Cover The Tatler Most Influential 2025 list features 100 leaders from or based in Singapore, including Anurag Srivastava of Jungle Ventures, Yvon Bock of Hegen, Ron Sim of V3, Group Angelene Chan of DP Architects and Richard Teng of Binance (Photo: Valerie Lim)
The Tatler Most Influential 2025 list features 100 leaders from or based in Singapore, including Anurag Srivastava of Jungle Ventures, Yvon Bock of Hegen, Ron Sim of V3, Group Angelene Chan of DP Architects and Richard Teng of Binance (Photo: Valerie Lim)
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At the forefront of progress and creating impact across industries, meet the Tatler Most Influential 2025 honourees from Singapore
Singapore has established itself as more than just a regional financial hub. Despite its size, the city-state is home to 4,500 start-ups and boasts a roster of multiple companies that operate on a global scale.
Beyond finance and technology, Singapore’s trailblazers are building businesses that bridge cultures and industries. From hospitality groups expanding across Asia to biomedical research firms advancing healthcare solutions, the honourees on the 2025 list of Tatler Most Influential represent a breadth of sectors in which leadership has made measurable impact.
Above Tan Min-Liang, co-founder and CEO of gaming hardware company Razer (Photo: Tatler Singapore)
Above Lynette Tan, founder of Space Faculty, and a Tatler Front & Female Singapore award winner (Photo: Juliana Tan)
Tan Min-Liang, co-founder and CEO of gaming hardware company Razer (Photo: Tatler Singapore)
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This year’s list includes notable personalities like Tan Min-Liang of Razer, the gaming hardware company which crossed the US$1 billion revenue milestone and is dual-headquartered in Singapore and California; Lynette Tan of Space Faculty, who has been developing space-themed STEM education programmes; Aarathi Arumugam, president of advocacy organisation Aware, who advocates for gender equality and social justice, and Portugal-based Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan, who has collaborated with the likes of Herman Miller and B&B Italia.
Their inclusion in Tatler Most Influential demonstrates how Singapore-started leaders and enterprises are pushing the boundaries of multiple sectors, transforming what it means to have a global footprint.
Above Aarathi Arumugam, president of Aware, an advocacy organisation working to end violence against women (Photo: Aarathi Arumugam)
Above Designer Gabriel Tan blends cultures and craftsmanship through globally acclaimed design collaborations (Photo: Gabriel Tan)
Aarathi Arumugam, president of Aware, an advocacy organisation working to end violence against women (Photo: Aarathi Arumugam)
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The 100 Singapore honourees included this year were evaluated using Tatler’s four criteria: impact, relevance, longevity and leadership. Each individual has demonstrated sustained influence within their field and contributions that are felt far beyond the little red dot.
Formerly Asia’s Most Influential, the rebrand positions the community to be connected across three tiers: first, the market; next, the continent; and then, the world. This structure provides access to regional networks and opportunities for cross-border partnerships that can amplify their impactful work of those on the list.
Discover the full list of Tatler Most Influential 2025.
Work
Based in Singapore, Valerie Lim is the digital editor for Tatler Power and Purpose, Tatler Asia’s dynamic platform spotlighting industry leaders across the region. Valerie leads the charge in shaping the platform’s digital presence, from overseeing and producing website content to curating social media strategies.
With a finger on the pulse of the region, she keeps an eye out for news and trends in business, innovation and leadership, ensuring the brand stays ahead of the curve in delivering stories that inspire and inform its community of changemakers.
About
Prior to this role, she worked in marketing and communications. She considers herself Singaporean at heart and international by passion. You may recognise her from her 15 minutes of fame when she was crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2011. When she is not at her desk, you can find her in the gym or at a yoga studio.
Connect with her via Instagram @msvalerielim, LinkedIn or send press materials, and media invites to valerie.lim@tatlerasia.com
