Panel of Honorary Advisors

Robert Ellis is currently an associate professor in a university in Hong Kong. He is based in Hong Kong and visits Singapore on a regular basis. He has worked in various capacities as lecturer, specialist trainer, senior lecturer, associate professor in various higher institutions such as Singapore Polytechnic and UK Univerity of Middlesex. He holds a MSc and BSc from University of Western Australia

Peter Xu is currently the Senior Business Manager with China National Computer Software & Technology Service Corporation. He has also worked in various capacities as Senior Consultant, Manager and as a Lecturer for Philips Singapore, NCB Singapore, Singapore Polytechnic and SIM university. He has also spent 4 years as project leader in UK, Tactical Controls Corp. Peter holds an MSc and BSc from University of Stirling and Beijing University respectively.

Peter Bowyer has worked for 20 years in various UK universities in various capacities as lecturer, senior lecturer, project leader and course administrator. In the last 15 years, he has been based in Asia. He held various management positions as Head of Computer Center of Singapore Polytechnic, Principal of an Indonesian Polytechnic, and Directors of several asian incorporated companies. He is currently stationed in Thailand. Peter holds a BSc and a MSc in Information Systems.

Marc Ha has over 9 years experience in the public relations industry, and has extensive experience working with Fortune 1000 companies such as Citibank, Gartner, Microsoft, Nokia, Symantec and Visa, among others. As a PR consultant, Marc has a track record in helping companies formulate and deliver high-impact communications campaigns that reach out to a broad range of audiences, from consumer end-users through to business-decision makers and C-level executives. Marc holds a BSc in Communications (honours) from NTU, Singapore.

Tan Siew Eng has worked as an educator and trainer for 30 years with the Ministry of Education, Singapore. She has worked in many secondary schools in Singapore. She has profound knowledge in the training of student care and relationship management. She is well known for her supervisory skills and school promotion activities.

Professional Trainers

Dr.Jacquie Mather currently works as a Lecturer at a local university in Singapore. She has worked extensively in the Australian tertiary system and has provided a wide range of consultancies in public and private sector organisations in Australia, Scandinavia and Singapore. Jacquie's work as a Training Manager has involved her in the coaching and evaluation of over 2000 teaching and training professionals from diverse vocational and cultural backgrounds. She has conducted numerous workshops in the area of behaviour management, assessment and communication, presented papers at international conferences and published in a variety of journals. Jacquie was educated in Australia and holds a Master of Education degree, Management Diploma and TESOL qualifications. Her Doctoral research work involves the application of Repertory Grid to varies organizational settings.

Dr. Timothy Teo is a currently working as a lecturer with a local university. He has also worked as a lecturer in other higher institutions, including the Singapore Polytechnic. Prior to being a lecturer, Timothy has worked many years in several multinationals and gain experience in various aspects of design, logistic operations and management. He holds a BSc in Media design and a Doctorate in Sociology.

Jack Koh graduated from the University of Heriott Watt with a MSc degree in Business Adminstration and the University of Aston, Birmingham with a MSc in Computer Science. He has also gained professional qualifications from the Institute of Marketing (UK), Institute of Work Study Practitioners (UK), British Computer Society, and Association of Certified Accountants (UK). Jack has won 2 academic scholarships, namely a British Embassy university award and JICA - Colombo plan. He has worked for many multinationals such as BP, IBM, Apple Computers, Rollei in various capacities as divisional manager, MIS manager, and senior systems analyst. He has also worked as a senior lecturer and section head in a local polytechnic in Singapore for 18 years. In year 2000, his polytechnic bestowed him with the "excellent teacher" award. He is a consulting lecturer with SIM and technical consultant to ongoing educational projects in Indonesia. Todate, he has published 3 books with Prentice Hall and Thomson publishing house.

Dennis Sale is a Senior Lecturer and Section Head of Educational Development at a local Polytechnic in Singapore. He has worked extensively in all sectors of the British educational system and has provided a wide range of consultancies in public and private sector organisations, both in the UK and in several Asian countries. Dennis is noted for his charisma and competence in the area of creative teaching and presenting and has been personally involved in the training, coaching and evaluation of over 2000 teaching and training professionals from diverse vocational and cultural backgrounds. He has conducted numerous workshops in the area of human learning, assessment and communication, presented over 30 papers at international conferences and published in a variety of journals. Dennis was educated in the UK and holds a Master of Education degree with distinction.

Ms Lina Xu is a leadership and management development facilitator who brings a rich depth and breadth of 20 years of corporate banking experience to the training and development arena. She is on the adjunct faculty of the US-based Center for Creative Leadership, and has worked with global clients in MNCs across the region. Her interest and focus is on Leadership Development and Executive Coaching. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and has a Master degree in Social Science (Counselling).

Abraham Kee graduated from the University of Leeds, UK, with a Masters Degree in Vision Visualization & Environment with distinction. He has worked a lecturer in a local polytechnic in Singapore for 4 years. He then rejoined the private sector in 2000. Since then, he has held several senior managerial positions, and has gain valuable experience in consulting services, solutions structures, organizational strategies, systems cycles, business development, and project management. Abraham was also a consultant lecturer with Singapore Institute of Management for several years.

Dr. Johnny Quek has worked as a consultant to Citibank NA Consumer banking in Asia Pacific region. He has also gained many years working experiences in banking, construction, and procurement. Johnny has also taught thee NUS Hons Degree programme in banking and finance. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Brunel University, and MBA from New York University and a FCIS London.

Lim Hock Lye is currently a lecturer with a polytechnic in Singapore. A well liked trainer, his professional qualifications include a BSc in applied science and Diploma in Economics from NUS. He has clocked 8 years of professional lecturing experiences. He was previously the project leader for development works with a MNC. He obtained a Gold award for his project from the National Innovation Quality Carnival 2003

Joseph Tang Kwee Beng had taught many courses relating to Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Chartered Accountant (UK). Joseph also holds additional degree in Economics and a MBA. He has many years of expertise experience in accounting, finance and business management for entities in Singapore and Asia Pacific Region. His vast experience and exposure saw him holding various positions of Auditor, Accountant and Finance Director-Asia in several MNCs and statutory boards. Having educated with a multi-disciplines background and having work with many type of organizations have enabled Joseph to understand business in a wider perspective

Poh Heo Tat obtained his Master of Laws from the National University of Singapore. He has immersed experience in commercial litigation practice and has represented many local and international clients in legal disputes relating to commercial contracts, copyright & trademark infringements and commercial fraud cases. In his legal practice, he acted for clients that include government agencies like statutory boards and universities, international banks and accounting firms. Currently, he lectures at a local polytechnic and is also an associate tutor in business law with SIM University. Mr.Poh chairs the Volunteer Probation Officers’ Committee, Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports (2006-2008) and is admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore