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Sustainability Leadership In Pandemic Times
Sustainability Leadership In Pandemic Times
By Jeffery Tan
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Sustainability lessons from the Covid-19 outbreak
Sustainability lessons from the Covid-19 outbreak
By Jeffery Tan
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The growing community of Lawyers Supporting Mental Health. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This past fortnight I had the privilege &…
The growing community of Lawyers Supporting Mental Health. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This past fortnight I had the privilege &…
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Am honoured to be appointed the 15th S R Nathan Fellow. Looking forward to the lectures!
Am honoured to be appointed the 15th S R Nathan Fellow. Looking forward to the lectures!
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Leaders Bring People Together. Thank you Victor Mills for your dedication, passion and leadership of Singapore International Chamber of Commerce for…
Leaders Bring People Together. Thank you Victor Mills for your dedication, passion and leadership of Singapore International Chamber of Commerce for…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Mentor - Women In Tech For Boards
Singapore Institute of Directors
- Present 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Mentoring the next generation of Women Technology Leaders & helping them in their board & leadership journey in the community.
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Mentor
Advisory Singapore
- Present 3 years 4 months
Education
Mentor in the Advisory Mentorship Programme which pairs students with working professionals in their fields of interest on a 1-1 basis. Over the course of four months, from June to September 2021, mentors give an hour fortnightly to meet with their mentees.
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Advisory Committee Member - Advocacy & Research
Member at Singapore Institute of Directors (#004028)
- 4 years 1 month
Education
Review proposed changes to laws, policies and regulations in Singapore that have an impact on directors and corporate governance.
Advocate of good corporate governance practices and standards in Singapore. -
Legal Services Committee - Member
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
- Present 7 years 5 months
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Asia + Singapore Corporate Partner
One Mind
- Present 3 years 8 months
Health
Prioritising & Promoting Workplace Mental Health
60+ Global MNCs Collaborating to Impact >60 Million Employees & Associates Worldwide -
Steering Committee Member - Singapore Chapter
City Mental Health Alliance Singapore
- 3 years
Health
Corporate Leaders Passionately Promoting Workplace Mental Health & Wellness
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Corporate Governance & Regulatory Group - Member
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
- Present 5 years 4 months
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Advisory Committee Member http://againststigma2019.com
Global Anti Stigma Alliance - Together Against Stigma Conference 2019 - Singapore
- 1 year 5 months
Health
Global Effort to Change Mindsets, Attitudes and Behaviors In Fighting Mental Health Stigma
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Volunteer
COOS Blessings Outreach (Elder Care & Underprivileged) & Feed 5000 Initiative
- 5 years
Poverty Alleviation
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Fundraising Supporter of Children from Needy Filipino Families
Metro World Child Program
- 3 years 6 months
Children
Publications
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Corporate Purpose - A Company's X-Factor & Force For Good
Business Times
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Lawyers, General Counsels and Boards - The Next Level of Partnership
Business Times
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Formula One's Lessons For Mental Health
The Singapore Business Times
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Internal Carbon Pricing Helps Futureproof Businesses
The Business Times
Corporates who adopt an internal carbon pricing helps to futureproof its businesses.
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The 'ABC' of ESG - Going Beyond PR & Box-ticking
The Business Times
To remain relevant, competitive and sustainable, organisations need to be Accountable, Build trust and a Core culture that goes beyond compliance - the 'ABC" of ESG.
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Board effectiveness through the C-suite lens
The Business Times / Singapore Institute of Directors Boardroom Matters
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Sustainability's Secret Sauce for Corporate Competiveness - Employees' Mental Health
The Business Times Singapore
Sustainability's Secret Sauce for Corporate Competitiveness - Employees' Mental Health
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Digital smarts – A post-Covid necessity for boards
Singapore Institute of Directors - Boardroom Matters
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The Value of Lawyers On Boards
Oxford Business Legal
Lawyers of Corporate Boards Bring Much Value that goes Beyond just Legal Perspectives.
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Of Clocks & Compasses, Inheritance & Heritage
Singapore Business Times
For future generations the "compass" of life will help them to navigate to the right destination.
It is important to leave a legacy of Values, Life Principles, Lived Experiences and Philosophical Wisdom to the Next Generation. -
Intergenerational Wisdom For A Post-Covid World
The Straits Times Singapore
In today's unprecedented Covid environment, for leadership to be meaningful and holistic, there needs to be active engagement between leaders across generations.
