GTF Singapore Speakers

Addison drives operational excellence in attractions, security, protocol and customer service while overseeing the sustainability and operational technology portfolio for Gardens by the Bay. Addison has extensive regional experience in the tourism and hospitality fields. Before joining the Gardens, he was the Senior Director, Corporate Resources for Science Centre Singapore as well as Director, Corporate Alliances, in Hong Kong Disneyland where he spearheaded the development of joint marketing and sponsorship programmes to drive brand awareness and revenue growth. He had also served various capacities with The Ascott Limited, Sentosa Development Corporation, City E-Solutions (A Member of the Hong Leong Group) and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Andini is a Filipina-Polish 26 year old inventor, writer, host, speaker and budding director. She is best known for her invention of the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that runs off the heat of the human hand, as well as the eDrink, a coffee mug that harvests the excess heat of your hot drink and converts it into electricity to charge a phone. She is one of Times Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, and Popular Science’s Young Inventor of the Year. Andini is currently midst editing her book manuscript ‘The Inventing Mindset’, set to be published by Knopf Canada in early 2025. Andini gave her directorial debut this fall with the music video ‘Daydreaming’ for Anoushka Shankar. She currently resides in London.

Antoinette Taus a Filipino-American award-winning actor, singer, host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Combining her renown with her longstanding dedication to people and the planet, she founded CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation), a nonprofit organization that fosters sustainable development through impactful programs with volunteers, women, youth and local communities in order to help build a more just and resilient future for people and the planet. As a passionate advocate of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Antoinette leads programs centered on solutions focused on sustainability, climate action, women empowerment, inclusive resilience, and the circular economy, in order to unite more people in action towards creating a better future for all, without leaving anyone behind.

Bertha is a sustainability consultant and curator at Earthero Studio, specializing in sustainable events. She’s a dedicated writer and content creator, using her blog to promote easy eco-friendly habits. Her commitment to addressing global environmental challenges led her to leave the finance industry and share practical green solutions through Earthero in 2018. She has hosted numerous eco-educational panels and workshops for corporations, schools, and NGOs and collaborated with esteemed organizations like Puma, New World Group, and the University of Westminster. Bertha’s extensive corporate background includes roles as a Development Analyst at Parkview Group and an Investment Analyst at JP Morgan. She recently graduated from University of Cambridge Business Sustainability Management Course and has a degree in BSc in Geography and Economics from University College London.

Bolong is the Co-Founder and CEO of GetSolar (formerly Solar AI Technologies), a clean energy startup based in Singapore. GetSolar offers zero upfront cost rooftop solar-as-a-service to homeowners and small commercial property owners, with a mission to make it as simple as possible for all property owners to get solar. Prior to founding GetSolar, Bolong’s experience spanned Southeast Asia as a venture builder for startups like Carousell and Homage as well as management consulting with Accenture Strategy focused on digital transformation and go-to-market strategy. Bolong graduated from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore with a BBA in Banking & Finance on the university’s foremost scholarship.

Carsten Dierkes has been working on stormwater management for more than 25 years, especially on the aspects of the water household and pollutants in the urban water cycle aiming at the impact of polluted stormwater on groundwater and surface water as well as the impact of climate change on urban drainage. A hydrogeologist with a doctorate in civil engineering, he has worked on research projects in Germany, the United States, Australia, China and Singapore. He held a professorship in water management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and is a member of the Committee on Stormwater Treatment of the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) and a member of the DIN mirror committee “Water Recycling – Development of Standards for Rainwater and Greywater Utilization”.

Putting purpose and impact right at the heart of the Alpine Group brand, Clare drives sustainability initiatives across the Group’s operations globally and is the foremost advocate of making fashion fit for the future. As an award-winning brand builder and business leader, Clare has over 15 years’ experience working across the Asia Pacific, EMEA, Middle East and US regions. Having started her career in fashion before establishing a prolific track record in managing global luxury and hospitality brands, Clare passionately believes in bringing change to the business of fashion by educating brands and consumers alike. As a woman in leadership, she finds meaning in empowering other women, who make up a considerable proportion of the textile and apparel manufacturing workforce worldwide.

I have 15 years of experience in business development both in the US and Asia, before starting two VC-backed B2B startups in Singapore. I am currently focused on reducing business waste using data and technology.

Dr Shaun Conway is a visionary technologist and systems engineer who has considerable practical experience in the human development sector and Global Health. Since 2014 he has been leading an ambitious initiative to build the Web3 Internet of Impacts.
As the founder of ixo he has become a thought-leader who has deep technical expertise in blockchain, AI, digital identity, crypto-economics, data verification, and related frontier technologies.

