Christine Amour-Levar has built a global career as a marketing and communications expert and social entrepreneur intent on solving some of the world's most pressing issues. As a passionate champion of female empowerment and environmental conservation, Christine founded not one, but two award-winning non-profit organizations, Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth, to bridge these two passions. Both take all-female teams on pioneering expeditions with Women on a Mission empowering and supporting women who have been subjected to violence and abuse, and HER Planet Earth raising funds for underprivileged women affected by climate change. Her speaking engagements have been hosted by INSEAD, Nike, TBWA, Microsoft, Unilever, Credit Suisse, TEDx, and more.
As Co-Founder of Regener8, Rob is pioneering long-term regenerative solutions with venture capital approaches to support technology-enabled companies that fit within the core themes of Energy and the Environment, Food and Water, Circularity, and Zero Waste. He has extensive experience working on private investments from growth VC to mid-cap private equity with a track record of $300m+ in funding across family offices and institutional investors.
Strive by STX is the dedicated climate action arm of STX Group. As the head of APAC, Aymeric's goal is to empower organizations worldwide to change their climate legacy and transform their environmental challenges into business opportunities. Prior to his current role, Aymeric was the Commercial Director of Carbon & Renewables Trading and Environmental Sustainability. He is a Senior Environmental Commodities trader, specialized in the Voluntary market and have assisted multiple organizations in the low-carbon and sustainable transformation of their business through customized advisory solutions on zero-carbon strategy, environmental foot-printing and green supply chain. Ross also supported organizations in procuring all type of environmental commodities on a local and global level. He speaks about Renewable Energy and/or Carbon Neutrality/Net Zero and more.
Prior to Skye, Ross was primarily in private equity, investing behind high quality companies in Europe and emerging markets. This included CDC Group, the UK’s Development Finance Institution, where I learned about ESG, sustainability and impact-focused investments. Ross built a company that could make a meaningful impact. Founded in 2021, the company aims to be part of the global energy transition, as companies seek to end their dependency on fossil fuels and move to renewable energy sources. Ross strongly believes that the move to renewable energy is no longer a nice-to-have, but an urgent and essential part of our shift to a more sustainable economy.
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Henrich R. Greve is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Rudolf and Valeria Maag Chaired Professor in Entrepreneurship at INSEAD and is the Academic Director of the Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and MA in Sociology from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
Henrich's research focuses on the causes and consequences of strategic change in organisations, and he also studies organisational innovations and founding and growth of organisations in young industries. He has published over 90 articles in leading journals including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Organization Science, and Management Science.
Sunam Sarkar, in his role as President & Chief Business Officer, at Apollo Tyres leads the Strategic Planning function of the company, which includes the growth strategy, mergers & acquisitions and alliances. In addition, he also oversees Integrated Supply Chain including Raw Material sourcing, Production Planning & Logistics Operations, InformationTechnology, Greater China Operations and Corporate Social Responsibility. Sunam, who is best known for his innovative perspectives and participatory management style, in his previous role as the CFO, had been instrumental in greatly strengthening the company’s balance sheet. Sunam also is a Director on the Board of the company.
An advocate of sustainability, Cancrie develops high-quality material by recycling coconut shells which is an eco-friendly and efficient way of manufacturing batteries and supercapacitors. My work includes securing grants/funds, establishing and conceptualizing facilities to innovate and carry out production and commercialization. Worked as a Principal Investigator and Technology Consultant for Multi-National Companies (MNCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. Holds a Ph.D. degree from National University.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a distinguished social entrepreneur and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, revolutionized the BFSI sector by founding the Grameen Bank and introducing groundbreaking concepts of microcredit and microfinance. His strategic vision in utilizing microcredit for economic and social development earned him global acclaim and the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. Recognized with the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, Dr. Yunus is also ranked #2 on Foreign Policy magazine's 'Top 100 Global Thinkers.' Beyond his impactful contributions, he advocates for business strategy evolution through social businesses and corporate social procurement partnerships. Dr. Yunus believes organizations can drive positive impact by integrating social responsibility into their supply chains, emphasizing the transformative potential of strategic collaborations for societal benefit.
Joy is the founder of Joy of Sustainability LLP, a pioneering platform dedicated to advocating sustainability. Through coaching services, Joy bridges the gap between sustainability design, delivery, and user engagement, empowering clients to define and achieve their true sustainability goals. With a track record of groundbreaking projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities, Joy and her team lead the way in innovative green building solutions. With over 12 years of experience in sustainability consulting and construction, Joy specializes in master planning, building design, and maintenance. As a master certified life coach (ICF) and Marshall Goldsmith certified executive coach and team coach, Joy provides consultancy and coaching services to individuals and companies seeking sustainability solutions and professional development. Her holistic approach enables clients to navigate sustainable practices and personal growth effectively.
Rina is a seasoned serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and venture capitalist with over 25 years of leadership experience across the Asia Pacific region. She is globally recognized for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment, driving innovation in education, and advancing sustainability for social enterprises. With a commitment to entrepreneurial excellence, governance best practices, and ESG principles, Rina has received numerous accolades, including the Top 10 Most Inspiring Businesswomen in Singapore (2014), Top 10 Women Venture Capitalists in Singapore (2016), Top 8 Trailblazers Under 40s (2017), the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurial Award (2018), the Most Admired Leaders Award (2019), and the Tan Sri Dato Napsiah Omar Women Leadership Award (2022). Through her impactful work, Rina continues to inspire and create transformative change across industries.
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