28 March 2025 | 08:30AM - 12:30PM | Singapore
VOICES OF REINVENTION
DECADES OF WISDOM, ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME
Not Slowing Down. Not Stepping Back. Not Done Yet.
Some people retire. OTHERS REINVENT.
How will you make an impact well into your 70s and beyond?
CRACK THE CODE on long-term success in this rare, front-row seat to the mindset, habits, and energy of unstoppable leaders who are STILL BUILDING AND LEADING.
Meet the Speakers: Powerhouses of Longevity & Leadership
Craft your path and learn from exceptional leaders who have built legacies, shaped industries, and continue to inspire change. With decades of wisdom and an unshakable commitment to impact, they will share what truly matters when designing a career - and a life - that lasts.
Philip Forrest AM, 76
Board Chair • Independent Director • Governing Council of Singapore Institute of Directors • Former President AustCham & Australia-Thai Chamber of Commerce• Former Asia Head for ANZ Bank • 15 years Citibank
Linda Locke, 71
Children's Author • Singapore's Women's Hall of Fame • Former Managing Director of Saatchi & Saatchi • Executive Creative Director • First Woman to Receive the Newsweek Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Ng, 68
Founder of Genashtim, a social enterprise & Certified B Corp supporting persons with disability • 25 years corporate leadership with PwC, ABB and Rexam • Regional Chair Young President Organisation (YPO)
Dr. Kanwaljit Soin, 83
Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon • First female Nominated Member of Parliament • Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame • Founding member of AWARE • Founder of UNIFEM Singapore & WINGS • Author
Dr. William Wan, 78
Managing Director of Fervent Chambers LLC • Former General Secretary of Singapore Kindness Movement • Lawyer • Non-profit Leader • Adjunct professor • Justice of the Peace • Pastor
Su-Yen Wong *Host*
Adjunct Professor • First Female Chairperson of Singapore Institute of Directors • Speaker & Strategist • Boardroom & C-Suite Advisor • Leadership Transformation Expert • Musician
THE BIG QUESTIONS
How do you stay relevant, engaged, and purpose-driven for the next 2-3 decades?
Harnessing the Wisdom of a Lifetime
What’s the secret to sustained energy, reinvention, and making every chapter count?
Mastering the Art of Lasting Impact
Why do some people fade out… while others keep climbing?
Unlocking the Mindset that Keeps You Rising
Experience an exclusive masterclass in longevity, impact, and reinvention. Because your second or third act? That’s where THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Inspiration from Those Who’ve Walked the Path
Real-life experiences and wisdom from individuals who’ve been there, done that, and who keep pushing boundaries.
Energy, Clarity and Confidence
Helping you take the next step in your journey - no matter what that looks like.
Actionable Insights and Takeaways
Designed for the long-term - setting you up for success over the next decades.
This workshop is for
Senior Leaders and Changemakers
Those who are ready to reinvent and reshape their next chapter with the wisdom they’ve earned over decades, and who understands that true legacies aren’t built in a decade, but across a lifetime.
The Curious You
Those who wonder, What will it take to scale the next S-Curve personally and professionally? How do I prepare for the long haul? What’s the secret to sustaining energy and purpose through decades of reinvention?
This is for YOU who realises that there is wisdom in those who’ve walked down this path and learning from these experiences is key to unlocking the future you want to create.
Speaker biographies
Phillip Forrest AM
Philip, an Australian resident of the ASEAN region since 1982 and Singapore since 1991, has held prominent leadership roles in international banking and business. Formerly Asia Head for ANZ Bank, he also spent 15 years with Citibank across Australia, the USA, and Southeast Asia. In 2022, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Currently, Philip is an independent director of several companies in the region, most recently joining the Board of SGX mainboard-listed Grand Banks Yachts Limited. He serves on the advisory boards at James Cook University Singapore and the Council of Australian Alumni Singapore, and previously was a member of the Governing Council of the Singapore Institute of Directors.
Linda Locke
Linda is one of Asia’s most celebrated women in advertising. She was the first Singaporean woman to head the local operations of an international advertising agency. Over nearly 40 years in advertising and marketing, she garnered more than 300 creative awards including the ‘Newsweek Lifetime Achievement Award.
She pivoted from advertising to marketing, and today is an author of children’s books, one of which was shortlisted for the Book Council Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award. She also focuses on preserving the legacy of her great-grand aunt, Agnes Joaquim, who bred Vanda Miss Joaquim, Singapore’s national flower. In 2024, she was inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame.
