Mr Ken Koh is the third-generation owner of Nanyang Sauce, a heritage soy sauce brand founded by his grandfather in 1959. After building his own career in corporate training, he returned to the family business in 2018 to revive it from decline. A passionate entrepreneur, he has preserved the traditional nine-month sun fermentation method using non-GMO soybeans while modernising the brand with premium positioning, retail expansion, and innovative initiatives such as Bespoke Soy Sauce Service and the Sauce Academy.

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Beyond food, he spearheaded bold ventures including a production facility in Bhutan and diversification into wellness and biotech, exploring the power of fermentation in skincare and cancer research.

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Under his leadership, Nanyang Sauce has earned prestigious accolades such as the Brands for Good Award (2019), the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award (2021), and the Made with Passion Award (2023), cementing his reputation as both a guardian of heritage and a pioneer of innovation.