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President’s Technology Award Selection Committee
A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
- 4 years 9 months
Science and Technology
The President’s Science and Technology Awards are the highest honours bestowed on exceptional research scientist and engineers in Singapore for their excellent achievements in science and technology.
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Member of Technology Committee
Tsao Foundation
- Present 3 years 7 months
Health
The Board has created the Committee for the purpose of ensuring that the foundation’s technology capabilities are sufficiently monitored and reviewed to ensure the infrastructure of the foundation can meet its demands.
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Mentor (Center for Technology Management)
Columbia University in the City of New York
- Present 7 years 5 months
Science and Technology
https://ctm.columbia.edu/people/glen-francis
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Board of Director
FastJobs
- 3 years 1 month
FastJobs, developed by Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH) is Southeast Asia's fastest growing mobile-first recruitment platform that focuses on the recruitment of non-executive, contract and part time workers.
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Vice President
ITMA - IT Management Association (Singapore)
- 5 years 1 month
Science and Technology
Served in this non-profit organisation for IT leaders in Singapore. Built this community up and improved engagement of members
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Member of the Industry Advisory Committee
Singapore Institute of Technology
- Present 5 years 10 months
Education
Member of the Industry Advisory Committee for SIT's Bachelor of Science (with Honours) degree programme in Digital Communications and Integrated Media (DCIM)
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SID Directors' Conference Committee
Member at Singapore Institute of Directors (#004028)
- 9 months
Social Services
http://www.sid.org.sg/
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Judge for Innovators under 35 (MIT EmTech Asia)
MIT Technology Review
- 4 years 6 months
Science and Technology
http://emtechasia.com/index.php/innovators-under-35/judges
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Judge for APEX Business IT International Universities Competition
Singapore Management University
- 4 years 11 months
Science and Technology
http://apex.smu.edu.sg/past-judges/
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Judge for Inter-country Enterprise Resource Management Competition
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
- 4 years 10 months
Science and Technology
UniSIM joined forces with SAP and MonsoonSIM in organizing
an ERM Challenge, which attracted around 100 teams from Malaysia,
Indonesia and Singapore, including 27 from Singapore. We are fortunate
to have Glen served as one of our judges for this competition, see the
following a joint press release:
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Judge for Project of the Year Award (Singapore)
Project Management Institute
- Present 10 years 3 months
Education
Project of the Year Award honours project teams for their successful completion of project in Business & information system and Engineering & Construction in Singapore.
Publications
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Inspire: Beyond SG50 (The CIO Book)
Kitaab International Pte Ltd (US)
Conceived and published by the CIO Academy Asia (CIOAA), INSPIRE collects behind-the-scene stories of CIOs from a wide range of private and public sector organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. Written by the CIOs themselves, the stories are about how their work crosses geographical boundaries, how their responsibilities are regional or international in nature and how their impact are felt in many different communities and societies. INSPIRE is a treasure trove of insights, perspectives and…
Conceived and published by the CIO Academy Asia (CIOAA), INSPIRE collects behind-the-scene stories of CIOs from a wide range of private and public sector organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. Written by the CIOs themselves, the stories are about how their work crosses geographical boundaries, how their responsibilities are regional or international in nature and how their impact are felt in many different communities and societies. INSPIRE is a treasure trove of insights, perspectives and real experiences highlighted through seven core themes or pillars: Integrity, New (Innovation), Strategy, People, Implementation, Relationship and Excellence.
INSPIRE beyond SG50 is part of CI0 Academy Asia's initiative to bring together ClOs, tech professionals and business executives and build a community where they can share insights, knowledge and experiences. INSPIRE would be useful reference for organisations going through digital transformation and for tech professionals faced with complex challenges. This book also hopes to inspire students and the next generation of tech professionals with the real stories and experiences of innovation and transformation.
Gabriel Lim
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information Singapore
“To succeed, we must support and learn from one another. To that end, this book is an excellent resource for CIOs and ICT professionals. It captures personal reflections and insights from over 50 experts who have sat in the hot seat. I hope you find this treasure trove of experiences a useful resource as you lead your organisations and colleagues into an exciting future.”
Jordan Schwartz
Director, The World Bank
“This book will inspire the next generation of tech leaders and also serve as a timely primer for Digital Transformation journeys in emerging markets and developing economies”
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Reviving The CEO's Relationship with his CIO
Chief IT Magazine (Australia)
Suggestions for CEOs and CIOs to build a strong relationship together for the betterment of their organization.
Other authorsSee publication
Honors & Awards
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INSPIRE Tech award 2021 for ‘Best use of AI/Automation for Innovative Capability’
CIO Academy Asia
The tool, named SPH Robbie, aims to shorten the time taken for journalists to write their articles, free up time for them to create more news content, and help video presenters succinctly deliver news to their audience.
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ASEAN CIO50 Award
IDC
the CIO50 ASEAN awards were judged on three core pillars of innovation, leadership, and resiliency, honouring transformational, inspiring, and enduring CIOs at both in-country and regional levels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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ASEAN CIO50 Award
IDC International Data Corporation
CIO is proud to launch the inaugural CIO50 list in ASEAN, recognising the top 50 senior technology executives driving innovation and influencing rapid change.
Reflective of IDG’s increasing commitment to the region, CIO50 is aligned to a global awards program and viewed as a mark of excellence within the enterprise. -
ASEAN CIO75 Award
IDG
CIO75 ASEAN awards for 2021, recognising the top 75 senior technology executives in Southeast Asia driving innovation, strengthening resiliency, and influencing rapid change.
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