Alumni Associations

Our established alumni associations help you stay connected to each other and the community after you have graduated.

University of Manchester Alumni Association of Singapore (UOMAAS)

Patron of UOMAAS
Advisory members of UOMAAS
Executive Committee of UOMAAS
Patron of UOMAAS
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Mr Teo Chee Hean

Deputy Prime Minister Singapore

Mr Teo Chee Hean

BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering and Management Science, 1976

He is also a Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency.

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Advisory members of UOMAAS
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Advisor

Prof Hardy Chan

Professor, Chemistry Department, NUS

Prof Hardy Chan

Professor, Chemistry Department, NUS

PhD Heat Resistant Polymers

Appointed a member of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering of A*STAR to advise on materials research.

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Advisor

Assoc Prof Doctor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Minister of State for Home Affairs & Ministry of State for National Development

Assoc Prof Doctor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Minister of State for Home Affairs & Ministry of State for National Development

PhD Management Science, 2000

He is also a Member of Parliament for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency as well as an Associate Professor in National University of Singapore.

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Advisor

Mr William Liu

Chairman and Managing Partner, Stream Global 

Mr William Liu

Chairman and Managing Partner, Stream Global

BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Apart from this venture capital firm, William is also currently the Chairman of W3 Infocomm Group Pte Ltd, an investment holding company. Today he also sits on the Board of a number of start-up companies in the emerging technology and ICT space.

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Advisor

Mr Tang Hian Seng

International Ambassador, The University of Manchester

Director, H&W Consulting Services 

Mr Tang Hian Seng

International Ambassador, The University of Manchester

Director, H&W Consulting Services

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering, 1999

He has created a joint venture partnership with the local Vietnamese group of doctors and dentists to establish a group of Sentosa International Dental clinics in Hanoi (Vietnam) and other hospital projects

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Immediate Past President

Mr Alex Chan

CEO, Babbobox

Mr Alex Chan

CEO, Babbobox

MSc Economics, 1999

Babbobox enables digital transformation by extracting data and intelligence from digital assets. They created four world’s first video search technologies and developed one of the world's most advanced AI-infused Unified Search Engine.

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Executive Committee of UOMAAS
Dr Pang Chin Hong (2)

President

Dr Pang Chin Hong

Senior Vice President, Group Sustainability, Frasers Property Ltd

Dr Pang Chin Hong

Vice President, Group Sustainability, Frasers Property Ltd

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, 2000

Frasers Property Limited is one of the largest listed Integrated Real Estate MNCs in Singapore and is one of Singapore’s top property companies.

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Vice President

Dr Sharrada Subramania

Senior Scientific Manager, A*STAR

Dr Sharrada Subramaniam

Senior Scientific Manager, A*STAR

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, 2010

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovations.

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Secretary

Ms Jennifer Wan

Regional HSE Expert, Bayer Singapore

Ms Jennifer Wan

Regional HSE Expert, Bayer Singapore

MSc Environmental Engineering, 2007

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. They are committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with their businesses. 

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Treasurer

Mr Lim Chih Yang

Country Program Manager, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Mr Lim Chih Yang

Country Program Manager, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

MBA, 2014

For 150 years, BNP Paribas Wealth Management has been committed to protecting your wealth, developing it, and passing it on to your loved ones. We deliver a tailor-made experience, with outstanding attention to detail along with precise, local knowledge backed by the global know-how of a worldwide banking group.

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Committee Member

Mr Fabien Chen

Head of APAC Strategy, Preqin

Mr Fabien Chen

Head of APAC Strategy, Preqin

BA (Hons) Economics, 2010

Preqin, The Home of Alternatives™, is the trusted source of essential data and insights for every alternative professional. Preqin empowers the finance community to make better decisions by providing data and insight that increase transparency and access across the global alternatives market.

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Committee Member

Mr Steven Poh

Program Manager, Smiths Detection 

Mr Steven Poh

Program Manager, Smiths Detection

MBA, 2012; BEng Electronics Engineering, 2000

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security.

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Committee Member

Ms Alison Lee

KYC Associate, DBS Bank

Ms Alison Lee

KYC Associate, DBS Bank

B.Sc in Psychology, 2021

DBS Institutional Banking Group (IBG) provides customized solutions for every business, from large corporate and institutional clients to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They continually invest in product capabilities and digital innovations, to support the transformational and financial objectives of their clients.

