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GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Committee & Circles

Guided by distinguished leaders across government, international organisations, industry, academia, and civil society to provide strategic direction, foster regional collaboration, and advance sustainable value creation.

REGIONAL MOMENTUM │ 50+ PARTNER ORGANISATIONS │ 20+ REGIONAL ROUNTABLES, DIALOGUES, KEYNOTES & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES │ 2 PILOT DESTINATIONS |

REGIONAL MOMENTUM │ 50+ PARTNER ORGANISATIONS │ 20+ REGIONAL ROUNTABLES, DIALOGUES, KEYNOTES & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES │ 2 PILOT DESTINATIONS |

Advisory Committee

Selection Committee

Knowledge Circle

Industry Circle

Impact Circle

Sustainable Finance Circle

Contributors Circle

Advisory Committee

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria
Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Former Executive Director, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat; Pro Chancellor, Sunway University

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Chiew Chun Wee
Chiew Chun Wee

Chiew Chun Wee

Former Board Member, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB); Regional Policy & Insights Lead, Asia Pacific, ACCA

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Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao
Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao

Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao

Director, Insead Hoffman Institute for Business & Society; Executive Director, Insead Africa Initiative

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Lam Yi Young
Lam Yi Young

Lam Yi Young

Chairperson of the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)

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Chen Bao
Chen Bao

Chen Bao

Managing Director, APAC Business Development & EHL Campus (Singapore)

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Soon Hwa Wong
Soon Hwa Wong

Soon Hwa Wong

PATA Ambassador for Greater China

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Advisory Committee

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Former Executive Director, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat; Pro Chancellor, Sunway University

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Chiew Chun Wee

Chiew Chun Wee

Former Board Member, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB); Regional Policy & Insights Lead, Asia Pacific, ACCA

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Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao

Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao

Director, Insead Hoffman Institute for Business & Society; Executive Director, Insead Africa Initiative

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Lam Yi Young

Lam Yi Young

Chairperson of the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)

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Chen Bao

Chen Bao

Managing Director, APAC Business Development & EHL Campus (Singapore)

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Soon Hwa Wong

Soon Hwa Wong

PATA Ambassador for Greater China

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Knowledge Circle

Jayne MacDougall

Jayne MacDougall

Executive Director, Phuket Hotels Association

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Shereen Bong

Shereen Bong

Global People & Culture Executive (Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa)

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Nguyen Quang

Nguyen Quang

Vice Chairman of Vietnam Hotel Association (VHA), Executive Committee Member of ASEAN Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHRA)

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Octavio (Bobby) Peralta

Octavio (Bobby) Peralta

Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE)

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Kenneth Basinang

Kenneth Basinang

Event Conference Producer, Escom Events

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Dr. Justin Matthew Pang

Dr. Justin Matthew Pang

Senior Program Manager, Tourism and Hospitality Management, RMIT University

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Jsern Khor

Jsern Khor

Executive Director of the Innovation Center, Van Lang Education Group

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Tia Hanafiah, SST.Par, Dipl. CIBTAC, Dipl. CIDESCO

Tia Hanafiah, SST.Par, Dipl. CIBTAC, Dipl. CIDESCO

Jakarta SPA Leader

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Dr. Sri Susanty, SST.Par, M.Par

Dr. Sri Susanty, SST.Par, M.Par

Lecturer at STP Mataram

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Industry Circle

Chompan Kulnides

Chompan Kulnides

Chief Sustainability Officer, MINOR International

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Joanne Toh

Joanne Toh

Deputy CEO, Sun PhuQuoc Airways

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Adrian Ee

Adrian Ee

Director, Hotels, Pavilion Hospitality

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Impact Circle

Edwin Seah

Edwin Seah

Former Head of Secretariat and NbS Partnerships Lead, SCeNe Coalition

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Patsian Low

Patsian Low

Board Member, United Women Singapore

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Sustainable Finance Circle

Ma Victoria Tan

Ma Victoria Tan

Member Business Consultative Panel, Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee

