COVER STORY ASIA'S 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN
Chua’s journey with SingTel
began in 1989 as a treasurer. Her
competence and constant efforts
to push the organisation forward
made her the CFO of SingTel
within a decade of her joining
the organisation. Soon after
this, she was recognised for her
commendable work with managing
the organisation’s treasury, risks,
capital and taxation. Her expertise
enabled her to manage a diverse
portfolio ranging from corporate
development to corporate
communications and investor
relations.
People applauded her for her
broad understanding of all areas
of the business and noted her
significant role in SingTel’s major
acquisitions, divestments and
partnerships
CHUA SOCK
KOONG
Citizenship/Residence
China
DEEPIKA
PADUKONE
Citizenship/Residence
India
Deepika is an Indian film actress and
model. One of the most popular Indian
celebrities, she has fabricated her
fans with her prominent skills and her
magnetic glamour. The 2012 box office
hit Cocktail marked a turning point in
Padukone’s career, earning her critical
acclaim and Best Actress nominations
at several award ceremonies. She
went on to star in the films like Yeh
Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Chennai
Express(2013), and Happy New Year
(2014), all of which rank among the
highest-grossing Bollywood films. She
is a prominent celebrity endorser for
brands and products, and is vocal
about issues such as feminism and
depression. Her upcoming film Bajirao
Mastani, where she is playing the role
of Matani is the most awaited fim of
2015.