Sim Cher Young

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Current Appointment within BCM Institute

Sim Cher Young

Cher Young joined BCM Institute in April 2008 as its Executive Director. In his present post, his mandate is to provide leadership to position the Institute at the forefront of the industry. Reporting to the President, Cher Young has overall responsibility for all activities related to day to day operations (Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Franchisee Relations, Internal Projects, IT and Services Delivery), and is responsible for the bottom line profitability. He also supervises the Institute's services delivery in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, including the oversight of its business partnerships in China, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa (Nigeria).

Past Employment

Cher Young's employment history (1985 to present):

Executive Director, BCM Institute;

Executive Director - World Vision International, Singapore branch;

Asst Executive Director - NUS Business School/MBA Programs;

CIO Amanresorts International;

Country Manager, Aquent Inc., Singapore;

Deputy General Manager - Iverson Computer Associates;

Sales Manager - Iverson Computer Associates;

Regional Operations Director, Hotel Information Systems Inc., Singapore; and

Analyst/Programmer, Hotel Information Systems Inc., Singapore.

Professional Certification

2008 Awarded Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP), BCM Institute, Singapore

Diploma in Compensation & Benefits Part time with SHRI, Singapore

Diploma in Bible & Missions Full time with Moore Theological College, Sydney

Master in Business Administration (MBA) Full time with Monash University, Melbourne

Advance Diploma in Business Administration Part time with Singapore Institute of Management

Diploma in Marketing Part time with Institute of Marketing (UK)

Diploma in Business Studies Full time with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore