Jason Ling is a director who pivoted from a 14-year career in e-commerce, product and marketing across APAC hospitality and retail brands to lead Singapore-based Umami Sounds Group and Foundation Music, nurturing artists like Linying and Charlie Lim. He blends technical and commercial rigor honed at Millennium Hotels, Premier Farnell and Eu Yan Sang with entrepreneurial instincts from launching digital ventures and regional offices. Known as one of Singapore’s digital pioneers, Jason applies data-driven product thinking to artist development and label operations in unconventional ways. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Manchester and even found time to release a love song for durians—illustrating his willingness to mix commercial savvy with creative risk.
14 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) with Honours Business Studies Accounting & Finance, Bachelor of Arts (Economics) with Honours Business Studies Accounting & Finance at The University of Manchester
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Gifted Education Programme (Singapore), Gifted Education Programme (Singapore) at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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