Design Innovation

Ivan is the Head of Payments, APAC for a Fortune 100 media company, overseeing a team managing over US$250 million in monthly transactions. He co-founded Wonder Group, managing offshore software teams across Asia, raising over US$1.5 million in startup capital. Ivan serves as Adjunct Faculty at SMU, teaching accounting and finance. He holds a Bachelor of Business Management from SMU and a Bachelors in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Ivan is also a Chartered Accountant and Certified Financial Analyst. In his free time, he enjoys adventurous travel and holds licenses for free fall parachuting and skydiving.

Over three decades, Thierry has honed his design expertise across the globe from Singapore to Canada. His experiences include designing new passenger experiences for the first French high-speed train TGV Duplex to powering corporate innovation with large organisations in Japan, and setting up the first national Design Thinking and Innovation Academy in Singapore. As a serial entrepreneur, Thierry likes to challenge himself by taking the path off the beaten track; the only way to quench his thirst for adventures and human narratives. Besides running Atelier Modus, he teaches design thinking as Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, and Adjunct Faculty at Singapore Management University. He is currently a member of the Advisory Committee at the School of Media, Arts and Design at Singapore Polytechnic.

With a strong passion for developing leaders, empowering individuals, and enhancing organisational effectiveness, Bryan is a seasoned learning and development professional. He is a LUMA Institute Certified Instructor and currently holds portfolios in Registrar and Partnership functions. Prior to his current role, Bryan was part of Culture and Leadership development team. He has collaborated with a wide range of organisations—including MNCs, large local enterprises, and Singapore government ministries—across sectors such as education, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, F&B and the arts. His work has focused on designing and delivering impactful learning and organisational development solutions. Bryan's facilitation experience spans Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and he holds a Master of Leadership in Organisational Learning from Monash University.

Ben is a dynamic and purpose-driven learning and development professional with over a decade of experience in training, facilitation, and programme management across corporate, educational, and community sectors. ​ At Certis Corporate University, Ben leads impactful initiatives in leadership development, mental wellness, and onboarding, while also overseeing curriculum design and training delivery.​ His diverse background spans global learning leadership, youth development, and corporate training, with a strong emphasis on cultural intelligence, communication, and personal effectiveness. ​ Ben is known for his engaging facilitation style, empathetic leadership, and ability to design transformative learning experiences that resonate across cultures and industries.​

Victor brings over two decades of corporate experience spanning business development, operations, training, and customer service. Driven by a deep passion for collaboration, he thrives on exploring innovative design and creative thinking to help build a safer, smarter, and better world for all.