Chef Pam
Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, Chef Pam (“PAM” Pichaya Utharntharm) embodies a rich tapestry of Thai, Chinese, and Australian heritage. Her culinary journey began at a young age, and at 21, she made history as the youngest chef ever to claim victory in the prestigious “Asia Youth Hope Cooking” contest...
Yip Pin Xiu
Paralympian and five-time gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu is a trailblazer both as a para-athlete and as a community advocate. Born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition, Pin Xiu has consistently defied the limitations associated with her diagnosis. At just 16, she became a national hero when she...
Yu Jie
Dr Yu Jie is senior research fellow on China at Chatham House, focusing on the decision-making process of Chinese foreign policy as well as China’s economic diplomacy. She frequently comments in major media outlets such as BBC News and the Financial Times; and regularly briefs senior policy practitioners from...
Annette Lee
A storyteller at heart, Annette sees her work in film, comedy and music as ways of telling tales that can create joy and impact lives. Growing up, Annette has always been a strong creative – pursuing her passions in writing, drawing and singing. In 2011, she pursued her Bachelor’s...
Samantha Barry
Samantha Barry is the editor-in-chief of Glamour where she oversees content development and consumer experiences across the brand’s digital, social, video and print platforms. Under her leadership, Glamour focuses on original reporting, exclusive features, and unique perspectives to deliver quality journalism to women, and “own” the conversations impacting them...
Keyu Jin
Dr. Keyu Jin is a professor of economics at the LSE, where she researches and teaches International Macroeconomics, technology competition and the Chinese Economy. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism, which was selected to be a Financial Times...
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus was the 9th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia. She chaired the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, the Financial Stability Committee and the Financial Stability Executive Committee. Prior to her appointment as Governor, she served as Assistant Director of the Monetary and...
Dr. Ines Hipolito
Dr. Ines Hipolito is a distinguished scholar whose groundbreaking work has left a lasting impact on the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing, and philosophy. Her research work impact extends beyond academia into the commercial realm, where she has played a pivotal role in the development and application...
Felicity Aston MBE
Felicity Aston MBE is a climate scientist, polar explorer, expedition leader and record-breaker. She is both the only woman in the world to have skied across Antarctica alone and the first person in the world to have traversed the continent purely by muscle power. During more than twenty years...
Adele Lim
Adele Lim, the Malaysian screenwriter and director, has become a trailblazer in Hollywood, reshaping narratives and championing diversity with her impactful contributions to the entertainment industry. Best known for co-writing hits like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Adele has not only shattered industry norms but...
