For Joshua Lek, no two days at work are ever the same. One morning might find him behind the scenes at a product launch in Tuas, transforming an industrial space into an immersive brand experience for pharmaceutical clients. The next day, he’s orchestrating a business luncheon in the heart of Orchard Road.
Despite the busy nature of the job, Mr Lek, an account manager at global meetings and events company, BCD Meetings & Events Asia Pacific, can’t see himself working in any other industry. His decade-long career in Singapore’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry has taken him from cruise ships to international conferences.
“Even though I’ve been in the industry for 10 years, there’s still a lot to learn,” he says.
It’s a common sentiment that keeps people in the industry for a long time, he says. “People stay in the MICE industry because it’s constantly evolving. That’s what makes it exciting – there’s always something new to explore and try.”