Five Category Winners in Running for Top EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Singapore Award

In the race for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 in Singapore, five exceptional category winners have been shortlisted, demonstrating the vibrancy and diversity of the nation’s entrepreneurial talent. These leaders were meticulously chosen from a pool of over 40 candidates, with their evaluation based on stringent criteria that include entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, personal integrity, and strategic direction. Jeffrey Tiong, the CEO of PatSnap, has been recognized with the top honor, but he is joined by four other trailblazers, each a leader in their own sector.

Von Lee Yong Miang, standing at the helm of Expand Construction, is acknowledged for his contributions to the ‘Engineering & Construction’ sector, showcasing leadership that has propelled the built environment to new heights.

In the realm of ‘Media & Lifestyle,’ Cheong Chia Chou, Managing Director of Pictureworks, has distinguished himself through his creative vision and commitment to redefining the industry. His work illustrates the evolving landscape of media and the transformative power of lifestyle innovation.

Teledirect’s CEO, Laurent Junique, is another contender, credited with leading ‘Outsourced Solutions’ to the forefront of service excellence. His strategic insights into customer engagement and process optimization have reshaped how businesses approach outsourcing.

Completing the list is Christopher Ng, Group CEO of Rigel Technology, whose pioneering efforts in ‘Sustainable Bathroom Solutions’ have positioned his company as a beacon of sustainability and design ingenuity in an often-overlooked aspect of daily life.

These category winners not only represent the pinnacle of entrepreneurial achievement in their respective fields but also embody the robust and principled business acumen that EY celebrates. As they all stand in contention for the top accolade, their collective narratives speak volumes of the innovative spirit that drives Singapore’s economic dynamism. Jeffrey Tiong, with his transformative approach to intellectual property analytics, now joins these luminaries in the quest to be named the ultimate EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 for Singapore, an honor that would shine a spotlight on the critical importance of innovation in today’s business world.