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Hi, I'm Han Boon

Thinker, dreamer and adventurer. An experienced finance professional who believes in value investing, loves cycling and exploring the latest tech gadgets and business trends.

Career history

Currently I am the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Initia Group, a lifestyle company managing various premium beauty salon, F&B cafes and e-commerce businesses.

Prior to this, I was the CFO and executive Director of Republic Healthcare Limited (HkeX: 8357). My primarily responsibility is supervising of operations and overall financial management of the Group.
I graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree (with honours) in Singapore. I am currently a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and was admitted as a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) since 2009. I am also a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors since 2017.
I have over 15 years of experience in investments, finance, accounting and senior management leadership. My earlier working experiences include Ernst & Young LLP in external audit and also transaction advisory services, as well as a financial controller of an information technology startup.

Affiliations

- NTU Nanyang Business School (NBS) Career Mentor
- Treasurer of Hong Kah North Community Club Management Committee
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
- Board member of Lions Club of Singapore, Bedok
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) of Toastmasters International
- Member of Singapore Institute of Directors (SID)

My Interests

Cycling

BODY

Cycling as a form of endurance sports helps me to detach myself from work, de-stress and stay grounded. Cycling also helps me to focus on physical fitness a priority as well.

Reading

MIND

I believe in lifelong learning and what better way to invest in yourself than reading? My desire to gain new knowledge to grow and make better decisions as a leader.

Photography

SOUL

I love photography as a means to show my creative side. As well as to record precious family moments, memories and travel, whilst having fun at the same time.

COMPETENCIES

Business acumen

Delivering actionable insights for Board strategy and decisions.

M&A

Negotiating and securing the maximum value of every deal.

FP&A

Manages financial reporting across Asia Pacific.

IPO

Structuring and taxation, due diligence, roadshow, bookbuilding and pricing.

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Warren buffet sells his stake in TSMC
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Berkshire Hathaway's investment in TSMC raised eyebrows as it's unusual for Buffett to invest outside the US, and the stake in TSMC was substantial.

However, it's not surprising as TSMC is a clear leader in semiconductor manufacturing, with a competitive advantage in producing the world's most advanced chips at scale.

Yet, Berkshire sold 86% of its TSMC position within six months, indicating a change in Buffett's investment thesis.

It's unlikely to be due to a chip demand slowdown or his deputies' decision.

One possible reason is the rising geopolitical risk between the US and China, with TSMC caught in between.

The US has been more successful in influencing TSMC than China, preventing TSMC from selling high-end chips to Chinese firms, including Huawei.

China is the world's largest importer of semiconductor chips, and losing that part of the business could hurt TSMC's revenue.

TSMC is also investing more money to build new plants in the US to reduce geopolitical risk.

Given Buffett's aversion to risk, the additional measures and increasing geopolitical risk could have led him to rethink his TSMC investment.

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The 4 stages of a disruptive trend. From the book, strategy beyond the hockey stick. https://t.co/yakQcvtdmo

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