Hi, I’m
KYIK NAM LIM
Senior Executive Leader
Singapore
Summary
Distinguished senior executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, industrial solutions, and business management across Asia Pacific and global markets. Proven track record in driving multi-million dollar projects, developing regional markets, and establishing sustainable business operations in 19 countries. Recognized as a strategic visionary with extensive expertise in corporate governance, financial and risk management, business growth, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to foster innovation and deliver exceptional results in dynamic environments.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
GLOBIZ TECHWORKS
Managing Director
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Leading the company's vision and strategic planning initiatives, developing robust corporate governance frameworks, and championing leadership development programs.
- Oversees financial and risk management operations while spearheading business growth and market expansion strategies.
- Manages stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors, with a focus on smart industrial technologies for asset maintenance and transmission applications.
- Key Focus Areas: Vision & Strategic Planning | Corporate Governance | Financial & Risk Management | Business Growth & Market Expansion | Stakeholder Engagement
GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP (GLG)
Business Consultant
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Serves as an external industry expert, leveraging in-depth domain knowledge to provide actionable insights to Fortune 500 clients through strategic consultations.
- Delivers first-hand intelligence on industrial engineering, project logistics, heavy industries, oil & gas, and infrastructure development across Asia Pacific markets.
- Impact: recognised as a thought leader providing critical market intelligence and strategic guidance to global corporations on regional industrial trends and opportunities.
GLOBIZ TECHWORKS
Head of ASEAN (Business Development)
01.2023 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Spearheaded the creation, development, and production of smart industrial technologies and innovative products from Switzerland for asset maintenance in motion and transmission applications.
- Established strategic partnerships and distribution channels throughout ASEAN markets, positioning the organization as a leader in Swiss-engineered industrial solutions.
- Strategic Achievement: Successfully launched and commercialized Swiss smart technologies across the ASEAN region, creating a strong market presence in highly competitive industrial sectors.
INTERNATIONAL BEARINGS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Regional Branch Manager
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Directed overseas branch operations with a focus on sustainable business development and financial stability.
- Successfully expanded non-bearing product lines, enhanced regional sales channels, and built a robust distribution network.
- Key Achievements: Transformed branch profitability through diversification strategy and operational excellence, expanded product portfolio beyond core bearings to capture additional market segments, strengthened regional sales infrastructure and channel partnerships.
IL&FS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Assistant Vice President
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Managed the development, investment, and re-investment of Asia Pacific infrastructure projects, overseeing global organisational assets spanning 19 countries.
- Ensured strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and optimal resource allocation across diverse geographical markets.
- Strategic Impact: Successfully navigated complex multi-country infrastructure investments while maintaining portfolio performance across 19 nations during organisational transformation.
FORSHIP ENGENHARIA
Business Development Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Delivered integrated solutions and specialised engineering services to industrial assets in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Shipbuilding, Power Transmission, Mining, Infrastructure, Agribusiness, Biofuel, and Pulp & Paper industries.
- Sector Coverage: Oil & Gas | Petrochemical | Shipbuilding | Power Transmission | Mining | Infrastructure | Agribusiness | Biofuel | Pulp & Paper
FAGIOLI_SPA
Sales and Marketing Manager, APAC
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Led sales and marketing operations for heavy lift, haulage, and project logistics solutions within the construction and heavy industries across Asia Pacific.
- Developed strategic partnerships with major EPC contractors and end-users in oil & gas and infrastructure sectors.
- Market Leadership: Positioned Fagioli as the preferred partner for complex heavy lift and transportation projects across APAC construction and industrial markets.
PARKER HANNIFIN
Business Development Manager, Asia O&G
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Directed business development initiatives in Asia's oil and gas sector, establishing strategic relationships with major operators such as PetroVietnam, Tokuyama, CNOOC/Shell, and Petronas.
- Successfully penetrated regional markets including Vietnam, Malaysia, and China through specialised industrial solutions.
- Notable Project Wins: Dung Quat Oil Refinery Upgrade and Expansion (PetroVietnam), Nghi Son Refinery (PetroVietnam), Polycrystalline Silicon Manufacturing Base (Tokuyama, Malaysia), Huizhou Refinery (CNOOC/Shell, China), Sarawak Fertilisers Plant Phase I (Hu-Chem, Malaysia), Sarawak MLNG (Petronas/Shell, Malaysia).
TRELLEBORG ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, TRELLEBORG OFFSHORE
Business Development Manager, APAC
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Pioneered the market expansion and development of Trelleborg Offshore operations throughout Asia Pacific.
- Delivered technical, commercial, implementation, and execution strategies to achieve sustained growth and market sustainability, establishing Trelleborg's presence in emerging APAC offshore markets.
- Transformational Achievement: Built the offshore marine business from the ground up, establishing technical credibility and commercial success in highly competitive markets.
JAS FORWARDING WORLDWIDE
Regional Marketing & Development Manager, APAC
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Developed collaborative frameworks for integrated project logistics opportunities across Asia Pacific.
