I am the Managing Director and also lead the Strategy and Sustainability Communications offer at DIA Brands. I have been a brand consultant and a communications expert for over two decades. My role enables me to see how brands drive their sustainability efforts, and if they view it as an investment or a cost. I work closely with several organisations to infuse purpose led branding and ESG focused brand messaging and communications into their strategic agenda.

My personal interest in Sustainability has only grown in the past few years and I am committed to collaborating with both the corporate sector and the larger community to create better awareness around Sustainability and make knowledge around it easy, accessible and actionable.

I'm a French sustainability changemaker based in Tokyo. After 15 years in public policy for the French government, I moved to Japan in 2016. Initially at the French Embassy, I then joined the private sector to accelerate corporate sustainability mindsets.

In 2024, I launched Ichigo Bloom, a collective of freelance facilitators offering sustainability education in Japan.

Quentin has over 15 years experience in Responsible Value Chain. He started as a Sustainable material experts to slowly cover the entire Value chain and life cycle of products. In Singapore, Quentin worked for Accenture in Sustainable Value Chain Strategy. On the side, Quentin created LoSiam - Le Laboratoire Olfactif du Siam - and chairs now its board.

Marla Lise is the earthling running The Eco Chapter

With over two decades of experience in the conservation, education, and sustainability fields, Marla Lise is a global educator, eco-literary advocate, and good faith communicator. With a deep love for nature and the planet, she uses words as catalysts to drive systemic change.

Sitting at the intersection of language and science, her work bridges the gap - making complex concepts accessible to many. She is working towards building a world of understanding, communication, reciprocity, and connection through her company The Eco Chapter.

She is the editor and co-author of the book, Dreams of Unwritten Futures, which is the first book in what she hopes to grow into a Better Future Narratives project.

Marla's academic background spans Animal Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Education.

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I'm an environmental strategist with ten years of experience transforming small teams to become more climate literature. I also focus on connecting groups working on food systems issues, such as small holder farmer rights, composting, food rescue, and zero waste operations.

Audrey Yang is the founder of Thought Partner Eco — a sustainability consultancy focused on education, strategy and communications.

Her signature Better World Workshop is an experiential game-based workshop inspired by the UN SDGs that encourages participants to reflect on the impacts of their actions.

She also facilitates science-based workshops like the Climate Fresk and Energy Collage that allows people to understand the science, causes, consequences of the climate crisis, and work towards solutions.

Virtually, she hosts trivia-style webinars on topics like navigating greenwashing, and whether going digital is really greener. Audrey is also an experienced speaker on topics like sustainability in the fashion industry, cultivating a low-impact lifestyle and other climate issues.

Audrey has been featured in AsiaOne, CNA, The Straits Times, EcoBusiness, Vogue Business and on several podcasts.

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With more than 7 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Industry, I'm passionate about enabling organizations to drive improvement that produces exceptional business outcomes using international standards. I have worked with hundreds of organizations to embed international standards, drive excellence, and achieve certifications for their businesses.

I'm a scientist who is passionate about creating, proliferating, and assessing sustainable technologies. My team and I develop tools that enable companies and governments to make data-driven choices on sustainability initiatives. Our expertise includes maturity assessments, business model innovation, energy modelling, industrial symbiosis, and life cycle assessments. 

We also train companies to use these tools effectively. I’ve personally guided several companies to perform a holistic sustainability assessment of their organisation and create targeted action plans.

Dutch by birth, cosmologist by training, and educator and international educational author by profession, I opened LooLa Adventure Resort in 2000, which went on to become the world’s most decorated eco-resort. Leveraging these eco-awards, and spurred on by the preventable death of Loola’s cook's daughter, LooLa’s team initiated the Safe Water Garden concept in 2015. Together with an ever-growing group of passionate supporters, I drive our mission to bring safe sanitation to the whole world.

I'm leading a climate tech AI startup dedicated to helping companies achieve their energy and sustainability goals. My expertise is delivering circular transformation for our clients with a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable solutions aligning climate ambition with corporate action.

As a sustainability professional, my core motivation is to maximise impact. As an educator, my focus is on meaningful engagement. Therefore, I design and deliver collaborative, science-based learning experiences that support organisations on their journey towards sustainability and making a positive impact. My approach is grounded by 15 years in learner-centred education and formal sustainability training at UCLA.

I am the founder of the purpose-led consultancy Impact Dragonfly. I work with businesses, institutions, and communities to engage with sustainability in a meaningful and practical way. This is done through tailored workshops, strategic coaching and collaborative design experiences, helping my clients connect sustainability with everyday decisions, long-term planning and positive impact.

Hi! I am from Germany, and am married with two grown-up boys. I live in Thailand and work across the region on innovation, sustainability and corporate development. Additionally, I provide strategy, policy, and training support. I am a licensed facilitator in different activities and tools' usage. Having lived in Asia for most of my adult life, I organised TEDxChiangMai and chaired the Sustainable Development Committee of the JFCCT (Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand).

I have almost 15 years of professional experience within the strategic insights and data analytics spaces, leading initiatives and transformations for the world’s biggest brands. I have accumulated my experience working across geographies including Singapore, ASEAN, India, the Middle East, US, and Europe. With a steadfast dedication to create a sustainable future, I am a passionate advocate specialising in sustainable business practices and impact assessment. My mission is to drive positive change, and empower communities and organisations to embrace sustainability in every facet of their operations. My key skill-sets include data and analytics, AI, and consulting to drive outcomes.

Always driven by a curiosity for learning and growth, I am actively upskilling through courses with LinkedIn Learning, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Singapore Management University. This ongoing education enhances my understanding of the latest sustainability trends and best practices, enabling me to provide realistic cutting-edge solutions and insights.

I am an impact and innovation strategist at Innoboost with a deep-seated passion to develop attractive products, services and strategies in the circular domain. I thrive on 'getting stuff done', and specialize in making complex concepts effortlessly comprehensible. I have worked across different continents and in different industries for global corporates in the food and energy industries like IKEA and EON, from the fuzzy forehand towards go-to-market. Besides this, I am a facilitator at INSEAD focusing on circular potential in companies.

I am the Executive Director for TerraCycle Foundation. We prevent, remove, and recycle ocean plastics through a variety of programs, including daily cleanup activities, workshops, educational outreach and recycling partnerships. I currently focus on projects in Thailand.

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, I have an entrepreneurial background. I have launched several startups in the service, retail, advertising, and tech industries.

Raised in Egypt and trained as an engineer in France and Australia, I began my career in management consulting before moving into international development, leading education projects in the Philippines and Cambodia. I’ve always been drawn to working across sectors, be it in social innovation, education, culture, or sustainability, seeking out roles that are both meaningful and impactful. Today, I focus my efforts on sustainability, driven by a strong sense of purpose and urgency. I aim to bring a practical perspective to complex challenges and contribute to shaping pathways toward more resilient, inclusive, and desirable futures.

I am a certified management consultant in human capital development and social sustainability, as well as an academic fellow in management consulting with the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). I am also an associate professor (adjunct) in learning and development (L&D), organisational development (OD) & talent management (TM).

Organizational development, change, transformation, and innovation using AI are my areas of interest.