The Team

GovInsider is a team of writers, developers, government geeks, events producers, and content marketers. We love working with the public sector!

Tyler Lim

Director

With deep experience enaging with both public and private sectors, Tyler spends most of his time “out of the box”, thinking up new and exciting ways to make your transformation projects successful by meshing the digital and physical.

tyler@govinsider.asia

Jonathan Cheetham

Head, Conferences

Having been in the events business for 15 years, Jonathan previously worked in informa plc and Marcus Evans, and most recently experiential event agency Motion: For Impact. With a love for presenting and stage management, he enjoys reading and cycling in his free time.

jonathan.cheetham@govinsider.asia

Jeric Wong

Partnerships Manager

Previously worked in the technology industry, Jeric collaborates with international and local businesses to develop go-to-market strategies and create business development opportunities to meet customers’ needs.

jeric@govinsider.asia

Ryan Ang

Campaigns Manager

Ryan graduated from Singapore Institute of Technology with Honours in Hospitality Business. In his free time, he likes to watch crime shows and documentaries.

ryan.ang@govinsider.asia

Amit Roy Choudhury

Contributing Editor

Amit has worked in various publications in Singapore and abroad, including The Business Times, and iTnews Asia. He has a background in economics and writes about a variety of topics ranging from government policy, technology, and macroeconomics. Outside work he is an avid photographer and loves to read.

aroychoudhury@govinsider.asia

Si Ying Thian

Senior Reporter

Si Ying has a background in business journalism and conference production. She's also social work-trained and previously practised in the public healthcare setting. She covers a range of topics from digital public infrastructure (DPI), open-source/digital public goods, design thinking, and government-as-a-startup/related innovation methodologies.

siying@govinsider.asia

Mochamad Azhar

Senior Reporter

Based in Indonesia, Azhar is an experienced journalist for newspapers, online media and television. He studied Sociology at University of Indonesia. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Indonesia’s natural beauty with his ADV bike.

mazhar@govinsider.asia

Sol Gonzalez

Reporter

Sol graduated from Yale-NUS College with Honours in Global Affairs. Outside of work, she is a football fan and avid kopi enjoyer.

sol.gonzalez@govinsider.asia

James Yau

Reporter

James is an experienced journalist with a background in community and healthcare news. He studied Commerce at the University of Melbourne. In his free time, he enjoys watching Liverpool FC win the league in the company of food and drinks.

james@govinsider.asia

Hanna Kum

Editorial Fellow

Hanna majors in History at Nanyang Technological University, and enjoys research and writing. In her free time, she likes to drink tea or coffee, while watching a k-drama and/or crocheting.

hanna@govinsider.asia

Marion Paul

Senior Conference Producer

Marion is passionate about creating impactful events. With a solid background in event management, she has successfully organised and executed numerous conferences across various industries. She holds a master’s degree in Marketing from University of Malaya, Malaysia.

marion@govinsider.asia

Samantha Lim

Senior Marketing Manager

Samantha has experience in the tech space and has successfully ran digital campaigns and events. In her free time, she is often looking for the next documentary to watch.

samantha@govinsider.asia

Serene Lim

Marketing Manager

Serene has a background in Psychology and human behavior. She designs captivating event experiences that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, she is an avid enthusiast who finds inspiration in the great outdoors.

serene.lim@govinsider.asia

Calista Tan

Marketing Executive

Calista studied Marketing at RMIT University. She enjoys learning new languages and creative crafts in her free time.

calista@govinsider.asia

Sheila Dorarajoo

Head of Delegate Sales

Sheila has over 10 years in delegate acquisition, and brings a wealth of experience to her current role. In her spare time, she is an avid traveler and has visited over 30 countries, always seeking inspiration from different cultures and thus growing more as an individual.

sheila.dorarajoo@clarionevents.com

Tosca Jaymalin

Project Manager - Delegate Relations

Tosca has two years of experience in delegate acquisition for international events, and 12 years of experience in customer service industry.

tosca@govinsider.asia

Valeryn Liaw

Malaysian Reporter

Based in Malaysia, Valeryn studied Data and AI Ethics at the University of Edinburgh. Her work covers emerging tech, AI safety and, policy, with an interest in their impact on public institutions.

valeryn.ying@gmail.com

Kaycee Valmonte

Philippines' Reporter

Based in Manila, Kaycee has written about Philippine politics and businesses, foreign affairs, migration, public health, and the Philippine stock market.

kgvalmonte.reports@gmail.com

Kannikar Petchkaew

Thai reporter

Based in Thailand, Kannikar is an award-winning investigative journalist focusing on government, public policy, and regional affairs. With more than three decades of reporting, she covers how public institutions respond to challenges, ranging from governance reforms and environmental management to cross-border issues and economic development.

thaijournalist@gmail.com