C. Foo James is an Adjunct Professor with the National University of Singapore and the Founder of Financial Storytelling. He has dedicated his life to helping non-financial people understand the power of financial statements in a simple, easy, and fun way.
With years of experience as a former regional finance head of a US Fortune 500 company, James is an expert in his field, but what sets him apart is his love for storytelling. By weaving together engaging narratives with complex financial concepts, James is able to make finance come wonderfully alive for his learners. His upcoming book, "Financial Storytelling: Once Upon a Balance Sheet," is poised to revolutionize the way we think about finance. By emphasizing the power of financial analysis as a storytelling tool, James shows us that financial statements are not just numbers and figures but a window into a business's strength, performance, and health.
Walter de Oude, a visionary business leader, has consistently redefined the financial landscape by driving extraordinary business growth and innovation. As the founder of Singapore Life (Singlife), he scaled the company to a remarkable valuation of S$3.2 billion by 2020, transforming it into a major player in the financial sector within just six years. Now, with Chocolate Finance, Walter is spearheading a new era in spare cash savings, offering a bold alternative to traditional fixed deposits that delivers superior returns without rigid constraints. Through his leadership at Chocolate Ventures, he continues to fuel high-growth businesses, inviting investors to co-invest in promising ventures where his expertise generates substantial value. Walter’s track record of building impactful, forward-thinking companies is reshaping how businesses grow, setting new benchmarks for financial success and customer-centric innovation.
With 3 decades in Management Consulting, Taranjeet is highly recognized in business-organizational transformation, performance improvement, value creation and realization and employee engagement. He has had senior leadership experiences in Malaysia, Asia Pacific and Central Asia. He commenced his career at the then PriceWaterhouse in Corporate Finance and Restructuring Practice followed by the lead role in Talent Management within SEA at Hewitt Associates. Presently, Taranjeet is the CEO of Quantum Steppe Advisory, a boutique Management Consulting Firm focussing on Human Capital Management, in SEA. His work ranges from supporting organisations in their valuation/journey, executive coaching of senior leadership team, bank restructuring, assessment of talent and the institutionalization of a values driven high performing work culture across a global MNC. Taranjeet is a credentialed member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia and has obtained the highest accolade within the coaching world - Master Credentialed Coach (MCC) with International Coaching Federation, US.
Chari TVT is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a diverse background in Telecommunications, Technology, and Aviation. Holding an MBA from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, he is a skilled finance professional specializing in Negotiation, M&A, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Corporate Treasury, Digital Transformation, Business Planning, Go-To-Market (GTM), and Operations Management. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Chari's strategic vision and strong financial acumen contribute to his success. His leadership extends to Business Transformation, showcasing his ability to guide organizations through significant changes, ensuring adaptability and sustained growth.
