Leaders

It started off with a humble timber trading business, David Yong, the second generation leader of his family-owned business is seeking new opportunities to bring Evergreen to even greater heights.

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions and one of them is the growing prevalence of e-commerce. Increasingly, many of us are more comfortable with shopping online rather than in traditional brick-and-mortar stores, partly due to the restrictions implemented by governments but also because it is more convenient to do so while not losing the same service experience offered in stores.

After well over two decades with Azimut Yachts, Marco Valle is settling into his new role as CEO of Azimut-Benetti Group, overseeing motor yacht models ranging from 34ft-354ft and a family-owned dynasty that has topped the Global Order Book for 21 straight years.

Tengku Chanela Jamidah is flipping the script and redefining gender norms. She first made a name for herself as a fashion icon in Malaysia before relocating to the U.S. where she currently pursues her new passion for holistic wellness and healing.

Building a brand takes enormous efforts but ensuring that it becomes a legacy requires all hands on deck — especially so for a family-owned business. Sharon Lim, the director of Cortina Watch and executive director of Pacific Time, is undeterred and determined to preserve her family’s heritage.

Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki shares his thoughts against the backdrop of unprecedented changes in the world