As the Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), Esther heads the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Her role involves shaping GCNS’ strategy, fostering growth, and nurturing public-private partnerships. Esther plays a crucial role as the bridge between GCNS and the United Nations Global Compact headquarters. Throughout her career, Esther has demonstrated commitment to creating a positive impact across diverse sectors, spanning healthcare, education, and international development in North America and Asia. She is passionate about nurturing multilateral partnerships that generate sustainable solutions at scale. Additionally, Esther volunteers her time and expertise to causes supporting gender equality and social welfare. She is originally from Canada and has called Singapore home for the past decade.

Eugene Toh is the Director of the Agritech and Food Manufacturing Divisions at Enterprise Singapore. He oversees the industry development plans for the agri-food sector, helping companies in Singapore to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise, as well as develop a vibrant agrifood start-up eco-system in Singapore. Concurrent to his EnterpriseSG appointment, Eugene is the Chief Commercial Officer responsible for the implementation of the Requests-for-Proposals to import electricity to Singapore, including negotiating with potential bidders, evaluating the proposals and eventually appointing the importers. The electricity imports of 4GW (about 30-40% of electricity demand in Singapore) will ensure competitively priced renewable energy, which will substantially reduce the republic’s greenhouse and carbon emissions.

Florence is an ex-pharma executive turned start-up mentor, entrepreneur and angel investor. Since leaving the big pharma, Florence has been a venture capitalist, deep-tech business practitioner and is currently, co-founder of Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd – a NUS Food Science & Technology spin-off with the mission to Expand Access to health from nature, as a business enabler in repurposing food processing wastes for human nutrition and 3D cell culture.

Iwona Piórko began her term as European Union Ambassador to Singapore on 1st September 2021. Prior to this assignment, she was Member of Cabinet of European Commission Executive Vice-President for ‘Europe fit for the Digital Age’ Margrethe Vestager. Previously, she was Head of International Affairs at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Between 2014-2017, she was Member of Cabinet of the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini. From 2010 to 2014, she was Member of Cabinet of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle. She holds a Doctorate in Contemporary European Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Advanced European Studies from College of Europe. She speaks Polish, English, French, Spanish, and understands German and Russian.

Jacqueline is Boeing’s Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships lead for Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. She focuses on public policy advocacy toward sustainable aviation and the facilitation of industry and multi-sector collaboration for solutions in decarbonizing aviation. Over the last decade, she has held positions with various ministries and agencies in the Singapore government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Most recently, she was in charge of sustainability and climate action policy advocacy across 13 Asia-Pacific cities in C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a focusing on municipal climate action strategies. She also led various sustainable and inclusive development projects in Southeast Asia for ADB, focusing on project financing, government capacity building and pilot project implementation for public-private partnerships, investment promotion, SME and agriculture sector development.

I studied biotechnology at the RWTH in Aachen, Germany. During my master’s degree I worked on a plastic upcycling project and at the same time joined everwave, as I got passionate about being part of solving one of the biggest global problems we’re facing: plastic pollution. Now I’ve been part of the everwave team for almost 5 years, starting as a project manager. My first project in SEA was our project in Cambodia in February 2022, where I live since then, followed by our second project in Thailand, which started in July 2023. Since September 2023, I have been regional manager at everwave, responsible for the SEA region. I strongly believe in collaboration and combining forces from different cultural backgrounds and working styles.

Joy is World Green Building Council’s Programmes Head for Asia Pacific Region, focusing on delivering programmes that engage GBCs and deliver impact across WorldGBC’s three impact areas. Joy is a passionate sustainability teacher, coach and advocate. She brings to the role technical expertise as a principal engineer and project leader delivering many first-of-its-kind sustainability projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities. She is a Mastery Certified Life Coach (MCC) practicing positive psychology with the belief that sustainability starts from a sustainable mindset and is sustained with compassion and commitment to drive and empower positive change.

Marissa acts as the Director of Engagement, Emerging Sector at Blokhaus – a marketing agency specialised in emerging technologies, from blockchain to AI. In this role, Marissa works closely with brands and projects to develop their content strategies, shape their brand narratives and engage with their target audiences effectively, as well as manage Blokhaus’ relationships with its client base. Marissa built her name within the web3 space as a professional host, moderator and emcee. She has hosted and led interviews at events such as SXSW, VidCon, NFT Paris, and NFT.NYC, specialising in NFTs, art, gaming and culture. Marissa was also responsible for curating and hosting all blockchain art-related conference programming at Art Basel (Basel, Paris, Miami).

