Regional Agenda
World Economic Forum on East Asia Participants
Bangkok, Thailand 30 May – 1 June 2012
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Abdel-Wadood Mustafa
Chief Executive Officer
Abraaj Capital Limited, United Arab Emirates Global Agenda Council on Private Capital
Young Global Leader
EG
+971 4/506 4400 +971 4/506 4600 (fax) Twitter: @mabdelwadood www.abraaj.com
The Abraaj Capital group is a leading private equity manager investing in high growth markets. Since inception in 2002, it has raised over US$ 7 billion and distributed around US$ 3 billion to investors. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs over 170 people and has a presence in 14 countries. It has over US$ 6 billion in assets under management. Personal: Bachelor's in Business Administration, American Univ., Cairo; MBA, Georgetown. Over 20 years' experience in investment management, corporate finance and business development in the Middle East and emerging markets. Formerly: eight years with Orascom Group, including Director, Development and Investments, and Board Member, Orascom Telecom; Co-Founder and Managing Director, Sigma Capital; Chief Executive Officer, EFG-Hermes UAE. Currently, Member of the Board of Directors and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee, Abraaj Capital; CEO, Abraaj Capital. Various board memberships of publicly listed and private companies. Co-Founder and Member, Young Arab Leaders; Member, Young Presidents' Organization. Global Leader for Tomorrow (2002) and Young Global Leader (2002), World Economic Forum.
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Abdul Rahman Armin Effendi
Managing Partner
Egon Zehnder International (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/2168 3388 +60 3/2164 8295 (fax)
A company that advises clients on leadership issues including search, succession planning, talent management and board composition. It was founded in Switzerland in 1964 and is a single worldwide partnership with 400 consultants in 64 offices in 37 countries. Personal:
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Abdulla-Janahi Khalid
Honorary Chairman
Vision 3, United Arab Emirates Global Agenda Council on the Arab World
BH
+41 22/908 5330
www.vision3.info
Vision 3 is an alliance of three financial companies to develop projects in the agriculture, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. It was established in 2008 between the Abu Dhabi Investment House, Gulf Finance House, with main subsidiary Khaleej Commercial Bank and associate First Energy Bank, and DMI Trust, which has as main subsidiaries and associates Ithmaar Bank, Faisal Bank, BBK, Faisal Private Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Solidarity Group and Naseej. Personal: BS, Comp. Sci & Accountancy, Univ. of Manchester. Former: Partner, PwC; Dir., Faysal Bank (Pakistan); Dir., First Leasing Bank; Chair, Ithmaar Bank; Chair, First Leasing Bank; Exec Dir., Shamil Bank, Bahrain. Currently: Group CEO, Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust; Exec. Vice-Chair, Ithmaar Bank; Chair, Faisal Private Bank (CH), DMI Admin. Srvc., Islamic Investment Co. of the Gulf and Naseej Co.; Chair, Solidarity Co.; Vice-Chair, Arab Business Council, World Economic Forum; Dir., Naseej Co. & Faisal Islamic Bank. Board Member: BBK; Econ. Dev. Board, Bahrain; Int'l Business & Mgmt Centre, Cambridge Univ. Member of various boards, including: Accounting & Auditing Standards Boards, Islamic Banks & Financial Institutions.
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Abdullah Jon Eddy
Chief Executive Officer
Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC), Thailand
US
+66 2/202 8000 +66 2/202 8339 (fax)
www.dtac.co.th
Telenor Group is one of the world's major mobile operators with 140 million subscriptions. It has mobile operations in 11 markets and in additionally 19 markets through its 35.66 % ownership in VimpelCom. The revenues in 2011 came to NOK 98.5 billion. Telenor has a strong footprint in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia, and a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, and has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide. Personal: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Montana State University, US. Over 19 years in the mobile communications industry. Since 2004, with Telenor Group, including: CEO, Cesky Mobil (Oskar),Telenor Pakistan; Chief Technology Officer, Czech Republic; Chief Technology Officer and Operating, DiGi Telecom, Malaysia; since March 2011, Director and CEO, Thailand.
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Abdullah
Tunku Ya'acob Tunku Member of the Board
Ithmaar Bank BSC, Bahrain
MY
+973 /1758 4000 +973 /1758 4017 (fax)
www.ithmaarbank.com
Vision 3 is an alliance of three financial companies to develop projects in the agriculture, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. It was established in 2008 between the Abu Dhabi Investment House, Gulf Finance House, with main subsidiary Khaleej Commercial Bank and associate First Energy Bank, and DMI Trust, which has as main subsidiaries and associates Ithmaar Bank, Faisal Bank, BBK, Faisal Private Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Solidarity Group and Naseej. Personal: BSc (Hons), City University, London. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Formerly: Assistant Manager, Price Waterhouse London and Malaysia, based in Kuala Lumpur; 19 years with Malaysian Assurance Alliance, various positions including Chairman. Since 1999, with MAA Holdings (Malaysia), currently Chairman.
