Advisory Committee
Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao
Director, Insead Hoffman Institute for Business & Society; Executive Director, Insead Africa Initiative
Dr. Rao is Director, INSEAD Hoffmann Institute & Africa Initiative; Visiting Faculty, INSEAD and Singapore Management University and Fellow, Judge Business School, Cambridge University. Her research and teaching is in leadership, inclusion, sustainability, and inter-generational influences on the future of work. She is frequently invited to speak on related topics and is quoted/ published in leading business publications. In her executive function, she manages the operations of two research centers, striving to create an active community for interaction between academia and practice. She started her career with Citibank and went on to become Managing Director of an Asian conglomerate, before making a serendipitous transition to education. Prior to joining INSEAD in 2010, she was Associate Professor at S.P. Jain School of Global Management. She designs and teaches specialised programmes for senior corporate executives as well as MBA, EMBA and undergraduate students. She advises & trains global organizations on their Inclusion and Sustainability initiatives.
Vinika sits on several Boards and Advisory Boards, including European Women on Boards; Nine by 9, Singapore; and Board MatchUp (Asia). She serves as Ambassador, Power Women (India) and She2030 (Europe); International Advisory Committee, Mody University for Women & SP Jain Return to Work Programme; Representative, Global Business School Network; United Nations HeForShe Alliance and Steward Leadership Asia; and Member, Global EDI Forum, Cambridge University. She is an alumna of INSEAD, Singapore Management University (DBA, award-winning doctorate in leadership diversity) and IIM Bangalore (MBA).
Vinika believes that business has the potential to be a force for good, led by responsible managers. She is passionate about supporting under-represented group managers to make fulfilling work-life decisions, aiming to do this through active sponsorship rather than mentorship alone. She strives to engage all in the effort to foster DEI & ESG in their organizations and communities.
"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."
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Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria
Former Executive Director, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat; Pro Chancellor, Sunway University
"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."
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Chiew Chun Wee
Former Board Member, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB); Regional Policy & Insights Lead, Asia Pacific, ACCA
“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)
“Beyond compliance, sustainability creates its greatest value when it is felt and experienced.”
(Featured in the United Nations Global Compact case study: The GUAVA Model)
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Gabriel Tan
UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy; CEO, GUAVA International
"Sustainable impact is achieved when we respect both our environment and our people, creating an enduring equilibrium where prosperity, wellbeing and nature thrive together."
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Lisa Liaw
Board Member, Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
“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
“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
Deputy Chairperson, Community Foundation of Singapore; Secretary, Community Chest Singapore
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