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BritCham SingaporeMar 10, 2021
Ep 173: Building Gender Equality and Equity – ft. Pushkaraj Gumaste & Aditi Nair from Barclays Bank
In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Head Of HR, Asia Pacific, and Global HR Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, both from Barclays Bank Plc. The discussion explores how diversity, equity and inclusion can be built in organisations and how it can become a competitive advantage.
Pushkaraj and Aditi share how Barclays’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender representation has grown over the years. Barclays has been increasing their female representation in leadership roles and providing avenues for women to have successful careers after returning from breaks. One example is through Launchpad - a platform that women across the organisation can access to plan and enable their careers in a structured manner.
The conversation covers the challenges around gender equality and equity programmes in businesses, and the importance of having people take personal accountability for driving inclusion and diversity. The duo also touched on the importance of staying the course in DEI initiatives, not expecting immediate results and the power of employee resource groups in building equality and equity.
These networks build community, solidarity and momentum in bringing about sustainable change within organisations.
The episode culminates with practical wisdom and steps that organisations of all sizes can apply to begin addressing DEI and gender equity.
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Ep 172: Journey to Sustainable Finance - Featuring Yuki Yasui, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, GFANZ
In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and social challenges on a global scale.
Yuki shares her personal journey into sustainable finance, tracing back to her early involvement with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and highlights pivotal moments such as the launch of the Equator Principles and the Principles for Responsible Investment.
The dialogue extends to recent global developments, with a particular focus on the outcomes of COP26 and COP28. Yuki underscores the critical importance of sustainable finance in driving forward the global climate agenda, emphasising the need for concerted efforts from governments, multinationals, and financial institutions alike.
Furthermore, Yuki articulates the imperative for clear definitions and robust transition planning in sustainable finance. She advocates for common understanding and alignment on financing strategies, particularly in the transition from "brown" to "green" economies, to mitigate risks such as greenwashing and ensure genuine impact.
Throughout the conversation, Yuki's insights underscore the pivotal role of finance in catalysing sustainability efforts, shaping policies, and fostering collaboration across sectors.
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Ep 171: Lessons Learnt From Building and Scaling Tech in Asia - Featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development, MoneyHero Group
In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head of
Product at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia.
Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater Southeast Asia – Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the conversation explores the strategic planning behind Money Hero’s growth – highlighting some of the key challenges of adapting to varying levels of financial literacy within the markets they operate in, achieving standardisation across these diverse markets and the importance of operational efficiency.
The conversation also spotlights his personal journey from the institutional finance world to becoming a FinTech entrepreneur – delving into the challenges and successes faced in building a FinTech startup in Asia. Emphasising the
understanding market dynamics and having a clear commercial strategy, he shares key lessons from his experiences and touches on resilience in entrepreneurship
– encouraging individuals to embrace the learnings that come with the journey.
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Ep 170: The Era of Educational Travel - Featuring Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development, Lightfoot Travel
In this insightful podcast, Nick Magnus, Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), speaks with Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development at Lightfoot Travel, as she provides valuable insights into the post-pandemic travel landscape in Singapore. The discussion covers evolving travel trends, emphasising the shift towards personalised itineraries and immersive experiences while underscoring the advantages of using tour operators for stress-free planning.
Through the conversation, they delve into changing dynamics in family holidays, highlighting the demand for active and educational experiences, especially for children - bringing to light the increasing popularity of the digital detox holiday. Looking ahead, she anticipates a growing trend of exploring less-visited destinations.
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Ep 169: Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Driving Sustainable Transformation – Featuring Brendan May, Chairman and Founder, Robertsbridge
In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of sustainability development, how the industry has transformed over the years and the opportunities we have before us.
A pioneer in strategic sustainability, Brendan founded his own sustainability consultancy Robertsbridge in 2010, employing some of the most prominent environmental thinkers of our time. As a team, they drive real transformative change in sustainable development with their customers, often not shying away from challenging and complex multi-stakeholder work.
Our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, is focused on businesses and individuals who are making a difference in driving impact across sustainability development and industry transition.
The intent of this series is to celebrate work that is in progress, be open about the challenges that exist and take our listeners on a learning journey on what more can be done to Bridge the Sustainability Gap.
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Ep 168: Redefining Education: Fostering Global Citizens, Embracing Change, and Prioritising Wellbeing - Featuring Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School
In this podcast episode, our Executive Director, David Kelly, speaks with the Headmaster of Caterham School, Ceri Jones, discussing the importance of British education and exploring factors as to why it continues to be so highly regarded even as educational landscapes and needs have been subject to change over the years.
