Carinna Goh
About Carinna Goh
Carinna Goh serves as the Senior Director of Programs for APAC at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in marketing, community engagement, and managing global innovation initiatives.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Carinna Goh serves as the Senior Director of Programs for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Plug and Play Tech Center. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives and program development in Singapore. In her current role, she focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration among startups and established companies within the region.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to her current role, Carinna Goh worked at Plug and Play Tech Center in various capacities. She served as the Director of APAC Operations from 2019 to 2021, and as Senior Manager of Marketing and Community in 2019. Additionally, she was the Manager of Marketing and Community from 2016 to 2018. Her experience at Plug and Play has involved managing programs that support startups and facilitate innovation.
Education and Expertise
Carinna Goh holds a Diploma in Biotechnology from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Marketing from RMIT University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in program management and marketing within the tech and innovation sectors.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Carinna Goh has played a significant role in several key initiatives. She facilitated connections through the Global Innovation Alliance, linking cities such as Manila, Jakarta, and San Francisco. Additionally, she managed the Meta NPE Investment Program, which focuses on global investment in new product experimentation. She also led the Visa Accelerator Program, aimed at supporting fintech startups, and organized the Plug and Play APAC Summit, a major event for networking and innovation.
Career Background
Carinna Goh has a diverse career history that includes various roles in marketing and event management. She worked at Singapore Press Holdings as a Senior Executive and Executive in Events from 2014 to 2015 and 2012 to 2013, respectively. She also held the position of Manager of Fundraising at Singapore Red Cross for six months in 2015. Her experience spans across managing large-scale events and building online publication brands.