Cover Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, the world’s engine for AI (Photo: Getty Images)
Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, the world’s engine for AI (Photo: Getty Images)
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The stories that drew the most attention over the past year highlighted the transformative impact of female leadership, tech innovation, wealth and philanthropy
Power & Purpose reflects how empowered leadership can catalyse progress. In 2024, the most compelling stories highlighted the transformative impact of female leadership, with inspiring figures such as squash legend Nicol David and education advocate Maggie Grout redefining industries and sparking meaningful shifts in society.
Some of the most-read stories also focused on wealth, revealing readers’ fascination with the lifestyles of the ultra-rich such as the Ambani family, who received attention for a lavish wedding in July.
Of course, Power & Purpose’s coverage also includes stories that show how Tatler’s community is using their great resources to uplift communities and address societal issues such as access to education and healthcare, racial injustice and protection of the most vulnerable. The top stories of 2024 underscore how influence, when paired with intention, can drive both personal success and profound change.
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Digital transformation pioneer Surina Shukri passes away
Above Angel investor and founding member of Women in Blockchain Asia Surina Shukri passed away on February 29 at the age of 48. (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)
Angel investor and founding member of Women in Blockchain Asia Surina Shukri passed away on February 29 at the age of 48. (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)
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In February, digital transformation pioneer Surina Shukri lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 48. Through her influential roles as the former CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation and a founding member of Women in Blockchain Asia, Surina drove digital innovation and advocated for increased female participation in the technology sector. Despite her battle with breast cancer, she remained committed to living life fully, achieving personal milestones such as completing her first half-marathon.
Read the story: Startup investor and MDEC ex-CEO Surina Shukri passes away
Jensen Huang of chipmaker Nvidia transforms AI
Above Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, the world’s engine for AI (Photo: Getty Images)
Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, the world’s engine for AI (Photo: Getty Images)
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As global chipmaker Nvidia continues to power the artificial intelligence revolution, all eyes are on CEO Jensen Huang. In March, Nvidia revealed the Nvidia Blackwell Platform, whose processing power can lead to breakthroughs in AI, engineering simulation, quantum computing and more. The fascination with the tech leader extends beyond Nvidia, which recently reported a blowout third-quarter revenue of US$35.1 billion (up 94 per cent from a year ago), with readers also keen about his net worth, tattoo and signature black leather jacket.
Read the story: Who is Jensen Huang, the Nvidia tech billionaire leading the global AI revolution?
India’s Ambani family throws a spectacular wedding
Above The Ambanis attend the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's engagement ceremony on January 19, 2023 in Mumbai, India. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Ambanis attend the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's engagement ceremony on January 19, 2023 in Mumbai, India. (Photo: Getty Images)
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The July wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant led to increased attention on the Ambani family, one of the foremost families in India, as well as Indian wedding customs. Anant is the son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of conglomerate Reliance and the richest man in India, with a net worth of US$101.7 billion. His two-day wedding welcomed around 1,200 guests, which included Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. The lavish affair also featured a rare performance by Rihanna, whose fee was estimated between US$6 and US$9 million.
Squash icon Nicol David supports young athletes and their families
Above Squash legend Nicol David launched Ibu Legends to support mothers of young squash athletes.
Squash legend Nicol David launched Ibu Legends to support mothers of young squash athletes.
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Expanding the Nicol David Organisation, the non-profit that empowers underprivileged youth through after-school programmes involving squash, Nicol David launched Ibu Legends in June. The new programme provides free medical check-ups, mental and physical well-being workshops and parenting support to mothers, who, for the squash legend, are “the ones making the family move forward”. Looking ahead, David expressed her desire to expand the programme to support the ecosystem surrounding children—fathers, schools and communities.
Maggie Grout makes education accessible through 3D-printed schools
Above Maggie Grout is the founder and CEO of Thinking Huts, the non-profit behind the first 3D printed school in Madagascar.
Maggie Grout is the founder and CEO of Thinking Huts, the non-profit behind the first 3D printed school in Madagascar.
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To increase global access to education, Maggie Grout founded Thinking Huts, an international non-profit that uses 3D printing to build schools in developing countries. After a conversation with her father about the applications of 3D printing, Grout saw the possibilities of the technology as a solution to break the cycle of poverty. In 2022, Thinking Huts completed its first 3D-printed school in Madagascar, offering a cost-effective, scalable solution for underserved regions. Of the future, she said to Tatler, “If we are successful in bridging the gap between poverty and wealth, the audacious goal would be to scale Thinking Huts to every country where education infrastructure is needed.”
Asia’s Most Influential 2024 celebrates transformative leadership
Above Asia’s Most Influential 2024 celebrates the power of transformative leadership. (Illustration: Raphael Quiason)
Asia’s Most Influential 2024 celebrates the power of transformative leadership. (Illustration: Raphael Quiason)
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In November, Tatler launched Asia’s Most Influential, the exclusive list that underlines the positive and lasting impact of transformative leadership. Now in its fourth year, Asia’s Most Influential named visionaries, changemakers, dreamers and titans from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and, for the first time, Vietnam. This year’s edition placed focus on leaders who are transforming the fields of business, culture, social impact and STEM, pushing humanity toward its fullest potential.
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