BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edith Chen brings over 27 years of executive expertise in driving business transformation, multi-market expansion, brand development and governance across the Asia-Pacific region. Having served as President of De Beers APAC, CEO of Brooks Brothers APAC, and Managing Director of Calvin Klein Asia, she has successfully steered commercial operations and P&L accountability across 15 complex markets.

Edith excels in corporate strategy, organisational restructuring, and change management, consistently delivering robust financial growth and heightened operational efficiency. She has led key initiatives including multi-channel expansions, sustainability-focused innovations, and omnichannel marketing campaigns. Passionate about talent empowerment, Edith has orchestrated mentorship and talent development programs to foster future leaders and build strong teams. Her board-level contributions as an Executive Director include building robust corporate governance frameworks, spearheading diversity and inclusion initiatives, and managing high-stakes stakeholder engagement.

As a non-profit leader, she actively champions social impact as a Board Member of Community Business, a Council Member of the Belilios Girls’ School Foundation, and a Strategic Advisor for Asia Charity Services, leveraging her corporate acumen to scale organisational resilience.