From Public to Private: Colin Low, Chief Executive Singapore Land Authority
When Colin Low, an experienced private sector executive, takes on his first public sector role as Chief Executive of Singapore Land Authority (SLA), he must learn to balance his private sector focus on economic value with the public sector's broader mission of social and community use - an intimidating challenge that he embraces. Colin shares with me, Paige, how Singapore Land Authority are revolutionising land surveying and mapping with geospatial technology, and why it\u2019s important to \u201cbe authentic\u201d.
\n"Be authentic about it. Be truthful, be sincere, in your dealings with people. And I think word will get around." - Colin Low
\nColin Low joined SLA in April 2021. He is passionate about unlocking value for social and community purposes. Before that, he had been in the private sector for 20 years, most recently as CEO of a hospitality REIT. Today at SLA, he is building a team with a \u201cglass half full\u201d mentality.
\nIn this episode, you will learn:
\n1. Colin's transition from the private to the public sector, and the unique approach he has taken to leading the Singapore Land Authority
\n2. The value of being authentic and sincere in professional relationships
\n3. How Singapore Land Authority's geospatial technology can be used to meet the needs of individuals in targeted ways