Date: 24 Oct 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Venue: Stephen Riady Auditorium, NTUC Business Centre

For decades, work has been more than just a job — it has been a source of identity, purpose, and self-worth. But as we move into our later years, what happens when that central pillar begins to shift?​

Join our speakers for an honest and reflective conversation about life beyond work — exploring what truly creates fulfilment in later life, and how to start building towards it before retirement arrives. From understanding why it is so hard to separate who we are from what we do, to discovering the deeper meaning found in relationships, community, hobbies, and lifelong learning, this session invites those aged 45 and above to reimagine what a meaningful life can look like when it is no longer defined by professional status or career achievement.​

We will also explore how financial security and intentional life planning work hand in hand to create the freedom to live meaningfully — not just accumulate wealth.​

Speakers:

Pauline Ong

Active Ageing Ambassador at ASPIRE55, Museum Docent and Healthcare Management Consultant

Mrs Pauline Ong is an Active Ageing Ambassador at ASPIRE55. A pharmacist by training, she began her career with Boots in London before joining DBS Bank (Properties). She later returned to pharmacy and led Guardian Pharmacy’s growth into a 63-store chain, before founding a consultancy serving pharmacy retailers across Asia. Pauline has also advised Alexandra Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Woodlands Health Campus, and volunteered for 18 years as a museum docent with National Heritage Board. At 81, Pauline is a grandmother who exemplifies lifelong learning and active contribution.

Russell Tan

Senior Deputy Director, Retirement Withdrawals at Central Provident Fund Board

Russell is a Senior Deputy Director in the Retirement Withdrawals Department and leads CPF Board’s Anti-Scam Team, protecting members and their retirement savings from scams. He was previously seconded to the Reserves and Investment Directorate at Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, where he led policy reviews on Singapore’s national reserves and worked with MAS, GIC and Temasek. During his career at CPF Board, he has also covered retirement and housing policies, operations, communications and public engagement. Outside work, Russell enjoys sharing his passion for science and nature with his three children and visiting outdoor parks.

Yeow Ing Hwa

CPF volunteer and Former Global Director (Aftersales) of Dyson

Drawing on a varied career spanning the RSAF and senior leadership roles in the private sector, Yeow Ing Hwa brings extensive experience from the automotive industry in Singapore and overseas, before retiring as a global director of an electrical appliance company. Today, he focuses on family, health, lifelong learning and pursuing his personal aspirations, while volunteering actively with CPF. A strong believer in preparing early for life beyond work, Ing Hwa advocates taking care of three “healths” — financial health, physical and mental health, and social connections — as foundations for a fulfilling retirement.