Through the conversation, Ceri highlights the need for students to develop a diverse toolkit of skills, including emotional self-regulation and adaptability, in addition to pursuing academic excellence. He also emphasises the role of well-being in students' success and the importance of creating inclusive school environments that allow for students to be their true selves and thrive - lending insights to some of the initiatives at Caterham School that have been set in place to foster global citizens that are equipped with the skills to adapt in an everchanging, rapidly globalising world.
The conversation explores the continued excellence of British education throughout the years, spotlighting its ability to adapt to changing needs and technologies, while focusing on building emotional intelligence and resilience, bringing to light the role of schools in preparing students for a rapidly changing world and the diverse pathways available to them after their education, including university, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship.
Looking into the future, the discussion delves into the landscape for students as they progress through tertiary education, touching on the significance of emotional well-being in both education and the workplace and the role of businesses in supporting students in their transition to the workforce.
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Ep 167: In Conversation with Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG
In light of Singapore International Cyber Security Week, we are delighted to have with us, in this very special segment of our In Conversation series, Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG, talks to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been a minister in the Cabinet Office at the heart of the UK Government since 2022.
Lucy has a broad range of responsibilities, including Cyber Security and other national security related areas, the Conflict Stability and Security Fund (a £1 billion fund that tackles conflict, stability and security challenges overseas), tackling public sector fraud and the post Brexit trade border.
Lucy joined the House of Lords as a Conservative Peer in October 2013 and served as a junior minister in the Business, Culture and Treasury departments 2014-17. For much of this period, she was Minister for Intellectual Property and, in 2015-16, responsible for data protection. Lucy also worked at Tesco Plc from 1997 to 2013 and was an executive director on the main Board from 2006. She has served on the boards of ITV, PwC, Metro AG, and other organisations and has chaired EuroCommerce, the EU retail trade association, the UK ASEAN Business Council and Crown Agent.
Through the conversation, she discusses the shifts she feels are impacting businesses operating in both the UK and overseas, highlighting the influence of the move to the digital on economies and the opportunities it can bring for businesses – delving into the important role ASEAN plays in this realm.
Placing emphasis on the importance of the UK’s relationship with not only Singapore but ASEAN as a whole, she shares her insights on the importance of international cooperation in tackling challenges involving cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection – in particular, ensuring the improvement of professional standards across the board through supporting skills development as well as establishing inclusivity through increasing female representation within the industry.
Ep 166: Talent Acquisition and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs - Featuring Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia
In this episode of our podcast series, we draw from the insights of our recent business sentiment survey, spotlighting two of the top challenges businesses reflected they were facing – attraction of talent and retention of talent. Putting a lens on small businesses, we explore the challenges they are facing within these realms, providing thoughtful discussions around the options and opportunities available for them to navigate through these obstacles.
Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia and member of our Start Up, Entrepreneur & Small Business Committee, speaks with our Executive Director, David Kelly – taking listeners through some of the current challenges SMEs are facing with talent attraction and talent retention. Through the conversation, he lends his own experiences and successes consulting with SMEs to curate employee benefit packages tailored to the demographics of their organisation. Delving into the changing needs of today’s multi-generational employee workforce, he highlights the wide range of resources and possible solutions available for small business owners and other leaders within smaller organisations to build strong employee welfare and development programmes.
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Ep 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest Markets
In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importance of addressing the blue economy as well when thinking about building a robust climate strategy.
Søren Nikolajsen, CEO of NatWest Asia Pacific, speaks with Lorena Paglia of our Sustainability Committee – taking listeners through some of NatWest’s climate initiatives and priorities in sustainable development around the carbon market, he shares with us the role he played in driving leadership with the organisations sustainability strategy and spotlights the opportunities that can come with investing sustainable business practices. Through the conversation, he also lends his insights on the significance of blue bonds and what they entail, bringing to focus the blue economy’s role in leading successful climate change action.
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Ep 164: Leadership and Workplace Culture Featuring Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, HSBC
In this episode of our podcast, we explore the multifaceted topic of leadership and workplace culture – delving into the extent leaders play in shaping, creating and influencing environments, behaviour's and attitudes within organisations.
Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director for Wholesale Banking at HSBC draws from her wealth of experience leading global teams as she speaks with Ashish Trivedi of our Leadership and Talent Development Committee, sharing her tips and strategies for cultivating positive, conducive and inclusive workplace culture. Bringing real world experiences into the conversation, she highlights some of the common challenges facing leaders today, lending insights on how to navigate through the shifts happening in today’s organisational culture.
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EP 163: Technology Keeping Us Safe Online
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of staying safe while navigating the vast digital realm. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly essential to equip ourselves with practical tips and knowledge to ensure the safety of ourselves and loved ones. Ian Stevenson, CEO and Co-founder of Cyacomb shares with us more about technology safety online with Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee, and gave his knowledge regarding the dark web, the impact on one's psychological health especially in children if we are not careful and steps on building awareness to see the warning signs.
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Ep 162: In Conversation - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific), Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP
Our Executive Director, David Kelly had the opportunity to interview Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office during her visit to Singapore.
She shared in detail regarding her role in the region and what are the plans surrounding opportunities between UK and Singapore.
The in-depth conversation shed some light on sustainability, tech and building relations with countries within the region.
A chartered accountant by trade, Anne-Marie sat on the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee from July 2015 to May 2017 and December 2018 to July 2019. She has previously served as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence. As an MP, she has campaigned with colleagues for greater autism awareness and has focused on the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Ep 161: The Customer Experience: Benefit from new behavioural science practice at Gobeyond Partners
Welcome to our second episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, Nicki Houghton continues to deep dive into the benefits of implementing behavioural sciences into our daily lives from work, businesses and how we even interact with others on face to face level.
An example Richard Chataway gave is a concept called, The Paradox of Choice, which is that if we're given too many options to choose from, and an abundance of choice in terms of providers and services that we can use. We find that overwhelming as people often face choice paralysis. So, we don't make a decision because we have too many options and we can't possibly decide what the best one is. And if we observe carefully at online streaming platforms and even e-commerce sites, these recommendation engines are a part of utilising behavioural sciences for your business which boosts the customer experience.
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Ep 160: The Customer Experience - Bringing behavioural science into your customer experience
Welcome to our first episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, our speakers from GoBeyond speak to Nicki Houghton on how businesses have started to apply behavioural science principles to customer experience in order to improve their services and products.
During their discussion, it was noted how businesses can apply behavioural science to customer experience through multiple methods that influences one's decisions. One such example was the use of nudges which are subtle cues which encourages an individual to make a certain decision. Research has shown that customer behaviour can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as social norms, emotions, cognitive biases, and environmental cues. By understanding these factors, businesses can design their customer experience to encourage positive behaviours and improve customer satisfaction.
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Ep 159: IWD Special: Driving for diversity and having a voice for equity
Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective
In our second IWD episode, we hear from Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Asia, who share their personal experiences with embracing diversity and equity at work and at home. Our speakers advocate for the narrative to be more outspoken and to have a voice in places where it matters, such as engaging the committee and becoming the voice of change.
Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, Barclays, along with our Supporting Partners, XCL World Academy, Santa Fe Relocation, Mercer, Mott MacDonald, Kennedys Legal Solutions, BTand Elliott Scott HR.
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Ep 158: IWD Special: Embracing equity and closing the gender gap
Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective
In this episode, we hear from Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth who discusses how that different resources are needed to address an uneven social system. She also explained how through equity, it would give a voice to individuals of different backgrounds an even playing ground to take a step forward to more better world.
Our speakers Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth, Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, Godelieve Van Dooren, CEO, Southeast Asia Growth Markets of Mercer and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Asia also provided their comments and insights where they open questions to the floor during the moderated panel discussion in this podcast.
Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, Barclays
, along with our Supporting Partners, XCL World Academyn, Santa Fe Relocation, Mercer, Mott MacDonald, Kennedys Legal Solutions, BT
and Elliott Scott HR.
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Ep 157: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Collinson
Welcome to another episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future of the marketing and communications sector in Asia, and what advice they would provide to ambitious marketers and communicators who are just starting out.
In this episode, Suzy Goulding, Chair of the M&C committee invited Nicki Houghton, Regional Marketing VP, Asia Pacific at Collinson. Nicki oversees lead generation and brand awareness initiatives from communications and PR to digital campaigns. With a career rooted in marketing communications, Nikki is skilled in securing live broadcast interviews with the likes of BBC World News, Bloomberg and CNBC. As an expert in her field she advises young marketers to be more bold and daring. Networking or having a voice in meetings is a good start but ultimately putting oneself out there despite feeling nervous or anxious about it.
