CEO Unplugged continues to inform and impress

The 11th instalment of the CEO Unplugged series was held in conjunction with the Academic Week at NUS Business School on 7 February 2006. This flagship event of the NUS Business School Alumni Association (NUSBSA) was sponsored by NUSBSA and Startup@Singapore.

The CEOs present included Mr Arvind Argawalla (Founder and CEO, FACT Software International), Mr Ou Shian Waei (GM, Lenovo Asean/South Asia) and Mr Peter Choo (CEO, Westcomb Financial Group).

Moderator Associate Professor Tan Hwee Hoon did not fail to quiz and reveal the CEOs beyond their veneer. Mr Arvind Argawalla shared that pursuing one’s dream was important. Despite his science background, he held true to his desire of being in the software business. Integrity and passion are key elements to his management style, citing his inspiration from a cleaner he met who said she wanted to be the best cleaner in Singapore.

Mr Ou Shian Wei candidly shared about his experience working for Lenovo, a Chinese company. Lenovo, being a very progressive company, positions itself internationally with its headquarters in the US. When asked about his enemies, Mr Ou said he does not have any, citing that different people make up this world. His favourite book? Conquest of Happiness by Betrand Russell.

Mr Peter Choo opened his own session by humming a Chinese song which drew laughter from the audience. He was forthcoming about his courtship with his then-girlfriend, now-wife, amusing everyone with descriptions of himself being a “lang zai” (Cantonese for “handsome”). On a more serious note, he shared about odds against him when he first started his five-year old business. He reiterated that track record and testimonials are vital for continuing success.

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Mandarin Alumni welcome the Year of the Dog

Some 60 alumni of the NUS Business School Mandarin Alumni gathered at Qian Xi (Paya Lebar) Restaurant on 12 February to usher in the Year of the Dog.

Mr Sebastian Teo, President of the alumni body, together with his executive committee, started the evening with good wishes to all for the year ahead. Commencing with the festive tradition of “tossing the fresh fish salad”, everyone had a fun time “competing” to say more good things.

An entertaining evening followed with a meticulously-planned game prepared by Second Vice-President Mr Jing Xianyang. Themed “Who wants to be a billionaire”, participants were divided into six teams and quizzed on their knowledge of the alumni body’s growth and activities. The team which answered the most questions correctly emerged the winners.

The evening concluded with a traditional practice – the committee presented a pair of mandarin oranges to each alumnus present to wish all a prosperous new year ahead.

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