Lionel Ang

Lionel
Ang

MD Singapore

Background

Lionel Ang is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures. He began his career with esteemed EU-listed human capital and project management companies such as SThree (STEM.L), Hays (HAS.L) and Brunel (BRNL.AS), where he quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Notably, Lionel spearheaded the establishment and management of operations in China for foreign listed entities, culminating in a head of country role that created new business units within emerging industries and regions.
After China, Lionel returned to Singapore and ventured into various fields including food, arts & music curation, real estate placemaking, and deep tech. His initiatives received widespread acclaim, earning recognition such as being named among the top 10 vegan restaurants and co-piloting a startup that secured an international innovation award in the autonomous AI field.
Possessing an innate ability to anticipate industry trends and challenges, Lionel approaches his endeavors with the mindset of a strategic commander— instinctively forward-thinking and adaptable. Committed to fostering sustainable growth trajectories, he serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders from startups, listed companies to family run businesses navigating the rapid crosswinds between present and the future.

Areas of Expertise

Lionel’s expertise encompasses transformative initiatives including strategy, leadership, change management, digitalisation and innovation management. Central to his professional ethos is a resolute commitment to preserving human dignity amid the swift evolution driven by technological advancements—a fusion embodying the principles of “leave no man behind” and “he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.”

In addition to his professional pursuits, Lionel is deeply engaged in civic and humanitarian endeavours, generously contributing his time and expertise to initiatives supporting military veterans and prison reintegration services.

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