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Committee Member

Ms Jess Kerh

Caseworker, Ministry of Social and Family Development

Ms Jess Kerh

Caseworker, Ministry of Social and Family Development

B.Sc in Psychology, 2021

Ministry of Social & Family Development develops the "heartware" for Singapore through its policies, community infrastructure, programmes, and services. Their mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society.

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Committee Member

Ms Lim Shaw Pei

Relationship Manager, Julius Baer & Co Ltd. 

Ms Lim Shaw Pei

Relationship Manager, Julius Baer & Co Ltd.

BSc (Hons) Economics & Finance, 2009

Julius Baer’s goal is to help their clients grow, protect, and pass on their wealth to the next generation. They hold themselves to very high standards in everything they do and manage their company with a long-term approach and a focus on creating and maintaining personal, long-term partnerships based on trust.

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Committee Member

Ms Liu Lili

Security Manager, Accenture

Ms Liu Lili

Security Manager, Accenture

MBA, 2018

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. They are committed to driving innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

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Committee Member

Ms June Yap

Executive Assistant to Regional Managing Director, Cargill 

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Committee Member

Mr Joshur Ang

Research Associate, Medisix Therapeutics Pte Ltd 

University of Manchester Alumni Association of Malaysia (UMAAM)

Executive Committee of UOMAAM
Executive Committee of UOMAAM

President

Thavakumaran A/l Jeyananthan

Associate, Android Developer Astro Malaysia

Mr Thavakumaran Jeyananthan

Associate, Android Developer Astro Malaysia

PhD Microwave Engineering, 2004

MEng Mechanical Engineering, 2017

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) is a listed digital-first media and lifestyle company in the ASEAN region with a reputation as Malaysia’s No. 1 online media company.

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Vice President
Lee Jia Hui

Investment Manager, Kairous Capital Malaysia

Lee Jia Hui

Investment Manager, Kairous Capital Malaysia

LLB Law, 2018

Kairous Capital is a regional private equity and venture capital investment firm led by professionals with extensive experience in both venture capital and private equity sector.

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Secretary

Mohammad Shahab Bin Abdul Basit Paracha

Project Executive, EV Infrastructure, Greentech Malaysia

Mr Mohammad Shahab Abdul Basit Paracha

Project Executive, EV Infrastructure, Greentech Malaysia

MEng (HONS) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) is the government agency under the purview of Ministry of Environment & Water, mandated to lead the nation in the areas of Green Growth, Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Resilience and Adaptation.

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Vice Secretary

Shamilah Perumal

Senior Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia

Ms Shamilah Perumal

Senior Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia

MSc International Development, 2018

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is a Ministry of the Government of Malaysia and is responsible for international trade, industry, investment, productivity, small and medium enterprise, development finance institution, halal industry, automotive, steel, strategic trade.

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Treasurer

Nur Suzeebaayah Jalani

Human Resource Development Consultant

Nur Suzeebaayah Jalani

Human Resource Development Consultant

MBA, 2014

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Vice Treasurer

Nawarzir Bin Ahmad Zuri

Aircraft Structure – Technical Services Engineer, AirAsia

Nawarzir Bin Ahmad Zuri

Aircraft Structure - Technical Services Engineer, AirAsia

MEng (HONS) Mechanical Engineering, 2019

AirAsia is a leading travel and financial platform company in Asia Pacific, providing air transport, travel and lifestyle products, as well as financial services.

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Committee Member

Siti Rabizah Makhsin

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UiTM

Siti Rabizah Makhsin

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UiTM

PhD of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Sciences, 2018

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is a public university based primarily in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

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Committee Member

Tengku Elena Tengku Mahamad

Deputy Dean (Research & Industrial Linkages), Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, UiTM

Tengku Elena Tengku Mahamad

Deputy Dean (Research & Industrial Linkages), Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, UiTM

PhD in Business and Management, 2018

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is a public university based primarily in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

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Committee Member

Jason William Vitales

Senior Lecturer, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu

Jason William Vitales

Senior Lecturer, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 2019

Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic (PKK) is the first polytechnic in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Committee Member

Kamalia Sunarti Binti Kamarudin

Head of Human Resource Development, MISC Berhad Official

Kamalia Sunarti Binti Kamarudin

Head of Human Resource Development, MISC Berhad Official

MSc in Advanced Computer Science, 2014

MISC Berhad (MISC), was incorporated in 1968 and is a world leading provider of international energy related maritime solutions and services.

