EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP · BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Michael Vincent Yap

Executive Leadership | Operations | Technology & Transformation

MBA-qualified senior executive and director bringing together strategic planning, operational leadership and technology-led transformation to improve business performance.

Ipswich, United Kingdom

01 / ABOUT

Leadership with a multidisciplinary perspective.

I bring together strategic thinking and hands-on delivery across people, processes, technology and commercial operations.

My experience spans C-suite technology leadership, vice-presidential business leadership, operational transformation and commercial delivery. I have worked with cross-functional teams and overseen budgets, suppliers, production, procurement, quality, engineering and business improvement.

My approach is grounded in practical execution, continuous improvement, risk-aware decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Business transformationOperationsDigital strategyCommercial deliveryGovernance & compliance

02 / CAREER

Professional experience.

A career spanning executive leadership, business operations, technology, manufacturing and project delivery.

2025 — PRESENT

Director

Goldaxe Ltd

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Lead property acquisition, renovation and disposal projects across the UK. Oversee project delivery, contractors, budgets, compliance requirements and stakeholder relationships, with a focus on efficient refurbishment and market readiness.

Project deliveryBudgetsCompliance
2022 — 2024

Chief Technology Officer

Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation

02

Provided strategic and operational leadership during an organisational transformation programme. Led cross-functional initiatives and managed budgets, suppliers and business-improvement activity. Contributed to digital development, including mobile applications and web-based advertising and payment functionality.

Digital transformationTechnology leadershipProduct development
2008 — 2019

Vice President, Head of Nutritionals Department

Euro-Med Laboratories

03

Led a broad department spanning operational delivery, production, engineering, procurement, quality and administration. Developed operational plans, sales and marketing strategies, quality measures and performance initiatives aligned with business objectives.

  • 30% reduction in raw-material costs through waste reduction, supplier negotiations and cost-saving measures.
  • 52% increase in production output through operational improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Supported revenue growth through sales and marketing strategy, business development and brand-building.
2006 — 2008

Consultant, Operations, R&D and Engineering

TEDA Pharmaceutical

04

Advised on preventive maintenance, engineering and operations management, project delivery, warehouse administration, compliance and process improvement. Developed solutions to improve efficiency, productivity and operational controls.

1998 — 2006

Special Projects Manager

Euro-Med Laboratories

05

Managed capital projects involving clean-room design and maintenance, GMP validation, quality systems, procurement, utilities, manufacturing support and pharmaceutical water systems. Coordinated projects against time, scope, quality and budget requirements.

03 / IMPACT

Leadership & capabilities.

Practical leadership focused on measurable results, operational discipline and sustainable improvement.

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52%

Higher production output

Achieved through operational improvement and automation initiatives.

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Strategic execution

Strategic planning, organisational transformation and operational and financial performance.

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Risk-aware operations

Quality systems, regulatory compliance, budget control and supplier management.

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Technology & innovation

Technology-led transformation, digital product development and process optimisation.

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People & stakeholders

Cross-functional leadership, team development and stakeholder engagement.

04 / EDUCATION

Education & credentials.

A combination of business leadership education and pharmaceutical science.

MBA

Master of Business Administration

Kingston University, United Kingdom

2020 — 2021
BSc

BSc Industrial Pharmacy

University of the Philippines–Manila

PG

Post-Graduate Programme in Marketing Strategy & Planning

CEIBS, Beijing

RPh

Registered Pharmacist

Professional credential

05 / CONTACT

Let's start a conversation.

For professional enquiries, collaboration and business opportunities, please get in touch.

Email Michael

Ipswich, United Kingdom

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