GroupM launches mentoring programme

The GroupM Singapore's executive leadership team has collaboratively appointed seven of its staff to form a cross agency community.The selected candidates will work directly with the leadership team to engage in GroupM’s areas of business for its clients. The mentoring programme seeks to engage key talents and bolster the company's strategic business goals.The eMpower team is tasked to work on strategic business projects and presenting the outcome to the Singapore Executive Committee. They will also work with participate in relevant networking opportunities with key senior stakeholders and partners of GroupM’s business.As the eMpower team were involved in a kickoff event, where they had planned a Walkathon for 600 GroupM staff in aid of GroupM Singapore’s Power of One event, taking place on Friday 27 February, and doubles as fund raising initiative for Singapore Red Cross, in support of the pioneer generation - SG50.Gareth Ling, chief talent officer and sponsor of GroupM Singapore eMpower team, said: “The structure of this programme enables our high potential talent to experience first-hand the challenges and demands of managing our business, allowing a channel for fresh insights and perspective. Being partnered from the start with an executive mentor will accelerate their development.”