Panel Discussion at A*STAR @ SWITCH 2023
Sustainability is not just a buzzword – it's a crucial factor for success. As we grapple with environmental challenges, businesses that prioritise green technology gain a competitive edge.
ABOUT THE PANEL DISCUSSION
Titled “How Asia can Lead the Green Transition with its Ecosystem Partners”, our panel discussion at SWITCH explored how businesses in Asia can incorporate sustainability and new technologies in their business value chains. Our panel of industry experts shared actionable insights on integrating and transitioning sustainable practices into companies’ business strategy.
Panellists and Moderator
Ms Dawn Chan
CEO, Centre for Impact Investing and Practices & MD Investments,
Temasek Trust Capital
Mr Darren Teoh
Vice President, Group Sustainability
CapitaLand Investment
Mr Chew Men Leong
President, Urban Solutions
ST Engineering
Mr Darren Teoh
Mr Darren Teoh
Vice President, Group Sustainability, CapitaLand Investment
CapitaLand
Mr Darren Teoh is an experienced Sustainability and (Environment, Social and Governance) ESG leader in real estate and the built environment with over 16 years of expertise across development and operations. As the VP of Group Sustainability at CapitaLand Investment in Singapore, his primary role involves spearheading, overseeing, and executing ESG strategies throughout the organisation, with a specific emphasis on the Private Equity Real Assets sector (including Real Estate and Alternative Assets).
Mr Chew Men Leong
Mr Chew Men Leong
President, Urban Solutions
ST Engineering
Mr Chew Men Leong served the SAF and held various appointments, most notably as Chief of Navy. He also held the position of CEO of PUB and LTA. He joined ST Engineering in 2016 and currently serves as President of Urban Solutions.
Mr Wee Boon Siong
Mr Wee Boon Siong
CEO
RHT Green
Mr Wee Boon Siong has over 25 years of experience in various industries, holding different responsibilities in research departments, user organisations and vendor service providers. He was in charge of the APAC region while at CallidusCloud, and held direct responsibilities to set up offices and manage operations on China, Indonesia and Vietnam for Great Eastern.
Mr Patrick Teyssonneyre
Mr Patrick Teyssonneyre
Co-founder, CEO
Xinterra
Mr Patrick Teyssonneyre has over 20 years of global experience in Deep Tech Ventures, Climate Tech and General Management of Innovation & Technology.
He successfully led numerous technologies, products and applications into commercialisation in the Chemical and Materials industries.
Ms Dawn Chan
Ms Dawn Chan
CEO, Centre for Impact Investing and Practices & MD Investments,
Temasek Trust Capital
Ms Dawn Chan has 20 years in investment experience in private equity, venture and fund-of-fund investments across Asia, US and Europe. She previously helmed the Consumer unit at Temasek International, and held a role at Asia Pacific Molecular Biology Network and Singapore’s National Science and Technology Board.
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