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Ep 156: Understanding the World of Fraud and Scams
In the rush for the digitalisation in the financial services and regulation sector, customers are gaining a higher level of convenience and processes in their systems. However, with the rise of convenience, an almost parental state is emerging in which businesses are increasingly asked to safeguard and look after individuals.
Sasha Slevec, Financial Crime Lead, Australia, Featurespace, discussed with Mike Rourke, Chair of the Finance and FinTech Committee on how fraud and scams work especially in the very fast paced finance and fintech industry. Sasha explained how there is a very thin silver lining between frauds and scams and how one can practice vigilance and awareness to see them. Our speakers also shared how 'trust' is the common key factor in how these scammers execute their plans on unsuspecting victims.
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Ep 155: Sustainability Ambassadors from Dulwich College (Singapore)
In this special episode, we are delighted to have three students from Dulwich College (Singapore), Rumi Lorenzo Aquino, Jessica Boa and Charlotte Chloe Cretot sharing with us more with their views on sustainability and how it has an effect on the younger generation and future economy. Although a number of students are involved in sustainability in lots of different ways, these three have all been recommended hiring by teachers at the college, which is why they have this opportunity to speak to us all.
The students focused on how sustainability begins at the bottom level and how promoting this topic through education could be a good place to start in raising awareness. These students hope to see more sustainable practices in the industry in the near future and to raise awareness one step at a time.
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Ep 154: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse
Welcome to our first podcast of 2023 and another episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series where we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode.
Joost Bilkes, Head of impact advisory services at Credit Suisse talks about his journey to where he is today, what is happening that he predicted might happen a decade ago, and what in his opinion needs to be prioritized by business and government in the Sustainable Finance field. Joost is here today because of the unique position he holds as an agent of change within the ASEAN and finance system.
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Ep 153: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank
Welcome to the final episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series and the final podcast of 2022, in which we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode.
Eric Lim discusses how he got to where he is today, what drew him to sustainability, what is occurring today that he anticipated would happen a decade ago, and what, in his opinion, industry and government should prioritize. Eric is on this podcast because of his unique position as an agent of change within the ASEAN and financial systems.
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Ep 152: In Conversation - UK International Education Champion, Professor Sir Steve Smith
In this very special episode, we are delighted to have Professor Sir Steve Smith who was appointed as the UK International Education Champion in June 2019; a government role aimed at boosting Global Education partnerships all over the world. He was also appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative for education to Saudi Arabia in October 2019. And of the five tier one countries for Steve to help enhance UK International Education partnerships.
Education was the theme during the first week of December in Singapore with the British Council who ran the first regional edition of their flagship Going Global Conference. In conjunction with the theme, Professor Sir Steve Smith shares with us the trends he is seeing in this part of the world and what the UK plans to develop the talent and people in ASEAN more broadly.
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Ep 151: The Compassionate Systems Framework with Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College
In this podcast, we are delighted to have Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College Singapore who shares with us more about the Compassionate Systems Framework and how it is implemented in our current education system.
The Compassionate Systems Framework's fundamental goal is to cultivate "compassionate integrity" in students and teachers—alignment between how we think, feel, and act as a result of a growing understanding of interconnectedness. So there are a set of wellbeing, mindful tools, which are also used in the classroom, in conjunction with those systems thinking tools that unpack those environmental issues. So it's a combination of those two things, the learning tools we use in the classroom, and then a set of practices around mindfulness, and also compassionate practice which we practice with our students. When they're experiencing these sorts of lessons. And it's, through the framework which has actually changed our culture, more than any other aspect.
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Ep 150: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future
Welcome to the second episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee.
Vi Nguyen shared her story more about her call to leadership and what makes the world of sustainable finance essential in transforming our current systems.
She mentioned how decarbonisation is the main focus in today's economy but there is no one solution that fixes it all; learning to adapt and adjust to the current economy and linking it to the industry.
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Ep 149: In Conversation - LogChain, CEO, Andrew McKeown
Today for our In Conversation series, we're discussing technology and logistics and how they complement each other in the world of business. Andrew McKeown has more than 20 years of professional experience in international logistics and leadership, and he has a proven track record of providing cutting-edge services in tough circumstances. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Logchain, a digital platform that aims to transform the logistics industry for everyone who moves things around or purchase them.
