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In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of sustainability development, how the industry has transformed over the years and the opportunities we have before us. A pioneer in strategic sustainability, Brendan founded his own sustainability consultancy Robertsbridge in 2010, employing some of the most prominent environmental thinkers of our time. As a team, they drive real transformative change in sustainable development with their customers, often not shying away from challenging and complex multi-stakeholder work. Our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, is focused on businesses and individuals who are making a difference in driving impact across sustainability development and industry transition. The intent of this series is to celebrate work that is in progress, be open about the challenges that exist and take our listeners on a learning journey on what more can be done to Bridge the Sustainability Gap.  Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Signup to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for tuning in!

How does one get their book published? How do authors get discovered these days? Do aspiring authors need a large social media following? We put Vice President and Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA, Nora Nazarene Abu Bakar in the hot seat.Speaking to Vice President of the Chamber, Suzy Goulding, Nora reveals the exact steps you need to take to get published as an author. She walks us through tips on how aspiring authors can maximise their chances of getting discovered by publishers.Nora also tells us the pitfalls business and fiction writers make when pitching their manuscripts. Move your written script from the slush pile to the yes pile by knowing the publisher and your audience.Nora leads the publishing of literary works across the Southeast Asia region for Penguin Random House, the world’s largest book publisher. She has two decades of publishing experience under her belt, and has been with Penguin since its Southeast Asian arm was first set up in 2018.

How does one of the most prolific UK composers of our time compose? How can musicians make classical music accessible? We put contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE and Paul Hughes, former Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in the hot seat. Speaking to Tanglin Trust School’s Head of Co-curricular Michael Holiday, Jonathan and Paul share their journey in developing the world premiere of A Bridge Across the Sea – a Cantata performance based on the Ramayana, commissioned by Tanglin Trust School for its centenary celebration. Contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE is one of the most performed living opera composers. He has written more than 30 operas including Flight (1998) which has seen more than 30 productions, Mansfield Park (2011) and Marx in London (2018). Paul Hughes is a former Director at the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and the BBC Singers for more than 20 years. He currently mentors the next generation of young conductors at the Lead! Foundation. This episode was produced in partnership with member company Tanglin Trust School. You can get tickets to the World Premiere of A Bridge Across the Sea, a specially-commissioned Cantata for soloists, Children's Chorus, Adult Chorus and Orchestra by Jonathan Dove CBE here: https://sg.bookmyshow.com/en/e/TTSMUSIC

Can aviation truly take flight toward a sustainable future?And who will lead the way?In this episode of the BritCham Podcast, Chamber Vice-President Simon Middlebrough sits down with our guest Honor Puciato, Associate Director and Air Quality Lead at Ricardo, and the UK Department for Transport's AviationAmbassador.With a career spanning airports, sustainability strategy, and environmental innovation, Honor brings a rare perspective on one of the world's most challenging industries to decarbonise.From her work with Heathrow to her current role acrossAsia-Pacific, Honor explores what the future of sustainable aviation really looks like: from promising new technologies to the evolving role of airports as drivers of environmental responsibility. Honor discusses why attracting young talent into aviationhas never been more critical, what skills the next generation will need in a digitally transformed and climate-conscious industry, and her message to anyone questioning whether aviation is still a future-ready career path.The conversation also explores the leadership lessons frommanaging complex environmental strategies at one of the world's busiest airports, and why this moment in aviation history is one of the most exciting yet.🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on decarbonisation, leadership, and why the future of flight depends on the people willing to reimagine it.

What does it take to build a global PR and advertising empire in the age of AI?In this special episode of the BritCham Podcast, Co-Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee Andrew Clark sits down with Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder and Executive Chairman of S4 Capital and the visionary who built WPP into the world's largest advertising and marketing services company over 33 years.From his unique vantage point spanning Western and Asian markets, Sir Martin shares why Singapore continues to be a beacon for global business, what the UK can learn from the city-state's economic model, and how he's reimagining advertising for the digital age with S4 Capital - a purely digital agency built for millennial-driven and global brands.The conversation explores the seismic shifts reshaping the industry: the turbulent year for content and media, how AI is transforming marketing across five critical areas, and whether we should be excited or concerned about platforms like Meta automating creative and optimisation.Sir Martin also reflects on the cultural differences between doing business in the West versus Asia, what ROI really means for brands expanding into the region, and his advice for the next generation of creatives and entrepreneurs navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.🎧 Tune in for candid insights from one of the world's most influential business leaders on leadership, innovation, and the future of advertising and marketing.

In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family. Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journey to becoming High Commissioner, his experience settling in Singapore, and his biggest impressions and learnings from his first 100 days. Nik also tells us how his communications plan was developed with his team at the High Commission, and the future of the growing relationship between Singapore and the UK. Diversity and inclusion is an area that Nik supports strongly. He talks about his own background and experience in supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The episode closes with a Q&A session with our live audience at the studio. The Chamber would like to thank Poddster Singapore for their support in producing this episode. Tune in to the full episode to get to know our new British High Commissioner and his priorities for his term. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and please take a moment to give us a 5* rating if you enjoyed the show. Note: The UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December 2024. This episode was filmed on 5 December 2024.

Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo. Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator for the conversation, tells us about the latest consumer insights and cultural trends shaping the Asia-Pacific market. Perrine Cavat, Luxury Scotch Innovation Director APAC at Diageo, discusses the innovations and strategies redefining luxury scotch brands in the region. Together, they explore the impact of evolving consumer preferences, the role of innovative strategies in brand success, and the future of luxury marketing. They also reflect on their personal experiences, challenges, and successes within their fields. Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights into brand strategy, consumer behaviour, and luxury innovation, and discover the latest trends driving the marketing and business forward. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and please take a moment to give us a 5* rating if you enjoyed the show.

In this podcast episode, Sheena Jacob, Partner at CMS Holborn sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, to speak about the nuances around the recent amendments to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act and its impact on businesses. This episode first gives an overview of the key points and objectives of the 2018 Cybersecurity Act. Sheena then explores the significant amendments introduced in response to the rapid digital transformation during the pandemic. The discussion highlights how third-party systems in the supply chain, new regulated entities, and virtual computer systems are now included in the newly expanded law. Our speakers also discuss what these changes mean for businesses, particularly those in the supply chain of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) providers, and their impact on Singapore's national security. Tune in to the whole episode to stay informed on how your business may be impacted by the new regulatory updates on cybersecurity and how you can stay on top of the current regulatory requirements. If you’re a CII provider, a cybersecurity vendor, or part of the cybersecurity and IT supply chain, this episode is not to be missed. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Sign up for our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website.

In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members. This exclusive conversation with Her Excellency Kara Owen covers her journey as a career diplomat, moments in Asia and Singapore, cultural exchanges, diplomatic challenges, the Chamber and the business community and beyond. Her Excellency outlines the growth of UK-Singapore trade relations, the UK business community and trade and investment between the UK and Singapore during her tenure. She also shares her challenges and the important lessons she has picked up during her postings in Singapore and Asia. Closer to her heart, Kara tells us about her most memorable moments in Singapore, the support she has received from her team and the community, and personal stories from her early and recent years. The episode concludes with her hopes for the future of UK-Singapore relations, and an intimate Q&A session with Chamber members. Listen to the full episode to hear Her Excellency Kara Owen’s reflections on working with businesses and communities in the UK and Singapore, and her thoughts on businesses and UK-Singapore trade relations going ahead. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for watching!

In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversation between Control Risks’ Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of Global Risks Analysis APAC and Amit Narayan, Partner and Head of South Asia as they outline what the Indian election results mean for government, businesses and the international community. While Prime Minister Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the election victory, Amit outlines why the margin of victory has deviated from the predicted landslide outcome. Even though this would be Prime Minister Modi’s first time navigating a coalition government, Amit also emphasises that this is not a radical shift in Indian governance but a slight adjustment. The BJP still has the mandate to fulfil its promises to its people and its governance manifesto. Amit also addresses the concerns around potential shifts from Prime Minister Modi’s pro-business and pro-multilateralism stance. He shares how the Indian government might pivot to finessing the minutiae on policy and regulations rather than broad transformation changes, which may yield more opportunities for businesses. As China moves up the value chain, India may also realign its trade relations and seek to fill the manufacturing opportunities from its neighbour. India may also take a wait-and-see approach to engaging with the West as the UK, US and Europe find their way through the election season. Listen to the full episode to discover the opportunities and challenges arising from the Indian elections, and how your business can rise above India’s new wave of governance and policy. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for watching!

In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Head Of HR, Asia Pacific, and Global HR Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, both from Barclays Bank Plc. The discussion explores how diversity, equity and inclusion can be built in organisations and how it can become a competitive advantage. Pushkaraj and Aditi share how Barclays’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender representation has grown over the years. Barclays has been increasing their female representation in leadership roles and providing avenues for women to have successful careers after returning from breaks. One example is through Launchpad - a platform that women across the organisation can access to plan and enable their careers in a structured manner. The conversation covers the challenges around gender equality and equity programmes in businesses, and the importance of having people take personal accountability for driving inclusion and diversity. The duo also touched on the importance of staying the course in DEI initiatives, not expecting immediate results and the power of employee resource groups in building equality and equity. These networks build community, solidarity and momentum in bringing about sustainable change within organisations. The episode culminates with practical wisdom and steps that organisations of all sizes can apply to begin addressing DEI and gender equity. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy theshow. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Signup to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britcham-singapore/message

