CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUAL
From a young age, Chee Su Eing loved to draw, sketch, paint. She also loved browsing through interior décor magazines. “I would often tell my mum, ‘Let’s rearrange the furniture!’” she recalls. Today, her longtime passion for art and design has led her to the pinnacle of her industry. Last June, Chee, who is founder and director of D’Perception, an…
It is the end of another long week for Ho Lee Yen, but you would not know it. The CEO of HSBC Life Singapore is a picture of poise and elegance as she gamely follows our photographer’s cues while he experiments with lighting and angles. Ho has had a high-octane start to her leadership role at the insurance arm of…
Co-founder of proptech company Fraxtor Rachel Teo shows how to juggle her many roles in the disparate worlds of real estate, technology and blockchain, as well as arts and culture In a tech world dominated by men, Rachel Teo started Fraxtor with co-founder Oliver Siah. The duo are also managing directors at Fraxtor, a digital platform that allows investors to…
Deborah Ho, the managing director and head of Southeast Asia for BlackRock, witnessed first-hand how powerful networks of support between women could be. Growing up, her nanny was part of a sisterhood from China whose mission was to work overseas to support their families back home. That exposed her to the idea of women being self-reliant and helping each other…
Dora, the creator of luxury homes such as Leedon Residence and Wallich Residence to the recently launched Midtown Modern, is now preparing for the debut of Lentor Modern later this year Chatting with Dora Chng, the general manager (residential) of GuocoLand, is like a catch-up session with a best friend. No subject is off the table as she discusses topics…
Zheng Wanshi promotes diversity, inclusivity, gender equity, and sustainability in the real estate space Even Zheng Wanshi admits that her title of group chief strategy and planning officer at Frasers Property is a mouthful. But what does she actually do? Zheng explains: “My work is a lot about connecting the dots by developing a shared understanding within the leadership team…
Mop_14n15_Books_1411.indd By MIRIAM CHEW A dozen titles that tell of women who overcame the odds, seized opportunities and made things better for themselves and others HIDDEN FIGURES BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLYBased on a true story, Hidden Figures is set amidst the civil rights movement — a time of racial and gender inequality. In a race between the United States and…
As we all start making our way back to the office, we need an “it” bag that not only make a fashion statement but is functional as well. Whether it is a tote bag or a crossbody bag, you need one to hold extra masks, hand sanitiser, antiseptic wipes and more. Alexander McQueen The Soft Curve bag for Spring/Summer 2022…
The season of autumn is given homage through the limited edition Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen that puts the focus on the auspicious Ginkgo trees that can live for millennia The pen is one of the most useful tools of communication as it was used to sign peace treaties, bank loans, cheques for everyday expenses. These days, we use elec- tronic…
Furthering female independence and paying tribute to their achievements through the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust Lady-Datejust in 18 ct yellow gold, bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds, white mother-of-pearl dial set with 10 diamonds Made especially for women is the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust that has been described as a classic designed for a lady with a blend of elegance and precision,…