Our Executive Director, David Kelly, discusses with Andrew more about the history of how supply chain has came to be and how it has adapted during turbulent times such as COVID-19. In this podcast we gain a deeper appreciation of the logistics and supply chain process and understand how the two works hand in hand.
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Ep 148: Foster Culturally Diverse Leadership
As diversity and inclusion continues to be top of mind for many businesses, the lack of diverse representation in leadership positions is at the forefront of the discussion.
In this podcast, D&I Committee member and Partner for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Wanjing Goh, talks to Karen Loon, acclaimed author and member of the Governing Council at the Singapore Institute of Directors. This episode looks at how successful culturally diverse leaders at work resolve the contradictions and tensions of their identities within organisations, and what we can learn from leaders who advocate for this change. With this in mind and how Singapore is thriving as a business hub, we learn more about the need for talent and how diversity and inclusion come into play.
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Ep 147: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Dr Darian McBain, CSO, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Welcome to our new Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Darian McBain, CSO of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee.
Dr. Darian McBain stated that numerous countries have increased their sustainability efforts, including Singapore, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. With multiple different regulations and rules for each country, our speakers share how the role of finance is essential for business and in transforming our global systems to create a sustainable future.
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Ep 146: Addressing Mental Health Awareness and Stigma
In conjunction with Mental health week, our Executive Director, David Kelly sits down with our Healthcare & Life Sciences Chair and Committee member, Sigal Atzmon, from Medix Global and John Ntatsopoulos from Expat Insurance.
Our speakers discuss on the perception of mental healthcare and how the insurance and medical field can further improve awareness and address the stigma around it.
With increased awareness of mental health conditions, more people are looking for insurance plans that cover mental health issues. Although some insurers are witnessing an increase in demand for insurance policies that include mental health coverage, industry analysts say such options are still limited and are often inadequate. However, our Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee believe that there is progress in raising awareness and that we should work together as a nation to make Singapore a better place for mental health.
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Ep 145: In Conversation, W Series Driver, Abbie Eaton
In this special edition of our In Conversation episodes, we are excited to bring you Abbie Eaton, racing driver in the W Series women's elite motorsport league. The W Series is a free-to-enter championship, launched in 2018, that provides equal opportunities for women and eliminates the financial barriers that have historically prevented them from progressing to the upper echelons of motorsport. W Series races appear in the racing calendar around the globe, including in Singapore this weekend. Abbie talked with our Executive Director, David Kelly about her driving journey, the obstacles she has faced including her back-breaking racing injury last October, and the success that comes with hard work and commitment.
Born to a racing driver father but without a silver spoon in her mouth, Abbie grew up around motorsport. In 2018, she joined the cast of Amazon's The Grand Tour as a test driver. Initially a critic of the W Series, after seeing the debut season and witnessing how it supported the development of the drivers' careers, she converted and jumped back into the driver's seat.
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Ep 143: In Conversation - JTC, Assistant CEO, Industry Cluster Group, Alvin Tan
In our latest In Conversation episode, Alvin Tan, Assistant CEO of the Industry Cluster Group for JTC, discusses the upcoming developments and foreseeable future for Jurong Innovation District and Punggol Digital District with our Executive Director, David Kelly.
Alvin also briefed us on the future of manufacturing and reimagining the future of the built environment sector. Alvin points out that its no longer just about providing land and building, but to play the role of an ecosystem builder to really connect the dots and bring projects together. In time to come, the new face of Singapore's manufacturing will be drastically different. It will be cleaner, smarter, and collaborative.
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Ep 144: Everything you ever wanted to know - Cyber Security
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems.
Richard Koh, Chief Technology & Security Officer, Microsoft Singapore, discussed with Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee how we can educate both individuals from a society and community perspective, but also at the organisational level for cybersecurity threats. Our guest shares how to strengthen the foundation with the people of Singapore to protect themselves from scammers and cyber criminals who are constantly adapting and growing just to retrieve private confidential data.
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Ep 142: Britcham Presents - Tax and Legacy Planning
Giles Henman Chartered MCSI, Senior Partner & Head of Business, Asia, Eight Wealth International is joined by Kelly Greig Eight International Tax & Legacy Experts who shares with us more about tax. As the world of finance becomes more complex, with growing different perspectives, Kelly and Giles answer the question that many people want to know but are afraid to ask.
Despite the fact that many people have a broad understanding of finance and tax, Kelly felt there was a lack of legacy planning, and she shares with us more on advising clients, structuring their affairs, what you can do to save tax, and, most importantly, ensuring how your assets are protected for future generations.
