Mr. Lim is currently the Managing Director of Escalar Global Pte Ltd, a Singaporean company that provides business consulting, product distribution and project management in the Defence, Security and Aerospace sectors. He retired from the Republic of Singapore Airforce (RSAF) after serving 26 years as a fighter pilot and held various key command and staff appointments, where he developed strategic long-term plans in capability development and operations as well as managed over 50 special defence acquisition programmes for the RSAF and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
He helped establish new organizations in the RSAF transformation and commanded various Planning and Operational structures, Multilateral Exercises, the Fighter Group in the Airforce, a local F-16 Squadron as well as the inaugural F-15 squadron in the USA.
He helped establish new organizations in the RSAF transformation and commanded various Planning and Operational structures, Multilateral Exercises, the Fighter Group in the Airforce, a local F-16 Squadron as well as the inaugural F-15 squadron in the USA. Prior to founding Escalar Global, he managed various commercial companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Technology sectors where he expanded the companies’ businesses in countries such as China, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Macau, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, UAE, US, UK and Israel.
This included establishing satellite offices in China, Vietnam and Philippines. Some of the notable commercial projects that he had successfully accomplished were a fully electric 9-seater commercial aircraft prototype development, Role Specialised Vehicles development, Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicle acquisitions, Fighter Aircraft Simulator upgrades, Counter Unmanned Airborne System acquisitions, Communication Network System and Cyber Defence System acquisitions.
This included establishing satellite offices in China, Vietnam and Philippines. Some of the notable commercial projects that he had successfully accomplished were a fully electric 9-seater commercial aircraft prototype development, Role Specialised Vehicles development, Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicle acquisitions, Fighter Aircraft Simulator upgrades, Counter Unmanned Airborne System acquisitions, Communication Network System and Cyber Defence System acquisitions.
Prior to founding Escalar Global, he managed various commercial companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Technology sectors where he expanded the companies’ businesses in countries such as China, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Macau, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, UAE, US, UK and Israel.This included establishing satellite offices in China, Vietnam and Philippines. Some of the notable commercial projects that he had successfully accomplished were a fully electric 9-seater commercial aircraft prototype development, Role Specialised Vehicles development, Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicle acquisitions, Fighter Aircraft Simulator upgrades, Counter Unmanned Airborne System acquisitions, Communication Network System and Cyber Defence System acquisitions.
Mr. Ahmad currently is the Chairman and the Chief Executive of RSA Capital (DIFC), a DIFC company duly regulated by DFSA to operate similar activities as RSA Capital Bangladesh. Using the DIFC office, RSA expands its footprint in the MENA and other regions.
Mr. Ahmad is an investment banker with 28 years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, Emerging Africa, and Southeast Asia. He started his career in Kidder Peabody, subsequently UBS, in the EM team in London and then moved to Global Emerging Markets, a boutique investment bank specializing in EM out of London. Mr. Ahmad then moved to Bangladesh and set up the structured finance unit of Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IIDFC). He was a treasury consultant with the PricewaterhouseCoopers team restructuring Agrani Bank before establishing RSA Capital.
Mr. Ahmad has established himself as one of the leading investment bankers in Bangladesh by launching the first-ever zero-coupon bond, the first step down syndicated loan facility, the first-ever unsecured international term loan facility for a microfinance institution, and the world’s first micro-credit securitization, the first-ever variable rate subordinated domestic convertible bond as Tier 2 Capital with international participation in the Bangladesh market.
Mr. Ahmad is a Director of IPDC Finance Limited and the Chairman of the Board Executive Committee. Mr. Ahmad has significant ownership in Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mr. Ahmad is a partner in Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund involved in investing in a clean energy project in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Mr. Ahmad currently is the Chairman and the Chief Executive of RSA Capital (DIFC), a DIFC company duly regulated by DFSA to operate similar activities as RSA Capital Bangladesh. Using the DIFC office, RSA expands its footprint in the MENA and other regions.
Mr. Ahmad is an investment banker with 28 years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, Emerging Africa, and Southeast Asia. He started his career in Kidder Peabody, subsequently UBS, in the EM team in London and then moved to Global Emerging Markets, a boutique investment bank specializing in EM out of London. Mr. Ahmad then moved to Bangladesh and set up the structured finance unit of Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IIDFC). He was a treasury consultant with the PricewaterhouseCoopers team restructuring Agrani Bank before establishing RSA Capital.
Mr. Ahmad has established himself as one of the leading investment bankers in Bangladesh by launching the first-ever zero-coupon bond, the first step down syndicated loan facility, the first-ever unsecured international term loan facility for a microfinance institution, and the world’s first micro-credit securitization, the first-ever variable rate subordinated domestic convertible bond as Tier 2 Capital with international participation in the Bangladesh market.
Mr. Ahmad is a Director of IPDC Finance Limited and the Chairman of the Board Executive Committee. Mr. Ahmad has significant ownership in Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mr. Ahmad is a partner in Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund involved in investing in a clean energy project in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Mr. Lim is an aviator at heart. He is a passionate leader with a good track record in leading large organizations, and mobilizing people & resources to meet the organization’s goals. He has served 31 years in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a fighter pilot and retired as the Chief of Staff – Air Staff. He has in-depth knowledge of military affairs and security matters. He is experienced in administration, management, operations, and overseeing large-scale, high-value projects. As an aviation enthusiast, He keeps in tune with the aviation sector.