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Ted Teo

Ted Teo

Board Member, The American Club Singapore

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Contributors Circle

Arthur Kiong

Arthur Kiong

Former CEO, Far East Hospitality

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Hanley Chew

Hanley Chew

Former CEO, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts

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Ade Noerwenda

Ade Noerwenda

Former Director of Operations, Ashley Hotel Group

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Ailynn Seah

Ailynn Seah

Former Vice President of Sales, Marina Bay Sands

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Selection Committee

Lisa Liaw

Lisa Liaw

Board Member, Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

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David Fogarty

David Fogarty

CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS)

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Gabriel Tan

Gabriel Tan

UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy; CEO, GUAVA International

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Miguel Teles de Menezes

Miguel Teles de Menezes

Faculty, EHL Hospitality Business School

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Minjia Yang

Minjia Yang

Head of Sustainable Finance, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

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Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

"Wealth creation and growth that endures beyond short‑term gains come from the creation of value that uplifts people, protects our planet, and inspires trust."

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria

Former Executive Director, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat; Pro Chancellor, Sunway University

Chiew Chun Wee

"Climate and nature don't pause for politics. Sustainable impact means having the courage to build beyond the next earnings call - creating value not just for shareholders but for the society that every business ultimately serves."

Chiew Chun Wee

Former Board Member, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB); Regional Policy & Insights Lead, Asia Pacific, ACCA

Lam Yi Young

“Doing right by the environment and the community is no longer optional or an afterthought - it is an integral strategy for doing well and for lasting business success.”

Lam Yi Young

Chairperson of the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)

Soon Hwa Wong

"Tourism can be a powerful force for good. Sustainable impact means creating lasting value for people and planet, while advancing peace and prosperity through responsible growth."

Soon Hwa Wong

PATA Ambassador for Greater China

Lisa Liaw

"Sustainable impact is achieved when we respect both our environment and our people, creating an enduring equilibrium where prosperity, wellbeing and nature thrive together."

Lisa Liaw

Board Member, Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

David Fogarty

"When we measure sustainability, we make it real. Turning commitments into tracked value lets hospitality and tourism lead the way toward a more resilient, thriving future."

David Fogarty

CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS)

Gabriel Tan

"Sustainability creates the greatest business value when designed beyond compliance to be felt and experienced, often without additional teams, systems or investments. United Nations Global Compact's the GUAVA Model™ demonstrates this in practice."

Gabriel Tan

UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy; CEO, GUAVA International

Miguel Teles de Menezes

"Sustainability means doing the right thing even when no one is watching, leading by example, and making long-term, circular choices that create lasting value for people, businesses, and society."

Miguel Teles de Menezes

Faculty, EHL Hospitality Business School

Jayne MacDougall

"Sustainability isn't about ticking boxes—it's about creating real, lasting value. For me, it's about bringing people together to make practical changes that benefit our hotels, our communities and our environment, ensuring Phuket remains a thriving destination for generations to come."

Jayne MacDougall

Executive Director, Phuket Hotels Association

Shereen Bong

“To me, sustainable impact is creating lasting value by empowering people and strengthening organisations with purpose, integrity and compassion”

Shereen Bong

Global People & Culture Executive (Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa)

Octavio (Bobby) Peralta

"To me, sustainable impact is about making a difference that matters and creating value that lasts. Our actions should leave people better off, strengthen communities, and care for our planet. Sustainability succeeds only when no one is left behind and everyone shares its benefits."

Octavio (Bobby) Peralta

Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE)

Kenneth Basinang

"Sustainable impact means creating long-term value for businesses, communities, and the environment. I believe true progress comes from innovation that drives growth while making a positive difference for the future."

Kenneth Basinang

Event Conference Producer, Escom Events

Adrian Ee

"Sustainable impact and value creation is about building long-term prosperity without depleting ecological or social resources. True value generation happens at the intersection of business longevity, environmental responsibility, and social equity."

Adrian Ee

Director, Hotels, Pavilion Hospitality

Advancing a Global Sustainable Experience

A future where sustainability is experienced through daily activities, products, services, and experiences, not only through reports and commitments. Customers feel it, people experience it, communities benefit from it, and destinations are strengthened by it. Hospitality, travel, and tourism are just the starting point.

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