Mathias is an environmental engineer and lecturer in sustainable business management. With over ten years of experience in the field of environmental protection and sustainable transformation, he currently works as an environmental consultant at AUDI AG, contributing to the company’s environmental program Mission:Zero. This program encompasses four key action areas: decarbonization, resource efficiency, sustainable water management, and biodiversity conservation. It consolidates all initiatives to reduce the ecological footprint across Audi’s global production sites. Central goals are to make production net carbon neutral by 2025 and to cut ecologically weighted water consumption in half by 2035. Extending beyond production, Audi’s vision is to create a circular economy that encompasses the entire lifecycle of its vehicles.

As an impact driven entrepreneur, Mayur Singh is passionate about sustainability and building ‘tech for good’ businesses. Mayur has lived in four countries and co-founded three companies across Asia and Europe. He is currently the co-founder of Green Collective SG – an award winning ecosystem for sustainable D2C brands to grow and scale their business.

Megha is a Lead Product Manager at BCG X in Singapore, where she focuses on building corporate ventures in Climate and AgTech. In her role, she has co-founded Jiva and Terrascope, alongside BCG X corporate partner Olam International. Here she headed the product strategy and tech platform build. Megha is passionate about building products that focus on solving impactful problems through empowering human beings on the other side of the tech. A brief overview of the ventures: Terrascope is a SaaS platform that helps organisations measure emissions across complex global supply chains and build tangible business strategies to hit NetZero. Jiva is an AgTech platform aimed at lifting smallholder farmers out of poverty through personalised agronomic advice and a transparent supply chain ecosystem.

With more than 30 years of experience in data and digital transformation across financial services, Dr. Meri Rosich has been widely recognized for her role in global impact. She holds an MBA and a PhD, and as an Adjunct Professor, she advocates for data literacy. She is currently driving ocean conservation and sustainability for the blue economy in her role as CEO Asia and Middle East at Oceonomy.

Michele Lemmens is the APAC Head of Business Sustainability and CTO for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In this role she is responsible for championing, shaping and bringing to life new sustainability initiatives with stakeholders. She facilitates access to the depth and breadth of TCS capabilities, solutions, Research & Innovation and COIN and partners to deliver measurable economic, social, environmental outcomes that have industry relevance and value.

Natalia has a background in engineering, technology, business and life science. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering, BASc in Chemistry, and a design background. She has 14+ years of experience with environmental analytics, sensor and IoT product and algorithm development, and product development from concept to scale. She also has experience with technical sales & project management working with IBM and other large corporations. She founded companies in Singapore, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Poland. She worked in business development in these geographies as well as in Taiwan, Chile, Netherlands and Austria and has direct connections with customers across industry sectors. She has been named Corporate Knights Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability, Clean Top 50 Emerging Leaders and received over 20 awards.

Philipp Bonkatz has a long-lasting experience in various fields of the aviation industry. Currently he is overseeing the sales for Lufthansa Group in one of Asia’s most emerging regions. Being an engineer by origin and with a track record in socio-environmental actions it is deep to his heart to combine the willingness to travel for people with the solutions for a more sustainable way of flying. Being beforehand at the core of the development for commercial customer offers allow Philipp to integrate that approach with his team in their daily work with customers and partners and raise the awareness alike.

Ratri Maria is the founder and CEO of Changemakr Asia, a pioneering solutions company that aligns businesses with the most relevant SDG targets to drive sustained growth. Trained in AI and Machine Learning and enriched by her background in Anthropology, Ratri Maria uniquely bridges the gap between technology and society. Her extensive experience in both the corporate and social sectors underscores her dedication to harnessing technology for societal betterment. Beyond her role at Changemakr Asia, Ratri champions data-driven change as the chapter lead for Datakind Singapore, a nonprofit that taps into the transformative power of data science and AI for global benefit. Embark with Ratri as she challenges convention, sets new standards, and aspires for a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Rayner Loi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lumitics, a Singapore AI food tech start-up on a mission of empowering kitchen to be more sustainable by reducing their food waste. Together with his co-founder, Rayner spearheaded the development of Lumitics’ flagship product, Insight, an AI smart food waste tracker which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help Chefs track all food waste thrown away in their kitchens. The data collected acts as a feedback loop to help Chefs make better procurement and production decisions to minimise their food waste. He has also led Lumitics in partnering with some of the world’s largest hotels chains and airlines which includes Accor Group, Hyatt Group, Four Seasons Group, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Robin has 20 years’ experience in journalism, writing about media, government, technology and sustainability. He is the associate editor of Eco-Business, where he reports on the latest trends in sustainability in Asia Pacific. He has a particular interest in plastic pollution, palm oil, deep-sea mining, and Southeast Asia’s energy transition. Robin has a degree in zoology from the University of Bristol, and spends his weekends rescuing snakes, birds, monkeys, and lizards as a volunteer for Singapore animal welfare charity ACRES.

