Global Leader’s Playbook with Tan Wern Yuen
Friday, 13th February 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Auditorium, Catapult
1 Rochester Park #02-01 Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212
About The Event
What does it take to rise to the top of Fortune 100 companies? How can leaders from our part of the world navigate the complexities of global organisations, competing priorities, and cultural differences to lead global teams effectively.
Moderated by Keith Yap, Founder and Host of The Front Row Podcast, this intimate fireside chat will explore the leadership journey of Tan Wern-Yuen.
Wern-Yuen previously served as CEO of PepsiCo APAC, while concurrently holding the role of Global Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to PepsiCo, he was President and CEO of Walmart China, overseeing more than US$10 billion in annual revenues across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and its e-commerce operations. This conversation will unpack the decisions, challenges, and mindset shifts required to lead at the highest levels of global business.
We’ll explore:
- The path from early career to C-suite leadership in multinational corporations
- Critical inflection points and decisions that shaped his trajectory
- Leading diverse, global teams across different cultural contexts
- What Singapore-based professionals can learn about competing for global leadership roles
- The reality of executive decision-making in complex, fast-moving environments
Wern-Yuen’s experience across retail, consumer goods, restaurants, consulting, government and investment offers a comprehensive perspective on leadership principles that transcend any single industry or context.
Jointly organised by the Singapore Global Network and Singapore Leaders Network, in partnership with Front Row Media.
Event Agenda
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6:00 PM to 6:30 PMRegistration
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6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLo Hei Celebration & Networking Dinner
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7:30 PM to 8:30 PMOpening Remarks & Fireside Chat with Tan Wern-Yuen
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8:30 PM to 9:00 PMQ&A & Closing Remarks
Event Details
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Date:
Friday, 13th February 2026
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Time:
6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Venue:
Auditorium, Catapult
1 Rochester Park #02-01 Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212
Speaker
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Tan Wern-Yuen
Partner at Hillhouse Investment
Tan Wern-Yuen is a Partner at Hillhouse Investment, leading the firm’s consumer and retail investments practice globally.
Before joining Hillhouse in 2025, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at PepsiCo and CEO of PepsiCo Asia Pacific (including Australia, New Zealand, and China), where he spearheaded strategic growth initiatives and worked with market teams and channel partners to enhance the company’s commercial data and digital capabilities.
Previously, as President and CEO of Walmart China, he oversaw more than $10 billion in annual revenues across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and e-commerce operations.
Under his leadership, the company became an industry pioneer in omnichannel innovation and retail digitisation.
His earlier experience includes leading Strategy & Insights for McDonald’s across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, and serving as Managing Director for McDonald’s Taiwan.
Before that, he was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group, advising clients in retail, consumer, and private equity on growth strategy and turnarounds.
Wern-Yuen began his career with the Singapore government, serving in the Singapore Police Force and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Wern-Yuen holds a degree in economics and management from the University of Oxford and a master’s in finance from the University of Cambridge. He currently serves on the boards of Calbee Inc., the Singapore Economic Development Board, and Raffles Medical Group.