With his experience and knowledge, He is keen to contribute to both the military and commercial aviation sectors. H is also working on registering the Singapore Chapter of the World UAV Federation with the intent to promote the development of the UAV industry and technology, and as a platform to serve industry members and enthusiasts.
Mr. Lim is an aviator at heart. He is a passionate leader with a good track record in leading large organizations, and mobilizing people & resources to meet the organization’s goals. He has served 31 years in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a fighter pilot and retired as the Chief of Staff – Air Staff. He has in-depth knowledge of military affairs and security matters. He is experienced in administration, management, operations, and overseeing large-scale, high-value projects. As an aviation enthusiast, He keeps in tune with the aviation sector.
With his experience and knowledge, He is keen to contribute to both the military and commercial aviation sectors. H is also working on registering the Singapore Chapter of the World UAV Federation with the intent to promote the development of the UAV industry and technology, and as a platform to serve industry members and enthusiasts.
A dynamic and target-oriented senior leader with experience in the automotive, clean energy and technology sectors. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and negotiation skills; the ability to influence decisions and develop positive relationships at all levels. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, training and developing successful and productive multi-cultural teams and organisations. Has lived and worked in numerous countries in Asia and Europe.
An accomplished Special Force officer and leadership developer, with practical leadership competencies and a culture of excellence, who seeks to bring values and make positive differences in all endeavours.
Mr. Lim is currently the Managing Director of Escalar Global Pte Ltd, a Singaporean company that provides business consulting, product distribution and project management in the Defence, Security and Aerospace sectors. He retired from the Republic of Singapore Airforce (RSAF) after serving 26 years as a fighter pilot and held various key command and staff appointments, where he developed strategic long-term plans in capability development and operations as well as managed over 50 special defence acquisition programmes for the RSAF and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
He helped establish new organizations in the RSAF transformation and commanded various Planning and Operational structures, Multilateral Exercises, the Fighter Group in the Airforce, a local F-16 Squadron as well as the inaugural F-15 squadron in the USA. Prior to founding Escalar Global, he managed various commercial companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Technology sectors where he expanded the companies’ businesses in countries such as China, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Macau, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, UAE, US, UK and Israel.
This included establishing satellite offices in China, Vietnam and Philippines. Some of the notable commercial projects that he had successfully accomplished were a fully electric 9-seater commercial aircraft prototype development, Role Specialised Vehicles development, Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicle acquisitions, Fighter Aircraft Simulator upgrades, Counter Unmanned Airborne System acquisitions, Communication Network System and Cyber Defence System acquisitions.
Mr. Ahmad currently is the Chairman and the Chief Executive of RSA Capital (DIFC), a DIFC company duly regulated by DFSA to operate similar activities as RSA Capital Bangladesh. Using the DIFC office, RSA expands its footprint in the MENA and other regions.
Mr. Ahmad is an investment banker with 28 years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, Emerging Africa, and Southeast Asia. He started his career in Kidder Peabody, subsequently UBS, in the EM team in London and then moved to Global Emerging Markets, a boutique investment bank specializing in EM out of London. Mr. Ahmad then moved to Bangladesh and set up the structured finance unit of Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IIDFC). He was a treasury consultant with the PricewaterhouseCoopers team restructuring Agrani Bank before establishing RSA Capital.
Mr. Ahmad has established himself as one of the leading investment bankers in Bangladesh by launching the first-ever zero-coupon bond, the first step down syndicated loan facility, the first-ever unsecured international term loan facility for a microfinance institution, and the world’s first micro-credit securitization, the first-ever variable rate subordinated domestic convertible bond as Tier 2 Capital with international participation in the Bangladesh market.
Mr. Ahmad is a Director of IPDC Finance Limited and the Chairman of the Board Executive Committee. Mr. Ahmad has significant ownership in Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mr. Ahmad is a partner in Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund involved in investing in a clean energy project in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Mr. Lim is an aviator at heart. He is a passionate leader with a good track record in leading large organizations, and mobilizing people & resources to meet the organization’s goals. He has served 31 years in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a fighter pilot and retired as the Chief of Staff – Air Staff. He has in-depth knowledge of military affairs and security matters. He is experienced in administration, management, operations, and overseeing large-scale, high-value projects. As an aviation enthusiast, He keeps in tune with the aviation sector. With his experience and knowledge, He is keen to contribute to both the military and commercial aviation sectors. H is also working on registering the Singapore Chapter of the World UAV Federation with the intent to promote the development of the UAV industry and technology, and as a platform to serve industry members and enthusiasts.
A dynamic and target-oriented senior leader with experience in the automotive, clean energy and technology sectors. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and negotiation skills; the ability to influence decisions and develop positive relationships at all levels. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, training and developing successful and productive multi-cultural teams and organisations. Has lived and worked in numerous countries in Asia and Europe.
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