Dickson Lim
About Dickson Lim
Dickson Lim serves as the Head of Philanthropy & Community Impact at UBS in Singapore, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, having worked in various roles across Southeast Asia for over two decades.
Work at UBS
Dickson Lim currently serves as the Head of Philanthropy & Community Impact for UBS in Singapore, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing philanthropic strategies that align with the company's community impact goals. Prior to this position, he worked at UBS as the Head of Philanthropy Services for Southeast Asia from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at UBS has been marked by a commitment to enhancing corporate social responsibility initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Dickson Lim holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Technology Management from Griffith University, specializing in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. His expertise includes corporate social responsibility and business development, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Background
Dickson Lim has a diverse professional background that spans several sectors, including philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and business management. He began his career at ZMC Technologies Pte Ltd, where he served as Director/General Manager from 1994 to 2003. He has held various leadership positions in organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation Singapore and Club Rainbow (Singapore), contributing significantly to community partnerships and philanthropic efforts.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dickson Lim has demonstrated success in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. His work has focused on developing and implementing philanthropic strategies across the Asian landscape. He has held key positions in organizations such as BNP Paribas Wealth Management, where he was the Director of Individual Philanthropy Services for Asia-Pacific from 2016 to 2020, and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, where he served as Director of Development from 2011 to 2016.