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Committee Member

Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman

Professor, Department of Building Surveying, University of Malaya

Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman

Professor, Department of Building Surveying, University of Malaya

PhD MACE, 2006

The University of Malaya (UM) (Malay: Universiti Malaya) is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Manchester Business School Alumni Association of Singapore (MBSAAS)

Executive Council of MBSAAS
Executive Council of MBSAAS

Honorary Advisor

Mr Wayne Soo

Group CEO, FDC Group (S) Ltd 

Mr Wayne Soo

Group CEO, FDC Group (S) Ltd

MBA, 2001

Wayne has more than 25 years in the professional chartered accountancy and advisory services sector, with exposures to more than 30 different business sectors in the course of his endeavours. He was the Founder President of MBSAAS in 2003. Over the last 15 years, Wayne regularly volunteers his time as a grassroots and community leader in organisations in the social service sector.

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President

Ms Lai Lock See

Telco Sales Lead, SEA & Korea, VMWare Singapore 

Ms Lai Lock See

Telco Sales Lead, SEA & Korea, VMWare Singapore

MBA, 2018

Lock See has more than 15 years of professional experiences in ICT sales, consulting, operations and transformation management. She is currently the regional telco sales leader of VMware Singapore, helping telco service providers in Southeast Asia and Korea to build and transform their networks into a leading-edge, secured communication services environment, as well as establishing partnerships for the new business ecosystem. Lock See previously worked on international assignments in Ericsson across Europe and Africa with different responsibilities and roles

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Vice President

Mr Teo Teck Loon

Vice President, APAC Wealth Management Core Platform – Product Owner,
Credit Suisse Singapore

Mr Teo Teck Loon

Vice President, APAC Wealth Management Core Platform - Product Owner,
Credit Suisse

MBA, 2016

Teck Loon is a veteran practice lead in the Private Banking & Global Markets business transformation arena for the last 15 years, providing financial markets business advisories, strategic program planning, enterprise project management, product management & development across the Asia Pacific Region. He is an active student mentor, a startup mentor and is looking forward to promote collaborations amongst alumni & students.

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Secretary

Ms Nicole Tretwer

Vice President, BD Integrated Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel

Ms Nicole Tretwer

Vice President, BD Integrated Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel

MBA, 2018

Nicole has over 16 years’ experience in supply chain, lived across 7 countries from Costa Rica to North East China and 11 years of living in Asia.

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Eric Choo

Treasurer

Mr Eric Choo

Vice President- Partner Portfolio, International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT)

Mr Eric Choo

Vice President- Partner Portfolio, International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT)

MBA, 2019

With vast amount of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Big Data Analytics (BDA), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). And early years of his career in the Hi-Tech Manufacturing space.

Armed with technical know-hows of Data Science, ML and BDA. Equipped with skill-sets to value-add businesses exploring into areas of AI. Ready to help organizations with an AI consultation approach.

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Xerxes

Committee Member

Mr Xerxes Shroff

Senior Vessel Manager, Maersk Tankers

Mr Xerxes Shroff

Senior Technical Superintendent, Maersk Tankers

MBA, 2020

Xerxes is in charge of up to 10% of the Maersk global fleet and specializes in managing risks and expectations in the shipping industry by ensuring that the vessels are commercially viable and operated efficiently, thus improving their top line. He also controls the finances and operating budgets for these ships, thus ensuring a healthy net profit.

He is passionate about driving operational excellence in business and has a proven track record of delivering results while navigating operational and commercial challenges.

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Committee Member

Ms Lesley Ngai

Founder and CEO, Bit by Bit Marketing

Ms Lesley Ngai​

Founder and CEO, Bit by Bit Marketing

MBA, 2010

Over 25 years of making and leading large scale and organization wide business transformation programs, with industry experience and knowledge in banking and finance, and media. 

Lesley is committed to help business grow, scale, and move towards digitalization. She is a seasoned business leader with track record in business transformation for new revenue streams and product monetization, improving productivity and bottom-line, organization restructure, market re-positioning and business digitization. 

Lesley founded leading parenting website SmartParents.sg, food app 8DAYS EAT and growth hacked several other websites before leaving the corporate life and started her own boutique digital agency, Bit by Bit Marketing.

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Andrea Teo

Committee Member

Ms Andrea Teo

Director of Brand Communications, 1000Meetings

Ms Andrea Teo​

Director of Brand Communications, 1000Meetings

MBA, 2022

An accomplished professional in the realm of Business Meetings & Events, Andrea has 15 years of experience in project management and show production across multiple cities in Asia. In the past 5 years, that has also evolved to include P&L ownership, strategic business planning and employee development.

Andrea has also been actively involved in mentorship roles and educating students undertaking Hospitality Business studies, giving them a push to flourish and be the next generation of leaders.

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