It Changed My Life: An ex-refugee finds his way up with a champion mindset

David Chiem, founder of MindChamps, has shone in many roles after escaping with his family from Vietnam, including as actor and author

Mr David Chiem, 47, understands this only too well. His family experienced an incredible episode nearly 40 years ago, one which could have radically altered the course of their destinies. He may well not have been what he is today: the founder of MindChamps PreSchool, a trail-blazing pre-school operator with 33 outlets in Singapore.