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Episode 141: What is Green Finance and why does it matter for the built environment Pt. 2
The world is changing, with old capitals declining and new hotspots emerging. We asked industry leaders from the sustainable and financial sectors what the present situation is for the world of green finance. In this episode of the Britcham Singapore podcast, Max Thomas from HSBC, Yoonme Jeong from OCBC, and Dominic Gregory from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP London talk to our Built Environment committee host, Amara Buyse.
In the second part of our double episode on the topic, our speakers discuss how some of the new and creative instruments in this field work, and what recent advances mean for the mainstreaming of green finance.
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Ep 140: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Diageo
Welcome to the first episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future of the marketing and communications sector in Asia, and what advice they would provide to ambitious marketers and communicators who are just starting out.
In this episode, Suzy Goulding, co-chair of the M&C committee invited Guy Middleton, General Manager Innovation - Asia Pacific, DIAGEO who tells us more about his career journey, how he overcame hurdles and share some social tips for all aspiring marketers in the industry.
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Ep 139: What is Green Finance and why does it matter for the built environment Pt. 1
The world is changing, with old capitals declining and new hotspots emerging. So we asked industry leaders from the sustainable and financial sectors what the present situation is for the world of green finance. Max Thomas from HSBC, Yoonme Jeong from OCBC, and Dominic Gregory from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP London tells our Built Environment committee host, Amara Buyse, more.
This week, we examine the landscape of sustainable investing and highlight green finance. Our speakers discuss how some new and creative instruments in this field work, and our panelists discuss what recent advances mean for the mainstreaming of green finance.
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Ep 138: Everything you ever wanted to know - Endpoint Security
Cyber security and protection is a hot topic right now among market players, analysts, and investors. In this episode, we consider how threats to endpoint security cause volatility and attempt to gauge what challenges – and opportunities – such dynamics can offer.
Syed Abdul Rahman Alsagoff, Regional Sales Specialist for CISCO, discussed the strength and consequences of how powerful technology has become with Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee, and gave his knowledge on endpoint security and vital tips and skills to spot potential risks and breaches for businesses.
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Ep 137: Future Of Hybrid Workspace - Rethinking tech & offices in a post pandemic world Pt. 2
As the workplace recovers from the pandemic, there are numerous opportunities to reevaluate how we conduct business. Graham Lim, Senior Partner Manager at Globalisation Partners, Janelle Gavin, Regional HR Manager, APAC & ANZ at Mott Macdonald, Rob Squires, Vice President & Head of Sales, Asia & Japan at Ceridian, and Vidya Santhanam, Co-founder & CEO at Fitbots discuss key current issues ranging from flexible hours to physical workplaces, as well as the importance of retaining a global outlook and talents.
Our presenters also highlighted the great resignation and how businesses better retain and support their current talents in a very competitive job market. As the future of work evolves, having a modern, technology-driven employee experience will be critical to an organization's capacity to continue to attract and retain talent, manage a more distributed workforce, and respond to any future workforce disruption.
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Ep 136: Hiring and expansion opportunities in UK and Europe for Singapore Companies
In this episode we invite Nick Adams, Vice President of Sales EMEA, Globalization Partners who shares with us on a current and trending topic; recruiting globally and expanding into different regions.
As the pandemic winds down in 2022, remote jobs and international prospects have been making headlines. Nick discusses how businesses adapted and experimented with their operations during the pandemic, and how some were able to maintain and even thrive during the period. With this, we are gradually seeing a transition in the workforce market in which diversity and inclusivity are all taken into account, resulting in a more diverse workforce for all industries.
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Ep 135: In Conversation - British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, President, Damian Adams
Damian Adams, our recently elected President for the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, will be sharing with us about how the chamber has grown over the years and the great opportunities that are in store for our members and businesses.
Damian, who is also a Partner at legal firm Watson Farley & Williams, has been a member of the chamber for more than 15 years, previously serving as the Business Committee Chair and Vice-President. Damian noted how the Chamber has developed significantly over the years and will continue to adapt to meet the needs of an ever-expanding diverse eco-system.
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Ep 134: Future Of Hybrid Workspace - Rethinking tech & offices in a post pandemic world Pt. 1
As the workplace recovers from the pandemic, there are numerous opportunities to reevaluate how we conduct business. Graham Lim, Senior Partner Manager at Globalisation Partners, Janelle Gavin, Regional HR Manager, APAC & ANZ at Mott Macdonald, Rob Squires, Vice President & Head of Sales, Asia & Japan at Ceridian, and Vidya Santhanam, Co-founder & CEO at Fitbots discuss key current issues ranging from flexible hours to physical workplaces, as well as the importance of retaining a global outlook and talents.
