SDH Institute Industry Advisory Board
Mr Ho Cheng Leong
Chairman of Industry Advisory Board
A graduate from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, Mr. Ho’s career spans across a wide spectrum of industries, corporations and regions. Over the decades he hasheld key positions from CEO, Managing Director, Vice Presidents, management and members of Board of Directors in both private and listed companies in Malaysia, Singapore and the region.
Mr Murali Nair
Dean of SDH Institute
Mr. Nair, embarked on a career in Hotel Management more than 30 years ago, armed with a Diploma from Switzerland and a Bachelor’s in Travel Industry Management (Hotel Management) from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His area of specialization was Food & Beverage and apart from working in senior management positions in hotels, he also acquired considerable business skills in the areas of tobacco and liquor distribution, logistics, and Club and Resort Management.
Ms Monica Alsagoff
Luxury Marketing and Communications Strategist
A visionary leader, Ms Monica has over 25 years of experience in establishing brands, developing 360° marketing and communications strategies and cultivating global networks across diverse industries in Asia Pacific and Middle East markets. Ms Monica has headed two award-winning integrated marketing, PR and events boutique consultancies, one of which she founded.
Mr Joel Tiphonnet
CEO CREAXIL, Operating Partner at C4 Ventures
A Results-oriented Global Business Leader, Mr Joel draws on over 20+ years of international P&L management experience with world-class companies. He was the Former President & CEO of Club Med Asia Pacific. He acquired a wide range of managerial skills from holding positions as strategist and operational leader in consumer and service industries around the world.
Mr Tommy Ng
Founder & Chief Guru, HR Guru PteLtd
Mr Tommy is Asia’s leading HR Advisor, Entrepreneur and Author. He is a seasoned HR practitioner and for over thirty years. Mr Tommy has helped everyone from employees to CEOs, with deep HR experience that spans sectors, both public and private, including global finance, property development and management, public transport, worldwide hospitality and education, and airlines.
Mr Tan Kim Seng
Chief Operating Officer, Meritus Hotels & Resorts
An experienced C-suite executive with a stellar working history in the hospitality industry regionally and locally, with all-rounded experience in both corporate and hotel operations. A graduate of world renowned Cornell University’s School of Hotel Management, Mr Tan has diverse knowledge and skills in operational management and development of hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments.
Mr Alvin Goo
Executive Director at Commonwealth Retail Concepts
Mr Alvin is a very highly respected industry professional who has over 20 years of experience in the Food & Beverage Industry. He has been responsible for the success and growth of many big F&B brands in Singapore including Coffee Bea & Tea Leaf and Delifrance.Today, Mr Alvin is heading the F&B retail division of Commonwealth Capital –a large company that holds stakes in several F&B brands across the island.
Mr Justin Aow
President of the Food & Beverage Management Association
Mr Justin is an established Food & Beverage professional with a career history that goes back more then a decade. He currently plays an important industry leadership role as the President of the Food & Beverage Management Association. Mr Justin’s experience in the F&B arena with Fairmont, Park Hotel group and the Millennia & CopthorneHotels, grounds his expertise and makes him a key industry influencer.
Mr Clarence Tan
Mr Clarence has more than 22 years of management and consulting experience and has spent most of his career in the accounting and hospitality sectors. He held senior leadership roles in InterContinental Hotels Group and Millennium and Copthorne International Hotels. He currently sits on the Board of Governors of Republic Polytechnic, Singapore, and sits on the Industry Advisory Board for the SDH Institute. He graduated from Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, in 1992.
