Vincent BoonSeng Lim
Adjunct Professor And A Sitting CFO
Summary
Adjunct lecturer with 28 years of managerial finance experience. Known for interesting and relatable lectures with practical case studies and examples. Currently the CFO Asia Pacific for Datalogic S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana: DAL.MI), was the Deputy Group CFO for Hi-P International Limited (SGX:H17) and Director of Finance & CFO of Asia for Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI). Speaks regularly in conferences and seminars in Singapore and the region, active in the accountancy bodies, like Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants as its former Council member, Treasurer and current member of CFO committee, and ACCA as its former Chairman of Singapore SME Transformation Committee and Network Panel member. Has a PhD (General Management) from SMU, FCCA and FCA Singapore
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guest Lecturer
Singapore Management University
01.2019 - Current
- A guest lecturer for Professor Toru YOSHIKAWA's corporate governance classes since in 2019, created own content and topics ranged from board decisions for company transformation, ownership structure and board of directors structure.
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
Guest Lecturer/Speaker
Various Organizations
01.2019 - Current
- Aug 2023, prepared and delivered talk for ACCA at Huone Singapore on why there is an urgency on finance transformation and introduction of Activity Value Management.
- May 2023, prepared and delivered talk at DigitalCFO Asia Symposium on "Minimize Disruptions From Superseding Finance Automation".
- Mar 2023, was the keynote speaker for Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore on "The Future of Work in Finance - How Digital Transformation is changing roles, skills and capabilities"
- Oct 2022, prepared and delivered talk at World Finance Forum Singapore on "Finance leadership: a culture change". Received >10 positive feedbacks on the thought provoking presentation.
- Sep 2022, prepared and delivered talk at Accounting & Finance Show Singapore on "Managing Cross Border Finance".
- Sep 2022, share at Global Trade Review's fireside chat on The changing role of ‘C-suite’ leaders. Received comments and compliments on the non-intuitive discussions.
- May 2022, share at C-Engage on "Reframing ESG as a Competitive Advantage"
- Apr 2022, was the keynote speaker for KAPLAN on "the Future of Accountancy Career".
- Many other sharing
- Used to travel up to 10 days per year speaking at various conference in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia venues.
- During covid, maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic
03.2021 - Current
- Datalogic S.p.A., (Italian Stock Exchange: DAL.MI), is a global leader in barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking systems
- First joined in Sep 2016, rejoined in Mar 2021
- Manage all finance matters in the region and lead team members in Australia, China, Singapore, and Vietnam, oversaw commercial finance, controllership, budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable, report to Group CFO in Italy.
Deputy Group CFO
Hi-P International Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020
- (SGX: H17), is a global manufacturer with plants in various sites in China, Poland, Singapore and Thailand, specializing in product design, plastic molding, metal stamping to final assembly
- I led a team of 127 staff in 4 countries (China, Poland, Singapore and Thailand) to partner with the CEO on the transformation of the company.
- I reported to the CEO.
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Datalogic S.p.A., (Italian Stock Exchange: DAL.MI), is a global leader in barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking systems
- Manage all finance matters in the region and lead team members in Australia, China, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Director of Finance & CFO
Motorola Solutions Inc
12.2007 - 09.2016
- NYSE: MSI) is the global leader in public safety communication devices
- As the Director of Finance & CFO, Asia (exclude China & Japan), I managed finance functions for Asia sub region (19 countries and 11 entities)
- I reported to VP & CFO, Asia Pacific & EMEA.
Various Finance Roles
Companies including Sony Ericsson, Hewlett Packard and CEI
07.1994 - 11.2007
Education
PhD - General Management
Singapore Management University
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Hull
01.2006 - 04.2008
Chartered Accountant Singapore - undefined
01.2004 - 04.2004
Chartered Certified Accountant (Fellow) – ACCA - undefined
01.1995 - 04.2002
Diploma - Business
Temasek Polytechnic
01.1991 - 04.1994
Skills
Practical Managerial Finance
undefinedAccomplishments
- Vincent Lim is an aspiring adjunct lecturer with 28 years of managerial and finance experience
- He is currently the CFO Asia Pacific for Datalogic S.p.A
- (Borsa Italiana: DAL.MI), was the Deputy Group CFO for Hi-P International Limited (SGX:H17) and Director of Finance & CFO of Asia for Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI)
- He speaks regularly in conferences and seminars in Singapore and the region, and sits in the CFO committee of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), was the former Council member and Treasurer of ISCA, Chairman of ACCA Singapore SME Transformation Committee, ACCA Singapore Network Panel member
- He has a PhD (General Management) from SMU, FCCA and FCA Singapore.
Additional Information
- Birthplace: , Singapore Nationality: Singapore
Timeline
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic
03.2021 - Current
Deputy Group CFO
Hi-P International Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020
Guest Lecturer
Singapore Management University
01.2019 - Current
Guest Lecturer/Speaker
Various Organizations
01.2019 - Current
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic
09.2016 - 03.2020
Director of Finance & CFO
Motorola Solutions Inc
12.2007 - 09.2016
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Hull
01.2006 - 04.2008
Chartered Accountant Singapore - undefined
01.2004 - 04.2004
Chartered Certified Accountant (Fellow) – ACCA - undefined
01.1995 - 04.2002
Various Finance Roles
Companies including Sony Ericsson, Hewlett Packard and CEI
07.1994 - 11.2007
Diploma - Business
Temasek Polytechnic
01.1991 - 04.1994
PhD - General Management
Singapore Management University
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