Executive Interviews
Everything happens for a reason: Alberto Bacani
By Ashton KoblerAlberto Bacani was hired to become CEO of Unifrutti Tropical Philippines eight years before he took on the role. Each day continues to have greater meaning.
State of play: Andre Javes
By Wendy KayAndre Javes doesn’t hesitate to play with the toys filling his office. after all, it’s all part of the job. In between, the President and CEO of Toys“R”Us Asia is focused on opening dozens more stores throughout the region as his company continues to thrive on imagination and play.
We want to make mobility safe: Baoping Xu
By Jodie DarlingtonBaoping Xu, President of Asia–Pacific Commercial Vehicle Systems at Knorr-Bremse, explains why safety is the driving force behind the company’s quest for innovation.
Controlling the skies: Ben Kiff
By Jordan MurrayHaving developed an interest in air traffic control after reading about it in a newspaper, Ben Kiff is now a leader in the industry as MANAGING Director of NATS Middle East and Asia–Pacific.
There's no perfection, but there's good coffee: Bernard Chiew
By Jordan MurrayBernard Chiew drank his first cup of coffee 35 years ago. His tastes have developed since then, and he’s keen to go on the same coffee journey with his customers as Managing Director of Illycaffè APAC.
We need to keep an open mind to be able to reach further: Brian Liu
Executive Vice PresidentBy Sharon MasigeCirtek Electronics Corporation’s Executive Vice President Brian Liu shares his insights on what it takes to make a company survive.
The energy of faith: Charles Kim
CEOBy Wendy KayCharles Kim, the head of SK Advanced, has an impressive pedigree in chemicals, but when it comes to leadership he relies more on faith than science.
Serving China: George Wang
President of ChinaBy Ashton KoblerWith an accomplished 20 years at Aramark’s China division, George Wang will go above and beyond to serve his team, his clients and their customers.
Rising in the market: Henry Chu
CEOBy Jordan MurrayHenry Chu’s openness to new experiences and passion for food have shored up his credentials as CEO of BreadTalk Group.
Material world: Teh Hock Soon
Managing DirectorBy Sharon MasigeToray Group (Malaysia)’s Chief Representative Teh Hock Soon is taking lessons from the electronics industry to take the materials GROUP to the next level.
Sense of fulfilment: Lee Choon Heung
CEOBy Oliver FeatherstonThough he began his professional life as a scientist, JCET Group CEO Lee Choon Heung quickly found that life as a business leader offered a more tangible sense of success.