Team | ML Alliance

Meet the team

The team led by Thomas Ang at ML Alliance combines a diverse group of seasoned advisors and consultants with deep expertise in advisory, fundraising, and business development. Through innovation and collaboration, the team is committed to driving sustainable growth for clients, enabling them to seize new opportunities and achieve lasting success in dynamic industries.

Thomas Ang

Director

Consulting experience as the founder of ML Alliance, focusing on Entertainment, Event Services, and Tech.
Over 25 years of management experience in media, entertainment, and events in the Asia Pacific region.
Strong engagement in championing revenue, growth, strategy, and partnership.
Assisting client companies in business upscaling for the international arena.
Media owner experience – Pearl & Dean, Comfort Ads, ECAD Macau, and MediaCorp Singapore.
Media agency group experience – OMG, TNBT, and Aegis Media.
Brand activation and event management experience – as the Founder and Executive Director of SpaceArena.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn.

Our Advisors

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Jim Chuang

Advisor

Managing Partner of SAN VC.
Over 25 years of experience in launching and operating businesses in various industries, including software, digital media networks, AI, and telecommunications.
Comprehensive background in high-tech business operations across Asia and the United States.
Held senior management and technical roles in publicly listed MNCs in Silicon Valley.
Advised multiple startups, made seed investments, and served on the board of various startups.
Keynote speaker at various AI technology conferences and events.
Former Taipei Metro West Rotary Club President and actively organises charity events.
Graduated from UT Austin with double majors in Architecture and Engineering and completed an Executive Education Program at MIT Sloan.

Eugene Tan

Advisor

Over 20 years of experience serving SMEs, local business owners, and international clients.
Assist clients in setting up Companies globally, with expertise in Accounting, Corporate Secretarial Advisory, Corporate Taxes and Tax Planning, Audit and Liquidation, and Recruitment and Corporate Advisory.
Currently owns an Accounting, Corporate Secretary, Consulting & Networking firm.
Conducts training on accounting standards and tax planning for staff and clients.
Known for his technical expertise, pragmatic advice, step-by-step approach, and intuitive leadership.
Helps clients address key business risks and operational issues.
Values interpersonal relations, challenges, innovation, and providing sound business support.

Anand Gopalan

Corp. Development & Strategy Advisory

Experienced leader in strategic finance and corporate development, advising companies at various growth stages globally.
Led Corporate Development and Finance at Booster, a Series-D energy and mobility company, overseeing equity and debt fundraising and strategic projects.
Spearheaded global expansion, securing investments and joint ventures internationally.
As Vice President at Financial Technology Partners, advised FinTech firms on strategy, fundraising, and M&A.
Handled M&A, IPOs, and fundraising for FinTech, asset leasing, and asset management at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Holds a B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University and an MBA from NYU Stern, specializing in International Business & Finance.

Our Senior Consultants

Carman Cheung

Senior Consultant - Hong Kong

Over 30 years of experience in advertising, publishing, and exhibition planning.
Founded Inspire Advertising & Marketing Ltd in 2011 as an exhibition organiser.
Launched the first LOHAS Expo in 2012, focusing on natural, organic, and sustainable green living.
Introduced Vegetarian Food Asia in 2015.
Received the Green Purchasing Award (SME) - Bronze at the Hong Kong Green Award.
Led the first carbon-neutral exhibition in Hong Kong.
Chairman of the LOHAS Association of Hong Kong and founding member of the East Asia LOHAS Association.
Serves as an Ex-co member of the Hong Kong Food Science & Technology Association and Project Manager for Green Council.

Kelvin Lou

Senior Consultant - China

Managing Partner of OneCompliance Consulting; Partner at DHH Law Firm.
Over 20 years of expertise in corporate finance, commercial law, cybersecurity, and compliance.
Specialised in high-tech sectors including e-commerce, AI, cloud platforms, network security, fintech, and mobile games.
Provides end-to-end financial and consulting services for startups, from seed investment to IPO and M&A.
Facilitated private equity financing and IPOs across multiple jurisdictions, with total financing exceeding USD 3 billion.
Active advocate for data and AI governance.
Recognised as an entrepreneur, lawyer, Data Protection Officer (DPO), consultant, mentor, and IRONMAN.

Tee Swee Kie

Senior Consultant - Malaysia

Accomplished M&A professional with a strong background in technology and engineering.
Extensive experience in analyst, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate development roles.
Expertise in managing IPO initiatives and originating M&A deals within venture-backed corporations.
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Earned a Professional Certificate in Accounting and Finance from NUS Business School.
Passionate about technopreneurship and active in the B2B technology space.
Committed to contributing to the growth and success of innovative technology companies.