As we continue to grow and develop there is an opportunity to involve individuals with particular expertise on specific areas of our activity. As well as being available for us to consult on MBC activity, they will also be able to highlight developments in their field of expertise which may be relevant to us. As well as providing this invaluable insight and guidance, these individuals, because of their reputation and expertise, will enhance the reputation of MBC, and will be able to effectively support and promote the MBC.
We are delighted to have the following individuals agree to be part of our Advisory Board, and we know that their experience, academic insights, and understanding of multiple business sectors will enable the MBC to support our members to an ever higher standard. We will continue to build the Advisory Board as we grow and mature.
Paul leads the Singapore Academy of Law’s strategy and innovation, including founding the Future Law Innovation Programme to build a national legal-tech ecosystem. Previously, he held senior roles at NTUC LearningHub and Boston Consulting Group. An engineer by training, Paul studied at MIT, Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore — and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Singapore University of Social Sciences. He is also an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and an accredited international mediator.
Paul leads the Singapore Academy of Law’s strategy and innovation, including founding the Future Law Innovation Programme to build a national legal-tech ecosystem. Previously, he held senior roles at NTUC LearningHub and Boston Consulting Group. An engineer by training, Paul studied at MIT, Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore — and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Singapore University of Social Sciences. He is also an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and an accredited international mediator.
Alex is the General Counsel at the Payment Systems Regulator, where she oversees legal risk across tech, digital markets and critical infrastructure. Previously, she served in senior roles at the Cabinet Office and Competition & Markets Authority, and practiced in competition law at Hogan Lovells. Alex is a mental health first aider, wellbeing advocate, and EDI champion.
Raquel co-founded and is the Executive Director of Direito Mental, a charity in Portugal dedicated to transforming well-being within the legal sector. With a background of more than 20 years in Public Law, she has a strong commitment to strengthening the profession through promoting healthier working practices and a more humane, sustainable culture in law.
Shamira is a senior mental health specialist with over 20 years’ experience across clinical practice, academic research, and strategic programme design. She develops evidence-based mental health pathways and innovative wellbeing propositions for major corporates and global insurers. As a practicing clinician, she brings extensive experience supporting global legal firms at both individual and organisational levels. She completed her clinical training at the University of Oxford.