International Legal & Compliance Executive
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have spent over a decade working across Asia Pacific in legal and compliance roles spanning healthcare technology, aviation, and financial services. I am currently a Senior Compliance Officer at Ant Group.
Professional Focus
My work sits at the intersection of law and regulatory compliance, primarily in technology-driven and cross-border contexts.
Legal
Corporate & Commercial
Advising on corporate transactions, M&A, joint ventures, and commercial agreements across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Technology Contracts & SaaS
Drafting and negotiating technology agreements, SaaS contracts, and licensing arrangements for software and AI products.
Corporate Governance
Company secretarial work, board governance, and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Compliance
AI Governance & Healthcare Regulation
Building compliance programs for AI-powered healthcare products, including regulatory strategy and risk frameworks.
Cross-Border & Multi-Jurisdictional
Managing compliance programs across Asia Pacific, the US, and Europe, with a focus on operational risk and regulatory requirements.
Data Protection & Privacy
GDPR, PDPA, and HIPAA compliance, data governance frameworks, and Data Protection Officer responsibilities across international organisations.
Recent Impact
At EVYD Research, I led compliance and legal work across AI governance and cross-border transactions in the healthcare AI space.
AI Governance & ISO Certification
- Built compliance frameworks for AI-powered healthcare solutions
- Implemented ISO27001 and SOC2 certification programs
- Served as Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer
Cross-Border Transactions
- Led a $20M acquisition involving sovereign wealth fund investment
- Established joint research operations across Singapore, Brunei, and the US
- Managed complex multi-jurisdictional compliance programs
International Perspective
My career spans multiple industries and jurisdictions:
Healthcare AI — Regulatory frameworks for AI-driven healthcare solutions at EVYD Research
Aviation & Logistics — Multi-jurisdictional agreements at FedEx Express
Insurance & Risk — Corporate restructuring and M&A at Aon
Start-up Environment — Legal and compliance at TheAtlas
FinTech & Payments — Senior Compliance Officer at Ant Group, San Francisco Bay Area
Education & Credentials
Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore · LL.M., School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) · LL.B., University of Warwick (Second Upper Class Honours) · Trilingual: English (Native), Mandarin (Fluent), French (Conversational)