7th Annual Private Wealth Asia Singapore Forum

Benjamin Choo, founder of Racson Capital, leverages over two decades of experience to drive innovative financial solutions. A Chartered Banker, Certified Family Office Advisor, and recipient of the Excellence in Finance - Leaders honor, he integrates robust financial frameworks with evolving technology. Co-founder of Kyoken Lab, he facilitates Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 transitions.

Mr. Hareesh Nair is the Chief Investment Officer, Tsao Pao Chee Group, serves on the Group Investment Committee and oversees the Group’s financial resources towards building businesses and investments enabling the well-being mandate established by its Chairman Chavalit Frederick Tsao. Hareesh brings over 20 years of experience in both investment management and operations leadership, developed across Asia and the United States within large multinationals, family businesses, investment conglomerates and private equity.
As an investor, Hareesh expanded Fosun International’s Healthcare Holdings across Asia, and prior was on the founding team of Quadria Capital, a leading Asian healthcare private equity group originally anchored by TPC and Medtronic. Hareesh started his investment career at Medtronic’s Corporate Development team.
As a business operator, Hareesh served in an executive role on the board of SOHO Global Health, a prominent Indonesian family-owned, private-equity backed pharmaceutical and logistics group, leading to its IPO on JKSE. As COO of Engine Biosciences, Hareesh led the biotech’s expansion within the US. He started his career at global healthcare multinationals Becton Dickinson and Gilead.
Hareesh earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from The Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania.

Jean Chia is Bank of Singapore’s Global CIO, responsible for the CIO Investment Institute which covers macro insights, portfolio strategy and investment strategy for multi-asset portfolios for wealth and asset management. Jean is responsible for Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM), Advisory Portfolio Management (APM), Funds Selection and Alternatives Investment at Bank of Singapore. Jean is a member of Bank of Singapore’s Global Management Committee and chairs the Bank’s Investment Committee and Sustainable Investment Governance Committee. She chairs the board of directors for BOS International Fund, Luxembourg and is part of the OCBC Wealth Panel.

Jean has over 25 years of experience in Private Banking and Asset Management. She was previously Head, Equities Advisory & Sales, responsible for the equities and derivatives business at Bank of Singapore, and Head of Client Advisory Services, Investment Products & Services at UBS Wealth Management, Singapore. Prior to UBS, she was Vice President, Head of Grassroots Research at Allianz Dresdner Asset Management (now known as Allianz Global Investor

Jean graduated with an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Oxford, UK. She currently serves on the Development Advisory Board of St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford.

Jean holds a Sustainable Finance certification from Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership (CISL). She is a Financial Women’s Association of Singapore (FWA) Female Champion and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Fellow for Private Banking and Wealth Management. Jean is a Director on the Board of Mandai Nature, the conservation arm established by Mandai Wildlife Group and Temasek.

Jonathan Fein leads investments in Asia Pacific for Treïs, a family-owned investment group focused on long-term returns and responsible investment principles. With a 120-year family legacy, Treïs believes that responsible investing and strong financial returns go hand in hand. The group aims to create a positive impact on the environment and communities while preserving its entrepreneurial heritage for future generations.

Ms. Lina Lim, Executive Officer for Type 9 activities under the HKMA, has nearly 30 years of Asset and Wealth Management experience. She previously led J.P. Morgan’s Discretionary Institutional Wealth business and held senior roles at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management. A CFA and ACCA member, she also supports non-profits and holds a Cambridge postgraduate sustainability certificate.

Sky Kwah is the Head of Investment Advisory and Executive Director at Raffles Family Office, bringing over a decade of experience in portfolio management, private banking, and multi-asset investment strategies for ultra-high-net-worth, multi-generation families. With a proven track record across leading financial institutions including DBS Private Bank and PhillipCapital, Sky has led high-performing teams in delivering bespoke investment solutions across equities, fixed income, FX, structured products, and alternatives. Recognized for driving strategic asset allocation, launching innovative investment initiatives, and providing market insights, Sky combines deep market expertise with a client-centric approach to wealth stewardship.

Steven has over 14 years’ experience in alternative investments, with a focus on private equity fund and direct investments. He has held leadership roles in investment teams at global institutional asset managers, including Unigestion, Partners Capital, 57 Stars, and StepStone. He began his career in mainland China, focusing on mid-market buyouts in the consumer sector. Steven holds a Bachelor's (Gen Honors) from the University of Chicago.