Keynote Speaker – Boards, Markets & Resilience
Board‑grade Keynote Speaker for Boards, C‑suites and investors.
Credible. Captivating. Compelling.
Boards and C‑suites engage Lee Ooi Keong (OK) when they want keynotes that go beyond commentary and deliver decision‑ready insights on investment, governance and resilience.
An Independent Board Director, Strategic Performance & Resilience expert and former Temasek senior leader, OK combines 16+ years overseeing Enterprise, Strategic Portfolio & Investment Risk across a ~$500B portfolio with 45+ years of cumulative board experience.
Speaker profile
Independent Board Director & Board practitioner
Independent Director of Info‑Tech Systems Ltd (SGX‑listed), serving on the Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee; previously Board director on Temasek subsidiary entities holding stakes in major listed companies and funds in Singapore and China.
Strategic Performance & Resilience expert
Managing Director of Clover Point Consultants and former Temasek Director heading Enterprise, Strategic Portfolio & Investment Risk, with 16+ years experience assessing 300+ global investment deals and contributing to 180–220 bps systematic outperformance.
Trusted thought leader
Regular columnist and commentator for The Edge Singapore, Bloomberg, Financial Times and The Business Times on equity markets, corporate performance, governance and investor‑relevant risk and resilience.
Why organizers and Boards engage OK
Actionable insights from a veteran buy‑side insider
OK brings a practitioner’s view from the institutional investor side of the table, translating how funds really assess strategy, capital allocation, governance and resilience—and what Boards and C‑suites can change to improve performance and market value.
Extensive investment, governance & risk experience
Over 30 years in investment, industry and governance roles, including 16 years as Temasek’s Head of Enterprise, Portfolio and Investment Risk Management, with hands‑on experience across multiple sectors and geographies.
Clear, practical frameworks
Known for clarity, practical decision frameworks and engaging delivery, including proprietary tools such as the PRICE framework for enhancing listed company value and Strategic Risk Management approaches that turn risk into a forward‑looking strategic asset.
Representative keynote topics
All keynotes are tailored to the audience, but common themes include:
Global Trade Chaos: How Should Directors Respond?
Implications of trade and supply chain volatility for Boards and practical actions companies can take to build resilience and strategic optionality.
New World Disorder: Geopolitical & Macroeconomic Risk for Boards and C‑Suites
How macro and geopolitical shifts affect earnings, valuations and funding, and what Boards and management teams should put in place before shocks hit.
Maximize Your Market Value: Insights from the Buy‑Side
How institutional investors assess growth, governance and investor communication—and how Boards and C‑suites can close valuation gaps using the PRICE framework.
Strategic Risk Management: From Conformance to Performance
How to transform risk management into a proactive, decision‑centric capability that improves returns and resilience rather than just ticking boxes.
From Start‑Up to Blue Chip: Balancing Growth, Governance & Investor Expectations
Lessons on scaling governance and investor‑facing discipline as companies move from growth stage to public‑markets scrutiny.
Formats
Boardroom keynotes and briefings (60–90 minutes) for Boards, Board Committees and C‑suites.
Executive and Board workshops (2–3 hours) on capital allocation, risk and resilience, and board effectiveness.
Conference and public keynotes, panels and fireside chats for director conferences, financial sector events and C‑suite forums.
Many speaking engagements subsequently evolve into Board Advisory or Risk & Resilience projects for organizations that want to go deeper.
What past attendees say
“Fantastic session… Your insights and recommendations were great and the humour was captivating.” - Benny H Goh, Founder & Snr Board Director, Parami Solutions
“Very practical advice and you emphasized being prepared so the company can be agile and resilient in this uncertain and complex period.” - Lily Low, Independent Director, StanChart Bank
"Kudos and well done!" - Koh Jin Kiat, Certified Chair
“OK, amazing sharing! Well-considered challenges and practical actionables for us, framed and delivered in a light-hearted manner that totally drew me in.” - Terence Low, Accredited Director
“He was fantastic. Very clear, precise advice.” - SID Board Director
"Well said OK! Thanks for the enlightenment." - Audrey Teoh, Certified CISO
For speaking enquiries
For Board keynotes, executive workshops or conference speaking, please contact us with a brief description of your audience, objectives and event details.
Recognition & Awards
Awarded by Singapore's President Halimah Yacob for his impactful mentoring of young startups
Singapore Airlines scholar
Qualifications
MBA (Finance) from University of Leeds
Executive education in Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School
Ooi Keong LEE 李伟强
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