Meet our judges

Professor Annie Koh
Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice), Singapore Management University

Professor Annie Koh is a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Finance at Singapore Management University, celebrated for her expertise in finance and her roles as a speaker and commentator. She has contributed significantly to financial and public service committees, including chairing the Asian Bond Fund 2 supervisory committee and serving on Singapore’s Customs Advisory Council.

Professor Koh holds leadership positions in various organisations, including Chairman of Prime US REIT and independent director roles at AMTD IDEA Group, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, and Yoma Strategic Holdings. Her contributions extend to charitable and advisory roles in numerous enterprises and startups, highlighting her commitment to innovation and community service.

Her academic leadership at SMU before January 2021 showcases her dedication to education and business development. Prof Annie’s research focuses on family business, investor behaviour, and risk management, culminating in several publications. Her outstanding contributions to education and public service have been recognised with multiple awards, underscoring her significant impact in her field.

Eng Aik Meng
Group Chief Executive Officer, TE Healthcare Advisory Pte Ltd

Aik Meng, co-founder of TE Asia Healthcare Partners and Group CEO of TE Healthcare Advisory Pte Ltd, has been a driving force behind specialty healthcare investments in Asia.

Aik Meng also serves on the board of 65 Equity Partners, a Temasek Holdings subsidiary focusing on family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses globally. He is also a Board Member of SATS Ltd, a Singapore-listed aviation and food solutions company.

His previous experience includes a significant role as a Senior Advisor with TPG Capital and an 18-year career in the maritime industry, culminating as President of APL, a major container shipping firm.

Isabella Huang-Loh
Chairman, Singapore Environment Council

Isabella stands as a leading figure across multiple industries, holding the position of Chairman at the Singapore Environment Council since 2008. Her leadership extends as a Board Director of Singapore Business Advisors and Consultants Council and Chairman of the PMC Certification Board, alongside guiding the Republic Polytechnic Singapore and its School of Applied Science.

Isabella's distinguished career spans high-level roles at Global Shell Marine Products and SembCorp Environmental Management, along with key strategic positions at the Singapore Economic Development Board. Her broad expertise in sustainability, engineering, and a variety of other fields has made a substantial impact globally.

Recognised with prestigious awards, including the Public Service Medal in 2017, and holding advanced degrees from MIT Sloan and Imperial College London, Isabella's influence on engineering and management practices is profound and far-reaching.

John Lim
Chairman, Boustead Projects Limited

John is a highly respected leader with over 45 years of experience in senior management and board roles across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. These include more than 30 years as Chairman, Independent Director and executive director of listed companies and more than 40 years as Chairman and as executive and non-executive director of non-listed companies. His other notable positions include Honorary Fellow and Past Chairman of the Singapore Institute of Directors, Past Chairman of the OECD SOE Asian Roundtable, and leadership roles in various organisations such as the Building and Construction Authority, Senoko Power Ltd and NTUC FairPrice Co-operative.

John has significantly contributed to corporate governance in Singapore, participating in key committees like the Corporate Governance Council, the Companies Act Review Committee and the Securities Industry Council.

Currently, he is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Governance and at the National University of Singapore and the Lead for the MAS appointed Singapore team in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Project, initiated by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum.