Selection Committee
Minjia Yang
Head of Sustainable Finance, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Minjia Yang is Head of Sustainable Finance at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), where she leads initiatives advancing social sustainability across global investment and regulatory landscapes. Prior to joining IWBI, Minjia worked with Delos, a wellness technology leader, to establish more than 10 subsidiaries and joint ventures, and to launch Asia’s first venture capital fund focused on wellness technology for the built environment.
Minjia has served on the Urban Land Institute New York Housing Council, the World Economic Forum Green Buildings Consortium, Drexel University’s Dual Mission Consortium, and Mercy University’s Women in Leadership Advisory Board. She is a recipient of the 2024 Global 50 Women in Sustainability Award from SustainabilityX Magazine.
A SID senior accredited director, Veronica is a specialist mediator appointed by the Singapore International Mediation Centre, and has served on the GRI Advisory Board in Singapore, and the Income Tax Review Board.
Veronica holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the National University of Singapore.
"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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