Leadership

UOB appoints new CEOs for China and Hong Kong offices

The leadership changes are part of the bank’s efforts to deepen regional connectivity

Farming reminds us that the visible harvest is always connected to invisible preparation.
THE BROAD VIEW

What a Singaporean farmer can teach CEOs about leadership

Lessons from working on a farm can translate to the boardroom

In his new role, Jeffrey Lam will  continue to report to group president and chief executive officer Vincent Chong and remain a member of the group executive committee.

ST Engineering names its group COO and commercial aerospace president as group deputy CEO

The group deputy CEO post has been vacant for 9 years, but the company says filling it now reflects its expansion

Pham Nhat Quan Anh, 33, is also vice-chairman and standing deputy general director at VinFast Trading and Production.

Eldest son of Vietnam’s richest man steps up as VinFast chair

Pham Nhat Quan Anh’s elevation signals a leadership transition in the country’s most powerful business empire

Optimists are more likely to rise up organisational ladders, with one study finding that entrepreneurs and managers are more upbeat than employees.

The benefits – and dangers – of optimism

Why you should (almost) always look on the bright side of life

“I’m (one of) the very few female CEOs in a high-tech industry, so I feel tremendous responsibility to pave the way for our young leadership team," says Trip.com Group’s CEO Jane Sun.
OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

From China to the world – How Jane Sun leans on her global experience to drive Trip.com’s growth, culture

As the travel group advances, the CEO spotlights women and tech

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

Geraldine Chin (left) steps down after five years at the helm and is suceeded by Jean-Marc Taton, an ExxonMobil veteran.

ExxonMobil names country head Jean-Marc Taton as new Asia-Pacific chair and managing director

The transition comes on the same day the company posted its estimate-beating Q1 adjusted earnings

Those looking to venture abroad must accept that things will change and prepare accordingly, says Yap.

Young leaders must venture abroad to play a global role: Jabil’s May Yap

Those who want to be at the helm should experience the world first-hand, says the manufacturing giant’s CIO