- Established strategic partnerships and operational frameworks to secure complex, multi-modal logistics projects in oil & gas and infrastructure sectors.
TIONG WOON CORPORATION HOLDING LTD
Regional Business Development Manager
01.2006 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Directed regional business development for a leading Singapore-based project logistics and heavy transportation specialist.
- Secured landmark projects with Shell Singapore and ExxonMobil Singapore, contributing significantly to revenue growth.
- Signature Projects: Shell Houdini Project - Bukom Island Refinery Revamp and ECC Complex, Aromatics Plant (Jurong Aromatics) for Shell Singapore, ExxonMobil SPT (Singapore Parallel Train) - 7 Petrochemical Refinery facilities on Jurong Island.
- Business Impact: Generated substantial revenue growth through strategic client relationships with Singapore's leading energy majors.
TECHNILINK INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Business Development Manager
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Provided integrated human resource and manpower supply solutions to Indonesia's domestic market, with a primary focus on energy, oil & gas, heavy industries, and construction sectors.
- Established operational frameworks and client relationships in a challenging frontier market.
EXIM ENTERPRISES
Country Manager
01.1999 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Managed comprehensive business operations in Vietnam, achieving strong sales growth through strategic distribution of quality-assured fasteners, electronic hardware, sleeving, tubings, and electro-mechanical parts.
- Built a sustainable distribution network and local partnerships.
ZEMAG ENGINEERING PTE LTD
Project Manager
01.1997 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Oversaw critical engineering projects in Singapore's construction and defence sectors, delivering complex mechanical and electrical installations to meet stringent specifications and timelines.
Education
SWISS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTSingapore
Doctorate in Business Administration from Business Administration and Management, General
01.2025
UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTONUnited Kingdom
Master of Business Administration from International Business
01.2019
CAPELLE ACADEMY
Professional Diploma from Leadership & People Management
01.2017
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIASingapore
Advanced Diploma from Engineering Management
01.2002
ITE MACPHERSONSingapore
Industrial Technical Certificate from Mechanical and Electrical Drafting and Design
12.1992
Skills
Implementation of strategies
Financial performance management
Market growth strategies
Business strategy enhancement
M&A process integration
Cross-functional collaboration
Experience in corporate governance
Proficient team leadership
Sales strategy development
Business-to-business solutions
Organizational change management
Strategic vision development
Stakeholder engagement
Revenue growth strategy
Performance analysis
Business requirements analysis
Market competition assessment
Industry trend assessment
Customer relationship management
Market expansion initiatives
Sales strategy development
Sales strategy development
Project execution management
Oil and gas industry expertise
Affiliations
- Singapore Business Federation
- National Trade Union Congress
- China Business Federation
- Roehampton Alumni
- Singapore Water Association
- LatAmCham
- Enterprise Singapore
- ALIA / F+L
Executive Profile
A distinguished senior executive with more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, industrial solutions, and business management throughout the Asia Pacific and global markets. Demonstrates a proven ability to drive multi-million dollar projects, develop regional markets, and build sustainable business operations across 19 countries. Recognised as a strategic visionary with deep expertise in corporate governance, financial and risk management, business growth, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement., Strategic Planning & Execution, P&L Management, Regional Market Development, Business Transformation, M&A Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Governance, Team Leadership, Sales Strategy & KPIs, B2B Solutions, Change Management
Signature Project Portfolio
Shell Singapore, Shell Houdini Project, Bukom Island Refinery Revamp and ECC Complex - EPC for Project Logistic and Heavy Transportation, 2006-2007, Aromatics Plant, Jurong Aromatics - Project Logistics, 2007, ExxonMobil Singapore, Singapore Parallel Train (SPT), 7 Petrochemical Refinery facilities on Jurong Island - EPC for Project Logistic and Heavy Transportation, 2006-2008, PetroVietnam, Dung Quat Oil Refinery Upgrade and Expansion, 2009-2015, Nghi Son Refinery, 2014-2015, Binh Son Refinery, Malaysia Projects, Polycrystalline Silicon Manufacturing Base, Tokuyama, 2014, Sarawak Fertilisers Plant Phase I, Hu-Chem, 2015, Sarawak MLNG, Petronas/Shell, 2015, China Projects, Huizhou Refinery, CNOOC/Shell, 2014, China, Liwan 3-1-1, Liuhua 29-1, COSL Jackup, Opus Drillship, Liuhua 16-2, Lingshui Deepwater, CMHI Jack-up, Support Vessel Fabrication, Renewable Energy (Wind Energy), Singapore, Golar Project, Bestford, TSC, Opus Drilling, Azurite FDPSO, Shell Houdini, Singapore Parallel Train (ExxonMobil), Indonesia, Husky Madura, Abadi Gas Field, Noroffshore Pipelay Barge, Vietnam, Su Tu Trang, Veitsopetro Semisub, Nam Con Son Pipeline, Binh Son Refinery, Nghi Son Refinery, Malaysia, Petronas SKO MRO, Shell Sarawak MRO, SBM Offshore, Bintulu LNG, Murphy Oil, Kakap, Power Station and Distribution, India, H-Gas LNG Gateway Project, Australia, Browse LNG (Onshore/Offshore), Ichthys Project, South Korea, LNG Tanker, Prelude FLNG, VLCC, Singapore Infrastructure, Singapore Airline Terminal Maintenance Centre, Vehicle Exhaust System, 1996, Ministry of Defence facilities, 1997-1999, National Technology University, 1997-1999, National University Hospital, 1997-1999, Leedon Condominium, 1997-1999, Paragon Shopping Centre, 1997-1999, Defence Science Technology Agency, 2000, Defence Science Organization, 2000, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT), Metro Station developments, 2001, Command Base installations, 2001, Defence Shelter projects, 2001
