SBF-SID Leadership Programme for TAC Councils
Overview
In today’s dynamic business landscape, Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) play a pivotal role in representing industry interests, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. This programme is tailored for council members and senior management of Singapore’s TACs seeking to enhance leadership and strategic capabilities.
Event Detail
What you will achieve
- Master TAC Governance Principles, Frameworks and Roles
- Build Diverse Councils and Strong Council-Executive Dynamics
- Learn to Address Conflicts and Apply Ethical Decision-Making
- Enhance Council Effectiveness and Leadership Competencies
- Position TACs as Sustainable, Influential Entities
Trainers
Bernard Lui, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mr Bernard Lui is a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and a director at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC, a Singapore law corporation affiliated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. With 30 years of experience, Mr Lui specialises in both public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance. His expertise encompasses a wide array of areas including initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary fundraisings, corporate turnarounds, restructuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. His work has been acknowledged by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000 and Asialaw Leading Lawyers. He is a member of the Accreditation and Professional Development Committee at Singapore Institute of Directors.
Dr Wilson Chew, Managing Partner, JP Wilson
Dr Wilson Chew has spent over 20 years in enterprise growth and strategy, served over 200 entrepreneur and family-led companies, and led more than 140 strategy engagements including 12 public listings in Asia and two national scale-up initiatives with the Singapore Government. He is the Managing Partner at JP Wilson, a growth strategy firm for private clients. Dr Chew was the former partner for strategy at the Entrepreneurial and Private Clients practice of PwC. He is Chairman of Fortrec Group, former Deputy Chairman of National Arthritis Foundation and Independent Director of Swee Hong Ltd. Dr Chew has also served as adviser for the Wharton-SMU-IBM Business & Industry Insight programme and lectures at SMU’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation. He is presently reading law at the Singapore University for Social Sciences.
Course Fees
Pls note that the course fee is $690 before GST. Eligible participants from TACs are entitled to up to 70% funding support from Enterprise Singapore. (SBF will conduct eligibility assessment.)
With 70% funding, each participant will pay $225.63 (inclusive of GST).
Programme/Agenda
Time | Topic |
8.30am | Registration |
8.55 am | Introduction (10min) |
9.05am | Corporate Governance & Duties (1hr) |
10.05am | Tea Break (15min) |
10.20am | Group Discussion: Corporate Governance & Duties (40min) |
11.00am | Q&A (10min) |
11.10am | Human Capital & Performance (1hr) |
12.10pm | Group Discussion: Human Capital (40mins) |
12.50pm | Q&A (10min) |
1.00pm | Programme End |
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
With effective governance and leadership as the foundation of thriving TACs, this programme provides critical insights and practical tools to strengthen organisational governance, cultivate strong leadership, and deliver meaningful impact. By attending this programme, you can also earn 4 continuous professional development (CPD) hours to support your professional growth.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Aspiring, new, or current board directors and senior management of Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) in Singapore.