary Offerings In Singapore

Noa Lounge’s head chef, who cut his teeth at El Bulli, has just rolled out a Mediterranean menu at Mondrian Singapore Duxton.

Pamela Chng with the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV. Bettr Group currently conducts two core social programmes (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Pamela Chng Tackles Inequity In The Coffee Chain

Under her leadership, Bettr Group became Singapore’s first certified B Corporation in 2015.

Bolong Chew with the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV. He founded Solar AI with the aim of making solar simple (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Bolong Chew Lowers Entry Barriers Into The Solar Space

Solar AI's founder introduced a rent-to-own model that doesn’t require any upfront investment.

Celebrating Changemakers At Our Vanguards of the Year 2023

An unforgettable evening to gather and honour noteworthy individuals who are dedicated to their cause.

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Dawn Lim previously led the commercial and professional services team at the Singapore Economic Development Board (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dawn Lim Leads Support For Singaporean Designers And Businesses

DesignSingapore Council’s executive director explains how design can drive Singapore’s economy.

Lynn Yeo was formerly an investment banker but quit to start Cloversoft in a bid to instill environmental change (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Lynn Yeo Helps Us Save The Planet One Tissue At A Time

Cloversoft’s co-founder makes it easier to choose eco-friendly alternatives that protect animals and change the climate.

Carlos Bañon with the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV. He is also a partner of Spain-based Subarquitectura Architects, which won an Olympic Medal for design for its 3D Athletics Track (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Carlos Bañon Uses AI To Redefine Sustainable Practices In Architecture

Airlab's founder breaks new ground with digital processes and advanced manufacturing.

Daylon Soh founded CuriousCore in 2019 to teach user experience (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Daylon Soh Supports Professionals In A Digital Career Switch

CuriousCore’s founder wants to enable students to find their aha moments through tech training.

Madeleine Lee has been regularly featured at the Singapore Writers Festival since 2003 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Madeleine Lee Breaks New Ground In The Local Poetry Scene

The poet with a dozen published volumes is the Raffles Hotel Singapore's first Singaporean writer-in-residence.

Rob Scott believes openness and honesty are key to winning people over (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rob Scott Powers Up A Sustainable Rum Revolution

Flor de Caña's Asia-Pacific brand ambassador brings the world’s first and only carbon-neutral spirit to the forefront.

Strife Lim Makes Clean Air And Safe Water Even More Accessible

Sterra's co-founder has revolutionised the home improvement product market in Singapore.

Aaron Yeo first opened Waa Cow! in 2016 at a humble location in NUS U-Town (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aaron Yeo Is On A Mission To Democratise Wagyu

The co-founder of Waa Cow! has just opened its sixth outlet. His secret to success? Products and people.