Who: Dr Ng Gim Choo, 73, founder and chairwoman of the EtonHouse International Education Group. She set up EtonHouse in 1995 and the brand has grown to encompass more than 100 schools in nine countries, spanning infant care to secondary schools.

The group recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a joint pledge with E-Bridge Pre-School to commit $3 million over the next three years to support the EtonHouse Community Fund, a charity and Institution of Public Character which helps children and families in need.

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