LAM ZEN XIN
JEFREY

Bachelor of Business Administration
Ceremony 20

Jefrey first studied Psychology at Temasek Polytechnic, where he developed a genuine curiosity for understanding people and human behaviour. During national service, he discovered a growing interest in financial markets, which led him to make the switch to NUS Business School, where he pursued a BBA specialising in Finance.

At NUS, Jefrey made full use of what the programme had to offer. The flexibility of the BBA curriculum allowed him to take on multiple finance internships across investment banking and investments, gaining real-world experience and building a strong foundation for his future career.

He also participated in the school’s Field Service Project, which offered a meaningful blend of academic rigour and real-world consulting, working alongside industry partners to deliver practical outcomes for clients.

Jefrey seized the opportunities available through the Global Experience Milestone, spending a semester on exchange in Barcelona where he met students from across the world, and attending a winter school programme in Seoul. These experiences allowed him to broaden his perspective on different cultures and ways of thinking, and to build connections with peers from all over the globe.

Reflecting on his time at NUS Business School, Jefrey is grateful for the breadth of experiences the school made possible, from the classroom to the workplace. He believes that the combination of academic training, industry exposure, and global experiences has prepared him well for the road ahead. He will be joining the investment banking industry upon graduation.

LIM MING YIN
JOCELYN

Bachelor of Business Administration
Ceremony 21

Jocelyn Lim is a graduating student from the NUS Business School, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double specialisation in Finance and Leadership & Human Capital Management.

A recipient of the NUS Business Dean’s Scholarship, Jocelyn was recognised for outstanding performance across disciplines including Finance, Management & Organisation, Accounting, and Chinese Studies. Upon graduation, she will join DBS as a Management Associate.

Beyond academics, she was invited by the Singapore Business Federation to serve as a Campus Ambassador, where she shared her internship experiences at student outreach platforms and supported fellow students in making informed career decisions.

Driven by a passion for creating meaningful social impact, Jocelyn dedicated much of her time at NUS to service and leadership. As Chairperson of Project A.C.E under the NUS Community Service Club, she led initiatives supporting seniors through sustained engagement programmes at active ageing centres and community outreach events. By strengthening partnerships and expanding student volunteer participation, she helped create opportunities for seniors to build social connections and remain actively engaged within their communities.

Jocelyn currently serves as a Silver Generation Ambassador with the Agency for Integrated Care, conducting regular door-to-door outreach to identify seniors who may require additional support. Through these engagements, she connects seniors with relevant government assistance schemes, helping to improve access to care and ensuring that vulnerable individuals are not overlooked.

Whether through community service, student leadership, or industry engagement, Jocelyn believes that leadership is not about standing above others, but about standing with them. The most meaningful part of her NUS experience has been the opportunity to grow alongside others while contributing to their growth in return. As she graduates from NUS, Jocelyn remains committed to strengthening communities and leading with purpose wherever she serves.

NADYA
HERYANTO

Bachelor of Business Administration
(Accountancy)
Ceremony 22

Nadya made the decision to transfer to Accountancy at the end of her first year, a choice she considers one of the best decisions she made during her time at NUS. She found herself genuinely enjoying accounting and appreciated how practical the discipline was.

More broadly, she valued her experience at NUS Business School. The curriculum gave students frequent opportunities to present, work in teams, and take part in class discussions. She especially appreciated learning from lecturers with professional experience, whose perspectives and stories helped bridge theory and practice. Equally important was the strong support system around her, from professors and administrative staff to career advisors, who were always willing to offer guidance.

As a resident of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, Nadya was part of a vibrant community that encouraged her to engage with social issues and learn from people with diverse backgrounds. The friendships she built, conversations she shared, and opportunities she embraced, including a study trip to Indochina, broadened her horizons and remain among the most meaningful parts of her university journey.

Beyond her studies, Nadya pursued a wide range of internship experiences across consulting, finance, sustainability, and the social sector. She also served as Co-President of the NUS Students’ Association for Visions of the Earth, where she had the opportunity to work alongside passionate peers and build a community of students committed to making a positive environmental impact.

Looking back, what she is most grateful for about her time at NUS are the people she met along the way. This includes friends, mentors, professors, and members of the NUS community who challenged her perspectives, supported her growth, and inspired her to keep learning.

As she begins the next chapter of her journey, Nadya hopes to continue learning, exploring new opportunities, and contributing meaningfully wherever she goes.

YUN
YOUNGKYUNG

Bachelor of Business Administration
(Real Estate)
Ceremony 22

Youngkyung’s university experience was shaped by the opportunities she stumbled into, the resources she leaned on, and the people who walked alongside her.

Youngkyung had spent most of her life moving around, which meant she had become very good at starting over. “Where are you from?” never had a tidy answer. NUS Business School surprised her by giving her room to grow and by becoming the closest thing she had to a home away from home.

