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HI Chin Nam,

It a great experience working with a boss like you.  You have been a great leader and inspiration to the team.  All the best, will miss the siok bak.

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Hi Chin Nam,

Thank you for shaping my thought process and instilling strong work ethics in me.

Objectively looking back at my journey since coming under your direct supervision in 2020, I notice a stark and continuous improvement in my rigour of thinking and standard of work I expect from myself. It has almost become a part of me and continues to drive me forward in a positive trajectory.

One of the most important lessons I have learnt from you is to challenge oneself and think about how to do something rather than mull the over reasons why it can't be done. This gives me the confidence and drive to challenge myself and my KAKPs to come up with creative solutions to seemingly unsurmountable problems rather than just sympathize and give up.

Wherever I end up, I will always be thankful to you for relentlessly whipping me into shape, with some memorable lessons which have set me up in the right trajectory with the right mindset.

Thankyou and all the best for your stint at Semicon!

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Thank you so much for all the guidance, advice and time over the years. It has been invaluable and helped shape me into a better person and officer, always looking to do what is right for the board, the companies we work with and the people of Singapore. Wishing you all the best in Semicon and look forward to more future conversations/meals/drinks with you still!

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Thanks for all the good food over the years!

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Thanks for all the good food over the years!

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THE YER 2019

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Truly admire your unwavering dedication to the PE industry over the years. And the strong belief in doing what is good and necessary for Singapore in spite of bureaucratic obstacles.

Long before our values refresh you had already ingrained in us the need to think big, start small but be firmly grounded in a principled approach all the way.

Thank you for empowering us with your knowledge, advice and food!

Wishing you all the best with the Semicon Team!

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THE YER 2020

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SVP and Head THE,

1.            Summary

1.1         This memo seeks to thank you for the impact you’ve had to my EDB career.

2.            Project Description

2.1         When I first joined PE, I barely knew what PE was, let alone how to build a lasers & optics industry. Your guidance has helped me transit from a naïve fresh graduate to someone who can contribute meaningfully to EDB.

3.            Assessment

3.1         Having confidence in me

Forcing me out of my comfort zone and making an effort not to micromanage, even when I was operating without a Head (figuratively and literally) has helped me develop professionally.

3.2         Invoking a sense of public responsibility

Your determination to transform the PE industry when others felt it would be easier to classify it as a sunset industry has helped invoke a sense of responsibility in me as a civil servant; to do what is right rather than take the easy way out and empathise with our KAKPs more.

4.           Recommendation

4.1         Thank you for everything, all the best at Semicon!

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Thank you for providing strong leadership and guidance to our THE team.

Having worked with you over the past 1.5 years, I am inspired by your firm sense to do what’s right for the nation, and your ability and foresight to think beyond existing constraints and challenge the status quo. I also appreciate your efforts to push us to be as rigorous in our thinking as possible and ensure that our insights and conclusions are backed by solid data fundamentals.

On a more personal note, thank you for empowering me and giving me exposure to various interesting and challenging workstreams, even those beyond the ambit of THE (such as being on the WEF Secretariat). These valuable experiences would definitely help me grow and develop into a more effective and competent officer.

Wishing you all the best in your new appointment in Semicon AG!

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If I had to say what struck me most when I first joined THE, it would be the tenacity, drive and rigour behind everything you do. That impression has stayed with me over time, and compounded with every deliverable you’ve guided the team through.

I’m appreciative of your strong sense of duty in decision making, and am also very thankful that you constantly push the team to gather new perspectives and condense them into meaningful, actionable insights. Driving sectoral transformation or creating new growth pillars is no small feat, and you have been a wonderful leader and mentor in helping PE/THE push for these initiatives.

Thank you for your leadership, guidance and inspiration. My very best wishes for your next EDB adventure at Semicon AG.

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Thank you for your mentorship in PE and THE. I still can remember that you were my interviewer in the last round, and it was a case study on anchoring ASML in Singapore. When you head up the Semicon AG, hope you can make that happen! Hahaha.

But I also thank you for all the good times, including the food and wine photos when you were on IP trips. I still think Shake Shack taste better than Five Guys, and Shake Shack recently opened in Shenzhen, its fate. It’s the company and atmosphere of the PE/THE team was what I remembered the most, minus the board papers, presentations and memos.

In the meantime, take care and stay safe in Singapore. I will catch you when I am back for CNY next year!

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Dear Chin Nam - (the iconic dash in your emails)
I still recall my first interview question "What do you know about Singapore's PE industry?" and am forever glad that my EDB journey started in team PE, under your leadership and guidance.

My roots in PE has helped me fully appreciate Singapore's manufacturing sector, while keeping in mind how important it is for our installed base to constantly transform to stay competitive. Not to mention trailblazing and developing new industries (with exciting jobs) such as AM and robotics.

PE/THE (both us and the industry) will miss you dearly, thank you so much for being a real inspiration and a great mentor! I'll always remember how you encourage us to push the boundaries in industry development, challenging us to try all ways to maximise the success of our companies and striving to do the best for Singapore.
From grammar, to wine and food appreciation and career advice, thank you for imparting so many valuable life lessons!
All the best in Semicon and stay in touch!

Cheers,
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Hi Chin Nam, thanks for all that you've given to PE and THE. All the best in Semicon! 

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Hi Chin Nam, thanks for all that you've given to PE and THE. All the best in Semicon! 

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Hi Chin Nam,

Thank you for the guidance that you had provided to THE over the years. You have always encouraged us to go beyond our comfort zone to challenge ourselves to dream big and to see through the plans that we have envisioned for the various sectors in Singapore. Your believe in us to create an impact in transforming the PE industry will remain a great inspiration and a boost in confidence for me.

Being under your mentorship has taught me the various angles we could analyse a problem as well as the various steps to develop a creative solution to the unconventional problems that we encounter. This has been invaluable in my personal growth as a junior officer here.

Once again, thank you for your guidance and wishing you all the best in Semicon AG!

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Chin Nam, Thank you for your guidance and being a wonderful boss during my timeS in PE! All the best in Semicon!

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Sep 2015- Largest 3D printing factory in SEA opens in Singapore

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Hi Chin Nam,
Enjoyed going on IP trips with you and the learning experiences, danke schön!!