• Pioneer of the Asia Pacific’s fast-growing cruise industry

• More than 20 years’ experience in shipping and cruise lines

• Respected industry veteran who has worked with a broad range of vessels and projects from cruises to tourism

• Founder of the Oceanic Group which has operations in China, Hong Kong and Singapore

• Advised many cruise lines from start-up stage to onboard operations and general management

Milestones

1989 - Andaman Cruises Pte Ltd
Marketing Manager

1990 - Andaman Cruises Pte Ltd
General Manager

1992 - Line International Holding (S) Pte Ltd
Managing Director

1994 - Cruise Lines International (S) Pte Ltd
Managing Director

1996 - V Ships (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
Managing Director

2002 till 2005 - Silversea Cruise (Asia Pacific)
Pte Ltd
Managing Director

2009 till Now - Oceanic Group Pte Ltd
Chief Executive

• Global Brand Strategist and Expert Singapore Certified Management Consultant certified by TÜV SÜD

• 2013 awarded the Young Professional Of The Year by British Chambers of Commerce

• More than 18 years of experience in corporate branding and design in the following industries:

- Hospitality and Tourism
- Cruising
- Finance
- FMCG
- Healthcare
- F&B
- IT & Technology

• Adjunct lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Retail Studies

• Expertise includes brand management and strategy, business transformation, change management and UI/UX to ensure deliverables are world-class in both scope and execution

• More than 20 years experience in cruise ship operations

• Coordination with Immigration & Custom Authority, Port State Control, and all other relevant shipping authorities

• Responsible for ship scheduling, crewing and manpower

• Implementation of International Safety Management (ISM) and Document Of Compliance (DOC)

• Act as Designate Person Ashore (DPA) for vessels