We are thrilled to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders as Asia-Pacific (APAC) Hub Ambassadors.
These visionaries bring unmatched expertise across digital health transformation, public health policy, population behaviour, and human capital development — making them an outstanding addition to our Global Health Connector Ambassador circle.
Together, they will help lead the efforts of Global Health Connector’s APAC Hub to foster CollaborAction, accelerate health innovation, and advance longevity across the APAC region
Healthcare Strategist, Digital Health Pioneer & Entrepreneur (Malaysia)
Dato’ Sivakumar Krishnan is a Malaysian healthcare strategist, entrepreneur, digital health leader, and advisor with over two decades of experience across healthcare, health policy, technology, life sciences, and innovation. As Founder of HTN Berhad and a former consultant with PwC, he has served in various board and advisory roles, guiding startups and established organisations to develop, scale, and navigate complex healthcare and tech ecosystems.
On joining Global Health Connector as an Ambassador
“I trust in Brian O’Connor’s vision. Global Health Connector provides a global platform to participate in digital health ecosystems, with great access and visibility for knowledge exchange. I believe the industry has an opportunity to capitalise on collaboration between the Global South and Global North.”
— Dato’ Sivakumar Krishnan
He has played a central role in Malaysia’s digital health innovation landscape, notably leading the Digital Health Accelerator under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
Bridging government, private sector, and healthtech ecosystems, Dato’ Sivakumar continues to champion scalable, technology-enabled platforms and sustainable healthcare delivery models to drive impact across Malaysia and the broader APAC region.
Senior Advisor in Public Healthcare Transformation & Human Capital Development (Singapore)
Maurice Tan operates at the dynamic intersection of health ecosystem transformation, population behavioral intervention, and human potential development. He holds a portfolio of senior advisory and adjunct academic roles focused on public healthcare reform and workforce development across Asia.
“Global Health Connector’s vision of collaboration to accelerate improvement in health, wellbeing and longevity resonates deeply with my personal mission in advancing health and human potential.”
— Maurice Tan
As Senior Consultant with the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT), Maurice contributed to key national strategies including Digital Mental Health Solutions, Population Health, Future Primary Care (PTEC), and the nationwide Healthier SG roll-out. Previously, as Deputy CEO of the Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB) from 2018 to 2021, he managed over 230 public service officers across 10 specialised divisions. He spearheaded the digital redesign of Healthy365 and Health Hub, and led the launch of the LumiHealth App in collaboration with Apple’s Global Health leadership team.
Prior to his public service, Maurice held major corporate positions, including leading M&A Integration and Divestitures for Microsoft in Asia, serving as Managing Director & Senior VP for Microsoft’s Consumer Businesses across Greater China and Singapore, and driving Maxis’ US$2.5B telecommunication business in Malaysia. Today, he mentors the next generation through academic roles across NUS, NTU, and SMU.
Transformational Non-Profit Leader & Preventive Eldercare Pioneer (Singapore)
Karen Wee is a transformational strategist, innovator, and implementer with 36 years of global and local volunteering experience alongside 13 years of executive leadership in the non-profit sector. She specialises in building new departments, introducing innovative programming, and revitalising mature or declining organisations.
“For me, being a Global Health Connector Ambassador is not about the title. It is about opening doors, connecting people and making things happen — for people”
— Karen Wee
As Executive Director of the Lions Befrienders Service Association, Karen established the organisation as a regional leader in preventive eldercare — pioneering digital adoption and rapid-turnaround community programmes to empower seniors to age in place safely. Her extensive sector coverage includes roles with government bodies (NCSS), national volunteer centres (NVPC), international NPOs (YMCA, Lions Clubs), and specialised charities such as the Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Karen serves on local and international boards in healthcare and public health, sits on the Advisory Council of a Regional Health System in Singapore, and actively contributes to national policy working groups. Professionally credentialed, she is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Marketer (pursuant), Certified Internal Auditor, Fellow in Marketing, member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (pursuant). She remains deeply committed to mentoring young professionals and youth as future community leaders.
By uniting top leaders from public health, policy, corporate technology, and academia, the Global Health Connector APAC Ambassadors aim to bridge gaps, spark cross-border partnerships, and scale meaningful health solutions.
Join us in welcoming Dato’ Sivakumar Krishnan, Maurice Tan, and Karen Wee as they step into these transformative roles.