One of those opportunities sent her to Stockholm for six months on exchange, and it remains one of the most defining experiences of her time at NUS Business School. She witnessed the northern lights, lived on the other side of the world, and encountered entirely new ways of seeing and doing things. It was a chapter she never would have written for herself, and one she credits entirely to NUS Business School.

But what she holds onto most is the people she met. Somewhere between countless projects and late nights, she found her closest friends, who made a sprawling university feel small and familiar and helped her finally feel like she belonged somewhere, not just passing through.

There is a certain irony in someone as well-travelled as Youngkyung finding her footing in real estate, of all things. But it is a field she is drawn to for deeply personal reasons — behind every building and every space are the people who build lives, and the places that hold them. As she steps into the next chapter of her journey, it is this belief that will carry her forward.

She spent years learning how to leave places well. NUS Business School is where she finally learned how to belong to one.

Dong
Guanjie

Executive Master of Business Administration (Chinese)
Ceremony 23

Dong Guanjie is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qishu Youyu. A serial internet entrepreneur, he is recognised as a leading talent in China’s online audiovisual sector and a Forbes China Culture Influence figure.

In 2015, he founded Qishu Youyu, which quickly rose to become a dominant player in internet-based film and television, spanning online movies, web series, and short-form dramas. To date, the company has released 1,000 titles, amassing over 30 billion views and RMB 3 billion in revenue-sharing box office. In 2026, Qishu Youyu accelerated its transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence. Its newly launched AI-powered filmmaking platform covers the full industry chain and empowers small-to-medium creators, with the mission to help every talented creator produce great content using AI.

董冠杰
奇树有鱼创始人兼CEO

互联网连续创业者，中国网络视听领军人才，福布斯中国文化影响力人物。
2015年创立奇树有鱼，迅速成为互联网影视头部企业，业务覆盖网络电影、网剧及短剧（上线发行影视作品1000部，播放量300亿+，分账票房30亿）。2026年奇树有鱼在AI技术加持下快速完成转型。目前上线的AI影视创作平台，覆盖全产业链，并向中小创作者赋能，致力让每个有才华的创作者通过AI做出好内容。

Bennet
Nieman

Master of Science (Finance)
Ceremony 24

Originally from Germany, Bennet has lived in six countries across four continents. Before studying at NUS, he worked in the European development finance industry, focusing on venture capital in emerging markets. During his studies, Bennet served in the Master’s Club at NUS Business School and, as part of the experiential learning module, he pursued a graduate internship at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing.

Gladys
Koh

Master of Science (Real Estate)
Ceremony 24

Gladys is a graduate of the MSc Real Estate programme and currently works in the public sector.

Coming from a background outside of real estate, she pursued the degree to build a strong formal foundation in the field, and it delivered far beyond her expectations. The programme equipped her with a deeper understanding of the industry and sharpened her technical ability to analyse and evaluate complex real estate decisions.

Beyond the academics at NUS Business School, Gladys had a genuinely rewarding experience, enriched by a community of like-minded individuals who share a true passion for real estate.

She leaves this chapter better informed, more capable, and excited about what lies ahead in her career.

OUYANG
Xiuzhang

Chief Investment Officer
Cove Investment
Ceremony 20

A veteran of global financial markets with nearly three decades of trading and investment expertise, Mr. Ouyang began his career at Goldman Sachs, managing portfolios across Interest Rates, Foreign Exchange, and Oil Trading in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In 2008, he joined JPMorgan Singapore, leading the firm’s Asia Oil and Commodity Trading business.

Building on his extensive investment banking tenure, Mr. Ouyang spearheaded the establishment of Freepoint Commodities Asia Pacific, and drove its growth as CEO from 2017 to 2021. Recognising his contribution in supporting China’s commodities market globalisation, in April 2021, he was elected as the first foreign Director of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). Following his tenure at Freepoint, he launched his own investment vehicle, Cove Investment Pte. Ltd. Today, he is also on the Advisory Board of the U.S.-based Oaktree CLO Fund.

Mr. Ouyang holds a BBA in Finance from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he was honoured as the Outstanding Young Alumni in 2015. He remains deeply connected to academia, sitting on the Advisory Board of NUS Business School.

Dedicated to driving sustainable progress and social impact, Mr. Ouyang is a long-term donor and supporter of multiple charitable organisations. He is also an active supporter of university education causes at the National University of Singapore, in particular championing cross-border initiatives between Singapore and Chinese universities. He founded the Asia Green Energy Competition-jointly hosted by Tsinghua University x-lab and NUS Enterprise, which successfully concluded its inaugural edition in July 2025.

Frank
KOO

Founder & Director of Nextplay
Board Member of Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)
Ceremony 21

Frank Koo is the founder of Nextplay – a company that supports leaders and executives in developing the right mindset, skills and commitment to excel in the future of work.

Prior to starting his company, Frank was the Head of Asia at LinkedIn. He also held leadership roles in BE Education, where he was Chief Operating Officer, Pearson Education where he was President of Learning Solutions, and Oracle where he was Managing Director for Singapore and South Asia Growth Economies.