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Abela Richard
Country President
Novartis Thailand Limited, Thailand
AU www.novartis.com
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Its portfolio focuses on science-based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, OTC, vaccines and animal health. It is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and is key to its success - the company focuses on improving access to healthcare globally. Personal: Since 1990, with Novartis in functions including clinical research, sales, marketing, regional management and country management; has held roles working in Asia for over 10 years, firstly in regional management, gaining broad knowledge of many Asian healthcare systems; 2006, appointed Country President, Malaysia; managed all divisions including pharmaceuticals, generics and consumer health; 2010, appointed Country President, Thailand, and Country Manager, Pharmaceutical Division.
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AbouDoma Ahmed
Group Executive Vice-President and Head, Asia and Africa Business Unit
VimpelCom Ltd, Netherlands
EG
+31 20/797 7200 +31 20/797 7201 (fax)
www.vimpelcom.com
One of the world's largest integrated telecommunications services providers, operating in 18 countries around the globe with a total population of approximately 782 million people. As of 31 December 2011, VimpelCom had 205 million mobile subscribers and generated annual pro forma revenues of over US$ 23 billion. Personal: International Executive Program, INSEAD Business School, Singapore and France. 1998-2009, with Mobinil, first as Market Development Manager; 2000-03, Senior Market Manager, Planning and Development, and Senior Manager, Market Strategy and Analysis; 2003-09, Marketing Director. 2009-11, Chief Executive Officer, Banglalink, Orascom Telecom Holding. Since June 2011, Group Executive Vice-President, Head of the Asia and Africa Business Unit, Vimpelcom, and Chief Executive Officer, Orascom Telecom Holding. Recipient, Telecom Business Planning Award, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Switzerland.
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Abu Haniffa Abdul Rahman Director, Corporate Affairs, SouthEast Asia
Intel Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia MY
+60 3/2146 6486 +60 3/2146 6566 (fax)
www.intel.com
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and Master's in International Business, University of Toledo, Ohio, US. Currently, Director, Corporate Affairs, SEA, Intel. Work covering public policies and programmes, particularly in the areas of economic development, trade, competition and environment. Engages with governments, multilateral organizations and trade organizations to help shape public policies and programmes and to raise Intel's corporate reputation.
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Achakulwisut Atiya
Deputy Editor
Bangkok Post, Thailand
TH
+66 2/240 3219 +66 2/240 3666 (fax)
www.bangkokpost.net
A publication of the Post Publishing Company, which also publishes Post Today and Student Weekly. Personal:
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Adamopoulos William P.
President and Publisher
Forbes Asia, Singapore
US
+65 /6836 3408 +65 /6836 3409 (fax)
www.forbes.com
A privately held publishing and new media company. In 2007, its flagship publication, Forbes, celebrated 90 years in business. Together with Forbes Asia and 10 international language editions, it reaches a worldwide audience of over five million readers and its online version, Forbes.com, is a major business site on the web. In addition to the publications ForbesLife and ForbesLife Executive Woman, other multimedia assets include Forbes on Fox, Forbes Investors Advisory Institute, Forbes Properties, Investopedia.com, RealClearPolitics.com and RealClearMarkets.com. Personal: 1984, AB in Economics, Harvard College. Formerly: Publisher, Asian Wall Street Journal; President, Dow Jones Publishing Company, Asia. Since 1999, with Forbes: responsible for business activities in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, including Forbes Asia, Forbes China, Forbes India, Forbes Korea, Forbes Nihonban; also Forbes Global CEO Conference.
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Adirek Sripratak President and Chief Executive Officer
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Thailand TH
+66 2/625 8192 +66 2/638 2229 (fax)
www.cpfworldwide.com
Charoen Pokphand Group is a Thai multinational enterprise active in agribusiness, including animal feed production, vertical livestock integration, crop integration, aquaculture and food processing. Personal: Certificate of Accounting, Rajamangala Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Since 2005, President and Chief Executive Officer, Charoen Pokphand Foods; Vice-Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Group. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Honorary Doctor of Science, Maejo University; Honorary Doctor of Economics, Chiang Mai University; Honorary Doctor of Science, