OUR TEAM
Dedicated To Solving Your Problems
Our people are our core of the business and the reason why we continue to be the unrivalled partner for integrated corporate solutions driven by innovation and technology.
Country Leaders
Hugo Walkinshaw
Group Chief Executive Officer,
BoardRoom Group
| About HugoHugo is a veteran of the professional services industry, with over thirty years of experience working across Asia Pacific and Europe. Prior to joining BoardRoom, he held senior leadership positions at Cognizant, EY and Deloitte, as well as an early-stage cloud software start-up. Hugo’s expertise is in innovating and implementing effective business models, through operating model design, technology adoption and a focus on customer centricity. He is passionate about social impact and has spent the last twenty years supporting a variety of commercial and not-for-profit social enterprises in Singapore, India and the UK. As the Group CEO for BoardRoom, Hugo is responsible for the strategic direction of the business, the effective deployment of the group strategy, and the development of the organisation’s purpose, culture and values. Outside of work, Hugo spends his time with his wife and three children. Hugo has many passions including cricket; rugby; history; science fiction; whisky and wine. Follow Hugo on LinkedIn |
Samantha Tai
Chief Executive Officer, BoardRoom Malaysia
 | About SamanthaWith over 30 years of experience in the corporate governance and corporate secretarial industry, Samantha is a strong advocate for corporate governance and boasts a robust presence within the capital markets in Malaysia. Her passion lies in guiding leaders to build resilient corporate structures that withstand the test of time. As the CEO of BoardRoom Malaysia, she provides leaders in the region peace of mind with her solid advice on corporate needs. In her free time, Samantha enjoys hiking with her family where she can appreciate nature while she has some time away from the hustle of daily life. |
Rhett Tregunna
Chief Executive Officer, BoardRoom Australia
 | About RhettRhett has been the Chief Executive Officer for BoardRoom Australia for the majority of his career since joining in 2008. He enjoys building fantastic long-term relationships with clients and is incredibly proud of the buzz created by our talented employees and their entrepreneurial drive. Rhett loves spending time with his sons, going on holidays, experiencing new adventures and watching all sports at the elite level. Follow Rhett on LinkedIn |
Chester Leong
Country Head,
BoardRoom China
| About ChesterAs a qualified Chartered Accountant and Accredited Tax Advisor, Chester has over 20 years of experience in providing regional accounting and tax advisory services to a broad range of clients in industries including technology, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing and trading companies, as well as hotels, financial institutions and government concerns. Chester’s role as the Regional Managing Director for BoardRoom Business Solutions sees him leading a team of qualified professionals across Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong in the areas of Accounting & Tax. He is dedicated to his clients and builds partnerships that deliver consistent value year on year. Outside of work, Chester enjoys spending time with his family. Follow Chester on LinkedIn |
Helius Goh
Country Head,
BoardRoom Hong Kong
| About HeliusWith his vast experience in Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Helius is highly regarded in the securities industry in Asia. Having spent 17 years heading Citibank’s Issuer Services in Asia, he has a proven track record, from managing pre-IPO trust, employee share plans, new listings, corporate actions, proxy solicitation, meeting and scrutineering solutions to providing advisory on ESG, tax and accounting. During his personal time, Helius is involved in charitable organisations as a responsible business partner. Besides serving the communities and spending time with his family, he engages in hiking and workouts to keep himself fit and energised. Follow Helius on LinkedIn |
Regional Management Team
Chester Leong
Managing Director Asia,
Tax and Accounting
| About ChesterAs a qualified Chartered Accountant and Accredited Tax Advisor, Chester has over 20 years of experience in providing regional accounting and tax advisory services to a broad range of clients in industries including technology, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing and trading companies, as well as hotels, financial institutions and government concerns. Chester’s role as the Regional Managing Director for BoardRoom Business Solutions sees him leading a team of qualified professionals across Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong in the areas of Accounting & Tax. He is dedicated to his clients and builds partnerships that deliver consistent value year on year. Outside of work, Chester enjoys spending time with his family. Follow Chester on LinkedIn |
Jason U
Managing Director Asia,
Share Registry Services and Employee Plans Services
 | About JasonLeading a dedicated team of experts Jason is a key driving force within BoardRoom who oversees the strategic direction and day to day management of our Singapore Share Registry Services and our Share Plan Services for Asia. He has a passion for problem solving and building lasting relationships with clients. He works closely with his team to ensure we constantly deliver the gold standard in client care and are seeking innovative solutions to changing market conditions. When not busy hunting for new business opportunities, Jason enjoys listening to various genres of music and travelling to exciting new places with family and friends. Follow Jason on LinkedIn |
