Singapore
Director of Strategic Partnerships, APAC | Adjunct Associate Professor, NTU Operating at the intersection of executive industry leadership and academic rigor, I serve as Director of Strategic Partnerships at SAP and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University. In my corporate capacity, I manage the commercial strategy and executive alignment for SAP’s top-tier global partners across the APAC region. Overseeing the regional alliance frameworks for key Global Strategic Service Partners (GSSPs), I drive the enterprise adoption of SAP’s modern cloud and AI portfolio through joint go-to-market execution. I partner with these global integrators to solve the "digital paradox": ensuring that massive investments in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation translate directly into measurable profit and operational agility. My expertise lies in cutting through complexity to orchestrate high-leverage synergies that accelerate speed-to-market at an enterprise scale. This hands-on executive experience directly informs my role at NTU. As an Adjunct Associate Professor, I bridge the gap between theory and practice, teaching the next generation of leaders how to harness emerging technologies to create tangible, measurable business impact.
Managing the commercial strategy and executive alignment for SAP’s top-tier global partners across APAC. I oversee the regional alliance frameworks for key Global Strategic Service Partners, driving enterprise adoption of SAP’s modern cloud and AI portfolio through joint go-to-market execution and strategic capability building.
Adjunct Associate Professor | Applied Technology & Innovation Strategy As an Adjunct Associate Professor, I bridge the critical gap between academic rigor and industrial application. My tenure is defined by the design and delivery of advanced curricula that empower the next generation of leaders to navigate complex technological landscapes. My academic responsibilities encompass three primary pillars: Applied Artificial Intelligence: I spearhead a comprehensive suite of graduate-level courses for Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students. My curriculum moves beyond theory to cover the strategic implementation of Business AI, analyzing its disruptive potential in sectors such as Accounting and Media. Additionally, I lead advanced modules on the trajectory of Generative AI, preparing students for the future of automated intelligence. Blockchain & Decentralized Economies: Specializing in Web3 ecosystems, I lecture on the architectural design of sustainable token economies for the MSc in Token Economics. I also mentor professionals on the strategic management of blockchain, focusing on the intersection of decentralized technology and modern business models. Digital Innovation & Leadership: Within NTU’s Management Development Programme, I instruct senior executives on Digital Innovation Strategy. My pedagogy integrates Design Thinking frameworks to solve complex business challenges, equipping senior leaders with the tools to drive organizational transformation.
Talent Development & Mentorship Complementing my faculty responsibilities, I serve as a Senior Career Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where I extend my pedagogical commitment beyond the classroom. In this capacity, I provide high-level mentorship to Master’s candidates, guiding the strategic alignment of their academic rigor with professional market demands. My focus is on architecting robust career development frameworks, helping students navigate the nuances of the modern corporate landscape and effectively translating their advanced degrees into impactful, sustainable leadership trajectories.
My core teaching areas include: Applied Artificial Intelligence: I lead a suite of courses on AI, including the practical applications of Business AI, its transformative impact on sectors like Accounting and Media, and a deep dive into the future of AI and Generative AI for Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students. Blockchain & Decentralized Economies: I specialize in Web3 technologies, teaching the design of sustainable token economies for the MSc in Token Economics and guiding professionals through the strategic management of blockchain technology. Digital Innovation & Leadership: I instruct senior professionals in NTU's Management Development Programme, focusing on digital innovation strategy, as well as lead courses on applying Design Thinking to solve complex business challenges. Through these programs, I aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge theory and real-world application, empowering students and professionals to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Partner Development Manager | Google Cloud As a strategic orchestrator of the Google Cloud partner ecosystem, I drive growth and innovation across the region. My mandate is to empower partners to deliver secure, scalable, and transformative solutions to a global client base. Global GTM Strategy: Architected and executed Go-To-Market strategies for the Google Cloud portfolio, successfully deploying enterprise solutions to over 300 businesses worldwide. Ecosystem Orchestration: Cultivate high-touch, consultative relationships with a network of 60+ strategic partners, guiding them through complex enterprise requirements to ensure customer success. Cross-Functional Synergy: Lead cross-departmental collaboration across 8+ internal teams—including Sales, Marketing, and Capacity Planning—to break down silos, optimize operational efficiency, and accelerate partner recruitment. Bespoke Growth Frameworks: Engineer customized business development plans for focus partners, translating client needs into actionable roadmaps for marketing, sales enablement, and skills development. Data-Driven Acceleration: utilize advanced analytics and pipeline reviews to maintain deal velocity, ensuring partners surpass business targets through targeted resource allocation and investment support.
In this role, I was instrumental in building and scaling the business for the HANA Cloud Platform across the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region. As a key member of the Centre of Excellence, I led the strategy for sales, business development, and market expansion. Go-to-Market Strategy: I designed and executed comprehensive go-to-market and demand generation strategies, successfully launching the platform and driving its adoption across diverse markets in the APJ region. Sales & Business Development: I was responsible for leading the regional business development efforts, supporting strategic sales cycles, and creating frameworks to ensure consistent and high-level sales execution. Partner Ecosystem Alignment: I focused heavily on building and enabling our partner network, creating strong alignment to ensure our partners were equipped and motivated to bring the HANA Cloud Platform to their customers. Scalable Execution Model: A core part of my role was to develop a scalable operational model that supported our rapid growth, ensuring efficiency and success as we expanded our footprint.
In this leadership role, I was responsible for driving the growth and market leadership of Sybase's industry-leading online and mobile banking solutions across the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region. I served as the senior subject matter expert on complex industry business matters, shaping our approach to a market serving over 10 million users. Strategic Pipeline & Revenue Growth: I identified, developed, and implemented high-impact strategies and scale initiatives that significantly increased the industry sales pipeline and overall revenue. Go-to-Market Leadership: I executed scalable programs and activities targeted at focused segments within the financial services industry, elevating SAP's leadership position and brand recognition. Market Strategy & Implementation: I was responsible for the end-to-end strategy, from identifying key market opportunities to ensuring the successful implementation of our growth initiatives. Ecosystem & Industry Expertise: I leveraged my position as an internally recognized senior expert to guide our approach to the complex mobile financial services landscape, building on our success with over 200 leading financial institutions and key technology partners like IBM, Microsoft, and SWIFT.
Sybase is the largest worldwide enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. With Sybase, customers can optimize and enhance the investments they already own, link together the valuable data resources already in place, and extend the reach of business-critical information to users on the front lines—giving them a financial, agility and productivity edge across all areas of their business. Responsible to grow the Sybase Mobility Products and Mobile Commerce Unit, therefore establishing customer basis and leading the Sybase Support, Development and Professional Services Team to provide solutions for clients and partners. Educate the market in Mobility Projects, mobile solutions and integrations. Leading Sybase development team as the Business/Technology Interface. Creating and leading marketing campaigns such as road shows and public presentations. Software development project management and milestone management. Follow up with accounting and finance department concerning agreements, payments and contracts. Recruiting and training sales personnel to promote and sell products. Public speaker and sponsor in many Dubai based security and/or mobile data seminars such as MEFX, The Middle East Next Generation Mobility Summit 2007. Travelling frequently in the region due to client invitations to train them such as Banks in Saudi Arabia and the government of Bahrain, Qatar and other gulf countries. I do maintain a wealth of high level contacts due to my assignments.