SMU Leadership PowerUP: Lead with Trust - An Exclusive Conversation with Jacqueline Poh
Navigating Complexity, Driving Transformation, and Shaping the Future
What does it take to lead an institution through its next chapter — and how does leadership change when you are building from the ground up versus stewarding an organisation with an established legacy?
PowerUP at an exclusive fireside chat with Jacqueline Poh, CEO of JTC Corporation, whose leadership journey spans the founding of GovTech and the leadership of established institutions including EDB and JTC.
From building new capabilities to guiding established organisations through transformation, Jacqueline brings first-hand perspectives on leading through growth, change and complexity, and the role of trust in building institutions that endure.
Moderated by Josh Liaw (BSc Econ 2005), the conversation will also explore leading across different mandates and stakeholders, drawing on Jacqueline’s experience serving on the SingHealth board while leading JTC, as well as her perspectives as a woman leading in traditionally male-dominated…
Contact: fabianchong@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Speaker,
Jacqueline Poh
Chief Executive Officer
JTC Corporation
Moderator,
Josh Liaw (BSc Econ 2005)
Chief Executive Officer
Elite UK REIT Management Pte. Ltd. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Lectures. Talks & Forums. Social & Networking. Subject: Business. Communication & Marketing. Economics. Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Leadership. Audience: Alumni. Academic Community. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Pullman Singapore Hill Street.
SOSS Alumni After Work Edition
Remember the late-night group projects, the dash between classes, the endless debates over food and kopi? We’re bringing a little of that back, minus the deadlines.
SOSS Alumni After Work Edition is a relaxed evening of good food, easy conversation and familiar faces. Loosen your tie, leave the inbox behind, and swing by the School to catch up with old course mates, meet alumni from across the years, and see what’s new on campus.
Whether you graduated recently or it’s been a few years, there’s a seat for you. Bring a classmate or two (the more the merrier!), and come catch up with us!
We look forward to seeing you on 6 November.
Contact: camilatay@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: For SOSS alumni only. Type: Social & Networking. Subject: Social Sciences & Humanities. Audience: Alumni. School/Programme: School of Social Sciences.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Function Lounge 4.02, Level 4, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law.
[SMU SINO Alumni Group] China Innovation and Investment Conference (CIIC)
Contact: fabianchong@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: . Type: Conferences & Symposiums. Subject: Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Economics. Finance & Financial Markets. International. Operations Management. Strategic Management. Audience: Alumni. Academic Community.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SMU Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
60 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178900.
MAF / MQF Mentoring Programme 2027
Impact Lives. Be a Mentor.
Support the next generation of finance professionals by guiding MQF students as they begin their journey in the field. This 6-month programme, organised by the Office of Alumni Relations and Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre, pairs alumni with students based on their career interests and offers opportunities for meaningful conversations, learning and networking. Your real-world experience can make a genuine difference to an aspiring finance professional.
What You Gain as a Mentor
1. Create meaningful impact for your juniors
2. Strengthen your coaching and leadership skills
3. Gain fresh perspectives from aspiring finance professionals
4. Build connections with fellow mentors
5. Give back and stay connected to SMU
What You Can Offer
You do not need to have all the answers. What matters most is your willingness to share your experiences. You can offer:
1. Practical guidance on navigating the MQF programme
2. Support for internships and job searches
3. Insights into industry trends…
Contact: fabianchong@smu.edu.sg. RSVP: By Invitation only. Type: Social & Networking. Talks & Forums. Subject: Business. Learning & Professional Development. Leadership. Audience: Alumni. Public.
Friday, January 22, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
To be Confirmed.