CONTESTANT

3
REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE
DOW JONES & COMPANY

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Prannoy Chowdhury, 28

Technology Specialist, Sembcorp Industries Ltd

Your greatest career achievement? Forgoing a career in an MNC for a

full scholarship for my masters program at Stanford University, USA.
Studying with the top students from all over the world at one of the best
universities was a priceless experience. It helped me in knowledge
enrichment, as well as valuable cross-cultural experience.

everyone needs to t into the typical mould to have a happy life that is successful
in your own right.Who says you need to be old enough to understand certain
things, or have a degree to understand business? Do you need to strive for the
traditional professions that are highly regarded? Life is about more than being
good at your work, its also about being an enjoyable person to be around, giving
back to community, living life to the fullest, and I think I embody this belief.

Why should you win? This competition is really about who you are. I think I am able to live and breathe the tag,
3 words that sum you up? Fervent, sincere and interested.
Shine beyond your
ofce walls. Apart
from what I do,I
want to show
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Presenter
Official Hair and Salon
Official Make-up
Official Venue
readers that not

Most inspiring corporate hero? The ctional character Jerry Maguire

from the movie. What I like the most about him is the condence and the
self-belief he showed under stress. Even after losing the job, he didnt give
up and started his own company with just one client. I personally like the
scene Show me the money, which summarises the corporate world.
The best career advice given? Anyone can row a boat when the river
is calm, what makes one different is the ability to steer the boat
smoothly to the destination when the river is turbulent. I always keep
this at the back of my mind and this gives me courage to do better
while facing difculties. I take the difculties as challenges and try to

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give my best to bring the things back to normal and

achieve the target even under unfavourable
situations.
Greatest challenge in your life? Choosing
between being nancially independent with an
MNC or studying at Standford University. After
alot of thinking, I decided to go for higher
studies as it was going to help me in the longer
run. I am happy with my decision.

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Clothes: T.M.Lewin

PRANNOY

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Location: SCA Creative Group | Clothes: T.M.Lewin

Your greatest career achievement?

Seizing the opportunity to work in both
Hong Kong and Sydney under the age of 23.

Most inspiring corporate hero? I am very

inspired by Mark Zuckerberg, founder of
Facebook. He has single-handedly (almost)
revolutionised how we communicate and he
represents the spirit of believing in an idea
even when everyone else is oblivious to it.
As I am in the industry of news and
information, I am motivated to think of
ideas on both career and personal levels and
Mark Zuckerberg is a reminder that no one
can impose onto you the boundaries to what
you can achieve.

The best career advice given? Dont

underestimate the task you are about to
undertake so that you will always exceed
expectations.

Greatest challenge in your life? It

always seems that lifes challenges seem
to shrink when pondered in retrospect! I
remember I had to constantly battle with
myself to believe in my own abilities
and strengths. The belief that I could
not make it in life simply because I
wasnt the academic type was deeply
ingrained in me. So my greatest
challenge was truly believing in my
choices in life. Believing that sometimes
going against the ow can be a good
thing; even when everyone disapproves
and you are alone in your choices.
However, with every mountain
conquered, therell always be the need
for another higher mountain to challenge
it. So I would say my biggest challenge
right now is juggling work, family, love, studies, friends and my own needs.

Favourite hobbies/interests? I always try to do as much as I can outside of work. I practise Bikram Yoga (Hot Yoga) to
help me renew my mind and body.Because I used to act in plays and lms, I am always seeking good lms and music. I
would also gladly ice-skate with a couple of friends, dabble in some amateur DJ-ing, rock climb with friends, salsa the
night away anything that I can have a good time with!

Regional Sales Executive, Dow Jones & Company

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Gown: Francis Cheong

JEANNE LEE

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Location: SCA Creative Group | Clothes: Liz Claiborne

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This competition
is really about who
you are. Apart from
what I do,I want to
show readers that not
everyone needs to fit
into the typical
mould...

Jeanne Lee, 25

I am a confident person
who believes in giving the
best, whether at work or
in my personal life. My
diverse background and
knowledge makes me an
ideal executive.

CONTESTANT
4
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD

Favourite hobbies/interests? I like travelling and

exploring new places. I have a group of friends form
different nations. Every year we visit one country and
try to explore more of its culture and history with our native friend. I may not look like it but I love salsa dancing.
Why should you win? I am a condent person who believes in giving the best, whether at work or in my personal life. My diverse
background and knowledge makes me an ideal executive.
3 words that sum you up? Unappable, condent and adaptable.

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high-fidelity audio. A must-have for
executives who are inspired by music.

CONTESTANT
3
REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE
DOW JONES & COMPANY

HTC HD 7
A 4.3" screen of cinematic experience
with SRS WOW HD Surround Sound.
Break time has never been so exciting.

