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Garry Chee

Singapore

Summary

Results-driven Product Management and Implementation Director with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative products for subscribers in the Asia Pacific. Expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and project execution to drive product success and enhance user experience. Committed to fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless implementation aligned with organisational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Product Marketing, SaaS Solutions

Plover Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
11.2020 - Current
  • Supervised and led the development of a new B2C SaaS product that empowers Travel Management Companies in the Asia Pacific to implement a Corporate Travel Booking Tool and Travel Consultant Mid-Office Application for their corporate clients, with an estimated travel spend of USD 450 million.
  • Conduct of Product Demo, Implementation and Training to Platform Subscribers
  • Managed external and internal stakeholders to ensure reported issues and enhancements are reviewed and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Supervised and assisted in testing protocols for new features and version releases
  • Led a team of 15 developers while building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Senior Manager, Business & Product Development

Plover Trip Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Spearheaded the creation and development of a Corporate Travel Booking Tool to allow corporate clients' travelers to book business travel online
  • Oversee various aspects of product management for Corporate Travel Booking Tool and Travel Mid-Office Application, catering to corporate clients with travel expenditures of up to $60 million
  • Managed annual product development budget of SGD 500,000
  • Tracked market and competitor trends while analyzing corporate client feedback, leading to the development and enhancement of more than 30 key product features throughout my tenure
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in average reduction of 10% in development expenses
  • Developed and delivered strategic initiatives that drove product awareness and incremental considerations from corporate clients

Account Manager

BCD Travel
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Managed a client portfolio in the pharmaceutical and technology industries, overseeing a total travel spend of SGD 50 million
  • Key clients included Abbott, Pfizer, Salesforce, Roche, Visa, and Airbnb
  • Built strong relationships with corporate clients by delivering service excellence, valuable propositions, and driving business growth
  • Developed strategic business plans aligned with clients' goals, leading to travel program savings of SGD 30,000 to 120,000 annually
  • Handled client management tasks such as business retention, contract negotiations, upselling, presentations, and program analysis
  • Monitored and alerted internal stakeholders about account risks and collaborated with teams on recovery plans
  • Led the implementation of new business acquisitions
  • Used Salesforce for managing client interactions and provided advisory support on online booking tools (Concur, GetThere, Amadeus)
  • Collaborated with suppliers like airlines and hotels to identify revenue growth opportunities for both the company and suppliers

Specialist, Implementation and Business Support

BCD Travel
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Facilitating consistent and efficient communication with multiple teams and departments
  • Reviewing contracts, pricing structures, and service level agreements
  • Analysing client requirements during kick-off meetings
  • Identifying and implementing solutions to enhance customers' business travel programs
  • Collaborating with various travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, online booking tool providers, and payment solution providers, to onboard new and existing customers
  • Training operations staff on new account setups
  • Assisting in driving operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience

Business Executive – Global Program Solutions

Carlson Wagonlit Travel
09.2010 - 10.2013

Bid Management

  • Conceptualized proposal concepts by analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and participating in strategy meetings.
  • Proofread, formatted, and edited documents while ensuring effective communication with regional sales leads.
  • Maintained high-quality results using templates and adhering to proposal-writing standards for readability, consistency, and tone.
  • Reviewed proposals to identify new questions, concerns, unique requirements, and opportunities for differentiation.
  • Collaborated with regional sales leads to ensure proposals and executive summaries included strategic positioning tailored to the specific needs of prospects and clients.


Business Support

  • Provision of pre-sales support to Regional Sales Managers/ Directors to assist in clients’ requirements analysis and Request For Information/ RFP assessment.


Creative Bid Management

  • Focused on creating innovative and strategic proposals for diverse industries, including Energy Services, financial and commercial institutions, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Developed rebid materials to showcase the company’s strengths and value propositions.
  • Created engaging presentations, sales materials, and collateral (such as proposal packaging, posters, and brochures) to establish a distinctive sales approach for clients and prospects.


Education

Bachelor of Business Management - Marketing

University of Queensland
Australia
07.2008

Skills

  • Mondaycom
  • Customer & data analysis
  • UI/UX design
  • User research
  • Usability testing
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional teams
  • Quality Assurance
  • Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English
Chinese

References

To be provided upon request

Availability

1 month notice

Timeline

Director of Product Marketing, SaaS Solutions

Plover Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
11.2020 - Current

Senior Manager, Business & Product Development

Plover Trip Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 11.2020

Account Manager

BCD Travel
06.2015 - 08.2017

Specialist, Implementation and Business Support

BCD Travel
06.2015 - 08.2017

Business Executive – Global Program Solutions

Carlson Wagonlit Travel
09.2010 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Business Management - Marketing

University of Queensland
Garry Chee