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Our vibrant global team brings diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interdisciplinary skills. Guided by our ethos, we strive to push boundaries and exceed expectations in everything we deliver.

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Helping leaders, organisations and societies build a better tomorrow—that’s what drives us. When the right people come together with bold ideas and the courage to challenge the status quo, we can make a real difference in the world.

Chandran Nair

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Leadership Team
Eric Stryson
Managing Director—Global Services
Eric Stryson
Managing Director—Global Services
Pial Khadilla
Managing Director—ASEAN
Pial Khadilla
Managing Director—ASEAN
Ajay Manissery Konchery
Chief Executive Officer—Octave GIFT
Ajay Manissery Konchery
Chief Executive Officer—Octave GIFT
Programmes & Advisory Team
Renée Chu
Head of Programmes & Content
Renée Chu
Head of Programmes & Content
Loh Khang Yee
Senior Programme Manager
Loh Khang Yee
Senior Programme Manager
Rebecca Yip
Programme Manager
Rebecca Yip
Programme Manager
Sachiko Khor
Programme Manager
Sachiko Khor
Programme Manager
Katia Wong
Programme Associate
Katia Wong
Programme Associate
Leo Machado
Programme Associate
Leo Machado
Programme Associate
Lianna Yuen
Programme Associate
Lianna Yuen
Programme Associate
Lim Kwok Foong
Programme Associate
Lim Kwok Foong
Programme Associate
Megat Firdauz Putra
Programme Associate
Megat Firdauz Putra
Programme Associate
Najmi Husaini
Programme Associate
Najmi Husaini
Programme Associate
Rachel Fernandez
Programme Associate
Rachel Fernandez
Programme Associate
Business and Development Team
Angaindrankumar Gnanasagaran
Business Development Manager—Singapore
Angaindrankumar Gnanasagaran
Business Development Manager—Singapore
Theodoric Setjawardaja
Indonesia Representative
Theodoric Setjawardaja
Indonesia Representative
Communications and Marketing
Lina Liew
Communications & Marketing Manager
Lina Liew
Communications & Marketing Manager
Operations Team
Mei Cheung
Head of Operations—Hong Kong
Mei Cheung
Head of Operations—Hong Kong
Viji Nair
Operations Manager—ASEAN
Viji Nair
Operations Manager—ASEAN
Caroline Ngai
Office Administrator
Caroline Ngai
Office Administrator
GIFT.ed Team
Rohan Hazell
Managing Director—GIFT.ed
Rohan Hazell
Managing Director—GIFT.ed
Elaine Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer—GIFT.ed
Elaine Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer—GIFT.ed
Karim Rushdy
Advisor—GIFT.ed
Karim Rushdy
Advisor—GIFT.ed

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