For the 5th time, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is here again. First launched in 2001, it has been held more or less every two years. Join in the kickoff event for this 5th installment this 20th Jan and also listen to guest speaker, Chatri Trisiripisal – global entrepreneur, globe trotter and professional martial artist.
About The Speaker
Chatri Trisiripisal (38) is a self-made multi-millionaire and Harvard MBA entrepreneur with business holdings in Asia, North America, and Latin America. He is involved in businesses in retail, finance, and real estate. He is the Chairman of the Evolve Group, a leading retail group with operations in Asia and Latin America. He is also the Chairman of Indiabulls Properties Investment Trust, a S$700 million publicly listed company in Singapore. Mr. Trisiripisal is also involved in several other private companies. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Project Sunshine, one of the world’s largest volunteer organizations dedicated to terminally-ill children.
A dedicated martial artist for almost 20 years, he is also a certified instructor of Muay Thai and holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He continues to fight at the professional level as a hobby. Mr. Trisiripisal has competed in over 30 fights across Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts.
A globetrotter and world traveler, Mr. Trisiripisal has lived in Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris, Boston, New York, San Francisco and Singapore. He has also traveled to almost 190 cities in 40 countries.
He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Tufts University.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 20th Jan 2010
Time: 3-5.30pm
Venue: Conference Hall, SMU Administration Building, Level 5 [map]
Register online by 18th Jan.
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