Jonathan Sim
About Jonathan Sim
Jonathan Sim is the GM South East Asia at Flexport, based in Singapore, with extensive experience in scaling operations and early-stage startup funding.
Company
Jonathan Sim is currently working at Flexport as the General Manager for South East Asia. Flexport is a global freight forwarding and logistics platform that offers services to manage the entire supply chain for businesses.
Title
Jonathan Sim holds the position of General Manager (GM) for South East Asia at Flexport, based in Singapore. His role involves overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in the region.
Professional Background
Jonathan Sim has an extensive background in various managerial and directorial roles across multiple industries and countries. His career includes positions at Flexport, Amazon, American Express, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. His roles have spanned from Senior Product Manager at Amazon in the UK to senior managerial roles in China's burgeoning logistics and import sectors, demonstrating a broad and diverse expertise in international business operations.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Sim's educational background includes a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School and Chartered Accountant qualifications from both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BComm) specializing in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales. His academic pursuits also saw him attending The Wharton School and Ivey Business School at Western University.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Sim has been involved in scaling operations in both China and Singapore, notably building Flexport from zero to critical mass in both regions. He founded Jump Brands, indicating his entrepreneurial experience. Additionally, he has angel and seed investment experience, pointing to his involvement in early-stage startup funding. His expertise in global business travel finance management was honed during his tenure at American Express.