Luminaries

Launched in 2024, the Luminaries Series spotlights veteran leaders who have accrued invaluable experience as people-centred changemakers. These luminaries bring a wealth of knowledge to the forefront, sharing the lessons and experiences that have shaped their respective “Be Well, Lead Well” journeys.

2nd Luminaries Session

On 16 October 2024, WorkWell Leaders had the honour of hosting an intimate fireside chat with Professor Tommy Koh, beloved changemaker, international negotiator and Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The session was held in collaboration with SGListCos and attended by over 40 C-Suite leaders from SGX companies and WWL’s member network.

The session’s theme, “Leaders Championing Change,” felt especially timely given today’s geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties. Few people are better placed to speak on these issues than Prof. Koh, who has spent decades negotiating trade deals and global pacts, while also championing important local causes from conservation to social inclusion.

Moderated by WWL chairperson Anthea Ong, the conversation shifted seamlessly between rich personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections on leadership, often drawing insightful parallels between foreign relations and workplace dynamics.

Attendees left with a renewed sense of purpose and practical insights on leading through change. Many wished for more time and even requested a follow-up session to ask Prof. Koh their burning questions. 

1st Luminaries Session

       

On 1 March 2024, WorkWell Leaders held the inaugural session of the brand new CEO Luminaries series featuring Piyush Gupta, Group CEO of DBS, and Managing Director of McDonald’s Singapore Benjamin Boh.

Held in the DBS office in Asia Central, the session saw over 20 CEOs from disparate industries come together to learn from one another. With WorkWell Leaders chairperson Anthea Ong as moderator, leaders discussed an array of hard-hitting topics like the struggles of building healthy workforces in times of crisis, seeking psychiatric help as a leader, and solutions to electronic overload.

This is the essence of WorkWell Leaders’ #Be Well Lead Well ethos — creating opportunities for resonance and sharing among leaders so they feel empowered to better serve their teams.