Gut Instinct: Richard Eu - Eu Yan Sang International Group (Ep. 5)

Welcome to episode 5 of the “Gut Instinct” podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by ⁠Wellsprout⁠. In this episode, we interview Richard Eu, entrepreneur and fourth generation leader of the Eu Yan Sang International Group. Richard Eu is Group Chairman of Eu Yan Sang International Ltd (EYSI), an appointment he has held since 1st October 2017. He is the fourth generation of a business that was founded in 1879.As the steward of the Eu Yan Sang International Group, Richard leads the board in providing governance oversight, deliberating the Group’s strategic choices and providing independent counsel and advice to the Group CEO. Prior to this, Richard served as the Group CEO of Eu Yan Sang International from 2002 until becoming Group Chairman. Richard has been instrumental in transforming Eu Yan Sang International into one of Asia’s largest Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) groups today. Under his leadership since 1989, the Group has successfully established itself in the broader market of natural wellness and has introduced TCM to new consumers with products and services to meet the needs of a modern lifestyle.Prior to joining Eu Yan Sang, Richard, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London, UK, worked in merchant banking, investment management, stock broking, computer distribution, and venture capital.Apart from sitting on the boards of private sector companies, Richard actively participates in community projects and non-profit organisations. Richard was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) at the Singapore National Day Awards 2020.