Frank actively contributes to professional communities. He currently sits on the board of IHRP (Institute for Human Resource Professionals), is a member of the Committee for Nominating and Remuneration Committees of SID (Singapore Institute of Directors) and a past council member of the Singapore NIC (National Integration Council).

Frank graduated from NUS Business School in 1990 and is also a graduand of the Executive Master in Change with INSEAD.

CHIA-TERN
Huey Min

Chief Executive
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
Ceremony 22

As ACRA’s Chief Executive, Huey Min is leading the organisation towards fostering high trust in Singapore’s business ecosystem and supporting a thriving and resilient economy, as well as in establishing ACRA as a global leader in business regulatory excellence and sector development.

ACRA is Singapore’s national regulator overseeing business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers. It also spearheads the development of the accountancy sector and sets accounting standards for companies and various organisations.

Huey Min assumed her role in April 2024, and serves as the Registrar of Companies, Businesses, Public Accountants, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Variable Capital Companies.

In addition, Huey Min serves as the Vice-Chair of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, an international body of audit oversight regulators from around the world.  Prior to taking the helm at ACRA, she spent most of her career at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), where she held key posts in tax administration and regulatory functions.  In her last-held position as Deputy Commissioner (International, Investigation & Indirect Taxes) at IRAS, she represented Singapore at key international tax fora while providing leadership across various critical tax functions on the domestic front.

Huey Min graduated with a First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science (Estate Management) from the National University of Singapore on a Public Service Commission Local Merit Scholarship and holds a Master in Land Economy from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. In recognition of her contributions to public service, she was conferred the Public Service Administration Medal (Gold) in 2022.

Vicknesh
PILLAY

Founder
TNB Aura
Ceremony 23

As the Founding Partner of TNB Aura, Vicknesh heads up the group’s sell-side and buy-side initiatives.Vicknesh started his career in Investment Banking before founding, operating, and exiting his real estate mezz fund. Currently, Vicknesh serves as a board member at several companies where he advises and assists on their internal strategies and expansion plans.

Having graduated with a double degree from Nanyang Technological University and dual MBAs from UCLA Anderson and the National University of Singapore, Vicknesh is passionately involved in the region’s startup ecosystem. He is an appointed judge and mentor for numerous entrepreneurship workshops, conferences, and competitions, contributing to the cultivation of aspiring entrepreneurs and startups.

Zelia
LEONG

Co-Founder
PraisePal
Ceremony 24

Zelia Leong is an entrepreneur and alumna of the National University of Singapore. During her time at NUS, she co-founded Anywhr, a venture-backed travel tech company that served travellers from 25 countries and was part of Google for Startups’ Accelerator in Silicon Valley. She subsequently co-founded PraisePal, an employee recognition platform that scaled to 27 countries, serving Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises.

Zelia serves on the Board of ACE.SG, the national voice of Singapore’s startup ecosystem, as Treasurer and former Chair of the Women Entrepreneurship Committee. She is also Entrepreneur in Residence and Venture Partner at Accelerating Asia, a leading early-stage venture capital accelerator. She is an alumna of Stanford Graduate School of Business and holds a BSc in Management with First Class Honours from the University of Manchester and an MSc from NUS.

Durwin
HO

Ceremony 24

Durwin Ho is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of StartupX, an innovation consultancy that works with governments, global corporations and emerging companies to turn innovation strategy into measurable commercial outcomes. He specialises in building effective partnerships between established organisations and startups through venture building, open innovation, accelerator programmes, startup scouting, market access and commercial pilot development.

Durwin has designed and led cross-border market access programmes across China and Southeast Asia, helping startups enter new markets and connect with government agencies, investors, corporations and ecosystem partners in cities including Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu and Wuxi.

Under his leadership, StartupX has worked with more than 800 startups from over 110 countries and more than 250 corporate and institutional partners across 17 industries. Its programmes have supported founders at different stages of growth, from early market validation and investor readiness to regional expansion, corporate partnerships and commercial deployment.

Durwin is also the founder and chapter lead of AI Salon Singapore, one of Singapore’s leading communities for AI founders, investors, builders and industry leaders. As part of a global network spanning more than 70 cities and 40,000 participants, AI Salon Singapore brings together the people actively building, funding and deploying artificial intelligence, creating a trusted platform for candid conversations, partnerships and international collaboration.

Durwin advises organisations on innovation strategy, ecosystem development and corporate-startup collaboration across AI, sustainability and entrepreneurship. He champions Singapore as a bridge connecting global technology companies with Southeast Asia and China.

An alumnus of NUS Business School and the NOC programme (SV22), Durwin was named a Prestige 40 Under 40 honouree for his contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation and impact. He remains committed to developing the next generation of founders and building the international networks needed for meaningful companies to scale beyond their home markets.