Dickson Lim

Head of Philanthropy & Community Impact, Singapore

UBS 
Dickson Lim is a seasoned and trusted Senior Philanthropy Advisor to prominent philanthropists across Asia, contributing award-winning, high-impact strategies and initiatives to establish their philanthropic legacies. He spent more than 18 years serving in senior positions of, and thereafter advising leading non-profit organisations in the healthcare, education and social service sectors. With a keen eye on charity governance, he serves on Singapore Charity Council’s judging panel of the Charity Governance Awards.

Prior to serving the non-profit sector, Dickson spent 10 years developing strategic investments and joint ventures across Asia, securing Asian exclusive distributorships from semiconductor equipment manufacturers in the United States, Europe and Japan.

2023 Speakers

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Serlina Huang

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Esther An

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Yap Keng Hwee

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Karen Kee

Karen Kee

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Soren Beaulieu

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Dawn Yip

Dawn Yip

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Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Patrick Tay

Patrick Tay

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Jessie Lim

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Chin Sau Ho

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Chia Ai Ling

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Malminderjit Singh

Malminderjit Singh

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Tan Wei Zhi

Tan Wei Zhi

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Veera Swaminathan

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Andrew Buay

Andrew Buay

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Dickson Lim

Dickson Lim

Head of Philanthropy & Community Impact, Singapore

UBS