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Chief Executive Officer
Prospect Logistics Pte. Ltd.Chief Executive Officer
Sep. 2023 - Dec. 2025Singapore
Advisor (Consultant)
Prospect Logistics Pte LtdAdvisor (Consultant)
Feb. 2023 - Aug. 2023Singapore
Independent Consultant (Regional Strategy & Transformation)
Leonie Hill Capital, Fluetis, TiramizooIndependent Consultant (Regional Strategy & Transformation)
Jul. 2021 - Apr. 2022SingaporeSmart city and last mile SaaS provider with excellent optimisation. We move people and goods the smart way
Head, Marketplace & Supply Chain
ZeemartHead, Marketplace & Supply Chain
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2021SingaporeFocused attention on increasing brand awareness and driving transformational marketing solutions and efficiencies for buyers and suppliers within the hospitality industry. Research and analyze market data for development of models based on specific requirements. Cultivate vital key partnerships with suppliers and distributors to expand business. Supervise and mentor 20 employees; coordinate supply chain integration and maintenance activities for warehouse and distribution of dry, refrigerated, fresh food, and beverages. Facilitate sales and customer support efforts by converting customer necessities into successful creative solutions. • Originated a go-to-market strategy where vendors reduced costs by consolidating deliveries creating increased sales dollars. • Instituted 'pay per use' subscription models achieving longer time period access to goods changing the way revenue is generated. • Partnered with a Fintech company to establish a finance model transferring risk back to buyers to mitigate bad debt expense. This strategic move allowed additional suppliers to be on-boarded , subsequent increasing of product offerings, sales, and customer visibility. • Intelligently negotiated a contract with Compass Group, a British multinational foodservice company, to leverage on their products for the marketplace; created new customer buying options and increased sales.
Chief Operating Officer
Warehouse Logistics Net Asia Pte LtdChief Operating Officer
Aug. 2017 - Oct. 2019SingaporePiloted development and implementation of constructive strategies including digital solutions for supply chain operations that propelled a family business into a corporate organization. Instrumental involvement in contract negotiations with customers, capital funding, and employee development/motivation. Commissioned purchases and/or sales of company assets. Governed daily operations and supported various projects. Presented cash flow strategies to company executives and board members such as selling off old inventory, change invoicing terms, and tightening credit limits to improve cash flow. • Adopted an inclusive approach of delegating responsibilities to empower and motivate staff resulting in improved productivity measurements. • Reached out to selected clients to further understand their desires and customized offerings to grow business. • Single point of contact for stakeholder's financial matters. Discussed long-term growth opportunities, provided research data for decision-making, and prepared necessary documents for agreed upon actions. • Studied individual operational process, identified solutions for eliminating congested areas, re-structured labor needs, and smoothed paperwork processes. Merged all business units and delivered a 20% increase in overall savings to the organization. • Initiated research into growth opportunity potential from the acquisition of two e-commerce companies. Led subsequent transactions to acquire both companies and realized augmented revenue streams. • Effectuated cost savings improvements, wise investment decisions, improved credit control, and expanded customer base to actualize overall revenue growth of 30% year-over-year.
Chief Operating Officer
Biforst Logistics Pvt ltdChief Operating Officer
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2017Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Early Career
Quint Wellington Redwood Asia, SRS, DPI Holdings BerhadEarly Career
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 2014Kuala Lumpur

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