Thomas Ng
Thomas started his professional career as an audit clerk, and spent 25 years as an international executive with senior leadership roles at major multinational companies such as Asea Brown Boveri and Rexam plc, in Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. He was Southeast Asia Regional Chair for the Young People's Organisation (YPO).
In 2008, Thomas founded Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise which has created employment for over 200 disadvantaged individuals, including people with disabilities, refugees, and seniors, across nearly 30 countries. Genashtim has earned multiple awards for social innovation and impact. It was certified as a B Corp in 2015, and was named as one of the top 25 companies in Asia Pacific for Steward Leadership Excellence in 2022.
Dr. Kanwaljit Soin
Kanwaljit is an Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon who retired in 2022 after 56 years in medical practice. As a founding member of AWARE in 1985, Dr. Soin also founded and led the Singapore chapter of UNIFEM and WINGS. She was Singapore’s first female Nominated Member of Parliament (1992–1996) and a 2014 inductee into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame and delivered the prestigious Syme Oration for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
As an author, she wrote the book 'Silver Shades of Grey: Memos for Successful Ageing in the 21st Century' and has edited 2 books - 'Our Lives to Live: Putting a Woman’s Face to Change in Singapore 'and 'Why Not? Thinking about Singapore’s Tomorrow.'
Dr. William Wan
William has 15 years of experience as a lawyer and 35 years of experience as a leader in not-for-profit organisations. He served as General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement for 14 years, and in 2024, assumed the role of Managing Director of Fervent Chambers LLC. His academic contributions include over 20 years as an adjunct and visiting professor at universities in Singapore, the USA, and Canada.
He is a regular speaker at public events and churches, and a published author. He has received several awards for his contribution to public good including the Abdeali Tayebali Lifetime Achievement Award, and the President's Philanthropy and Volunteerism Award.
Su-Yen Wong (the Host)
Su-Yen is an experienced board chair and an independent director of multiple public, private non-profit organisations in Australia, Asia and United States. She was the first female Chairperson of the Singapore Institute of Directors and is an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and her insights are regularly featured in print, broadcast, and online media.
Previously, she was CEO of the Human Capital Leadership Institute. Earlier, she spent over two decades at Marsh McLennan, Mercer and Oliver Wyman working with some of the world's largest, most innovative and complex organisations.
In Collaboration with The Great Room
What you can expect at the workshop
The perfect moment to reinvent is the moment you decide.
Forget waiting for the stars to align. The true moment of transformation is the one you choose - and it starts when you take that first bold step into the unknown.
Kickstart your Reinvention journey
Change doesn’t happen by accident. It starts when you dare to break free from the comfort of the familiar. The first step is never easy, but it's the one that sets everything in motion. Reinvention isn’t about waiting for the “perfect moment” - it’s about creating it.
Smash the Inertia and Break Free from Indecision
Stop waiting for a sign, a signal, or the world to tell you it’s time. This is your sign. The right time is now. Break free from the grip of indecision and dive headfirst into the untapped potential of what you could become.
No More Waiting. Start Creating.
The blank slate of reinvention is yours to fill. Embrace the uncertainty, because that’s where the magic happens. The perfect time isn’t some far-off dream - it’s the second you decide, “I’m in. This is my moment.”
The First Step is Yours to take.
Yes, it’s scary. Yes, it’s unfamiliar. But remember - every extraordinary journey begins with a single, daring step. Step into the discomfort. Trust the unknown. The perfect moment isn’t tomorrow. It’s right now.
Hear what our attendees have to say
S. C.
I used to think that it’s just me who experiences these feelings (about reinvention) but there are people who are exactly where I am, and who have gone through this same experience. This is very natural.
B. T.
It's never too early to start planning because the reinvention journey probably doesn't go quite to plan. It takes time.
E. C.
This like-minded Community is an eye opener. We have a pool of people that we can work with and bounce ideas off immediately.
N. L.
I am thankful for the many connections and lightbulb moments generated in this Community. Here is proof that there are many reinvention possibilities, and I don’t have to do it alone.
The Remarkable Reinventors Community is an exclusive haven for experienced professionals from senior leaders and CEOs to functional and global leaders. Tailored for those eager to sculpt their next chapter, whether for personal fulfilment, to shift direction, explore passions, or leave a lasting legacy. This is a community that champions innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
