Collins Munene is regional director for Africa at Room to Read, an organization that believes educated children starts with world change. Munene provides leadership and management support to Room to Read’s programs in South Africa and Tanzania, with project work in Uganda, while overseeing the growth and expansion of Room to Read in the Africa region. With more than two decades of experience, Munene holds expertise in strategy, governance, operations, partnerships, and program design and delivery. As the chair of the board of management in secondary schools across Kenya, he is committed to mentoring and supporting students and teachers across the country.

Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and co-founder of the digital health startup Naluri. His career trajectory is marked by groundbreaking accomplishments, including pioneering low-cost, long-haul aviation as CEO of AirAsia X, where he orchestrated the company’s growth from startup to IPO in six years. As a visionary leader in digital health and innovation and with a background spanning aviation, media and management consulting, Osman-Rani brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of health care technology, exemplifying his commitment to leveraging technology for societal betterment — and making him a compelling voice on the intersection of health, technology and business innovation.

John F. Nichols, MSM, CLU, is the 2026 President of MDRT. He served as Global Council Member of MDRT’s Membership Division in 2020 and Chair of its Bylaws and Ethics Committee in 2019. In 2022, he served as President of the MDRT Foundation, for which he is a Royal Order Excalibur Knight and a member of its Inner Circle Society. Nichols is the founder of Nichols Consulting LLC, a disability insurance benefits practice.  

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Michael Ng Chi Chien is a results-driven wealth manager with a background in law, banking and financial services. Starting his career in legal practice, he later spent over a decade in banking leadership roles before joining DU Life Group. With specialties in wealth planning and protection, he is known for his strong client relationships and strategic thinking, and has been recognized for his discipline, leadership and commitment to clients’ long-term financial success.

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Seng Hao Eddie Yew, B. Eng Hons, IBFA, is a respected leader in the financial services profession, known for his consistency and passion within the MDRT community. After a breakthrough mindset shift at the 2024 MDRT Annual Meeting, he accelerated from halfway to MDRT to achieving his first Court of the Table qualification within three months, then secured his first Top of the Table honor in 2025. Today, Yew mentors advisors through innovative experiences, mindset shifts and actionable strategies to unlock their highest potential.

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Isaac Teo Whee Hwa, BA, is an executive financial services director and principal of First Adviser Pte Ltd. He has more than 16 years of experience in the profession and leads a team of 50 advisors. He has received numerous accolades for his accomplishments, such as Top Rookie Financial Planner, Top 3 Manager and Top General Agency. With expertise in sales and recruitment, his previous roles include regional sales facilitator and sales associate for FedEx, account manager at Mediacorp and design executive for an interior design firm.

Peh Weijiang Andy is the co-founder and senior group financial services director of Infinity Financial Advisory Pte Ltd. With almost two decades of experience in financial services and more than 15 years in leadership, he specializes in recruitment, team building and holistic financial planning, leading a dynamic team of nearly 50 advisors.

Paul Chan Chee Onn, CLU, ChFC, has been a director of financial services with Great Eastern Life for the past four decades and is an associate trainer, with more than 40 advisors in his group. As an active member of the International Certification and Standards Board since 2009, he served as their chairman from 2014-2018 and is a past president of the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore. He is also committed to social causes, serving as chairman of Hagar Singapore, a nongovernmental organization dedicated to supporting women and children who have experienced extreme abuse and trauma.

Chia Fang Hsieh is chief marketing director at Fubon Life Insurance, with expertise in wealth management, legacy planning, key talent retention programs, and tax planning and advisory. Her professional achievements include the Faith, Hope and Love Professional Consultant Award, the Gold Award in Insurance at Business Weekly's 3rd Annual King's Award and the Chairman's Award at the Fubon Life Insurance Summit.

Steven Yam is an agency leader with Prudential Singapore, serving 42 years in the company. He specializes in training, coaching and engaging the HNW market while developing advisors to achieve breakthrough performance. A recipient of numerous company awards, including the President’s Club and Top Leader Award, Yam is deeply committed to professional mastery and lifelong learning.