LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Earlier this week, Disney+, Disney’s dedicated streaming platform, was launched in Singapore to much fanfare. Friends and family were all talking about it, while social media was buzzing with posts and stories on what to watch and keep an eye out for.

While streaming services have been around for years now, the thought of having a new platform to explore is incredibly exciting. Not only does it present new, exciting options, it allows us to enjoy and relive some of our favorite movies and TV series (particularly the ones we grew up with) in a new light and, best of all, on demand.

Just like our excitement over Disney+, we are thrilled to present this issue of Portfolio, which features industry leaders and changemakers who are doing their part to get us excited all over again — even for the most commonplace things.

First we have cover personality Gregory Crouzeix, Managing Director Southeast Asia of the Hansgrohe Group, who is instrumental in revitalizing the shower experience in this part of the world. Read all about it on page 42.

We also had the pleasure of speaking to Jenny Ang, the Managing Director of École hôtelière de Lausanne’s Singapore campus (page 38). In this conversation, she shares her excitement over the future of hospitality in Singapore, which is sure to complement its world class attractions and renowned hotels and restaurants.

Finally, David Chen, CEO of Atome introduces us to a fintech platform that offers us a new way to pay for some of our favorite brands (page 64). At the same time, Atome is also able to meet the ever-changing needs of Gen Z and millennial shoppers, as well as the underserved and underbanked consumers in emerging markets like Indonesia and Vietnam.