Shi Yuan (SY) Yeo's Linkedin Analytics

In 2001, I transitioned from a highly decorated career with the Singapore Police Force to pursue my passion for delivering business-savvy legal solutions to organizations and stakeholders. As a corporate legal counsel and strategic business partner, I bring diverse expertise in legal advisory, risk mitigation, and exposure minimization strategies to public, regional, and global enterprises. My industry focus spans real estate, upstream oil & gas, energy, technology, telecommunications, payments/fintech, medical devices, healthcare, and semiconductors. Currently, I serve as the APAC Head of Legal for a regional headquarters while also leading the legal functions of two other corporations within a globally recognized Japanese conglomerate operating across a diversified portfolio, including cameras, photo imaging, medical imaging devices, and semiconductors. I manage legal and compliance teams across Singapore and the APAC region, overseeing more than 20 lawyers in multiple countries. My role emphasizes innovative negotiations, conflict resolution, and deal structuring while building strong relationships with strategic partners and fostering consensus across all organizational levels. Key Highlights: Pioneering Leadership: Proven track record of establishing legal departments, guiding teams through acquisitions and turnarounds, and providing strategic legal advice to business segments and affiliates. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of numerous awards for exemplary service, leadership, and performance excellence, alongside recognitions, promotions, and accolades across public service, regional, and global organizations. Published Author: Co-authored Power Springboard: How to Excel in Business, Income and Life with world-renowned thought leaders Brian Tracy, Les Brown, and Kerri Kasem. Media Presence: Featured on the billboard of New York Times Square, Yahoo Finance, CNA, Salt&Light, The CEO Magazine, and other publications. Continuous Development: Completed Business Sustainability Management and Artificial Intelligence programs from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, respectively. Academic Excellence: Recipient of the PON Global Program Certificate and Certificate of Management Excellence from Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School. Honorary Distinction: Conferred the Honorary Doctor of Advanced Studies in International Law (Honoris Causa) by Universidad Azteca in 2025, in recognition of legal expertise, governance excellence, and commitment to ethical compliance across the Asia Pacific region. Opinions and views expressed are my own.