Ken Wong
Managing Director Asia,
Payroll
 | About KenKen is a veteran of the Payroll world, boasting over 20 years of experience, and has a passion for demonstrating the integral role payroll plays in any business. In Ken’s role as Regional Director of Payroll, he is responsible for both new business opportunities and delivering operational excellence. He and his team have a wealth of experience in managing payroll for businesses of all shapes and sizes across APAC. Ken believes in the power of data mixed with human understanding to develop strategies focused on solving client problems. Outside of work, Ken spends his free time with his wife and their son, exploring new and exciting places. Follow Ken on LinkedIn |
Jenny Yeoh
Group Chief Financial Officer
 | About JennyJenny leads the regional finance strategy and transformation across the BoardRoom Group. Together with her teams, Jenny ensures that there is a strong partnership between Finance and the rest of the business by using data, insights and technology adoption to drive success and strategic direction. Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at cafes with her friends. Follow Jenny on LinkedIn |
Venkatesh Chandrasekar
Chief Transformation Officer
 | About VenkateshHaving over 25 years of experience and leadership across of a range of functional areas such as M&A, finance, strategy, technology led transformation and value creation in a corporate setting. Venkatesh will be focusing on both transformation and M&A initiatives within BoardRoom. On the personal front, he enjoys spending quality time with his lovely wife and two daughters. Follow Venkatesh on LinkedIn |
Madeline Dutton
Director,
Regional Marketing
| About MadelineMaddie is responsible for the development and implementation of our marketing strategy across Asia. She works closely with her team to ensure BoardRoom’s services, values and point of difference are communicated in a consistent manner in both local and regional campaigns. Maddie has a passion for Digital Marketing and building lasting relationships, this duo has proven to be a powerful combination in our recent campaigns. A lover of social engagements, Maddie spends her spare time exploring restaurants and wine bars with friends. Any location where she can also take her dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Zoe, is sure winner in her books! Follow Madeline on LinkedIn |
Jonathan Loy
Group Director,
Risk and Central Admin
 | About JonathanJonathan’s current role in BoardRoom is to manage Risk, Business Continuity, Personal Data Protection, Insurance and Government claims across the group. He also supports in various strategic initiatives and operational requirements. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, listening to music, jogging, hiking and squash. Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn |
Lim Ai Min
Group Director,
Legal & Compliance
 | About Ai MinAs the Group Director, Legal & Compliance and Group Company Secretary, Ai Min drives the strategic legal, corporate governance and compliance directives for the Group. She brings with her 20 years of legal experience covering public policy, prosecution, and litigation in top tier firms. She was previously a legal advisor to one of Asia’s largest multi-national conglomerates. Ai Min balances her busy work schedule by punching heavy bags in her weekly boxing classes and tending to her flourishing tillandsias. She also enjoys baking her mouth-watering sourdough, usually with a glass of whiskey in hand. Follow Ai Min on LinkedIn |
Stephen Tjoa
Chief People Officer
 | About Stephen TjoaStephen has three-decades of human capital experience in the professional services industry. Previously a Partner and HR leader from Big Four firm KPMG, Stephen is a passionate leader who believes in the optimisation of human potential, and promotion of empathy and humility as a central theme in managing the organisation’s most prized assets. He possesses consulting, strategic and operational experience in the talent agenda. His forte lies in the development and delivery of people and transformational solutions, with a specific emphasis on the recruitment, development, management and retention of talent. Having served in many not-for-profit Boards at the National and corporate level, he is currently a Worklife Ambassador for the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and one of his biggest passions of all, music. Follow Stephen Tjoa on LinkedIn |
Tina Thomas
Head,
Environmental, Social and Governance
| About TinaTina is a strategy and sustainable growth expert with a passion for innovation and transformation. She has worked in the energy sector for over 15 years and has global experience in developing and executing sustainable corporate strategies. Tina is also a researcher, tutor, author and well-regarded speaker on sustainability related topics. Recently her focus has been on ESG initiatives, including regulatory reporting requirements set by GRI, TCFD, SASB, SDGs, climate reporting and supply chain compliance. In her free time, Tina enjoys running and exploring nature. She likes to travel and experience new countries and cultures. Currently, Tina is working on her research project, to study the challenges faced by companies in response to transition risks and the underpinning capability to be developed to transition or to transform. Follow Tina on LinkedIn |
Local Client Success Team
 | Aaron Zhang Corporate Secretarial Manager |
 | Joshua Shen BoardRoom Business Solutions Manager |