By Ong Kai Ling

“Commander Delta” – That’s what Goh Chia Li’s boss affectionately calls her. The name is derived from the subsidiary company the 26-year-old runs – Delta Intercontinental. Delta Intercontinental may be a young business unit, but its parent company PJI Contract has been around for 20 years.

Founded in 1990 by ex-commando officer Philip Loh, PJI Contract is an industry leader in specialty surface protection coatings hiring over 50 employees.

PJI Contract has since branched out into a variety of industries, from petrochemicals to even nanotechnology. It was during the diversification that Delta Intercontinental was created in 2009 as a subsidiary specialising in the manufacturing and trading of construction chemicals.

By Farhan Shah

When most university graduates finally throw their mortarboard into the air, they get a job in the lower rungs of the career ladder. Evelyn Ho is not your typical graduate. The Group Financial Controller for Pamarine got thrust into the upper echelons of the family business after graduating and had to handle the annual audits of the company among other responsibilities.

Pamarine is in the business of marine safety equipments. But it’s not your typical traditional maritime organisation. “We are not your mundane marine company with a mono-coloured logo. In today’s world, we understand packaging is very important. To compete on the international stage, we underwent an immense branding exercise in 2008,” Evelyn explains.

By Farhan Shah

For most people, the tea break is a time to catch up with the latest office gossip or take a breather from work. For Charles Quek, it is the perfect time to start learning. “Go buy coffee for your workers. Slowly, they will open up to you and teach you things that only experience can garner,” he shares.

By Farhan Shah

When Singapore was still a young nation back in the 1970s, a young man struck out on his own in the maritime industry, believing he could make a difference. That young man is Joseph Foo, now the Chairman of Jason Marine.

Jason Marine is currently one of the leading players in the regional marine communications and navigations industry, supplying the two largest shipyards in Singapore. But the journey to the top was not easy.

By Farhan Shah

The conundrum of Singapore’s ageing population still stumps most analysts but for Richard Koh, this represents a huge opportunity for himself and Health Management International (HMI). “Singapore’s current healthcare spending is one of the lowest in the world but with ageing issues coming up, there’s tremendous room for growth,” Richard, Group Senior Manager for Business Development, shares.

Richard is responsible for developing the group’s business in Singapore and Malaysia and is poised to capitalise on the upcoming boom in the healthcare industry. “An advantage we have is that despite being a small company, we have the financial strength of a listed organisation,” Richard reveals. This strength has enabled HMI become a force to be reckoned with in the field.

By Farhan Shah

Being one of the first few companies to strike out into the untested field of cord blood banking can be quite tricky. Being one of the leading pioneers in said field is even more daunting. “CordLife has pioneered a lot of technology for cord blood processing and storage. We were even awarded the Technology Pioneer status by the World Economic Forum,” Chong Ruiling says.

CordLife came into life in 2001 and despite amassing a solid list of credentials throughout the years, the idea of cord blood banking is still treated with a degree of scepticism from the public. As Head of Customer Relationship Management of CordLife Singapore, Ruiling has to manage this sceptical public and answer their queries. “When you present the facts to clients, they will slowly understand what cord blood banking is about,” the 28-year-old reveals.

By Farhan Shah

From manga to music, Japanese culture has permeated almost every facet of our lives. Singapore’s food industry is no exception with an array of Japanese-themed restaurants doing business along busy shopping belts and offering a smorgasbord of Japanese delicacies. The long queues that start springing up at the restaurants during meal times are testaments to the popularity of the ubiquitous sushi.

With establishments like Kuriya and Ichiban Sushi under its umbrella, RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd is one of the biggest dining groups in Singapore. With more than 20 restaurants under its wing, it can be quite daunting to manage and maintain the cohesive identity of the establishments. This is where Winnie Loo comes in.

By Farhan Shah

Food and Singapore go hand-in-hand like jelly and peanut butter. Some might even say that eating is our national pastime. Many enterprises and eateries have sprung up all over the island dedicated to satiate the cavernous appetites of the most Singaporeans.

The 1-Rochester Group, seen as the ethos of cool in the industry, is one of the biggest dining enterprises in Singapore. One of the people who will be responsible for overseeing the future growth of the group is Management Associate Jonathan Teo.

By Farhan Shah

The world of fashion is extremely fickle with trends fleetingly changing from one season to the next. But through it all, Charles & Keith has weathered the storm to emerge as one of the synonymous names for women’s footwear, bags and accessories in Singapore.

Not contented to rest on their laurels, the company decided to explore overseas franchising opportunities to expand their reach. Today, Charles & Keith has more than 190 stores across 27 countries, including China, United Arab Emirates and even Estonia.