Discover the Singapore story in our September webinar!
Singapore – A Story of Transformation
How has Singapore transformed itself into one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for business, innovation and forward-looking development – and what is shaping its next chapter?
Join JYU EMBA and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) for a webinar offering a window into Singapore’s remarkable transformation and the developments shaping the country today. Experts from Singapore will share their perspectives on the forces behind this success story and introduce selected themes that will be explored in greater depth during the JYU EMBA International Study Trip in May 2027.
The webinar offers a first taste of the insights, perspectives and conversations awaiting us in Singapore – and an opportunity to discover why Singapore provides such a fascinating environment for exploring leadership and transformation. We will conclude the webinar with a brief introduction to our study trip to Singapore.
Webinar agenda
9.00 Opening words, Director Ari Manninen, JYU Executive Education
9.05 Broad overview of Singapore’s development and transformation, Dr. Stephen Ho
9.30 Short preview to the programme Success in Change – the Singapore Story, Professor Chang-Yau Hoon and Associate Professor Harng Luh Sin
9.50 Welcome address by Joyce Wang, SUSS’ Head of EMBA
Let Singapore inspire you – and join us to experience its story of transformation firsthand in May 2027.
Speakers
Dr. Stephen Ho
Dr Stephen Ho is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of SkyLab Group, leading the implementation of large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud computing platforms across telecommunications, data centres, AI-as-a-Service, smart cities, maritime and logistics.
With over 25 years of international experience, he has led deep-technology businesses, city planning and technology consultancy, real estate investment and development, and strategic business initiatives across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. He has held leadership roles in publicly listed, private and government organisations, and serves on advisory committees and boards of educational and not-for-profit organisations.
Stephen holds a Doctor of Business Administration from SUSS, an MBA (High Honours) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, engineering degrees from NUS, and a Master of Arts from NTU. He is also an Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors and continues to serve actively in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Professor Chang-Yau Hoon
Professor Chang-Yau Hoon is Director of Global Engagement and Strategy at Singapore University of Social Sciences. He is also Adjunct Professor at University of Southern Queensland and Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia where he obtained a PhD (with Distinction) in 2007.
Professor Hoon specializes in Chinese diaspora, identity politics, multiculturalism, and religious and cultural diversity in contemporary Southeast Asia.
Associate Professor Harng Luh Sin
Associate Professor Harng Luh Sin is Deputy Director, Global Engagement & Strategy at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Her research spans critical tourism studies, experiential learning, and geographies of care, and she leads SUSS’s growing international partnerships and outreach efforts.
Associate Professor Joyce Wang
Associate Professor (Practice) Joyce Wang Linghua is the Head of the SUSS EMBA programme. She is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and actively contributes to professional bodies. Her teaching and research interests are in accounting, with a particular focus on management accounting.
Join Us!
Register now and take a first glimpse into Singapore’s remarkable story of transformation.
The webinar is free of charge and open to all. The webinar is in English.
Ask for more information about the webinar:
Ari Manninen
Johtaja
+358 40 586 8887
ari.manninen(at)jyu.fi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arimanninen/Discover the EMBA International Study Trip 2027!
Success in Change — the Singapore Story
EMBA International Study Trip, 24.-27.5.2027, Singapore
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