Our presenters also highlighted the great resignation and how businesses better retain and support their current talents in a very competitive job market. As the future of work evolves, having a modern, technology-driven employee experience will be critical to an organization's capacity to continue to attract and retain talent, manage a more distributed workforce, and respond to any future workforce disruption.
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Ep 133: Diversity in Practice - This is who I am
In this special Diversity in Practice podcast, we are delighted to have Dr Sarah Meisch Lionetto, Director of Arts, British Council and Jeremy Goldstein, creator of The Truth to Power Café who shares with us more on a special digital theatre project called "This Is Who I Am".
"This Is Who I Am" an art project of autobiographic monologues by disabled artists from Singapore and the UK to raise awareness and foster access and inclusion. Jeremy Goldstein felt that stories by underrepresented disabled artists from Singapore in the United Kingdom might go unheard and unacknowledged. Therefore, this project aims to be a platform for the underrepresented to voice out and share their stories. As a result, the goals of this digital theater project are to promote awareness and generate understanding. In this way, we may perhaps transform conceptions of disability and build more inclusive cultures. So, while this work focuses on disability, its underlying values extend well beyond disability to all oppressed groups. And, as the project's title suggests, it invites us all to consider who we are, how we see, and how we view others.
Commissioned and presented by British Council Singapore
Created by Jeremy Goldstein (London Artists Projects)
Singapore Edition: Co-created, Developed and Directed by Jen Heyes (London Artists Projects)
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Ep 132: In Conversation - Dr. Mark Wenzel, Superintendent, Stamford American International School Singapore
In this podcast, Dr. Mark Wenzel superintendent of Stamford American International School shares his extraordinary journey as an educator. He goes on to explain how the pandemic has disrupted the education system and how educators have swiftly learned to adapt and overcome the problems.
The emphasis on mental well-being and support has also been on the radar, as he emphasised the need of engaging with pupils not only socially but also emotionally. With these concerns in mind, Stamford has designed a variety of options and pathways to fulfill the needs of students and give a platform for them to perform at their best. Stamford is Singapore's first and only school to provide Advanced Placement for the International Baccalaureate diploma which provides students multiple pathways to transition into higher education.
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Ep 131: Everything you ever wanted to know - 5G
In this podcast, Dr Ong Chen Hui, Cluster Director for the Biztech Group at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) explains 5G technology to Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee, and shares how it has improved the lives of its users and consumers.
Many refer to 5G as a "better" internet connection however, there are many aspects of 5G that are not widely known. In this podcast, Dr Ong explains in detail what makes 5G so powerful, and how the future looks like with the current 6G research.
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Ep 130: In Conversation - Nick Magnus, Head of College, Dulwich College (Singapore)
After a varied expatriate career, taking him to East Africa and China, Nick Magnus, the founding Head of College at Dulwich College (Singapore) has spent over a decade in Singapore leading one of the country’s most respected International Schools. He talks in-depth with Anil Scott of Select Investors Singapore, offering an inside perspective of an expatriate life while touching on some of the universal aspects of successful leadership, together with meeting the personal and professional challenges of a life overseas.
In this podcast, brought to you by Select Investors Singapore you will hear about Nick’s firsthand experience of:
- Changing lives through the importance of ‘Passion and purpose’. What can happen when what you do is more than simply a career
- Setting up and establishing a fully operational organisation from scratch, and nurturing it from concept to fruition and success
- The importance of clear strategic focus in education, delivering on objectives and sticking to your vision
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Ep 129: Equipping tech companies for better sustainability & security
We explore the world of Digital and Tech in this episode as ICT Committee Chair and Digital Advisory Leader, Asia, at Mott MacDonald, Derek Murray, sits down with Maxime Pourrat, Head of Asia Pacific from Tech Nation. Maxime discuss on how growing technology companies can be better equipped to succeed in Singapore and the region to offer sustainable and secure services to businesses and consumers.
He also shares how he see a lot of companies growing and coming with amazing innovation solutions in the sectors and it's definitely something he believe might be of keen interest for Singapore.
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Ep 128: Finance 101: Eight Wealth Management
Welcome to the second episode of Finance 101!