Rohin is the founding partner of Sif a VC fund focused on climate tech in South & South East Asia. His work throughout his career has been centered on sustainability, from having his first job with the UNEP in Indonesia focused on climate bonds and ecological preservation, to infrastructure investments in Private Equity and Investment banking, and most recently building a startup within the financial and inclusion space for the Gig Economy – he strives to leverage his experience and knowledge both in Tech and Climate to build drive environmental and social change to empower the future.

Sarah has over a decade of experience working with global businesses to embed sustainability into their core and brand, enabling them to be a force for good. She has built impactful organizations and driven positive impact through partnerships between business, government and civil society. Prior to joining The Earthshot Prize, she was Head of Partnerships and Marketing for Conservation International Asia Pacific. She is a graduate of the University of Oxford and a qualified solicitor.

Saurabh “Sam” Mangla is the founder and creative director of ipse ipsa ipsum, a Singapore-based brand of handcrafted furniture and home accessories established in 2016. Hailing from a family business with sustainability in mind, his greatest thrust is sustainable living, incorporating recycled materials into his masterful pieces. Sam holds a Masters Degree in Manufacturing, with 20+ years of experience in the design industry. At the heart of his philosophy is a love for product innovation, combining global aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. His unique creations have retailed in notable outlets worldwide, establishing ipse Green on the global map. Amidst his business’ steady success throughout the years, he also strives to gives back to the community by supporting craftsmen and artists with various livelihood and career opportunities.

Stephan Degenhart is an Associate Partner of Drees & Sommer and the Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Hub, from where he oversees a team of professionals across the Asia Pacific Region. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Munich and has been leading international expansion efforts for Drees & Sommer for over twenty years. Stephan has extensive experience in real estate development consulting and project management. He is currently leading the strategic growth of the Drees & Sommer Asia Pacific, fortifying the company’s place in the region.

Steph L Dickson is a leading voice in sustainability in Asia. She founded Green Is The New Black, Asia’s first Conscious Festival and media platform, that uses stories, curated experiences to advocate for social & behavioural change, that leads to little green steps with big impact. Her mission is to make conscious living mainstream, accessible and sexy.

Xin Hao is part of Mastercard’s ESG Products and Innovation arm, where he leads the go-to-market efforts for the organization’s Sustainability solutions across Asia Pacific – Carbon Calculator, Priceless Planet Coalition, and Financial Inclusion. His mindset to optimizing for excellence in the realm of Sustainability today includes embedding innovative technologies and industry ecosystems to scale brands – blending both purpose and profit for a net positive tomorrow.

Mr Teo Eng Cheong was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment & Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) on 1 June 2021. Mr Teo will hold a concurrent appointment as Advisor on the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City matters in the Ministry of National Development of Singapore. Mr Teo has more than 30 years of work experience, including numerous leadership appointments, and harnessed knowledge from the areas of policy formulation, economic development strategies, urban solutions, infrastructure development, people management and corporate strategies.

Tiphaine is a Corporate Development Manager at Leko Labs, a carbon-negative construction supplier operated by robotics and IA. Prior to joining Leko Labs, she was working in Investment Banking at JP Morgan and Société Générale, supporting industrial leaders in the execution of long-term financial and strategic partnerships.

Senior Manager, Green Economy Workgroup/Special Projects, Workforce Singapore

I’m Vikas Garg and I started abillion, a consumer movement for sustainability that’s spread to over 10 million people in 188 countries. I started working on Wall Street when I was a kid and in my 30s I began asking how I could bring my values closer to my work. I became vegan, a choice that meant I could no longer turn my back on animals and the planet. In 2017 I took the leap and resigned from one of the world’s most successful hedge funds to start abillion. I’m a product of NYC and believe in the power of hustle.

Yvonne and her family operate a timber manufacture business committed to green innovation and the promotion of sustainability. Our active involvement revolves around pioneering and bringing to market Onewood, an eco-friendly substitute for conventional building materials. Recognizing the imperative to introduce a new product that entirely replaces natural hardwood timber, our business is dedicated to providing a greener and more sustainable alternative. The driving force behind this innovation is rooted in our commitment to preserving natural forests, allowing tropical trees to thrive undisturbed in their natural habitat.

Dr Yvonne Chow is a Principal Scientist at the Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR. She has over 20 years of R&D experience in bioprocess engineering and has been applying this to the sustainable bioproduction of food ingredients, fermented foods, and alternate proteins. She currently leads Solid-state Fermentation at SIFBI, and pilot-scale submerged fermentation bioprocessing at the Food Technology Innovation Centre.