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Lawyers Going Beyond Just Law Could Create A New Post Pandemic Paradigm
Singapore Business Times
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Businesses need to focus on sustainability if they want to succeed
Singapore Business Times
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Board Guidance In Retrenchments
Singapore Institute of Directors / Singapore Business Times
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Post Pandemic Corporate Lawyers In The New Normal
International In-House Counsel Journal
Corporate Lawyers require New SKillsets and Mindset That Go Beyond The Law In tTe Post Pandemic's New Normal
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The Broad View - Breaking out of the Box
The Business Times
To serve clients and communities in the post-Covid world, it is no longer enough for corporate lawyers to contain themselves to legal issues alone.
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Lawyers on boards - Going beyond the 'legal' label
Singapore Business Times
Those lawyers who aspire to be on boards should downplay their legal credentials; the emphasis should instead be on one's skills and experience in business, management and leadership.
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Engaging stakeholders for the long term
Singapore Business Times
The challenge for corporations is how to identify the emerging group of sustainability- sensitive stakeholders early, and to effectively engage them for the collective benefit of all – and in so doing, achieve the triple bottom-line of People, Profits and Planet.
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What are the biggest challenges with new legal developments?
White Paper Plus 4 - Fresh Thought Leadership
The pace of legal developments and the speed of business are very often not in sync. At times, the law lags the business and what is being contemplated in a business has no clear legal precedents, guidelines or policies.
The role of the GC is to find that optimal balance: To understand the requirements and limits of the law, whilst finding a pragmatic solution for the business to operate in a compliant, cost-effective manner that still has all the agility of a vibrant, profitable…The pace of legal developments and the speed of business are very often not in sync. At times, the law lags the business and what is being contemplated in a business has no clear legal precedents, guidelines or policies.
The role of the GC is to find that optimal balance: To understand the requirements and limits of the law, whilst finding a pragmatic solution for the business to operate in a compliant, cost-effective manner that still has all the agility of a vibrant, profitable business. -
General Counsel -The C-Suite's Swiss Army Knife
International In-House Counsel Journal
The role of the General Counsel (GC) continues to evolve in a corporation. The requirement for a GC to be a highly skilled legal practitioner is only the entry level requirement. To be successful in this role, one is expected to be financially literate, business savvy and strategically minded. The position requires the individual to possess almost diametrically opposite attributes: Being 'hard as nails' and yet 'humble and approachable'. Fully knowledgeable of one's legal rights and ready to…
The role of the General Counsel (GC) continues to evolve in a corporation. The requirement for a GC to be a highly skilled legal practitioner is only the entry level requirement. To be successful in this role, one is expected to be financially literate, business savvy and strategically minded. The position requires the individual to possess almost diametrically opposite attributes: Being 'hard as nails' and yet 'humble and approachable'. Fully knowledgeable of one's legal rights and ready to enforce them to the hilt; and yet pragmatic and conciliatory when required. Quietly receptive as a confidant and yet highly vocal as a lobbyist and passionate advocate. It requires one to be mentally agile and intellectually curious. Always learning from both internal and external stakeholders and audiences.
To succeed, one needs to have the social skills and the EQ to connect with different and at times difficult personalities; and yet excelling at being a diplomat, politician, gladiator, mediator, facilitator and healer all rolled into one package. -
Hoots and cheers as law grads take to the stage
The Straits Times - Singapore
The Singapore Jessup Cup Winning team 1986 - The only university team in the competition to have all 4 speakers placed in the Top 10 of the Jessup Cup International Division.
2nd Place - Indranee Rajah
6th Place - Chandra Mohan
Joint 10th Place - Sundaresh Menon & Jeffery Tan
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Employees' mental health is in the secret sauce for that competitive edge
The Business Times
Organisations cannot hope to be sustainable without looking after the safety, health and welfare of their most vital resource - their employees.
Honors & Awards
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Individual Salus Award For Mental Health Advocacy & Awareness In the Global Workplace Community
One Mind At Work
Launched in 2017, The Salus Award for Workplace Mental Health is awarded for outstanding individual leadership in promoting workplace mental health. The award recognizes an individual who has championed workplace mental health, demonstrated leadership, and represents the gold standard of One Mind at Work membership through proven advocacy, commitment and positive results.
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Charities Corporate Governance Award For an Unprecedented 2nd Time
Singapore Charities Council & Ministry of Culture Community & Youth
Highest Accolade For Singapore Charities Corporate Governance. Unprecedented Honour being the 1st charity to have won this Award Twice.
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Singapore Charities Council Transparency Award recipient for an Unprecedented 5th Time
Singapore Charities Council
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Champions of Good Award 2022 for an Unprecedented 3rd time
National Volunteerism & Philanthropy Center
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President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award (PVPA) 2021
Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore
This prestigious award for is Jardine's contributions and corporate giving focused on mental health through MINDSET that goes beyond advocacy and raising awareness. Devoting the manpower and resources to follow up closely with the beneficiaries, creating a tangible impact on the lives of the clients and mental health space in Singapore.
