Dr William Phay

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Chartered Engineer (Environmental & Water Engineering), Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) and Senior Practising Management Consultant (SPMC) with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning Sustainability, ESG Governance, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Industry Development, Innovation Commercialisation, Climate Technologies, Environmental Engineering, and Stakeholder Engagement. Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable People, Planet and Profit outcomes through governance, alliance building, capability development, innovation ecosystems, and organisational transformation. Strong expertise in Sustainability Strategy, ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Industry Development, Business Transformation, Alliance Development, Corporate Governance, Programme Leadership, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability KPI Frameworks, and Performance Measurement Systems.

Experienced in applying data analytics, research methodologies, techno-economic evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making to support sustainability adoption, growth initiatives, and strategic planning. Experienced in operating within Trade Association & Chamber (TAC) environments through leadership of the Singapore Innovation & Productivity Institute (SIPI) under the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). Worked extensively with SMEs, MNCs, government agencies, industry partners, solution providers, and consultants to drive enterprise development, digital transformation, innovation adoption, and industry capability building.

Proven track record leading multi-million-dollar transformation, sustainability, infrastructure, innovation, and capability-development programmes, including a S$12.5 million national Accelerator Programme. Successfully established and managed ecosystems involving Government Agencies, Venture Capital Firms, Overseas Organisations, Commercialisation Partners, Industry Practitioners, and Solution Providers to accelerate innovation adoption and go-to-market execution. Demonstrated capability in Strategic Advisory, Business Model Innovation, Transformation Roadmapping, Commercialisation, Technology Evaluation, and Investment Assessment.

Recognised for helping organisations identify new growth opportunities, evaluate risks, strengthen competitiveness, and improve strategic decision-making. Contributions include helping avoid approximately USD 20 million in acquisition exposure, validating a USD 30 million infrastructure investment, and supporting SME transformation initiatives. Strong working knowledge of leading Sustainability Frameworks and ESG Systems, including ISSB, GRI, TCFD, GHG Protocol, Carbon Pricing Frameworks, Scope 1-3 Emissions, MRV Systems, Green Mark, and Triple Bottom Line (TBL).

Experienced in translating sustainability concepts into practical governance frameworks, implementation roadmaps, performance measurement systems, and continuous improvement pro

Assistant Director - Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) - Singapore

Designed and led a S$12.5 million national Accelerator Programme, establishing governance frameworks, evaluation methodologies, KPI systems, and ecosystem partnerships to support innovation, capability development, and organisational transformation.

Centre Head - Singapore Innovation & Productivity Institute (SIPI), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) - Singapore

Worked closely with SMEs, MNCs, government agencies, consultants, and industry partners to support Enterprise Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, and Industry Growth Initiatives. Developed and coordinated ecosystems comprising Solution Providers, Venture Capitalists, Commercialisation Partners, Government Agencies, Overseas Organisations, and Industry Practitioners to support business growth, innovation adoption, and go-to-market strategies.

• Member engagement and programme development
• Capability building and alliance management
• Alliance Development and Ecosystem Building

University Lecturer - Singapore University of Technology (SIT) - Singapore

Teaching appointments contributing to capability development.

• Strategic Management of Technology
• Business Product & Service Innovation
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Engineering Systems

University Lecturer - Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) - Singapore

Teaching appointments contributing to capability development.

• Strategic Management of Technology
• Business Product & Service Innovation
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Engineering Systems

Doctor of Business Administration - Business Administration

MSc

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