Addison drives operational excellence in attractions, security, protocol and customer service while overseeing the sustainability and operational technology portfolio for Gardens by the Bay. Addison has extensive regional experience in the tourism and hospitality fields. Before joining the Gardens, he was the Senior Director, Corporate Resources for Science Centre Singapore as well as Director, Corporate Alliances, in Hong Kong Disneyland where he spearheaded the development of joint marketing and sponsorship programmes to drive brand awareness and revenue growth. He had also served various capacities with The Ascott Limited, Sentosa Development Corporation, City E-Solutions (A Member of the Hong Leong Group) and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Andini is a Filipina-Polish 26 year old inventor, writer, host, speaker and budding director. She is best known for her invention of the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that runs off the heat of the human hand, as well as the eDrink, a coffee mug that harvests the excess heat of your hot drink and converts it into electricity to charge a phone. She is one of Times Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, and Popular Science’s Young Inventor of the Year. Andini is currently midst editing her book manuscript ‘The Inventing Mindset’, set to be published by Knopf Canada in early 2025. Andini gave her directorial debut this fall with the music video ‘Daydreaming’ for Anoushka Shankar. She currently resides in London.

Antoinette Taus a Filipino-American award-winning actor, singer, host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Combining her renown with her longstanding dedication to people and the planet, she founded CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation), a nonprofit organization that fosters sustainable development through impactful programs with volunteers, women, youth and local communities in order to help build a more just and resilient future for people and the planet. As a passionate advocate of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Antoinette leads programs centered on solutions focused on sustainability, climate action, women empowerment, inclusive resilience, and the circular economy, in order to unite more people in action towards creating a better future for all, without leaving anyone behind.

Bertha is a sustainability consultant and curator at Earthero Studio, specializing in sustainable events. She’s a dedicated writer and content creator, using her blog to promote easy eco-friendly habits. Her commitment to addressing global environmental challenges led her to leave the finance industry and share practical green solutions through Earthero in 2018. She has hosted numerous eco-educational panels and workshops for corporations, schools, and NGOs and collaborated with esteemed organizations like Puma, New World Group, and the University of Westminster. Bertha’s extensive corporate background includes roles as a Development Analyst at Parkview Group and an Investment Analyst at JP Morgan. She recently graduated from University of Cambridge Business Sustainability Management Course and has a degree in BSc in Geography and Economics from University College London.

Bolong is the Co-Founder and CEO of GetSolar (formerly Solar AI Technologies), a clean energy startup based in Singapore. GetSolar offers zero upfront cost rooftop solar-as-a-service to homeowners and small commercial property owners, with a mission to make it as simple as possible for all property owners to get solar. Prior to founding GetSolar, Bolong’s experience spanned Southeast Asia as a venture builder for startups like Carousell and Homage as well as management consulting with Accenture Strategy focused on digital transformation and go-to-market strategy. Bolong graduated from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore with a BBA in Banking & Finance on the university’s foremost scholarship.

Carsten Dierkes has been working on stormwater management for more than 25 years, especially on the aspects of the water household and pollutants in the urban water cycle aiming at the impact of polluted stormwater on groundwater and surface water as well as the impact of climate change on urban drainage. A hydrogeologist with a doctorate in civil engineering, he has worked on research projects in Germany, the United States, Australia, China and Singapore. He held a professorship in water management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and is a member of the Committee on Stormwater Treatment of the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) and a member of the DIN mirror committee “Water Recycling – Development of Standards for Rainwater and Greywater Utilization”.

Putting purpose and impact right at the heart of the Alpine Group brand, Clare drives sustainability initiatives across the Group’s operations globally and is the foremost advocate of making fashion fit for the future. As an award-winning brand builder and business leader, Clare has over 15 years’ experience working across the Asia Pacific, EMEA, Middle East and US regions. Having started her career in fashion before establishing a prolific track record in managing global luxury and hospitality brands, Clare passionately believes in bringing change to the business of fashion by educating brands and consumers alike. As a woman in leadership, she finds meaning in empowering other women, who make up a considerable proportion of the textile and apparel manufacturing workforce worldwide.

I have 15 years of experience in business development both in the US and Asia, before starting two VC-backed B2B startups in Singapore. I am currently focused on reducing business waste using data and technology.

Dr Shaun Conway is a visionary technologist and systems engineer who has considerable practical experience in the human development sector and Global Health. Since 2014 he has been leading an ambitious initiative to build the Web3 Internet of Impacts.
As the founder of ixo he has become a thought-leader who has deep technical expertise in blockchain, AI, digital identity, crypto-economics, data verification, and related frontier technologies.

