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Strategic Finance Leader and Executive Coach

Singapore

Description

This executive is a seasoned strategic finance leader with over 20 years of experience across fintech, banking, and investment sectors in the APAC region. As co-founder and VP of Finance & Operations at a digital asset platform, this professional bridges established financial governance with innovative digital asset practices to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. Known for combining entrepreneurial leadership with operational rigor and a passion for coaching, this executive fosters cultures of high performance and continuous improvement. Fluent in multiple Asian languages, this leader brings strong cross-cultural capabilities to complex regional markets.

Key Roles

•Co-founded and serves as VP Finance & Operations at a high-growth digital asset platform, overseeing finance, operations, compliance, and international expansion.
•Directed global client acquisition initiatives at a major multinational bank, managing assets across multiple markets.
•Held senior finance leadership roles supporting business performance and strategic decisions for leading banking institutions in APAC.
•Demonstrates expertise in M&A due diligence, fundraising, financial planning, regulatory compliance, and digital asset treasury management.
•Certified Practising Accountant with ongoing commitment to executive coaching and solution-focused leadership.

Education

•Master of Business Administration from a leading Asia-Pacific business school
•Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting major from a respected Australian university
•Diploma in Accounting from a prominent Hong Kong academic institution

Focus Areas

Strategic FinanceDigital Assets & Crypto OperationsFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Operational ExcellenceBusiness Performance ManagementFinancial & Regulatory ComplianceTeam Leadership & CoachingM&A and Fundraising

Industries

FinTechBanking & Financial ServicesInvestment ManagementDigital Assets / Cryptocurrency

Geographical Coverage

SingaporeHong KongGreater ChinaAsia-Pacific

Stage

Startup and Early-Stage ScaleupGrowth StageEstablished Financial Institutions

Personal Interests

Executive CoachingSolution-Focused LeadershipCross-Cultural BusinessContinuous Learning

Certifications

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) – CPA AustraliaLeadership development course in AI and data analytics from a major Asian universityMember of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)Certified in solution-focused coaching methodologies

Meet Me

I bring over two decades of finance leadership experience rooted in banking and fintech, currently driving growth and operations at a digital asset platform. I am passionate about aligning strong financial governance with innovative technologies and helping teams unlock their full potential through coaching. I thrive at the intersection of strategic finance and human-centered leadership, guiding businesses to sustainable success while fostering purpose and performance.

Personas

Strategic Finance Executive

•Leads high-impact finance and operational functions within fintech and banking organizations.
•Expertise includes financial planning, compliance, M&A due diligence, and capital allocation.
•Bridges traditional finance with emerging digital asset frameworks to foster sustainable growth.

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Excels at the intersection of strategic finance and operational scaling within regulated, fast-evolving fintech environments. This leader’s ability to integrate rigorous financial controls with cutting-edge digital asset innovation, combined with a coaching approach, uniquely positions them to lead organizations through growth and transformation for sustainable impact.

Functional Skills

Finance & Compliance Mastery

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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)- Leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI tracking to guide strategic decisions and optimize capital allocation.

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Regulatory & Tax Compliance- Ensures adherence to international financial reporting standards, tax planning, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

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Governance & Risk Management- Implements strong internal controls, liquidity risk management, and compliance frameworks for fintech and banking operations.

Operational & Strategic Execution

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Digital Asset & Crypto Operations- Manages daily treasury, portfolio management, valuation, and integration with fiat payment systems for digital assets.

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M&A and Fundraising- Leads due diligence, integration projects, and fundraising efforts in collaboration with venture investors and strategic partners.

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Cross-Border Expansion- Navigates company setup, licensing, and operational scaling across multi-jurisdictional markets in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Leadership & Coaching

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Executive & Team Coaching- Applies solution-focused coaching methodologies to develop leadership capabilities and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.

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Stakeholder Engagement- Builds and sustains productive partnerships with executive teams, investors, legal counsel, compliance officers, and cross-functional leaders.

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Strategic Communication & Presentation- Delivers clear, data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to boards, senior management, and international stakeholders.

User Manual

Engage through transparent, strategic dialogue emphasizing shared vision and operational discipline. Values collaborative problem-solving backed by data and regulatory compliance, balanced with coaching that nurtures leadership potential. Thrives in environments fostering innovation within structured governance, where clear communication and alignment enable purpose-driven teams to excel.