In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head of Product at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia. Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater Southeast Asia – Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the conversation explores the strategic planning behind Money Hero’s growth – highlighting some of the key challenges of adapting to varying levels of financial literacy within the markets they operate in, achieving standardisation across these diverse markets and the importance of operational efficiency. The conversation also spotlights his personal journey from the institutional finance world to becoming a FinTech entrepreneur – delving into the challenges and successes faced in building a FinTech startup in Asia. Emphasising the understanding market dynamics and having a clear commercial strategy, he shares key lessons from his experiences and touches on resilience in entrepreneurship – encouraging individuals to embrace the learnings that come with the journey. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Signup to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to our first episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, our speakers from GoBeyond speak to Nicki Houghton on how businesses have started to apply behavioural science principles to customer experience in order to improve their services and products. During their discussion, it was noted how businesses can apply behavioural science to customer experience through multiple methods that influences one's decisions. One such example was the use of nudges which are subtle cues which encourages an individual to make a certain decision. Research has shown that customer behaviour can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as social norms, emotions, cognitive biases, and environmental cues. By understanding these factors, businesses can design their customer experience to encourage positive behaviours and improve customer satisfaction. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening!

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by ⁠The Global Collective⁠ In our second IWD episode, we hear from Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Asia, who share their personal experiences with embracing diversity and equity at work and at home. Our speakers advocate for the narrative to be more outspoken and to have a voice in places where it matters, such as engaging the committee and becoming the voice of change. Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, ⁠Barclays⁠, along with our Supporting Partners, ⁠XCL World Academy⁠, ⁠Santa Fe Relocation⁠, ⁠Mercer, ⁠⁠Mott MacDonald⁠, ⁠Kennedys Legal Solutions⁠, ⁠BT⁠and ⁠Elliott Scott HR⁠. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠Signup to our newsletter⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠website⁠. Thanks for listening!

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective In this episode, we hear from Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth who discusses how that different resources are needed to address an uneven social system. She also explained how through equity, it would give a voice to individuals of different backgrounds an even playing ground to take a step forward to more better world. Our speakers Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth, Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, Godelieve Van Dooren, CEO, Southeast Asia Growth Markets of Mercer and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Asia also provided their comments and insights where they open questions to the floor during the moderated panel discussion in this podcast. Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, Barclays , along with our Supporting Partners, XCL World Academyn, Santa Fe Relocation, Mercer, Mott MacDonald, Kennedys Legal Solutions, BT and Elliott Scott HR. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to another episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future of the marketing and communications sector in Asia, and what advice they would provide to ambitious marketers and communicators who are just starting out.   In this episode, Suzy Goulding, Chair of the M&C committee invited Nicki Houghton, Regional Marketing VP, Asia Pacific at Collinson. Nicki oversees lead generation and brand awareness initiatives from communications and PR to digital campaigns. With a career rooted in marketing communications, Nikki is skilled in securing live broadcast interviews with the likes of BBC World News, Bloomberg and CNBC. As an expert in her field she advises young marketers to be more bold and daring. Networking or having a voice in meetings is a good start but ultimately putting oneself out there despite feeling nervous or anxious about it. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening!

In  the rush for the digitalisation in the financial services and regulation sector, customers are gaining a higher level of convenience and processes in their systems. However, with the rise of convenience, an almost parental state is emerging in which businesses are increasingly asked to safeguard and look after individuals.  Sasha Slevec, Financial Crime Lead, Australia, Featurespace, discussed with Mike Rourke, Chair of the Finance and FinTech Committee on how fraud and scams work especially in the very fast paced finance and fintech industry. Sasha explained how there is a very thin silver lining between frauds and scams and how one can practice vigilance and awareness to see them. Our speakers also shared how 'trust' is the common key factor in how these scammers execute their plans on unsuspecting victims. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening!

In this special episode, we are delighted to have three students from Dulwich College (Singapore), Rumi Lorenzo Aquino, Jessica Boa and Charlotte Chloe Cretot sharing with us more with their views on sustainability and how it has an effect on the younger generation and future economy. Although a number of students are involved in sustainability in lots of different ways, these three have all been recommended hiring by teachers at the college, which is why they have this opportunity to speak to us all. The students focused on how sustainability begins at the bottom level and how promoting this topic through education could be a good place to start in raising awareness. These students hope to see more sustainable practices in the industry in the near future and to raise awareness one step at a time. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website.     Thanks for listening!

Welcome to our first podcast of 2023 and another episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series where we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode.  Joost Bilkes, Head of impact advisory services at Credit Suisse talks about his journey to where he is today, what is happening that he predicted might happen a decade ago, and what in his opinion needs to be prioritized by business and government in the Sustainable Finance field. Joost is here today because of the unique position he holds as an agent of change within the ASEAN and finance system. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website.     Thanks for listening!

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of staying safe while navigating the vast digital realm. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly essential to equip ourselves with practical tips and knowledge to ensure the safety of ourselves and loved ones. Ian Stevenson, CEO and Co-founder of Cyacomb shares with us more about technology safety online with Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee, and gave his knowledge regarding the dark web, the impact on one's psychological health especially in children if we are not careful and steps on building awareness to see the warning signs. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening!