On Cover
Amanda John-Ncube
Business Coach & Co-Founder, LeanIn Circle for Women in Financial Planning
“ From Law Books to LeanIn Circles: A Career Built on Expanding What’s Possible“
Cover Story
Not every remarkable career begins with a clear destination in mind. Some of the most transformative journeys start with a detour, a spark of curiosity in an unexpected direction, and the courage to follow it. Amanda John-Ncube’s story is exactly that. What began as a law degree evolved into a calling that now spans financial planning, digital transformation, enterprise development, children’s financial literacy, and the empowerment of women across an entire profession.
Dr. Marry Gunaratnam
There are leaders who manage technology. And then there are leaders who think in systems, who see beyond the code and the infrastructure to the invisible architecture that determines whether institutions thrive or falter. Dr. Marry Gunaratnam belongs firmly in the second category, and over two decades, she has built a career that proves the most powerful transformations are never purely technical.
Jagariti Mathur
In 2016, as Singapore cemented its position as Asia’s premier startup hub, a quiet revolution was beginning. While entrepreneurs rushed to launch the next big innovation, a critical gap remained largely unaddressed. Finance was being treated as a necessary evil rather than a strategic enabler. Compliance felt like a burden instead of a foundation.