As the Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), Esther heads the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Her role involves shaping GCNS’ strategy, fostering growth, and nurturing public-private partnerships. Esther plays a crucial role as the bridge between GCNS and the United Nations Global Compact headquarters. Throughout her career, Esther has demonstrated commitment to creating a positive impact across diverse sectors, spanning healthcare, education, and international development in North America and Asia. She is passionate about nurturing multilateral partnerships that generate sustainable solutions at scale. Additionally, Esther volunteers her time and expertise to causes supporting gender equality and social welfare. She is originally from Canada and has called Singapore home for the past decade.

Eugene Toh is the Director of the Agritech and Food Manufacturing Divisions at Enterprise Singapore. He oversees the industry development plans for the agri-food sector, helping companies in Singapore to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise, as well as develop a vibrant agrifood start-up eco-system in Singapore. Concurrent to his EnterpriseSG appointment, Eugene is the Chief Commercial Officer responsible for the implementation of the Requests-for-Proposals to import electricity to Singapore, including negotiating with potential bidders, evaluating the proposals and eventually appointing the importers. The electricity imports of 4GW (about 30-40% of electricity demand in Singapore) will ensure competitively priced renewable energy, which will substantially reduce the republic’s greenhouse and carbon emissions.

Florence is an ex-pharma executive turned start-up mentor, entrepreneur and angel investor. Since leaving the big pharma, Florence has been a venture capitalist, deep-tech business practitioner and is currently, co-founder of Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd – a NUS Food Science & Technology spin-off with the mission to Expand Access to health from nature, as a business enabler in repurposing food processing wastes for human nutrition and 3D cell culture.

Iwona Piórko began her term as European Union Ambassador to Singapore on 1st September 2021. Prior to this assignment, she was Member of Cabinet of European Commission Executive Vice-President for ‘Europe fit for the Digital Age’ Margrethe Vestager. Previously, she was Head of International Affairs at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Between 2014-2017, she was Member of Cabinet of the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini. From 2010 to 2014, she was Member of Cabinet of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle. She holds a Doctorate in Contemporary European Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Advanced European Studies from College of Europe. She speaks Polish, English, French, Spanish, and understands German and Russian.

Jacqueline is Boeing’s Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships lead for Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. She focuses on public policy advocacy toward sustainable aviation and the facilitation of industry and multi-sector collaboration for solutions in decarbonizing aviation. Over the last decade, she has held positions with various ministries and agencies in the Singapore government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Most recently, she was in charge of sustainability and climate action policy advocacy across 13 Asia-Pacific cities in C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a focusing on municipal climate action strategies. She also led various sustainable and inclusive development projects in Southeast Asia for ADB, focusing on project financing, government capacity building and pilot project implementation for public-private partnerships, investment promotion, SME and agriculture sector development.

I studied biotechnology at the RWTH in Aachen, Germany. During my master’s degree I worked on a plastic upcycling project and at the same time joined everwave, as I got passionate about being part of solving one of the biggest global problems we’re facing: plastic pollution. Now I’ve been part of the everwave team for almost 5 years, starting as a project manager. My first project in SEA was our project in Cambodia in February 2022, where I live since then, followed by our second project in Thailand, which started in July 2023. Since September 2023, I have been regional manager at everwave, responsible for the SEA region. I strongly believe in collaboration and combining forces from different cultural backgrounds and working styles.

Joy is World Green Building Council’s Programmes Head for Asia Pacific Region, focusing on delivering programmes that engage GBCs and deliver impact across WorldGBC’s three impact areas. Joy is a passionate sustainability teacher, coach and advocate. She brings to the role technical expertise as a principal engineer and project leader delivering many first-of-its-kind sustainability projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities. She is a Mastery Certified Life Coach (MCC) practicing positive psychology with the belief that sustainability starts from a sustainable mindset and is sustained with compassion and commitment to drive and empower positive change.

Marissa acts as the Director of Engagement, Emerging Sector at Blokhaus – a marketing agency specialised in emerging technologies, from blockchain to AI. In this role, Marissa works closely with brands and projects to develop their content strategies, shape their brand narratives and engage with their target audiences effectively, as well as manage Blokhaus’ relationships with its client base. Marissa built her name within the web3 space as a professional host, moderator and emcee. She has hosted and led interviews at events such as SXSW, VidCon, NFT Paris, and NFT.NYC, specialising in NFTs, art, gaming and culture. Marissa was also responsible for curating and hosting all blockchain art-related conference programming at Art Basel (Basel, Paris, Miami).

