Benjamin Chee
Singapore
Summary
Like the initials of my name I excel in building connections, both with Startup Founders as well as Strategic Partners, I am good at getting a new project started and given time opening up new markets, I don't see failures in general, if we can learn from it properly as but a stepping stone to success. I enjoy working with tech but try not to let the tech rule my life, I like getting things accomplished. Prior to joining Startups ecosystem, I have worked 20 years in various MNC's in different front line positions (Sales/Marketing/Business Development) after that period came out as an independent consultant that managed various ITC projects and grants applications, was also part of a team at a Japanese MNC that work on CFP on a high budget project for mobile E- lock solutions. For the last 7 years, I have work, co-founded, been appointed to lead with various start-ups, spanning various industries, from social, hardware companies and even with a NGO start-up.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager at TDC and INCA Department
The Institution Engineers of Singapore
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: TDC's primary role is to promote technopreneurship among engineers and the engineering community with the long-term goal of developing new technologies, products, and services thereby driving Singapore's economic growth
- TDC's role is distinct from IES-INCA which is a separate entity
- IESIncubator and Accelerator (IES-INCA) is a strategic initiative by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) to support engineers in technopreneurship and new technology business ventures
- Manage 10 plus Startup Incubates in our INCA portfolio for our 9 months' incubation programme
- Manage to roll Quarterly Pitch Days and assists the VC's and other investors with any investors inquires
- Work with the Startups Incubates with planning their strategic growths plans and roll out the Incubates GTM strategies in Singapore and ASEAN
- Facilitate to help Startups with Eco-system and venture building via the IESTDC platform, rolling out various outreach programme:
- Initiated PoC project with the Defense Science Organization worth $100k
- Partner with the A
- Star ISCE2 Director of Startups and Special projects and a startup in area of sustainability to tackle food waste projects in SG
- Started a partnership and a MOU signing with NSCC (National Super Computer Center) in Singapore with a focus on leveraging Engineering with Super Computing
- Lead a joint tender outreach programme, HPCAI 2023, to help secure it (@$159k) and executed it together with our partner
- TDC's primary role is to promote technopreneurship among engineers and the engineering community with the long-term goal of developing new technologies, products, and services thereby driving Singapore's economic growth
- TDC's role is distinct from IES-INCA which is a separate entity
- IESIncubator and Accelerator (IES-INCA) is a strategic initiative by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) to support engineers in technopreneurship and new technology business ventures
Head Business Development
SmartPesa
11.2018 - 11.2021
- I lead the BD engagement of SmartPesa payment gateway technology and it's Tap 2 Phone contactless payment for the regional market in South East Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, securing T2P POC projects as well as managing our strategic payment service provider partners in other countries like South Africa / Nigeria, together helping our clients overseeing the engagement with local regulators and major stakeholders as well as the development of strategic partnerships with merchants and solution providers
- Manage to roll out a T2P POC project in Thailand USD $150k, with a contractual annual USD300k service and support fee renewable up to 3 years
- Manage to roll out a T2P POC project in Malaysia worth $USD 100k
- Manage to roll out a T2P POC project in Indonesia worth $USD50k
- Deploy an Agency banking and cash collections
- Payment integrations and merchant solutions
- HQ in Singapore with a focus on Emerging Markets
- Fully certified and recognized by leading payment organizations, central banks and regulators
Country Manager
Deal'n
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: At Deal'n community, we utilize their best abilities in the best manner possible to serve themselves and others around them and depending on their circumstances that are restraining them from achieving their goals, dreams or even their simple desire to put food on their table
- We provide them with the tools to overcome all these obstacles and CREATE OPPORTUNITIES!
- Was task to organize our Social Impact E-commerce platform
- Task to form various partnership to work with vulnerable members of our community
- Task to train these people to develop their skills, talents, hobbies, expertise to generate some steady income & trade commodities in a sustainable manner
- Overall aim to manage to improve their financial and social situation overcoming social stigma and barriers building and empowering these vulnerable members
- At Deal'n community, we utilize their best abilities in the best manner possible to serve themselves and others around them and depending on their circumstances that are restraining them from achieving their goals, dreams or even their simple desire to put food on their table
- We provide them with the tools to overcome all these obstacles and CREATE OPPORTUNITIES!