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Runner-Up of the Shareholder Communication Excellence Award (SCEA) 2021, Big Cap Category
Securities & Investment Association of Singapore
This prestigious award for Jardine Cycle & Carriage's outstanding efforts in transparent disclosure and excellent communication with it’s shareholders.
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Champions of Good Award 2020 for an Unprecedented 2nd time
National Volunteer & Philanthropy Center
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FT Asia Pacific's Innovative Lawyers Awards - Commended For Thought leadership and Social Responsibility
The Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/3c56e9a0-aef2-11ea-94fc-9a676a727e5a
Jardine Cycle & Carriage — The investment holding company's general counsel oversees its Mindset mental health charity. It supports people with mental health challenges to re-enter the workforce and recently developed a digital addiction initiative to help teenagers suffering social isolation and other effects of the addiction.
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Asia’s Best In-House Legal Team
The Asia In House Community Counsels of the Year Award
Asia’s Best Conglomerate In House Legal Team 2020
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Top 3 & Highly Commended Corporate Communications Team in Asia
The Gold Standard Awards organised by PublicAffairsAsia
Highly Commended and among the Top 3 for Best Corporate Communications in Asia at The Gold Standard Awards organised by PublicAffairsAsia, one of most coveted communications awards in the region.
In 2019, the team raised the external and public profile of JC&C, in the media, among key stakeholders and within our communities through a series of well-executed and sustained communications efforts and initiatives.
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Winner of Singapore Charity Council's Transparency Award for 4 Consecutive Years (2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019)
Singapore Charity Council
Won the Charity Transparency & Governance Awards (CGA) for an unprecedented 4th consecutive year. The CTA recognises charities that have adopted the highest standards of governance. An initiative of the Charity Council, the CTA aims to promote good governance in the charity sector by acknowledging the excellent work of charities, while inspiring others to emulate their best practices
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Top General Counsels Powerlist
Legal 500
Prestigious list of the region’s top general counsels
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Champions Of Good Award
National Volunteer and Philanthropy Center
MINDSET Charity and Jardines recognised as a Champion for Good in relation to its efforts to support the mental health community in Singapore
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Inaugural Winner of Charity Governance Award 2018
Singapore Charity Council
Won the Charity Corporate Governance Awards in recognition of exemplary corporate governance practices as a leading charity.
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Top 3 - General Counsel of the Year Award 2018 - Listed Companies Category
Singapore Corporate Counsel Association
Recognises In-House Counsels for their Leadership, Excellence and Achievements within the Singapore In- House Legal Community.
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Most Transparent Listed Company Award 2018 - Runner Up
Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS)
Recognised For Excellence in the Following Areas:
1. Quality of Annual Report
2. Disclosure of Interested Party Transactions (IPT)
3. Directorships/Chairmanships in Listed Companies
4. Timeliness of Release of Results
5. Executive Director/Top 5 Executives' Remuneration
6. Non-Executive Director Fees
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Leading General Counsel (GC) Powerlist - South East Asia
Legal 500
Top Innovative & Leading In House Legal Teams
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Singapore Charity Council - Best Charity Transparency Awards 2017 (Won Award for 2nd Consecutive Year)
Singapore Charity Council
Won the Charity Transparency & Governance Awards (CGA) for the 2nd consecutive year. The CGA recognises charities that have adopted the highest standards of governance. An initiative of the Charity Council, the CGA aims to promote good governance in the charity sector by acknowledging the excellent work of charities, while inspiring others to emulate their best practices
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Singapore Charity Council - Inaugural Best Charity Transparency Awards 2016
Singapore Charity Council
The Charity Transparency & Governance Awards (CGA) recognises charities that have adopted the highest standards of governance. An initiative of the Charity Council, the CGA aims to promote good governance in the charity sector by acknowledging the excellent work of charities, while inspiring others to emulate their best practices
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Best In House Legal Team of The Year
JUVE Awards - SCHULTERIESENKAMPFF
This Award was presented to the Management of the Siemens Global Legal Department for being the Best In House Team for Corporate Governance & Compliance for the year.
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Best In House Legal Counsel Team
CCH Asian Awards
This award was presented to the Motorola Asia Legal Team.
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Top 10 International Mooter
Philip C Jessup International Moots Competition
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Winner - Jessup Moots Team, International Division
Jessup Moots International Competition
Best International Mooting Team in Competition.
Winner of International Jessup Moot Competition Cup. -
Law Faculty Best Trial Advocacy Student - Special Examiners' Prize
National University of Singapore
Best Trial Advocacy Student in the Year.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin
Professional working proficiency
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Cantonese
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hokkien
Native or bilingual proficiency
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