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Moderation Services

Want a strategiser who can connect the dots live on stage?

Prefer a neutral third party to engage your panel members?

Need someone who can bring your messages to life?

“More than asking questions–I spark meaningful conversations that move minds.”

Barry Chou

Professional Emcee & Moderator

Bringing 20+ years of transformation and training expertise to power events and conversations

I specialise in

Panel Discussions

Targeted meaningful conversations in engagements with leaders, clients and consumers

Podcasts and Interviews

Conversations to bring out important stories, thoughts and messages

Dialogues and Fireside Chats

Dialogues and Q&A with thought leaders and experts

What you can expect

Deep Preparation

Thorough research & conversation design

Insight Extraction

Drawing out key insights for audience

Alignment with Objectives

Tailored approach to achieve discussion goals

Balanced Facilitation

Quick thinking, holds space & bridges views

20+ Years of Facilitating Excellence

With 20 years experience in delivering training and facilitating discussions across middle level to senior business leaders across sectors, Barry is able to distill critical discussions into insightful takeaways, reflections, and action points, ensuring high-value conversations.

He ensures engaging, balanced and relevant discussions that matter to event organisers and audiences.

This allows your team to focus and ensure that the other critical aspects of your event goes smoothly, knowing that he will help stitch the discussions and call-to-action together on stage.

Moderation In Action

Recent panels and forums

Hospitality & Consumer Business Symposium

Panel Dialogue on business and digital transformation opportunities and experiences, with:

Dr Zhang Kaifu, Group Vice President of Global e-Commerce & Head of AI Initiative, Alibaba International
Mr Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore
Mr Andy Lim, Chairman, NTUC HCB Cluster & Vice-President, NTUC Central Committee
Mr Randy Durband, CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Mr Felix Loh, CEO, Gardens by the Bay

A throwback to 11 November’s hosting and moderating a very insightful and engaging panel discussion with the panelists and audience at the Hospitality & Consumer Business Symposium. We dived into the opportunities of leveraging AI in transformation as well as possible quick-wins and realities to be mindful of.

As we wrap up the year, I’m thankful for the opportunity to contribute towards engaging industry events, opening eyes for audiences to see opportunities for transformation and collaboration to the benefit of both the business and the worker.

Looking ahead, truly looking forward to the potential for new perspectives and opportunities to continue making a meaningful impact and fostering growth in the year to come 🤗

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Maritime Manpower Forum, Singapore Maritime Week

Panel Dialogue on building a stronger workforce in the maritime sector, with:

Mr Jotaro Tamura, Managing Director, MOL (Asia Oceania) Pte. Ltd.
Mr Mark O’Neil, CEO / President, Columbia Group
Mr Max Lim, Managing Director & Group Head, Shipping, Aviation, Logistics & Transportation, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank 
Mr Marco Maimone, Head of Innovation, Microsoft ASEAN

It was privilege be invited by MPA, with SMOU, to moderate a panel discussion at the Maritime Manpower Forum on 28 Mar 2025.

Panel members Jotaro Tamura (MOL Asia Oceania), Mark O Neil (Columbia Group), Max Lim (DBS Bank), Marco Maimone (Microsoft ASEAN) and I touched on thoughts and approaches from within the maritime sector and from adjacent sectors on building a stronger maritime workforce.

Great work is being done by MPA, SMOU, Tripartite partners and the industry to bring maritime workforce ahead.

As mentioned by MOS Murali Pillai, Singapore is a nation of seafarers. And it is up to all to come together to take the success to to the next level.

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ASPRI Women's Wing: Celebrating & Empowering Women In Engineering, For Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical & Energy

Panel Dialogue on trends in engineering and career possibilities for women in engineering, with:

Ms Cindy Lim, CEO, Infrastructure, Keppel Ltd
Ms Tan Lay Koon, Mechanical Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific
Ms Dorcas Teo, CEO, Nordic Flow Control
Ms Eunice Chia, Lecturer & Course Coordinator for Advanced & Digital Manufacturing, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

Thank you Belinda Bay and ASPRI team for the invitation to host and moderate the ASPRI Women’s Wing: Celebrating & Empowering Women in Engineering on 2 April 2025!

It is empowering indeed to recognise women leaders who have contributed and modelled the way in the field of engineering. Truly, good work being done by ASPRI and NTUC e2i. It was also amazing that the launched Women’s Wing Logo was designed by talent with learning challenges.

It was also a pleasure to moderate the panel of esteemed panelists Cindy Lim (CEO, Infrastructure, Keppel), Lay Koon Tan (Mechanical Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific), Dorcas Teo (CEO, Nordic Flow Control) and Eunice Chia (Lecturer & Course Coordinator for Advanced & Digital Manufacturing at Nanyang Polytechnic), for their strategic and personal insights that inspired the audience of IHL students and working professionals.

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Advanced Manufacturing Symposium

First Panel Dialogue on business transformation challenges and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, with:

Mr Michel Gunawan, President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth ASEAN and Oceana
Mr Kevin Tan, Assistant Director, Industry Training & Transformation, NTUC

Second Panel Dialogue on career pathways and prospects in advanced manufacturing, with:

Mr Peter Peh, Centre Director, Bosch Rexroth Regional Training Centre
Mr Alvin Ng, General Manager, Ken-Jo Industries
Ms Vivien Ang, Senior Career Coach, e2i

Glad to have supported Advanced Manufacturing Employees Union (AMEU) to host the event and moderate panel discussions with business leaders and IHL students at the Advanced Manufacturing Symposium this recent Wednesday.

Truly, our NTUC family stands ready to partner enterprises in their transformation, so that our workers will be upgraded for better work prospects.

Onwards and upwards!

Advanced Manufacturing Employees’ Union Industry Training and Transformation

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Client Testimonials

Eileen Oh

Deputy Director, NTUC SME Partners

Effortlessly engaging, well-prepared, and highly adaptable – Barry brings out the best in every panel and every audience. What sets him apart is not just his flair on stage, but his genuine commitment to making each event a success. 😎💪

Koh Tat Liang

Former Executive Director, Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)

I have attended numerous events hosted by Barry. He exudes professional stature, confidence, eloquence and excellent communication skills.

As an outstanding moderator in numerous events relating to business and workforce transformation, he was sharp and engaging with panellists – who are senior business leaders – and even audience of other company and HR leaders. He has demonstrated exemplary competency in all these events.

Susan Chow

Co-Founder, Automation Systems

What truly sets Barry apart is his ability to make everyone—speakers, panelists, and attendees alike—feel comfortable and at ease on stage. His moderation style is fluid yet thoughtful, and he has an incredible knack for distilling complex or heavy content into clear, relatable insights that resonate with the audience. This makes the flow of the event not only seamless but also highly impactful.

Nicholas Tan

Associate Career Coach, Employment and Employability Institute (e2i)

Barry demonstrates excellent situational awareness and control. His well-paced, thoughtful questions encourage authentic dialogue, while he skillfully manages timing and speaker dynamics to deliver insightful takeaways and impactful discussions.