Surbana Jurong Marks 10th Anniversary New Partnerships
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is marking the milestone by embarking on new partnerships. In a statement released by the Temasek-owned consultancy firm, it expresses its intention to bring together nature, technology and people to pave the way for a regenerative future.
One of these partnerships involves a collaboration with the National Parks Board (NParks), where SJ has pledged to donate $1 million to the Garden City Fund, NParks’ registered charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC). Additionally, SJ will also be providing in-kind consultancy support worth up to $1 million. As a gesture to commemorate the occasion, NParks has dedicated an orchid named the Vanda Surbana Jurong, which was unveiled during SJ’s anniversary celebrations on Oct 14. “We are grateful for SJ’s support and contribution towards promoting greater nature-positive climate resilience in Singapore,” said NParks CEO Hwang Yu-Ning.
Furthermore, SJ is expanding its flagship SJ Campus with the addition of two cutting-edge spaces. The first is the SJ Digital Experience Centre, an interactive environment that will showcase how SJ tools and platforms can boost efficiency and unlock asset value for clients, partners and other industry stakeholders. The second space is the Design and Artificial Intelligence (D•AI) Fab Lab @ SJ, borne out of a partnership with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). According to SJ, this space will serve as a platform for industry and academia to nurture “trilingual” talent – innovative individuals who possess skills in design, AI and domain expertise to create value for their organizations.
Commenting on the new developments, Jason Vollen, global head of innovation at SJ, notes that through the combination of design, data and artificial intelligence, the D•AI Fab Lab @ SJ will provide an avenue for its people and partners to experiment, prototype and learn together. SJ’s 10th anniversary is meant to be more than just a commemoration – it is a symbol of its commitment to forging ahead and embracing the future. In line with this, SJ has recently appointed Lim Cheng Cheng as its group chief financial officer.