Kazuto Ogawa

Kazuto Ogawa is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Canon Singapore Pte Ltd, overseeing Canon’s sales and marketing operations in the South and South East Asia region. He has spent more than 10 years working in Asia. At 48, he is the youngest CEO ever appointed in Canon Singapore Pte Ltd. Known for his passion and enthusiasm in building close relationships among his staff, he gives great importance to teamwork and believes that transition and change is essential for any company.

Gan Boon Guan

Gan Boon Guan, or Gan as he is better known, is undoubtedly a media man in every way balancing his multiple roles as CEO of Starcom, Council Member of the 4As and Chairman of the Singapore Media Awards 2007 in the fast paced advertising industry. With a career spanning almost 30 years, he began his career in advertising with SPH before moving to head international media agencies. Gan is a testament of his steadfast belief that knowledge, networking and passion for one’s job are crucial building blocks for one to succeed in the advertising industry.

Kyle Lim

Kyle Lim is the CEO of ihub Media, the holding company of Interactive Hub Pte Ltd and dLive Media Pte Ltd which specializes in internet media sales, digital marketing strategies and online advertising executions. ihub Media and its subsidiaries have since forged partnerships with several big-name online social networking giants like Friendster and MSN. As one of the founders, Kyle’s entrepreneurial and leadership skills have contributed to the operational and financial success of the company and he is a firm believer in sharing the vision of the Group with all employees in order for all to work toward the common goals.

Bert Wong

Bert Wong, the newly appointed Managing Director of Fuji Xerox Singapore is highlight regarded for his 27 years of experience in systems, re-engineering and operational management and his role in spearheading numerous bold business initiatives contributing towards the company’s exponential growth over the years. Bert’s business acumen, passion and charisma have earned him the reputation as a choice speaker in many business events and readers may look forward to meeting him at Marketing Institute’s CEO Talk in 2008.

Fanny Lai

Under the leadership of Ms Fanny Lai, the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have achieved many milestones and landmark achievements, including the hitting of the Night Safari’s 11 millionth visitor mark since it opened its doors 13 years ago, and when the Wildlife Reserves made a financial turnaround in 2005 and had its first profit-making year in 32-year history. This issue, the editor, Mei Mei, talks to the passionate Group CEO of Wildlife Reserves Singapore and finds out on her takes on building a global brand.

Paul Beckley

Editor, Mei Mei catches up with Paul Beckley, Vice President, Technology Sector (Asia), dmg World Media on what it takes for a marketer to run the race in the Digital Age. Prior to joining dmg world media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail & General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom, Paul spent a brief time as a kitchen designer. Undoubtedly, he is the man with the creative knack to piece up top-notch events and conferences for marketers in the region.