COMPANY
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Roger Kao – Managing Director
Together with Craig and Alex, created what is now known as simply Comcepts in 1999. Their partnership saw a level of combined experience which is close to 40 years!
Beginning his career at the Food & Beverage department of a prestigious 5-star hotel in Singapore, Roger moved on to a large & established events & design company, where he learnt the ropes of organising and conceptualising corporate events. A defining career move that brought many exciting opportunities to work with many different organisations spanning a wide spectrum of industries, both corporate and government sectors. A key highlight of particular significance was his initial experiences with the planning & execution of certain components of the APEC TELMIN 3 within 3 months, an event that saw an attendance of 25 foreign ministers & 400 international delegates.
A man with staunch beliefs in delivering only the best and most presentable to his clients, Roger is most particular about fine details. He overlooks nothing, he sees all. In his free time, Roger enjoys reading publications on the latest developments in the events industry, attending international conventions on global retail trade & design. He seeks to keep himself abreast of this industry he is so passionate about. He also enjoys cooking, dining and wine.
roger.kao@comceptsasia.com | +65 9660 2325
Craig Monteiro – Account Director
Imposing and sure by stature, what belies him is a kind-hearted, comical and eager character with strong beliefs and interpersonal skills. Such strengths has helped him in his workings with clients from sectors as varied as corporate and government, effectively and efficiently conceptualising & managing events of different magnitude & scale.
Craig has headed some of the team’s largest and most prolific projects to-date, including Johnnie Walker’s sponsorship participation in the inaugural FORMULA 1 Singapore Grand Prix in 2008 till present. He has also personally assisted clients such as Diageo, the Public Service Commission, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Philips and Capitaland, amongst many others, on many of their high profiled events.
craig@comceptsasia.com | +65 97878 429
Alex Chern – Operations Director (Logistics / Operations)
A man of few words, but a steady & assuring presence, Alex heads & oversees all operational, logistical & production elements of every project, playing a major supporting role, of which without him we would not have been able to build the esteem we enjoy today. Alex’s cool demeanour & dexterity sees its beginning in the initial years of his professional career with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (now known as Mediacorp), in their props design and production department. He was actively involved in the set design & fabrication of many of their landmark productions. Subsequently, he moved onto a major event company, playing a key role in their operations department.
Alex’s calm composure masks a depth of warmth & concern for all, especially his team and colleagues, making him most approachable and friendly, a trait all our clients and associates who have worked with him finds most appreciative.
His expertise and his person are instrumental in ensuring that our concepts are turned into reality for our events.
alex.chern@comceptsasia.com | +65 9817 7956
Chan Mei Yuan – Associate Account Director
An effective team player, Mei Yuan has shown immense independence & determination in her work & endeavours. A lady of strong spirit, she has shown her ability to hold her own, when in 2009, she took on a larger role in the planning and execution of the Johnnie Walker sponsorship programme in the FORMULA 1 Singapore Grand Prix, where she was in charge of the project team coordinating hospitality arrangements for all guests attending.
meiyuan.chan@comceptsasia.com | +60 16 229 3536 | +65 8223 7772
PROJECT & ACCOUNT SERVICING TEAM
Rechel Lee – Assistant Account Manager
Although being one of the younger members of the group, she has displayed professionalism and confidence beyond her years. She was chosen to assist in large scale projects such as the Smirnoff Sponsorship for Manchester United Football Club and was given the opportunity to travel to England. Calm and composed, she is a team player and a joy to work with.
rechel.lee@comceptsasia.com | +65 9105 2989
George Liang – Assistant Account Manager
7 years and many adventures later which included a stint as Senior Designer, he now works within the account servicing team, combining the strengths of both creative and suit to better cater to and understand his clients’ events needs and to connect with them as well.
george.liang@comceptsasia.com | +65 9117 6222
Melvin Chia – Operations Coordinator
Sporty, out-going and hardworking he gets things done fast and most efficiently, while maintaining a positive outlook and unique sense of humour!
melvin.chia@comceptsasia.com | +65 8223 7775
Joel Wong –Logistics Coordinator
joel.wong@comceptsasia.com | +65 9862 1165
DESIGN TEAM
Jonas Fabian – Senior 3D Designer
He joined us in 2012 and works on the 3D Studio Max, Adobe Freehand, Illustrator and Photoshop platforms.
jonas.fabian@comceptsasia.com
Cat Huang – Senior Designer
She joined us in 2010, with her varied professional background in product, graphic and event design. Her professional education was in multimedia technology from Singapore Polytechnic, before embarking on a career in various firms as a designer.
Despite her years of experience in the working world, Cat has proven her worth here at Comcepts as an energetic, vibrant and comical character, her creative spirit still providing fresh perspectives that clients have come to appreciate
cat.huang@comceptsasia.com
ADMINISTRATION
Susan Kee – Administrator
Warm & personable, she has become the de facto welfare manager, on top of her usual duties of managing the company’s accounts and back-office administrative processes.
susan.kee@comceptsasia.com