Knowledge Circle
Octavio (Bobby) Peralta
Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE)
Octavio (Bobby) Peralta, CPAE, is the Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE), the country's leading organization dedicated to advancing excellence in association management. With over 35 years of leadership experience, he previously served as Secretary General of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Philippines. A Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Bobby also serves on the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board's MICE Advisory Council, co-hosts the PCAAE's Association Matters podcast, and writes the Association World column for the BusinessMirror, where he champions stronger, more innovative, and sustainable associations.
"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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