Influential Business Leaders Making an Impact in 2025
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Dr. GilbertNg Chong Kwee
Dr. Gilbert Ng Chong Kwee has spent over a decade redefining leadership for a rapidly changing, multigenerational world. As the founder and principal coach of GMCC Coaching Management, he has dedicated his career to equipping leaders across the Asia-Pacific with the tools and mindset needed for sustainable transformation. A John Maxwell Certified Coach and Trainer and a PCC-accredited professional with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Dr. Ng has helped reshape the leadership practices of over 1,000 executives through deeply engaging workshops and follow-up coaching.
Lana Johnston
Lana Johnston is the founder of Connection with Lana, a consultancy that helps people create strong and meaningful connections with their ageing loved ones. After working for years in corporate leadership where she designed people programs and led organisational change, she realised that the same methods used to build relationships at work could also be applied to family life. This discovery led her to start a mission that was not only professional but deeply personal.
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar is a global leader in financial technology, innovation, and inclusive development. He is the Chairman and CEO of EST Global Inc., a company based in the MIT ecosystem at the Cambridge Innovation Center in the USA. Known for his groundbreaking work in digital banking, blockchain, agritech, and healthcare, Dr. Sindhu is also a Forbes Council Member and a highly respected thought leader in fintech and economic transformation. His life’s mission is to use advanced technology to solve real-world problems, especially for people in underserved and rural communities.
Keith Uthe
Keith Uthe serves as an Independent Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Alliance – Enrich Mortgage Group, in Calgary, Alberta, where he brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to redefine the mortgage experience. He is the driving force behind his vision of guiding clients towards a life of opportunity through mortgage lending services. As a top Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional, real estate investment advisor, and successful independent mortgage broker, Keith’s goal is clear: to provide clients with knowledgeable service, trusted guidance and the best mortgage options that will meet the client’s needs.
Dr. Fene Osakwe
Dr. Fene Osakwe is a distinguished figure in the business world, renowned for his expertise in cybersecurity and his dedication to philanthropic efforts. As a multiple award-winning cybersecurity professional, he has significantly impacted various sectors. Dr. Osakwe runs a non-profit organization in Africa, which focuses on feeding the less privileged.