This week, we'll be delving into the geopolitical challenges that businesses are now facing, as well as the emerging topic of sustainability and corporate leadership.
We are joined by two seasoned professionals who are simplifying the world of finance and engaging businesses all across the world. Giles Henman and Ian Riggs from Eight Wealth International!
Giles Henman and Ian Riggs will share their perspectives and experiences in the financial industry, as well as touch on topical subjects such as company sustainability in this era.
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Ep 127: UNHCR - For Ukraine
Welcome to a very special episode featuring UNHCR who will be sharing with us updates on Ukraine.
We are joined with the Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Associate, Ann Moey and Malik from UNHCR.
There has been an ongoing crises at the heart of Europe. This crises has tilts at many aspects of democracy and independence for Ukraine.
Many Ukrainians have fled their homes and took refuge in neighbouring cities or countries. However, for those left behind they are living in a state of uncertainty and fear for what is to come.
The UNHCR is a refugee agency, and one of the world's largest organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees internally displaced persons and stateless people. It is one of the few UN agencies, which depends almost entirely on voluntary contributions to fund their operations. Only 1% of their annual budget is covered by a subsidy from the UN regular budget. Most of the programs are funded by government, but partnerships with cooperation, foundations, and private individuals also constitute important sources of funding.
Every contribution goes a long way during this critical period, and is greatly appreciated by all of us at UNHCR.
For more information, corporate donations and employee engagement initiatives as well as to discuss partnership opportunities, kindly contact partnershipssg@unhcr.org.
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Ep 126: Everything you ever wanted to know - Cloud
“Everything you wanted to know”, a brand-new, bite-sized podcast series by our Information, Communications, Technology Business Committee. In this series we focus on demystifying the latest in tech, in conversation with some of the leading players in the industry.
Ruma Balasubramanian, Managing Director of Google Cloud's business in South East Asia, talks with Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee about what the term "cloud" means in the digital world. She shared how cloud technology refers to technology and processes needed to store, manage and access data that's transferred over the cloud, rather than data that remains on your computer's hard drive or a company's on-site server. Innovations in cloud technology have created convenience for so many daily activities, from accessing personalised services to storing our data without compromising security.
In addition to debunking myths about cybersecurity in the cloud, Ruma and Daisy also discussed how huge data centres that support the cloud and other technologies are making the move to sustainability and remaining committed in that belief.
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Ep 125: IWD Special: The need for female role models ft. North London Collegiate School (Singapore) students
Welcome to our second International Women's Day episode!
In this episode, Paul friend, Principal at North London Collegiate School in Singapore and a member of the British chambers, Women in Business Committee invites five female students to share a message on behalf of their generation. The students share about what issues they feel are important for them and thoughts on what they have to say regarding the current affairs as a woman in this era.
ABOUT OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ACTIVITIES:
The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore has been leading on diversity, inclusion and equality since 2014, with a flagship IWD event held each year in partnership with our title sponsor, Barclays. This year we are hosting a combination of three activities - an International Women's Day Lunch with a senior leader in the banking industry, this special podcast episode, and a virtual panel discussion on the four barriers to breaking down biases, taking place on the 10th March.
We'd like to thank our sponsors for IWD this year - Barclays, St. James's Place, Mercer, Swire and Natwest Markets.
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Ep 124: IWD Special: Encouraging female representation in the FemTech sector
Welcome to our special International Women's Day episode!
Daisy Radford, Head of Operations and Delivery APAC at BAE Systems, chats with industry leaders within the technology landscape as they share their insights and advice on areas such as the cloud, 5G and Femtech
In this episode, we hear from Yan Li, Professor of Digital Transformation Department of Information Systems, Decision Science and Statistics ESSEC Business School Asia Pacific. Yan Li discusses the journey of being a woman in Femtech, and what steps the sector should be taking to ensure the next generation of leaders is truly representative. How do you get the best and brightest young women into the industry?
ABOUT OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ACTIVITIES:
The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore has been leading on diversity, inclusion and equality since 2014, with a flagship IWD event held each year in partnership with our title sponsor, Barclays. This year we are hosting a combination of three activities - an International Women's Day Lunch with a senior leader in the banking industry, this special podcast episode, and a virtual panel discussion on the four barriers to breaking down biases, taking place on the 10th March.
We'd like to thank our sponsors for IWD this year - Barclays, St. James's Place, Mercer, Swire and Natwest Markets.
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