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Genie Sugene Gan

Genie Sugene Gan

An international awards-winning leader in business and in tech, Genie has had over 20 years of illustrious career as an entrepreneur, subsequently in government, diplomacy, law, and more recently in tech and cybersecurity, and in business.

 

Genie started her journeys in public accounting and law in Big Four firms. Since a young age, she was an award-winning entrepreneur with a series of successful start-ups and brick-and-mortar businesses, before spending a significant length of time as a senior official in Government, having assumed several key appointments.​

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An influential figure in the industry today, Genie frequently speaks on international platforms (at the levels of UN, G20, ASEAN, Africa Union, Boao Forum, etc) and to international media (TV, radio, print) and is a sought-after keynote speaker, thought leader and evangelist on topics from leadership, women in tech, diversity and inclusion, to a broad spectrum of tech and business topics.

 

She is currently a C-suite business strategy leader with a very wide remit spanning across 94 countries globally. She also serves on multiple international councils, national committees and advisory boards, such as the Global Council for Responsible AI (as Governor and Global Ambassador), Coordinating Committee for Smart Nation & Cybersecurity (Singapore Standards Council), Advisory Board of the Cybersecurity Association of India, Select Advisory Member of Infoquest, Executive Committee Member (Cybersecurity) in SGTech, etc.

 

She provides counsel and leadership on business and policy strategies for countries and for enterprises in the context of a geopolitically-driven world, and on topics at the intersection of law, technology and public policy. She has truly global perspectives given her network of trusted relations with governments and institutional stakeholders from around the world and an international upbringing.

 

Genie is an accredited Senior-level Independent Board Director, qualified to sit on boards of large / public listed organisations. She comes with an excellent academic track record from prestigious institutions such as INSEAD and National University of Singapore, holding a Juris Doctor in law, an honors degree in Accountancy, and specialist training in Counselling Psychology. Called to the Singapore Bar as a qualified lawyer, she is also an accredited Mediation Coach and an International Mediator.

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   Recent accolades:

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  1. Asia Women Tech Leader 2025

  2. Hall of Fame of Cyber Security Awards 2025: (i) Cyber Personality of the Year; (ii) Cyber Woman of the Year; and (iii) Cybersecurity Influencer of the Year

  3. Global Woman Honorary Award 2025 (Global Women Awards)

  4. Top 10 Outstanding Cyber Security Professional (Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2025)

  5. Business Woman Leader of the Year 2024 - Forttuna Global Excellence Awards

  6. Most Influential Woman in Tech 2024 – New INC

  7. Top Cybersecurity Woman of the World 2024 (selected from amongst women from 160 cyber associations worldwide)

  8. Cyberpeace Honors, Cyber Peace Foundation (2024)

  9. SANS Difference Makers Awards 2024 - Top 5 Practitioner of the Year

  10. Security Innovation Leader of the Year Award 2024

  11. Singapore Cybersecurity Awards - professional category 2024 - winner

  12. Top 3 Cybersecurity Woman Leader of the Year Award 2024 – United Cybersecurity Alliance

  13. Top 30 Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards 2024

  14. Excellent Woman ICT Leadership (Cybersecurity) award 2023 – by UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) & TEMA

  15. Top 25 Cybersecurity Star of the Year 2023 – by Digital Confex

  16. Top 30 Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards 2023

  17. Top 100 Singapore Women in Tech 2023 – by Singapore Government

  18. Top 3 Professional Award, The Cybersecurity Awards 2023

  19. 10 Most Influential Women In Tech To Follow 2023

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Yeo Siang Tiong       

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​He has initiated and concluded "Adaptive Enterprise @ Singapore", a multi-year collaboration between Hewlett Packard and Singapore government, who co-invested US$22mil. Through this, HP Labs was established in Singapore and started 5 new research collaborations with local research institutes. He has also contributed to Singapore Infocomm Development Authority’s 5th Infocomm Technology Roadmap “Singapore Infocomm Foresights” in 2015.

 

He has spoken in many forums and media including CNN and Channel News Asia, in wide ranging topics from digital transformation, to cybersecurity, blockchain and policies.

 

With his deep roots in Chinese culture and the experience across many Asian cultures, he understands the cultural nuances, geo-politics, and its implications to businesses.

 

Siang Tiong is an accredited Director and holds an MBA (Finance) with Distinction from Manchester University and a B.Eng. (Electronics) with Honours from the University of Singapore. His interest ranges from general business to blockchain, Chinese classics and philosophy.

Yeo Siang Tiong

​Over the past 30+ years, Siang Tiong has held several leadership roles spanning strategy, business development, channel sales and development, direct sales and various technical positions in Singapore and across Asia Pacific.

 

He has worked across technology areas like cybersecurity, big data, infrastructure, and networking. His extensive experience in go-to-market strategy and execution has helped many multinational companies re-structure their internal organisation and external partner eco-system, and grew their businesses.  

 

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Benny Goh

Strategic Advisor 

Genny Goh

​Benny Goh brings four decades of business management, leadership, and international experience to his advisory role. He has held senior executive positions in NYSE- and FTSE listed multinational corporations, including President of China Yuchai International, a Chinese engine manufacturer listed on the NYSE, as well as President of Tyco International Asia and Managing Director for Aggreko Asia.

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Benny began his career in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served as a Squadron Commander and later in the Ministry of Defence’s Policy Office, where he was responsible for strategic defence policies. This foundational chapter instilled in him a sharp strategic mindset and cross-functional leadership skills that have continued to shape his success in senior corporate and advisory roles.He transitioned into management consulting with A.T. Kearney at its global headquarters in Chicago, advising multinational clients on strategy and transformation. He later served as Director in Ernst & Young’s Corporate Finance Group, leading major transactions and strategic initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.

 

Today, Benny is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, providing counsel on sales excellence, business transformation, market entry, and organizational strategy. His career has spanned the U.S., China, North Asia, and Southeast Asia, giving him a nuanced understanding of cross cultural business dynamics and emerging market growth.

 

Benny is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Parami Solutions, a boutique advisory firm guiding global multinationals through Asian markets as well as helping regional businesses achieve profitable growth. He is the Board Advisor to Pereira International, a Singapore-based strategic advisory firm, dedicated to providing corporate and political leaders geopolitical and commercial insights.He also serves the Singapore Government’s Innovation Partner for Impact (IPI) a subsidiary of Enterprise Singapore as an Innovation Advisor, helping Singapore-based companies scale and innovate for global competitiveness. In addition, he mentors senior C-suite executives of multinational corporations as a Board Mentor with Criticaleye, a global leadership community for business leaders. Benny holds both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Oxford University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

 

He is an INSEAD-certified board director and has served on boards across the industrial, technology, and healthcare sectors. Outside of work, Benny is a lifelong martial arts practitioner and an avid traveler, always curious about the world and the people who shape it.

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