POWERED BY HTC

Prannoy Chowdhury, 28

Technology Specialist, Sembcorp Industries Ltd

Your greatest career achievement? Forgoing a career in an MNC for a

full scholarship for my masters program at Stanford University, USA.
Studying with the top students from all over the world at one of the best
universities was a priceless experience. It helped me in knowledge
enrichment, as well as valuable cross-cultural experience.

everyone needs to t into the typical mould to have a happy life that is successful
in your own right.Who says you need to be old enough to understand certain
things, or have a degree to understand business? Do you need to strive for the
traditional professions that are highly regarded? Life is about more than being
good at your work, its also about being an enjoyable person to be around, giving
back to community, living life to the fullest, and I think I embody this belief.

Why should you win? This competition is really about who you are. I think I am able to live and breathe the tag,
3 words that sum you up? Fervent, sincere and interested.
Shine beyond your
ofce walls. Apart
from what I do,I
want to show
Organiser
Presenter
Official Hair and Salon
Official Make-up
Official Venue
readers that not

Most inspiring corporate hero? The ctional character Jerry Maguire

from the movie. What I like the most about him is the condence and the
self-belief he showed under stress. Even after losing the job, he didnt give
up and started his own company with just one client. I personally like the
scene Show me the money, which summarises the corporate world.
The best career advice given? Anyone can row a boat when the river
is calm, what makes one different is the ability to steer the boat
smoothly to the destination when the river is turbulent. I always keep
this at the back of my mind and this gives me courage to do better
while facing difculties. I take the difculties as challenges and try to

Apparel Partners

Supporting Media

give my best to bring the things back to normal and

achieve the target even under unfavourable
situations.
Greatest challenge in your life? Choosing
between being nancially independent with an
MNC or studying at Standford University. After
alot of thinking, I decided to go for higher
studies as it was going to help me in the longer
run. I am happy with my decision.

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Clothes: T.M.Lewin

PRANNOY

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Location: SCA Creative Group | Clothes: T.M.Lewin

Your greatest career achievement?

Seizing the opportunity to work in both
Hong Kong and Sydney under the age of 23.

Most inspiring corporate hero? I am very

inspired by Mark Zuckerberg, founder of
Facebook. He has single-handedly (almost)
revolutionised how we communicate and he
represents the spirit of believing in an idea
even when everyone else is oblivious to it.
As I am in the industry of news and
information, I am motivated to think of
ideas on both career and personal levels and
Mark Zuckerberg is a reminder that no one
can impose onto you the boundaries to what
you can achieve.

The best career advice given? Dont

underestimate the task you are about to
undertake so that you will always exceed
expectations.

Greatest challenge in your life? It

always seems that lifes challenges seem
to shrink when pondered in retrospect! I
remember I had to constantly battle with
myself to believe in my own abilities
and strengths. The belief that I could
not make it in life simply because I
wasnt the academic type was deeply
ingrained in me. So my greatest
challenge was truly believing in my
choices in life. Believing that sometimes
going against the ow can be a good
thing; even when everyone disapproves
and you are alone in your choices.
However, with every mountain
conquered, therell always be the need
for another higher mountain to challenge
it. So I would say my biggest challenge
right now is juggling work, family, love, studies, friends and my own needs.

Favourite hobbies/interests? I always try to do as much as I can outside of work. I practise Bikram Yoga (Hot Yoga) to
help me renew my mind and body.Because I used to act in plays and lms, I am always seeking good lms and music. I
would also gladly ice-skate with a couple of friends, dabble in some amateur DJ-ing, rock climb with friends, salsa the
night away anything that I can have a good time with!

Regional Sales Executive, Dow Jones & Company

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Gown: Francis Cheong

JEANNE LEE

Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee, SPH Magazines Pte Ltd | Location: SCA Creative Group | Clothes: Liz Claiborne

POWERED BY HTC

This competition
is really about who
you are. Apart from
what I do,I want to
show readers that not
everyone needs to fit
into the typical
mould...

Jeanne Lee, 25

I am a confident person
who believes in giving the
best, whether at work or
in my personal life. My
diverse background and
knowledge makes me an
ideal executive.

CONTESTANT
4
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD

Favourite hobbies/interests? I like travelling and

exploring new places. I have a group of friends form
different nations. Every year we visit one country and
try to explore more of its culture and history with our native friend. I may not look like it but I love salsa dancing.
Why should you win? I am a condent person who believes in giving the best, whether at work or in my personal life. My diverse
background and knowledge makes me an ideal executive.
3 words that sum you up? Unappable, condent and adaptable.

HTC Mozart
The dynamic surround sound of
high-fidelity audio. A must-have for
executives who are inspired by music.