Event report • Interview
Past Event | A conversation with Mr. Vipul Chawla, Group Chief Executive Officer FairPrice Group
Thank you to Mr. Vipul Chawla, Group Chief Executive Officer of FairPrice Group, for his candid and insightful discussion, which delved into the company’s remarkable transformation journey, its commitment to innovation, and its vision for sustainability in grocery retail. Moderated by Mr. Yoon Young Kim, Board Member at the French Chamber of Commerce and Cluster President for Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric, this fireside chat was dynamic, engaging, and sparked numerous questions from the audience. The session was introduced by Ms. Sylvie Gleises, President of the French Chamber and CEO of AXA XL. Singapore.
Mr Chawla provided a comprehensive overview of NTUC FairPrice, a company established in 1969 to stabilise essential goods' prices in Singapore, which has since become a cornerstone of the nation’s retail and community landscape.
Through an open dialogue and engaging interactions, our members gained valuable insights into FairPrice’s extraordinary journey, how the company lives by its values to "make food available and affordable" and its ambitious vision for the future.
Key topics discussed included:
- History of NTUC FairPrice
- Innovation and Technology
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Social Responsibility
- Banking and Future Plans
A special thanks to Schneider Electric for supporting our “A Conversation With” Series and hosting this engaging session.
For more information, please contact Valerie Conxicoeur vconxicoeur(@)fccsingapore.com
