Chin Nam, Koh

• 53 Degrees is a young company with entrepreneurial spirit and determination that predominantly sells baijiu, China's National Drink

Career Responsibilities

• Formulating growth strategies and plans to drive business expansion
• Conducting comprehensive research on potential business opportunities and viable income sources
• Identifying and evaluating business strengths and customer requirements
• Overseeing the complete training cycle, including in-person sessions and utilizing e-learning platforms.

Career Achievements

• Increased annual revenue by 15% within the first year of developing the travel retail business with the Heinemann Group post-pandemic.
• Launched a successful marketing campaign that resulted in a 50% increase in foot traffic and a corresponding 20% increase in conversion rates at Lotte travel retail stores in APAC.
• Negotiated favorable lease agreements with airport authorities, resulting in a 10% decrease in rental costs for Vietnam, Malaysia and Australia.
• Identified bottlenecks and optimized the supply chain process, reducing lead times and minimizing costs for channel partner distributors.
• Designed proposal with the travel retail business King Power Group in Thailand.

• SISTIC is Singapore's largest ticketing agency and one of the country's leading e-commerce players, selling over 6 million tickets to-date. A pioneer in the industry, with an extensive portfolio of major events. A one-stop marketplace dedicated to the arts, culture and entertainment sectors

Career Responsibilities

• Managed the Singapore F1 Race project
• Headed F1 race contract projects
• Oversee the project management of live digital stream performances and the Digital Concert Hall
• Managed the onsite park operations for the F1 event, including the access control system
• Drive technological initiatives such as HTML5, content security policies, 2FA authentication, OTP, F&B digital vouchers, and merchandise
• Led the implementation of Covid-19 safety measures, including bubble-wrap technology, RFID initiatives, vaccine registration, and safe entry protocols
• Established and maintained relationships with key partners such as the National Heritage Board, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Sports Hub, and Jewel

Career Achievements

• Achieved and successful secured 2020/2021 F1 project
• Spearheaded F1 ITQ 2022-2026
• Developed and presented a customized safety management booking system for Singapore's religious groups to MCCY (Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth)
• Took the lead in fostering collaboration between the theatre and arts culture sectors as part of the Singapore Australian delegates program
• Effectively directed the Digital Concert Hall program for the Singapore Art Week Symposium in 2021

• Autolux is in the automobile business providing a full spectrum of client management services and supply chain operations locally and regionally

Career Responsibilities

• Establish robust procurement processes and selection criteria while assisting cross-functional teams in selecting vendors
• Cultivate and lead supplier relationships to maximize value in terms of supplier quality, cost-effectiveness, service levels, risk management, sustainability, and innovation
• Oversee contract management and negotiate agreements, resolving any contractual disputes
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency
• Manage financial aspects, costs, and foreign exchange transactions exceeding 5 million Singapore dollars within the supply chain
• Develop inventory strategies to meet local and regional demands effectively

Career Achievements

• Successfully secured 50% contracts increased from Japan and United Kingdom
• Responsible for the steady growth of 70% of client sales within 9 months.
• Achieved sales plan to drive vehicle sales in the local market.

• Datapulse Technology Limited is a public listed, top leading replicator providing digital storage media solutions to key companies worldwide

Career Responsibilities

• Expanded into new markets across Australia, the U.S., Europe, and Asia
• Managed a team of 10 sales operational staff, overseeing account management, prioritizing key accounts, and achieving monthly sales growth by 35% bi-monthly
• Held responsibility for establishing Market Driven Prices for PC, OEM, and Xbox business to effectively compete with industry players

Career Achievements

• Successfully secured and managed the worldwide relationship with Microsoft Xbox Business, generating over 10 million dollars in annual revenue
• Maintained strong relationships with Microsoft and delivered impactful presentations to key stakeholders in order to retain Microsoft business in the Retail, Gaming, and OEM channels across America, Australia, and Asia, accounting for 50% of the total business
• Secured 35 new accounts in Australia and the Asia region by aligning organizational objectives, presenting tailored solutions, and negotiating proposals to meet business goals
• Achieved a month-on-month average revenue growth rate of 20% for key accounts - Ubisoft Entertainment Paris, Electronic Arts Inc., Activision-Vivendi Inc., THQ Inc., Sega Corporation, and Atari Inc
• Nurtured a strategic partnership with Adobe Corporation, increasing their business allocation from 30% to 100% and securing a revenue of 3 million dollars