We need politicians who are not only talented and willing to serve, but who also contribute their time and give to the public at large, such a person is Benjamin Pwee. He is a breath of fresh air among the Singapore’s politicians. Eminently qualified, quick witted, humble and speaks several languages fluently. Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) conferred on Mr Benjamin Pwee its inaugural Impact Leader Award during its Impact Forum 2013. This award seeks to recognise people or organisations who have made significant contributions to the field of impact investment, which is investment aimed at generating social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Pwee was a recipient of a Singapore government Overseas Merit Scholarship and studied Literature and Music at Cambridge University. Upon returning from his studies, he served in Administrative Service of the Singapore Civil Service for eight years, holding various posts in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1995 to 1998, he was the First Secretary (Political and Economic Affairs) at the Singapore Embassy in Beijing. Pwee left the civil service to become an Executive Director of Medical Services International, a regional non-governmental organisation doing social welfare work in China. He subsequently became the Managing Director of E-deo Asia, a business consultancy firm. Mr Pwee is the founder and chairman of the Pwee Foundation, named after his father. The Foundation, a non-profit organisation, operates like a corporate consultant for non-profits and social enterprises. Working with their clients, the Foundation focuses on developing beneficial partnerships between their client and other organisations to better meet the needs of every stakeholder. This business model leverages on Mr Pwee’s extensive personal contacts, as well as those of the Foundation’s directors. In addition, the Pwee Foundation holds monthly talks on issues of social interest. Past talks have included the legacy of Dr Goh Keng Swee and the challenges faced by Singapore’s social sector. These closed-door invitation-only talks brought together people from different fields, providing networking and discussion opportunities. a few seconds ago
Posted on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:28:52 +0000