Introduction and outline of approach for the Presidency of the SAA

1. Candidate for the position of President
St Andrews Alumni
At the 2021 AGM
27th November 2021
10.00am
Jonathan Leow – Who & Why

2. Who am I
 41 years old, 2nd generation Saint from both
sides of the family. Graduated SASS in 1996, and
like my father and uncles, proud to have
represented the school in rugby for 4 years.
 A PR, Marketing and Communications
professional. I am currently leading the regional
team at one of Asia’s leading entertainment
platforms.
 The 1st Sports Development Officer at St
Andrews School from 2003 – 2007. Coached the
rugby teams of all 3 schools for over a decade.
 Served on the SAA MC for the last 4 years, and a
strong supporter of SRFC – I’ve played for the
club, am a current sponsor, and my son is part of
the Junior Wing

3. Expanding Rugby
in Asia
I’ve been involved
with the
Singapore Cricket
Club International
Rugby 7s for 10
years; 4 as
Chairman. Led a
team of
volunteers to plan
and run one of the
best club
tournaments in
the world,
including the SCC
Schools &
colleges 7s
Bringing the HSBC7s
back to Singapore
As Vice President of
the Singapore Rugby
Union, I was part of the
team that successfully
bid and secured the
rights for the 7s we
have today at the
National Stadium
Guiding one of
Asia’s best Sports
& Social Clubs
Elected to the
General Committee
of the Singapore
Cricket Club for 2
terms and served as
Marcoms Chair and
on the Finance
Committee
Organising the
world’s 2nd
oldest Rugby
tournament
Have been on the
council of Asia Rugby
for over 10 years,
giving me insight into
how diversity brings
vibrancy to an
organisation
What I’ve experienced

4. Why stand
We live in ever changing times, something that has really hit home in the last 18
months. The pandemic has accelerated changes in how we interact, socialize and
communicate. The need to pivot, adapt and press on has become a necessity. Much
like how we have been called upon as Saints to constantly strive to do better to go Up
and On.
The Alumni Association’s place with our community of Saints is too evolving as new
changes to Primary School admissions make us rethink our relevancy to our members
of present and future. The shared hope that my team and I want is for the SAA to reach
its potential with what we got, and exceed it, as we always have as Saints.
My approach is outlined next, and for me standing here is a cumulation of my
experience to date, and a strong desire to ensure we are living to the call that is on our
badge.

5. 01 Build on the foundations
My goal is not to demolish what has
been done, but rather to build on it. I
want to grow existing programmes
into lasting legacies whilst adding
sustainable initiatives that meet
current needs
02 Partnerships are important
All stakeholders are vital cogs to the
overall health of the school.
Developing the partnerships will need
to be done as a collective
03 Growth and inclusion
Growing our membership base is key,
but of equal importance is to have
more varied and relevant platforms
where activities can grow for all our
members
My approach for the SAA

6. YOUR VOTE COUNTS
My intent is to offer an alternative proposition
– we need to think differently and move
progressively for the good of the school.
The committee is voluntary, and to step
forward entails commitment and drive to
continually improve. I have done so in all my
time in other such endeavors.
I will be sharing in detail my immediate goals,
and my detailed plans in separate
presentations next week.
Together, we can keep the flame burning
brightly ever. Thank you for your time.
Up and on!