Contributors
Yuchu Zhang
As Group R&D Leader for Cargill, Yuchu Zhang leads a team specialising in category applications and product development using a deep understanding of ingredient functionality, customer needs, and market trends, as well as strong culinary skills in food manufacturing and service.
Yuchu first joined Cargill in 2020 and is now the Vice President & Group R&D Leader for Cargill Food Group APAC. She holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from The Ohio State University and also has an M.Sc. in Food Production Management.
Zachary Wang
Zachary Wang is a serial entrepreneur and recipient of the 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, recognised for building high-growth, technology-driven businesses. He is the Co-Founder of Level3AI, a company that develops enterprise-grade AI agents for customer engagement across voice, email, and chat, serving the leading companies in APAC.
Commentary
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Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changing
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
When ESG enters the Asian boardroom: What real estate and infrastructure leaders must get right
Many Malaysian businesses have gone digital — but few have truly transformed
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause