Fractional Expert Singapore

Evonne - Fractional Chief Transformation Officer

At Maestro, we know there’s more to life than work. In fact, it’s the experiences, relationships and pursuits we have outside of work that can often give us an edge in what we do each day. We host an interview series called “Meet the Maestro” where we interview our Maestros and get an insight to who they really are and what makes them tick - beyond the CV.

Evonne helps healthcare organisations turn strategy into execution by building the organisational capability, culture and leadership needed to succeed in complex, highly regulated environments across Pharma, MedTech and Healthcare in APAC.

Her superpower is making invisible systems visible and helping people move through them. She sees organisations as interconnected structures, mapping dependencies, sequencing change and understanding readiness in a way that turns complexity into clear, actionable pathways. A trained pharmacist with early experience in clinical research, Evonne brings deep credibility across science, commercial and clinical worlds. Combined with more than two decades across APAC and a strong grounding in psychology and learning science, she is known for creating real, lasting organisational change that sticks long after the engagement ends.

1. Tell us about a career highlight to date… ‍

Largest culture transformation project was for the manufacturing arm of a medical device company: 3,000 pax across 4 factories. Also most interesting project to date.‍

2. Talk us through an unusual career choice you’ve made along the way… ‍

Not sure this counts as a “career” but more a side project: teaching mermaiding--taught Miss Mermaid Singapore 2017 and prepared her for the International Mermaiding competition.
Possibly my role as Chief Editor of Ocean Geographic magazine (17 years and counting), and being Founder and Dance instructor of a Tahitian dance group (still am) both count as unusual career choices? Take your pick of “unusual” ‍

3. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? ‍

A dancer and a teacher. I’ve done both; danced semi-professionally and was a lecturer for 6 years… and now dance teacher combination.‍

4. What are your passions outside of work and how do you make time for them?

‍Tahitian dance, scuba diving, freediving. How? I set aside time for it! I cannot function otherwise. I’d be miserable.

5. If you could instantly master any skill or hobby, what would it be and why?‍

To be become a polyglot! So I can speak and understand numerous languages and be able to connect with practically anyone.‍

6. What’s a personal value or belief that guides the way you live your life?‍

The ultimate purpose in life is to use our highest talents to make the world a better place to be in.

7. Whats a challenge you've overcome outside of work that shaped you?

‍Being a dancer. The discipline, commitment, passion required,

8. What do you think your job will look like in 10 years time?

10 years?!  With AI advancing so rapidly, it’s anyone’s guess really! ‍

9. If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go and what would you do?‍

Arctic and Antarctic. To dive/snorkel with orcas, and sea leopards, spend time with Emperor penguins and polar bears. 

10. What does success look like to you?‍

Have people (clients, coachees, friends) remember me fondly---what I did for them and the impact I had on them.

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