Dr Sarjit Singh BBM(L), BBM, PBM, FCA(Australia), FCA(Singapore), CVA, ISCA FFP, PhD (Hon) Board Advisor, NTU-IIC Recognised by NTU as a ‘financial industry talent’, Dr Sarjit was the winner of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2012. He has over 30 years of multinational experience and has built an extensive career in assurance and advisory, including 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dr Sarjit has held various leadership roles as CEO, Singapore of In.Corp Global, Chairman and Senior Partner of Kreston ACA, CFO of AIA Singapore and CFO of Aviva Asia. Dr Sarjit served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at NTU from 2010 to 2016. A huge believer of giving back, Dr Sarjit and his wife, Kiranjeet have set up an endowment fund for students at NTU. Dr Sarjit was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of Singapore’s first and only arts university, the University of the Arts Singapore Limited. He also serves on various board committees including the Investigation and Disciplinary Panel of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; and as Advisor to the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s CA Qualifications Learning and Assessment Committee. Dr Sarjit has received multiple accolades throughout his illustrious career and for his contributions to the Singapore community. He is a recipient of three national honours conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore – the Public Service Star (Bar) in 2021, the Public Service Star in 2011, and the Public Service Medal in 2007. He is also a recipient of the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship in 2019. Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, this award honours individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent. He presently chairs the Singapore Regional Council of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Dr Sarjit has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is an alumni of Harvard University. . |
Assoc Prof Matthew Louis Dearth Associate Professor in Nanyang Technological University of Sustainable Finance, Current Club Advisor of NTU IIC Passionate about finance and with a wealth of both academic and industry expertise, A/P Matthew Louis Dearth (“Prof. Matthew”) is in a great position to join NTU Investment-Interactive Club (“IIC”) as a club advisor. Not only does he bring with him deep financial knowledge, but his access to resources and networks enables him to facilitate IIC’s access to information to enhance our research capabilities and to industry experts and illustrious academics. With a PhD in Business and a wealth of research including a dissertation on the industry expertise of sell-side equity analysts, Prof. Matthew’s depth of knowledge and academic credentials will allow him to help steer the club in the right direction, following the club’s vision and mission to optimise the value-add that the club can give to its members. Prof. Matthew has clearly exhibited the ability and desire to enhance IIC’s connections to his network. This has allowed us to increase the quality of our events by widening the pool of speakers and guests of high pedigree that will add value to IIC events. This also presents IIC members unparalleled opportunities for networking with both industry professionals and academic powerhouses, enabling IIC to create learning opportunities for its members that would be otherwise hard or impossible to obtain. IIC believes that such opportunities will give its members glimpses into the industry and insights that would equip its members with the relevant knowledge to expedite their journey in both personal and professional finance. Prof. Matthew’s feedback has been integral in the planning of our financial events and has heightened the standard to which they can be executed. The quality and speed of his correspondence with the club has stuck out to us and we believe that it has shown his genuine concern for the welfare of club members and sincere belief in the value of the events that IIC organises. It is because of his ability, resources and alignment with club values and vision that IIC will greatly benefit from having Prof. Matthew take over as club advisor. His insights and expertise will enhance all club activities, from IIC’s large-scale financial events to its research and education seminars. |
Assoc Prof Angie Low Associate Professor in Nanyang Business School Division of Banking & Finance, Ex-Club Advisor of NTU IIC Dr Angie Low is currently an Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University. She has taught Finance for over 13 years at the College of Business (Nanyang Business School). She has taught Corporate Finance and Advanced Corporate Finance before and is currently the coordinator of Financial Management, an undergraduate module. Dr Low, completed her undergraduate studies at Nanyang Business School and graduated with first class honors in 2001. Post college, she obtained her Ph.D. in Finance from Ohio State University and received the René M. Stulz Scholar Development Award the same year. Dr Low has published several papers and received numerous awards, with a notable few – Best Referee Award 2015, Quarterly Journal of Finance , Researcher of the Year 2010 & 2015, Division of Banking and Finance, NTU and Best Paper Award 2013, Chinese Finance Association (TCFA). Her research interests include corporate governance, managerial compensation, corporate culture and capital structure. Dr Low is notably an alumnus who was part of the pioneer batch of students who created NTU-IIC. Till date, she actively contributes back to the club to guide students to take it to greater heights. . . . . . . . |
Dr. Lilian Koh N.K. Dr. Lilian Koh N.K. is a prominent figure in the field of finance and education in Singapore. With a background of 17 years in the Ministry of Education, she later became a Faculty Associate at A*STAR and a Principal Investigator of reseach grants at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Dr. Koh is the Founder and Chair of the FinTech Academy, playing a key role in developing talent programs and certifications for fintech in collaboration with universities. Simultaneously, she serves as an Advisor to the Institute of Blockchain, Singapore, overseeing certification courses in blockchain. In her earlier role as an advisor to the NTU Investment Interactive Club (NTU-IIC), Dr. Koh initiated financial literacy programs and education activities for undergraduates and educators. Additionally, she chaired the Citi-NIE Financial Literacy Hub for Teachers. Beyond academia, Dr. Koh has been recognized internationally, serving as an International Consultant for the World Bank and providing consultation to organizations such as the National Healthcare Group, Pearson, Citigroup, and UNESCO. As Director of the Center for Research and Innovation @ NTUitive, a spin-off of NTU, Dr. Koh has contributed significantly to research and innovation. She also held the position of Chair of the Center of Financial Education at NTU in partnership with Citi and SGX. Furthermore, she was the Advisor of NTU Investment Club. Dr. Koh’s editorial and co-authorship roles include “Singapore: The Fintech Nation,” a seminal work on Singapore’s financial technology journey, and the first International Handbook of Financial Literacy by Springer. Dr. Koh’s diverse contributions extend to her role as the Speaker on Future Ready Skills at the Talent Pavilion during the Singapore Fintech Festival in 2021. Overall, Dr. Lilian Koh N.K. stands out as a multifaceted professional, making significant strides in academia, finance, and fintech on both national and international levels. |