"AI is Not Only a Business Opportunity but a Societal One" - Senior UK Delegation Open Singapore Office

For the opening of our APAC office, we welcomed a senior UK delegation including Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald KCB; Cat Little CB, Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office; and Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore.

We also welcomed representatives from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to our new office for a demonstration of how we build and deploy AI solutions to solve some of the biggest challenges for enterprise customers, and redefine industries.

"Tomoro’s expansion into Singapore exemplifies how businesses from across the UK are leading the technological revolution, driving innovation and growth. Apart from building on the already strong partnership between our two forward-looking nations, this move demonstrates how UK AI expertise can scale through Singapore’s strategic regional position and deliver opportunity for businesses and communities on both sides of our vital partnership.” Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore

From left to right: Ash Garner, Managing Director, Tomoro; Soo Haw Yun, Vice President, Global Enterprises, Singapore Economic Development Board; Albert Phelps, Managing Director, Tomoro; Sir Chris Wormald KCB, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the UK Civil Service; Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore.

Demonstrating the Power of AI to Solve Enterprise Challenges

At the opening, Tomoro Co-founders Albert Phelps and Ash Garner showcased how the business combines deep expertise with the latest OpenAI and open source models to solve complex challenges in highly regulated industries.

• In a powerful trust and safety demo for global game-maker with millions of players, AI can detect and escalate instances of harmful language, abuse and grooming behaviours on gaming platforms, in real time, allowing human intervention to prevent it from happening again.
• A virtual, realtime concierge capable of handling complex tasks such as planning bespoke itineraries for the trip of a lifetime and autonomously rebooking disrupted flights through to reservations, airport guidance and seat reservations, all delivered with Virgin Atlantic’s signature warmth and tone.

Looking Ahead: Strengthening Partnerships in Singapore

Since establishing in Singapore in May 2025, we have tapped into a skilled talent pool, hiring locally for AI engineering, delivery and business management roles.

As we continue to expand our work with local enterprises and bring our expertise in building and scaling applied AI solutions, Singaporean organisations will improve productivity, strengthen safety and compliance, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

“Our move into Singapore underlines our belief that AI is not only a business opportunity but a societal one. Together with our clients, we are building a world where technology empowers people to achieve more, with greater balance in their lives. We’re proud to bring our approach to one of the most forward-looking enterprise markets in the world,” said Albert Phelps, Co-Founder of Tomoro and Singapore Lead.

The opening also marks an important step in strengthening the innovation partnership between the UK and Singapore, creating more opportunities for collaboration in the safe and effective adoption of AI.

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About Tomoro

Founded in 2023 in alliance with OpenAI, Tomoro designs, builds and scales AI solutions that give enterprises a competitive edge. Its mission is to rebalance the future of work by harnessing AI to achieve productivity breakthroughs while preserving human purpose, with the ambition of making the three-day working week a reality without reductions in pay or living standards.

Tomoro already partners with some of the world’s most ambitious companies, including Supercell, Virgin Atlantic, OakNorth Bank, Fidelity, and DPD, to deliver AI strategies, custom solutions, enterprise AI infrastructure, and large-scale adoption programmes.

Tomoro works closely with OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft, leveraging early access and deep integration to keep clients ahead of the curve. By embedding safe, production-ready AI into core business processes, Tomoro helps enterprises set new benchmarks for their sectors.