Kamran Shaukat has over 20 years of experience in sourcing and supply chain, spanning ten industries across six countries and three continents. His career reflects constant learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing global environment. Now leading BIZCareers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), he focuses on bridging academia and industry by supporting impactful career development. Passionate about mentoring future talent, Kamran shares his insights to shape Asia’s next generation of business leaders. He previously held leadership roles across sectors such as healthcare, retail, and energy, and brings entrepreneurial experience. Global trade dynamics and sustainable sourcing continue to inspire his work.

With over a decade of experience in sales, business development, venture capital, and industrial automation, Terrence Chan is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to fuel business growth. He has led initiatives in B2B SaaS, smart manufacturing, and automation across diverse industries and regions—from robotics and material handling in Asia Pacific to industrial SaaS solutions in North America. Known for solving complex challenges with innovative engineering, Terrence Chan thrives in multicultural environments and excels at building cross-border collaborations that deliver real-world impact. His global perspective and results-driven approach make him a compelling voice at the intersection of technology, business, and industry transformation.

Gwen is a seasoned supply chain and procurement leader with over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, category management, supplier engagement, and responsible sourcing. She has held roles at global MNCs including HP, 3M, and Kellanova, driving procurement excellence and operational efficiency. Passionate about continuous improvement, Gwen champions stakeholder collaboration and sustainability, delivering measurable environmental and social impact across supply chains.

A certified Mechanical Engineer and LEAN Six Sigma professional, with extensive experience in Operations Management, Project Management, and People Management. Skilled in leading both Greenfield and Brownfield project setups, the individual has successfully overseen plant start-ups and scaled them into sustainable operations while consistently meeting project deadlines. Known for a results-oriented approach, they excel at identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks to drive high performance and deliver best-in-class outcomes. Additionally, they bring expertise as a Corporate HSES and Quality Auditor.

Arnel is a seasoned executive in supply chain who has an accumulated experience of more than 25 years in various industries and disciplines which covers agri-business, cold chain logistics, FMCG distribution, lighting solutions, retail distribution, 3PL/4PL operations, demand planning, business development, operations management, process improvement and project management. He has been a proven leader in both professional and social circles having assumed senior management and executive leadership roles in various corporate environment and respected supply chain associations like Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines. He has successfully learned, adapted and crossed over from the manufacturing side until to the retail industry complementing his mastery and understanding of the supply chain ecosystems.