Thomas Ng

Penang-raised Thomas Ng has had a lucrative career – an international executive turned social entrepreneur, Ng’s philanthropy began after witnessing how technology enabled visually-impaired individuals to work. He founded Genashtim on this discovery, seeking to use tech to provide sustainable employment for marginalised communities, specifically People with Disabilities (PwD).

Since its establishment in 2008, Genashtim has operated fully remotely, exemplifying Thomas’s commitment to digital innovation as a tool for social impact. Bringing over 25 years of experience from his prior career as an international executive across Europe, Asia, and Australasia into his leadership at Genashtim, the University of Auckland alum now leads over 150+ employees, half of which are PwDs and 30% who come from a marginalised community.

Genashtim’s B Corp certification and numerous international accolades underscore its dedication to social responsibility. In 2022, Thomas joined the Stewards Circle of B for Good Leaders, a global community of over 30,000 business leaders focused on solving societal challenges. Through expanded ESG services and a partnership with B Lab, Thomas is actively helping grow the B Corp community in Southeast Asia, aiming to inspire other organisations to prioritise social impact alongside business success.

Outside the business realm, Thomas exacts his plans for social change through non-profits. He has held multiple leadership roles within the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) and later the World Presidents Organisation (WPO), serving as Southeast Asia Region Chairman from 2010 to 2012. His passion for advancing the rights and employment of PWDs also led him to serve as a “Promoter” for the United Nations ESCAP’s Decade of Persons with Disabilities from 2013 to 2022.

We need to inspire each other and create action driven programs to solve the challenges humanity faces. With Genashtim, making an impact is walking the talk and providing sustainable, meaningful, and dignified employment for the disadvantaged, starting with People with Disabilities (PWD).