Megan Foo (BBM 2018)
Megan Foo (BBM 2018) has been named to Prestige Singapore’s 40 Under 40 2025 list. Recognised as Singapore’s only neon artist, Megan has quickly made a name for herself in the art scene, securing commissions from prominent brands despite being relatively new to the industry.
SMU educator bags Tata essay first prize
Dr Flocy Joseph (PhdGM 2017), Head of Commercial at SMU’s Executive Development office, has been named the winner of the Festival of Feelings campaign, which invited people to share their personal stories of how the Tata Group or the late Ratan Tata impacted them.
Turning 30, Chantalle Ng to focus on self-love and enjoying life with mum Lin Meijiao
Local actress Chantalle Ng (BSc IS 2019) whose new drama Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story is now airing, reflected on her 20s and revealed her aspirations as she celebrates turning 30 in June.
How this Singaporean’s passion project for his girlfriend grew into a full-fledged pie cafe
Elijah Tan (BBM 2016) started baking pies as a passion project for his girlfriend. He started selling pies and eventually founded Elijah Pies with his girlfriend. The brand is popular on Instagram and a hit among tourists.
He wants to eliminate plastics in cleaning sector to help planet
Jeremy Lee (BSc IS 2018) founded the clean technology start-up SimplyGood in 2021. He discussed his efforts to reduce plastic waste in the cleaning industry and his investment strategies.
Korean siblings quit finance & media jobs to save parents’ K-BBQ restaurant from 6-figure debt
Two university-educated siblings left promising careers to save their family’s restaurant, once popular with K-pop idols. Rhee Hyuk Kee (BBM 2019) left asset management at a US firm and now earns about one-tenth of his former salary.
The 'underachiever' student who became a successful private banker and now gives back as a respite foster parent
At age 39, Leon Qiu (BBM 2010, MWM 2015, PhDBus-GM 2024) is a successful private banker and philanthropist who started a business in Myanmar, completed a PhD, and wrote a children's book. He is also giving back to society by fostering children, and also plans to launch a charity this year.
Giving back to society after blazing trail
At the Love, Bonito: The Trailblazers Summit on 1 March, national swimmer Yip Pin Xiu (BSocSc 2017) shared how her discipline in swimming also helped her excel academically. Pin Xiu has won seven Paralympic golds and one silver.
4 Leadership Lessons from a 32-year-old Chairman of a Listed Company
Jeff Tung Chi Fung (BBM 2013), Chairman and Executive Director of Sheng Ye Capital Limited, won the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2018.
Advancing Singapore's nation-building goals
Joanne Tan (BBM 2012), an IRAS Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, is the Tax Director at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. She oversees a team of 22 officers handling income tax policy.
