Stories
Insights on Chemicals & Materials
On 19 July 2022, Advisory hosted Discover+: Chemical & Materials, the 60th edition of the Discovery+ series. Speakers on the panel shared more about careers in the industry, and discussed what it means to formulate solutions for the future from their line of work in the sciences.
Conversations with Yvonne Yap
Yvonne Yap is the Business Lead for Digital Healthcare & Insights at Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific. Yvonne strives to bring about healthcare access to developing markets across the region. She also boasts a strong track record of driving private public partnerships in the healthcare industry.
Conversations with Eric Sim
Former UBS Managing Director Mr Eric Sim provides insights on advancing one’s career in the finance sector. Eric founded Institute of Life to help young professionals achieve success at work and in life. In May 2022, Eric's book ‘Small Actions’ was nominated for the Business Book Awards in London.
Conversations with Ka Yi Ling
Ka Yi Ling is the group Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of Shiok Meats, a cultivated seafood and meats company. Here, she shares her experience in academia, her pivot into entrepreneurship and founding a startup, and advice for youths planning a career in biotechnology.
Conversations with Kenneth Tan
Kenneth Tan is a Marketing Category Manager in DBS Bank, where he leads the marketing procurement team to liaise with advertisers, publishers and event organisers. Before this, he has over 10 years of experience in the marketing and procurement sector in Schlumberger and PropNex.
Conversations with Steven Liew
Steven Liew began his career at esteemed law firm Baker & McKenzie. He subsequently shifted to consulting and public policy, and is presently Director of Public Policy for Asia Pacific at Airbnb. Here, he shares valuable insights about the fields of law, consulting, and entrepreneurship.