Mathias is an environmental engineer and lecturer in sustainable business management. With over ten years of experience in the field of environmental protection and sustainable transformation, he currently works as an environmental consultant at AUDI AG, contributing to the company’s environmental program Mission:Zero. This program encompasses four key action areas: decarbonization, resource efficiency, sustainable water management, and biodiversity conservation. It consolidates all initiatives to reduce the ecological footprint across Audi’s global production sites. Central goals are to make production net carbon neutral by 2025 and to cut ecologically weighted water consumption in half by 2035. Extending beyond production, Audi’s vision is to create a circular economy that encompasses the entire lifecycle of its vehicles.

As an impact driven entrepreneur, Mayur Singh is passionate about sustainability and building ‘tech for good’ businesses. Mayur has lived in four countries and co-founded three companies across Asia and Europe. He is currently the co-founder of Green Collective SG – an award winning ecosystem for sustainable D2C brands to grow and scale their business.

Megha is a Lead Product Manager at BCG X in Singapore, where she focuses on building corporate ventures in Climate and AgTech. In her role, she has co-founded Jiva and Terrascope, alongside BCG X corporate partner Olam International. Here she headed the product strategy and tech platform build. Megha is passionate about building products that focus on solving impactful problems through empowering human beings on the other side of the tech. A brief overview of the ventures: Terrascope is a SaaS platform that helps organisations measure emissions across complex global supply chains and build tangible business strategies to hit NetZero. Jiva is an AgTech platform aimed at lifting smallholder farmers out of poverty through personalised agronomic advice and a transparent supply chain ecosystem.

With more than 30 years of experience in data and digital transformation across financial services, Dr. Meri Rosich has been widely recognized for her role in global impact. She holds an MBA and a PhD, and as an Adjunct Professor, she advocates for data literacy. She is currently driving ocean conservation and sustainability for the blue economy in her role as CEO Asia and Middle East at Oceonomy.

Michele Lemmens is the APAC Head of Business Sustainability and CTO for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In this role she is responsible for championing, shaping and bringing to life new sustainability initiatives with stakeholders. She facilitates access to the depth and breadth of TCS capabilities, solutions, Research & Innovation and COIN and partners to deliver measurable economic, social, environmental outcomes that have industry relevance and value.

Natalia has a background in engineering, technology, business and life science. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering, BASc in Chemistry, and a design background. She has 14+ years of experience with environmental analytics, sensor and IoT product and algorithm development, and product development from concept to scale. She also has experience with technical sales & project management working with IBM and other large corporations. She founded companies in Singapore, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Poland. She worked in business development in these geographies as well as in Taiwan, Chile, Netherlands and Austria and has direct connections with customers across industry sectors. She has been named Corporate Knights Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability, Clean Top 50 Emerging Leaders and received over 20 awards.

Philipp Bonkatz has a long-lasting experience in various fields of the aviation industry. Currently he is overseeing the sales for Lufthansa Group in one of Asia’s most emerging regions. Being an engineer by origin and with a track record in socio-environmental actions it is deep to his heart to combine the willingness to travel for people with the solutions for a more sustainable way of flying. Being beforehand at the core of the development for commercial customer offers allow Philipp to integrate that approach with his team in their daily work with customers and partners and raise the awareness alike.

Ratri Maria is the founder and CEO of Changemakr Asia, a pioneering solutions company that aligns businesses with the most relevant SDG targets to drive sustained growth. Trained in AI and Machine Learning and enriched by her background in Anthropology, Ratri Maria uniquely bridges the gap between technology and society. Her extensive experience in both the corporate and social sectors underscores her dedication to harnessing technology for societal betterment. Beyond her role at Changemakr Asia, Ratri champions data-driven change as the chapter lead for Datakind Singapore, a nonprofit that taps into the transformative power of data science and AI for global benefit. Embark with Ratri as she challenges convention, sets new standards, and aspires for a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Rayner Loi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lumitics, a Singapore AI food tech start-up on a mission of empowering kitchen to be more sustainable by reducing their food waste. Together with his co-founder, Rayner spearheaded the development of Lumitics’ flagship product, Insight, an AI smart food waste tracker which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help Chefs track all food waste thrown away in their kitchens. The data collected acts as a feedback loop to help Chefs make better procurement and production decisions to minimise their food waste. He has also led Lumitics in partnering with some of the world’s largest hotels chains and airlines which includes Accor Group, Hyatt Group, Four Seasons Group, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Robin has 20 years’ experience in journalism, writing about media, government, technology and sustainability. He is the associate editor of Eco-Business, where he reports on the latest trends in sustainability in Asia Pacific. He has a particular interest in plastic pollution, palm oil, deep-sea mining, and Southeast Asia’s energy transition. Robin has a degree in zoology from the University of Bristol, and spends his weekends rescuing snakes, birds, monkeys, and lizards as a volunteer for Singapore animal welfare charity ACRES.

