{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Executive Exchange","title":"What it is like being a Mentor for the Asian Development Bank’s Water Organization Partnership for Resilience programme (WOP4R), with Mr. Ong Tze Ch’in, Chief Executive, PUB","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/916846ad\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":615,"description":"In this episode of the Exec Exchange, host Piers Clark speaks with Ong Tze Ch'in, the Chief Executive of PUB, Singapore's national water agency. Ong discusses his transition from a 25-year military career to public service, emphasizing the leadership and operational skills he brought along. He shares insights into Singapore's water journey, highlighting innovative initiatives and the role of water in national security since independence. The conversation also covers PUB's involvement in mentoring through the Asian Development Bank's Water Operators Partnership (WOP4R), addressing challenges in water loss and energy reduction. Ong elaborates on PUB's multifaceted approach to managing climate change impacts, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in combating water-related issues. The episode concludes with a personal note, revealing the emotional moments that resonate with Ong.\n00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange\n00:30 Meet Ong Tze Ch'in: From Military to Public Service\n01:47 Singapore's Water Journey: A Historical Perspective\n03:23 Mentoring Program at PUB\n05:09 Addressing Climate Challenges in Singapore\n08:22 Personal Insights and Reflections\n09:52 Conclusion and Farewell","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AhH8Oc24Ep5HBk1v4oSv3FPCbdOflcUt3HC2QFXLbGU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZGVm/OTViMGYxNjJiMjNh/YjEwMmM3YmY2MWZj/ZjBmMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}