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In Good Company

In Good Company

From jail to climate-oriented high finance, Leslie Maasdorp’s incredible run continues

British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp graduated with distinction in economics after tutoring himself while in solitary confinement.
British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp graduated with distinction in economics after tutoring himself while in solitary confinement.

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Chinese dumping, carbon tax, anti-globalisation: Evonik’s CEO has plenty on his mind

Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.
Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.

In Good Company

Challenging times for F&B? BreadTalk just keeps growing

BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.
BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.

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When energy gets ‘boring’: Oil and gas guru sees into the future of energy markets

Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.
Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.

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Heinecke’s a Thai name now, and Minor a major Thai brand

Mr Heinecke, who moved with his parents to Bangkok in the 1960s, became an entrepreneur at age 17.
Mr Heinecke, who moved with his parents to Bangkok in the 1960s, became an entrepreneur at age 17.

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Brompton wants you to ride for yourself, and planet Earth

Chief executive Will Butler-Adams said the true measure of Brompton’s success, is not its EBITDA but whether it has contributed to urban freedom, and helped change how people live in cities.
Chief executive Will Butler-Adams said the true measure of Brompton’s success, is not its EBITDA but whether it has contributed to urban freedom, and helped change how people live in cities.

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Howden’s horse-loving boss is building ‘the biggest small business’ in the insurance world

David Howden, CEO and Founder of Howden Insurance Group.
David Howden, CEO and Founder of Howden Insurance Group.

In Good Company

‘My battery is smaller and more powerful than yours’: TDK CEO Saito is chasing the ultimate power brag

Mr Noboru Saito, TDK’s president and chief executive, lays much stress on communication, setting aside 600 minutes a month to spend a half-hour each with his top 20 executives.
Mr Noboru Saito, TDK’s president and chief executive, lays much stress on communication, setting aside 600 minutes a month to spend a half-hour each with his top 20 executives.

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At 79, Liew Mun Leong has no time to be sentimental

Mr Liew Mun Leong has three passions: engineering, real estate and talent.
Mr Liew Mun Leong has three passions: engineering, real estate and talent.

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At UN’s Wipo, Singaporean Daren Tang strives to create an equal music for haves and have-nots

The US, says Mr Tang, remains the “pre-eminent innovation engine” because it is the best in commercialising ideas.
The US, says Mr Tang, remains the “pre-eminent innovation engine” because it is the best in commercialising ideas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.