Rohin is the founding partner of Sif a VC fund focused on climate tech in South & South East Asia. His work throughout his career has been centered on sustainability, from having his first job with the UNEP in Indonesia focused on climate bonds and ecological preservation, to infrastructure investments in Private Equity and Investment banking, and most recently building a startup within the financial and inclusion space for the Gig Economy – he strives to leverage his experience and knowledge both in Tech and Climate to build drive environmental and social change to empower the future.

Sarah has over a decade of experience working with global businesses to embed sustainability into their core and brand, enabling them to be a force for good. She has built impactful organizations and driven positive impact through partnerships between business, government and civil society. Prior to joining The Earthshot Prize, she was Head of Partnerships and Marketing for Conservation International Asia Pacific. She is a graduate of the University of Oxford and a qualified solicitor.

Saurabh “Sam” Mangla is the founder and creative director of ipse ipsa ipsum, a Singapore-based brand of handcrafted furniture and home accessories established in 2016. Hailing from a family business with sustainability in mind, his greatest thrust is sustainable living, incorporating recycled materials into his masterful pieces. Sam holds a Masters Degree in Manufacturing, with 20+ years of experience in the design industry. At the heart of his philosophy is a love for product innovation, combining global aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. His unique creations have retailed in notable outlets worldwide, establishing ipse Green on the global map. Amidst his business’ steady success throughout the years, he also strives to gives back to the community by supporting craftsmen and artists with various livelihood and career opportunities.

Stephan Degenhart is an Associate Partner of Drees & Sommer and the Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Hub, from where he oversees a team of professionals across the Asia Pacific Region. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Munich and has been leading international expansion efforts for Drees & Sommer for over twenty years. Stephan has extensive experience in real estate development consulting and project management. He is currently leading the strategic growth of the Drees & Sommer Asia Pacific, fortifying the company’s place in the region.

Steph L Dickson is a leading voice in sustainability in Asia. She founded Green Is The New Black, Asia’s first Conscious Festival and media platform, that uses stories, curated experiences to advocate for social & behavioural change, that leads to little green steps with big impact. Her mission is to make conscious living mainstream, accessible and sexy.

Xin Hao is part of Mastercard’s ESG Products and Innovation arm, where he leads the go-to-market efforts for the organization’s Sustainability solutions across Asia Pacific – Carbon Calculator, Priceless Planet Coalition, and Financial Inclusion. His mindset to optimizing for excellence in the realm of Sustainability today includes embedding innovative technologies and industry ecosystems to scale brands – blending both purpose and profit for a net positive tomorrow.

Mr Teo Eng Cheong was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment & Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) on 1 June 2021. Mr Teo will hold a concurrent appointment as Advisor on the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City matters in the Ministry of National Development of Singapore. Mr Teo has more than 30 years of work experience, including numerous leadership appointments, and harnessed knowledge from the areas of policy formulation, economic development strategies, urban solutions, infrastructure development, people management and corporate strategies.

Tiphaine is a Corporate Development Manager at Leko Labs, a carbon-negative construction supplier operated by robotics and IA. Prior to joining Leko Labs, she was working in Investment Banking at JP Morgan and Société Générale, supporting industrial leaders in the execution of long-term financial and strategic partnerships.

Senior Manager, Green Economy Workgroup/Special Projects, Workforce Singapore

I’m Vikas Garg and I started abillion, a consumer movement for sustainability that’s spread to over 10 million people in 188 countries. I started working on Wall Street when I was a kid and in my 30s I began asking how I could bring my values closer to my work. I became vegan, a choice that meant I could no longer turn my back on animals and the planet. In 2017 I took the leap and resigned from one of the world’s most successful hedge funds to start abillion. I’m a product of NYC and believe in the power of hustle.

Yvonne and her family operate a timber manufacture business committed to green innovation and the promotion of sustainability. Our active involvement revolves around pioneering and bringing to market Onewood, an eco-friendly substitute for conventional building materials. Recognizing the imperative to introduce a new product that entirely replaces natural hardwood timber, our business is dedicated to providing a greener and more sustainable alternative. The driving force behind this innovation is rooted in our commitment to preserving natural forests, allowing tropical trees to thrive undisturbed in their natural habitat.

Dr Yvonne Chow is a Principal Scientist at the Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR. She has over 20 years of R&D experience in bioprocess engineering and has been applying this to the sustainable bioproduction of food ingredients, fermented foods, and alternate proteins. She currently leads Solid-state Fermentation at SIFBI, and pilot-scale submerged fermentation bioprocessing at the Food Technology Innovation Centre.