Nigel Yeo
About Nigel Yeo
Nigel Yeo serves as the Product Lead and Chief of Staff at Xendit, where he focuses on enhancing cross-border offerings for regional businesses. He has a background in law, having worked as a Litigation Associate at Allen & Gledhill LLP, and has transitioned into the tech industry to gain product and business experience.
Work at Xendit
Nigel Yeo currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at Xendit, a role he has occupied since 2022. In addition to this, he serves as Product Lead, focusing on enhancing cross-border offerings for regional businesses. His responsibilities include working directly with the Head of Product on various organizational initiatives. Prior to his current roles, he worked as a Global Product Manager at Xendit from 2018 to 2022, where he gained extensive experience in product management within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Yeo has a solid educational background in law. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) with Second Class Honours (Upper) from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law. He also participated in a Student Exchange Programme at Stockholm University. Prior to his university studies, he completed the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Levels at Raffles Institution, where he was part of the Integrated Programme. His academic journey has equipped him with a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking.
Background
Before transitioning to the technology sector, Nigel Yeo worked in the legal field. He served as a Litigation Associate at Allen & Gledhill LLP from 2016 to 2018 and completed a traineeship at the same firm from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he gained experience as a Research Assistant at the National University of Singapore in 2014. His legal background provides him with a unique perspective on product development and business strategy in the tech industry.
Achievements
Nigel Yeo has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing product offerings in Southeast Asia, particularly through collaborations with key payments partners such as Visa and MasterCard. He has also contributed to the training of law students for international moot court competitions, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship within the legal community. His focus on the intersection of technology, industries, and the economy reflects his growing interest in the evolving landscape of the tech sector.