AI Leaders from Singapore

Maureen Tan, Head Of AI CEO, NTT Data, INC
Maureen Tan: The Architect of AI-First Transformation

When Maureen Tan stepped into the role of Head of AI CoE at NTT DATA, Inc., she brought something rare to the table: the strategic instincts of a deal-maker and the technical depth of an AI practitioner. She is not evangelising AI from the sidelines, she is deploying it at enterprise scale, measuring every outcome, and building the governance structures that let innovation move fast without breaking trust.
The gap between AI ambition and AI execution is the defining challenge of this decade. Only 15 percent of organisations successfully scale AI. Maureen sits firmly in that minority and she is now building the blueprint for the rest.
Under her stewardship, early success in NTT DATA Technology Solutions has already translated into measurable, enterprise-wide impact: millions in savings, faster cycles, higher win rates, and elevated client satisfaction.

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Jimmy Tan Chee Wee: Transforming Market Challenges into Long-Term Opportunities

By: Jimmy Tan Chee Wee, Group CEO & Executive Director, Fiamma Holdings

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How to Build Agile, High- Trust Teams in Fast- Moving Industries
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The Key to Successful International Joint Ventures: Empathy

By: Yoonjae Shin, CEO, iShopping

In Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving business landscape, international joint ventures (JVs) have become one of the most common strategies for companies seeking growth in new markets.

Leading the Future of Tech Hiring: Data, AI, and Talent Strategy

By: Anuj Agarwal, CEO & Founder, Zyoin Group

In today’s fast-evolving technology landscape, hiring has become far more complex than simply filling open roles. Companies are now under pressure to attract, engage, and convert top talent.

AI Leaders from Singapore - 2026

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future, it is quietly shaping the way we live, work, and make decisions every day.

In recent years, AI has shifted from being a highly specialized field used mainly by researchers and large tech companies to a widely accessible tool that people now interact with in everyday life. With rapid progress in machine learning, cloud computing, and the availability of large datasets, AI systems have become much better at understanding language, recognizing images, generating content, and assisting with decision-making processes.

Tasks that once required deep technical knowledge can now be completed through simple, natural interactions with AI-powered applications. As a result, industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and transportation are increasingly adopting AI to improve efficiency, deliver more personalized services, and extract meaningful insights from complex information.

Looking ahead, AI is expected to become even more deeply integrated into daily life. Instead of operating as a separate technology, it will function more as a supportive partner, helping individuals and professionals make better decisions, automate repetitive tasks, and focus on more meaningful work. In healthcare, this could translate into earlier diagnosis and more tailored treatment options.

At the same time, important challenges such as privacy, bias, transparency, and potential job displacement will continue to shape how AI is developed and governed. The future of AI will depend not only on technological progress but also on responsible leadership that turns its capabilities into real-world impact.

AI Leaders from Singapore - 2026

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
Ashish Chandra, Partner & Global Head - AI	KPMG	He specializes in building AI-first operating models by integrating GenAI, agentic AI platforms, cloud-native architecture, security, and regulatory controls, enabling enterprises to scale from experimentation to production-grade AI deployment
David Low, Director - AI & Machine Learning	Singtel	With over 15 years of experience across applied AI, fintech, and edtech, he leads a centralized AI team driving large-scale transformation initiatives across consumer, enterprise, and network business domains
Jong Hang Siong, Founder & Chairman	Otonoco AI	With expertise in AI, machine learning, and digital transformation, he drives innovation, enabling businesses to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and achieve strategic growth through advanced data-driven technologies
Kai Xin Thia, VP & Head - AI	ST Engineering	With over a decade of experience, he drives innovation and delivers impactful AI solutions, specializing in Robotics Intelligence, Spatial Intelligence, and Systemic Intelligence through advanced agent-based technologies
Kushan Liyana Arachchige, Chief AI Officer	CISO Network	With 15+ years of experience building production-grade platforms and leading crossfunctional teams, he specializes in LLM/GenAI experimentation, rapid prototyping, and transforming complex business workflows into AI-driven products
Luis F. Gonzalez, Chief Data & AI	AboitizPower	He brings 27 years of experience in the energy and resources sector, with expertise in strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, industrial AI, and AI ethics
Maureen Tan, Head - AI CoE	NTT DATA	With over 20 years of experience, she leads AI innovation, development, and deployment, integrating advanced AI and Generative AI technologies with business goals to enhance productivity, efficiency, and outcomes
Siavash Sakhavi, Head - AI Product Engineering	Prudential Assurance Company	With over four years of engineering leadership experience, he facilitates discovery workshops, leads project scoping, and oversees the delivery of impactful solutions that improve patient care and drive operational efficiency
Vishal Singhvi, Global Head - GenAI & Agentic Innovation	The Heineken Company	He drives enterprise-wide AI adoption across marketing, sales, supply chain, finance, HR, and operations, while overseeing a multidisciplinary AI innovation lab to foster collaboration and accelerate concept-to-deployment initiatives
Ziyang Kevin Chng, Head - AIAP	AI Singapore	He delivers high-quality AI training programmes, including AIAP and LADP, equipping Singaporeans with practical AI skills, while possessing expertise in in-vivo and in-vitro experiments, microfluidics, numerical simulation, materials science, and machine learning

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