Ex-GIC Head Joins Fintech Arm of Razer
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The fintech arm of gaming hardware manufacturer Razer has appointed the former group president of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC as an advisory board member.
Lim Siong Guan joins Razer Fintech as an advisory board member as the firm enters its next growth phase to expand regionally and globally.
Lim currently is a professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy; a senior fell at the Singapore Civil Service College; and chairs the board of directors of Swiss Re Asia. Previously, he was the group president of GIC Private Limited from 2007 to 2016 before subsequently acting as its advisor until March 2019.
With Mr. Lim coming on board, we will be able to leverage on his extensive experience and network in the global financial markets to scale up and successfully execute on our strategic roadmap,” said Tan Min-Liang, co-founder and CEO of Razer.
I am a firm believer in Razer Fintech’s strategy and vision of addressing the unmet needs of underserved people, particularly the youth and the millennials who are the future consumers of the world, through technology and product innovation, Lim added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Lim Siong Guan's primary role at Razer Fintech?
What is Lim Siong Guan's primary role at Razer Fintech?
Lim Siong Guan has been appointed as an advisory board member for Razer Fintech. The company aims to use his extensive experience and network in global financial markets to support its strategic growth and expansion plans.
Q.What is Razer Fintech's stated mission or vision?
What is Razer Fintech's stated mission or vision?
Razer Fintech aims to address the unmet needs of underserved people, especially youth and millennials. It plans to achieve this through technology and product innovation, aligning with Lim Siong Guan's belief in the firm's strategy.
Q.What previous high-profile position did Lim Siong Guan hold before joining Razer Fintech?
What previous high-profile position did Lim Siong Guan hold before joining Razer Fintech?
Before joining Razer Fintech, Lim Siong Guan served as the group president of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Private Limited from 2007 to 2016. He continued as an advisor there until March 2019.
Q.How does Razer's CEO expect Lim Siong Guan to contribute to the company?
How does Razer's CEO expect Lim Siong Guan to contribute to the company?
Razer's CEO, Tan Min-Liang, expects to use Lim Siong Guan's extensive experience and network in global financial markets. This contribution is intended to help Razer Fintech scale up and successfully execute its strategic roadmap.
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