Leadership And Strategic Impact
Demonstrated a consistent ability to enter new markets, establish operational presence, and drive revenue growth across diverse industrial sectors. Successfully built businesses from the ground up in emerging markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China, while maintaining strong performance in the developed Singapore market., Has proven expertise in managing complex, multi-million dollar projects across 19 countries, collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups, including international oil majors (Shell, ExxonMobil, Petronas), national oil companies (PetroVietnam, CNOOC), and major industrial corporations., Cultivated enduring relationships with C-suite executives and decision-makers at Fortune 500 companies and government-linked corporations. Consistently converted these relationships into substantial business opportunities and long-term partnerships., Successfully navigated organisational transformations, market disruptions, and economic cycles while maintaining business continuity and team morale. Skilled at building high-performance teams across cultural and geographical boundaries.
Professional Skills And Expertise
Vision Setting, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Change Management, M&A Integration, Stakeholder Management, P&L Management, Sales Strategy, KPIs & Performance Management, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Account Management, Business Development, Direct Sales, B2B Solutions, Sales Processes, Project Management, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Offshore & Marine, Infrastructure Development, Heavy Industries, Industrial Technologies, Project Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Asset Maintenance, Smart Technologies, Engineering Solutions, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Australia, South Korea, Japan
Community Leadership And Mentorship
NATIONAL TRADES UNION CONGRESS (NTUC), Executive Mentor, 2025-08-01, Present, Currently contributing to the NTUC Executive Mentorship Programme by supporting the career growth and security of professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs) through personalised mentorship experiences. Shares decades of business leadership, strategic thinking, and career development insights to foster the next generation of leaders.
Personal Values And Leadership Philosophy
Building business relationships on a foundation of trust, transparency, and ethical conduct in all stakeholder interactions., Combining long-term thinking with tactical execution, anticipating market shifts, and positioning organisations for sustained success., Empowering teams, fostering innovation, and creating inclusive environments where diverse perspectives drive superior outcomes., Embracing change, seeking new knowledge, and adapting strategies to evolving market dynamics and technological advancement., Delivering measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence., Placing customer needs at the heart of decision-making, delivering solutions that create genuine value and competitive advantage.
Education And Professional Development
- SWISS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 2023-01-01, 2025-01-01
- UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON, United Kingdom, Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business, 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01
- CAPELLE ACADEMY, Professional Diploma, Leadership & People Management, 2016-01-01, 2017-01-01
- THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Advanced Diploma, Engineering Management, 2001-01-01, 2002-01-01
- SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES, Trainer, Training Cadre of SU
- ITE MACPHERSON, Singapore, Industrial Technical Certificate, Mechanical and Electrical Drafting and Design, 1991-01-01, 1992-12-31
- NATIONAL CADET CORP, Sergent Major, National Division, Guard of Honor
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Director
GLOBIZ TECHWORKS
02.2025 - Current
Head of ASEAN (Business Development)
GLOBIZ TECHWORKS
01.2023 - 02.2025
Regional Branch Manager
INTERNATIONAL BEARINGS GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Vice President
IL&FS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
01.2018 - 01.2019
Business Consultant
GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP (GLG)
01.2017 - Current
Business Development Consultant
FORSHIP ENGENHARIA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales and Marketing Manager, APAC
FAGIOLI_SPA
01.2016 - 01.2017
Business Development Manager, Asia O&G
PARKER HANNIFIN
01.2013 - 01.2016
Business Development Manager, APAC
TRELLEBORG ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, TRELLEBORG OFFSHORE
01.2009 - 01.2012
Regional Marketing & Development Manager, APAC
JAS FORWARDING WORLDWIDE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Regional Business Development Manager
TIONG WOON CORPORATION HOLDING LTD
01.2006 - 01.2008
Business Development Manager
TECHNILINK INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005
Country Manager
EXIM ENTERPRISES
01.1999 - 01.2000
Project Manager
ZEMAG ENGINEERING PTE LTD
01.1997 - 01.1998
UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON
Master of Business Administration from International Business
CAPELLE ACADEMY
Professional Diploma from Leadership & People Management
ITE MACPHERSON
Industrial Technical Certificate from Mechanical and Electrical Drafting and Design
SWISS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Doctorate in Business Administration from Business Administration and Management, General
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Advanced Diploma from Engineering Management