Former Co-Founder and CMO
Start-Up Chile (Incubated at SUP Programme)
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: As part of the final selection (12th batch) winners of the SUP (Startup Chile Programme), was incubated for a year at their office in Chile Santiago
- To strategist and execute Tuudu Sales and Marketing direction
- To plan & work with the management team, to prepare company internal processes, to be ready for private investments
- Partnering with various Chilean Government and Educational agencies
- As part of the final selection (12th batch) winners of the SUP (Startup Chile Programme), was incubated for a year at their office in Chile Santiago
Business Solutions Consultant
DOCOMO interTouch Pte. Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Engage by DOCOMO InterTouch to help lead the charge for a working consortium group to participate in the IDA Sectoral Productivity Call-for-Collaboration (For the Hotel Service Industries)
Sales and Marketing Director
Handii Asia Pte Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Handii was a new IT Start Up company from an Australia, that had plans to launch their own brand of a Tablet-PC using Windows OS
- Was task to care of the Asia Region, focusing on creating channels partners and trade shows
- Handii was a new IT Start Up company from an Australia, that had plans to launch their own brand of a Tablet-PC using Windows OS
Business Development Manager (Corporate IT Group)
Samsung Electronics (Asia Pte Ltd) / Ingram Micro Asia Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Task in strategic planning, to form an initial core group of focus Corporate Resellers
- To work on promotion aspects and Corporate Programs for the SPP (Samsung Preferred Partners)
- SPP scheme achievement, from 0 to from 20 SME partners in the Corporate IT
- To look at improving our breath accounts (SME) for Samsung Corporate IT products (Laser Printers, Notebooks and Display products)
- Mange and carry out Corporate Trade shows and activates to promote Samsung Corporate lineup of Business Equipment's
Sales and Marketing Manager: Consumer IT Business Group
HIM Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Identifying the viability of the product by market survey of competitor pricing, specification, positioning and by analyzing our competitors'
- Create direct sales or channel distribution partners
- Liaising with our Taiwan HQ on market and product launch
Technical Consultant: CBO Group
Hewlett-Packard (Singapore)
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Pre-Sales activities, supporting the sales departmental involved in tender support for Jornada Wireless LAN implementation for NUS & Mindef
- Liaison with HP R&D and CCC division
- Establishing partnership's and with working with various I.T
- Companies like Cisco, Intel, AMD, Pinnacle and conducting training programs for sales & technical aspects for our retailers and wholesalers on hp full range of hp consumer products
Supervisor Product Marketing
Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Strategic planning from pre-launch to post-launch activities for Ricoh and OEM Facsimile, Laser Printers, Scanners and SOHO products in the Asia Pacific Region
- Traveling extensively regionally especially to Europe and Japan for comprehensive product and marketing training
- Also negotiating with headquarters in Japan on pricing matters
Corporate Sales Representative
Canon, Marketing Service Pte Ltd
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Selling of solutions to prospective customers on how to save cost and enhancing productivity with the usage of Canon OA products
- Providing after-sales service with constant follow-ups and reviewing existing and current account
Sales Associate (Channel Partners Division)
IPC Corporation Ltd, Singapore
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Assisting the manager in maintaining our channel sales with our five core channel partners
- Organizing and coordinating weekly IPC Computer Road Shows at various locations and IT trade-shows, Creating sales promotions for dealers' sales campaign
Education
General Certificate - Sustainability for Senior Leaders
Boston Consulting Group Education
10.2024
Professional Diploma - Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Kaplan Singapore
01.2018
Skills
- Product and service knowledge
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Consulting
- Business development understanding
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
References
- Elise Tan, Director, Communications and Community, elise@asiastartupnetwork.com
- Mr Chow, Programme Director, +65 9633 6939, chow.kw@iesnet.org.sg
Socialenterpriseactivities
Empact / Republic Polytechnic Social Enterprise Outreach Programme
Affiliations
- Asia Startup Network
Certification
- Sustainability for Senior Leaders Boston Consulting Group Oct 2024
Timeline
Assistant Manager at TDC and INCA Department
The Institution Engineers of Singapore
10.2022 - Current
Head Business Development
SmartPesa
11.2018 - 11.2021
Country Manager
Deal'n
11.2017 - 09.2018
Former Co-Founder and CMO
Start-Up Chile (Incubated at SUP Programme)
06.2014 - 10.2016
Business Solutions Consultant
DOCOMO interTouch Pte. Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2013
Sales and Marketing Director
Handii Asia Pte Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010
Business Development Manager (Corporate IT Group)
Samsung Electronics (Asia Pte Ltd) / Ingram Micro Asia Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sales and Marketing Manager: Consumer IT Business Group
HIM Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2005
Technical Consultant: CBO Group
Hewlett-Packard (Singapore)
01.2001 - 12.2002
Supervisor Product Marketing
Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2000
Corporate Sales Representative
Canon, Marketing Service Pte Ltd
01.1995 - 12.1997
Sales Associate (Channel Partners Division)
IPC Corporation Ltd, Singapore
01.1993 - 12.1995
Professional Diploma - Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Kaplan Singapore
- Sustainability for Senior Leaders Boston Consulting Group Oct 2024
General Certificate - Sustainability for Senior Leaders
Boston Consulting Group Education
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