Examination Board

Ms. Dawn Gan (Chairperson)

• Master in International Business, University of Wollongong, Australia (Oct 2001)
• University Higher Diploma in Business Studies, Stanfordshire University (Jun 1999)
• NCC Diploma in Computer Studies, NCC (Informatics Computer School, Singapore) (Mar 1991)

Ms. Gan has more than 15 years in depth exposure at both the operational and management levels in Retails Operation, Administration and Sales Management in the International Business Industry; as well as acquainting with more than 10 years of experience and knowledge in the educational industry as Lecturer and senior management staff. These have given her both in depth and a broad-based experience in managing her work role and human relationship.

Mr. Palaniswamy Pushparaj (Vice Chairman)

•  Master of Human Resources Management, Annamalai University, India (2004)
• Bachelor Degree of Business Administration, Annamalai University, India (2000)
• Diploma in International Airlines Management, All India Council for Management Studies, India (2001)

Before embarking for education and training industry about 5 years ago, Mr. Pushparaj had acquired more than 6 years work experience in the Hospitality Industry at the management levels.  He has a solid worked experience in India’s leading hotel group that won the best hotel group awards for six consecutive years.  At his early 20s he was invited as a guest speaker in a National Level seminar on effective leadership in hospitality industry, and now he is a guest lecturer in hospitality management in the region.  His commitment for quality has attracted many people to consult him repeatedly. Simply said Mr. Pushparaj highly emphasizes on quality and excellence when comes to serious education and training.

Mr. Alvin Ng Teow Kwee (Member)

• Master of Business Administration, Saint Leo University (June 2011)
• Diploma in Hotel Management, Hotelconsult Swiss Hotel & Catering College, Switzerland (Jun 1987)
• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, Workforce Development Agency, Singapore (Jul 2007)

Alvin has accumulated over 15 years of working experience in the hospitality and service industry.  His specialization includes business development, operation as well as training and assessment.  For the past 9 years, Alvin has developed himself as a full-time Trainer. He teaches F&B, Hotel Management and Hospitality courses in a few private institutions.  His students come from all walks of life including foreigners and locals.  His experience in the field of training has seen him assume the roles of a trainer-coach and consultant specializing in service quality, communication, team building and personal development programs for frontline, supervisory and management staffs especially in the food and beverage and service industry.

Alvin is an independent professional with the ability to grow positive relationships with customers and colleagues.  He is able to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to changes and business needs.  His international exposure is an added advantage in his of field of specialization.

Mr. Vishnu Varatharajoo (Member)

• Hons. Bachelor in Business (Hotel) Management, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia (Sep 2000)
• Level, Sijil Tiggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) (1996)

Graduated from the school of Business and Hotel Management, Mr. Vishnu has more than 10 years of hotel and lecturing experience.  Currently he is lecturing in Hospitality, Tourism Management and Business studies.  He has been a lecturer, Students Affairs Officer, Operations Manager, Senior Lecturer and as well as Academic Manager.