Choosing the Unfamiliar and Learning Along the Way My career has moved across technology, fitness franchising and financial services, not through a master plan but through deliberate decisions to step into areas I did not yet understand. Running fitness franchises was one of those decisions. I wanted to experience business ownership fully. Managing finances, customer…
Leading in Motion: Learning from an Industry That Never Stands Still My interest in aviation began with travel, but it stayed because of responsibility. Travel changes people. When someone steps into another country, they gain perspective they cannot learn from a screen or a book. Airlines make that possible. Every route we open and every…
From Blockchain to Global Strategy: How Qimei Luo Expanded Her Leadership with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA For Qimei Luo, staying ahead in the fast-moving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency means constantly adapting to new developments. As Head of Marketing and Growth at Backpack, a fully compliant crypto exchange, she navigates a continuously evolving industry—where regulatory…
Merging Science and Strategy: How Ciara Cates is Driving Sustainable Innovation with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA For Ciara Cates, sustainability has always been a technical challenge as much as a business one. As a Sustainability Strategist in Raw Materials Management at Quantis (a BCG company), she works at the intersection of science, supply chains, and…
Leading with Purpose: How Ramya Mahakali Balances Engineering, Leadership, and Parenthood with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA For Ramya Mahakali, bringing ideas to life is what she does best. As a Project Manager at Shell, she thrives on translating vision into execution, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering value early in projects. But her ambitions extend…
Leading with Purpose: How ShanShan Li is Driving Impact Through the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA For ShanShan Li, leadership is not about authority but influence, collaboration, and service. As a Certified Career Development Practitioner and Organizational Psychology professional, she has built a career helping individuals navigate career transitions, leadership development, and organisational change. Now, as an…
Bridging Cultures and Expanding Horizons: How Nobue Ito is Shaping the Future of Tech Leadership with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Earning an MBA has been Nobue Ito’s long-standing ambition, but she initially had to put it on hold. In her 20s, she was accepted into an MBA program, but could not pursue it due to…
From Regional Influence to Global Leadership: How Shannon Pu is Redefining Brand Strategy For Shannon Pu, leadership has always been about expanding possibilities—for brands, businesses, and herself. As Managing Director of Shangs Communications, she has spent years advising international technology and lifestyle brands, shaping corporate narratives, and driving strategic partnerships. But after over a decade…
Expanding Leadership in MedTech: How Charmaine Lim is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Innovation with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA With over a decade in medical technology (MedTech) sales and leadership, Charmaine Lim has built a career around driving sales strategy, leading high-performing teams, and improving healthcare outcomes. As a Regional MedTech Leader, she has developed…
Breaking Barriers: How Jamyla Willer is Leading the Future of Entertainment Marketing with the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA As a seasoned marketing executive, she has led groundbreaking campaigns at NBCUniversal, Disney, and Paramount, crafting strategies that captivate global audiences and drive business growth. But despite a wealth of experience in brand storytelling, consumer engagement, and AI-driven…