C-Suite

Executive search firms still needed for C-suite search even as AI reshapes hiring

The tech is helping companies identify ‘hidden-gem candidates’ whose skills may otherwise be overlooked

About 44% of Asia-Pacific leaders say AI is one of the most significant issues their organisations expect to face in 2026, says Heidrick & Struggles.

Few chief AI officers at Singapore listcos despite growing AI push: survey

Local companies are largely embedding oversight of the tech into existing leadership portfolios

Data is the fuel of AI, but poor data hygiene creates enormous hidden costs. Many organisations collect and store vast amounts of data “just in case”, without clear lifecycle policies.

Scaling AI sustainably: Four missteps leaders must avoid

A greener digital future starts with smarter decisions across the C-suite and managerial levels

Stephanie Chai, CEO of The Luxe Nomad, works with a team of nearly 200 across the region.
GLOBAL PLAYERS

Stephanie Chai: The ex-model redefining luxury villa vacation rentals in Asia

The Luxe Nomad grew from a flash-sale website to a US$63 million hospitality business

Kiat Lim may be the head honcho, but he's open to disagreements. He wears a grey jacket, denim jeans, wool blanket and cushion from Louis Vuitton.
GLOBAL PLAYERS

‘I’m okay with being criticised’: Kiat Lim, son of billionaire Peter Lim comes into his own

Brushing aside accusations of nepotism, the offspring of billionaire Peter Lim is coming into his own

Among executives, the symptoms of burnout are often dangerously mislabelled: The irritable chief executive is “passionate”. The indecisive chief financial officer is “deliberate”. The disengaged head of innovation is “delegating”.

The unseen leadership crisis: executive burnout

When the captain is frantic, the entire crew is at risk of drowning

For several Singapore corporate leaders, geopolitical uncertainty stands out as a key risk.
BEST RISK MANAGEMENT

Eyes on the horizon: How leaders navigate risks

From geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to talent shortages, business leaders across industries are grappling with a wide spectrum of risks. Asked what they see as the biggest risk ahe...

Love at first beat: Germaine Tan and Andrew Li fell in love on the dance floor.
BT LUXE

Andrew Li and Germaine Tan: Love at first beat

Inside their love, legacy and plans for a Phuket wedding

From left: Fractional chief marketing officer David Lim, fractional chief HR officer Susan Chen, and fractional chief of staff Mark Mullinix.
BRUNCH

C-suite on demand: Is Singapore ready to embrace fractional work?

The gig economy has reached the top levels of organisations, with executives – known as ‘fractional leaders’ – offering their expertise without full-time costs. Is this the future of jobs?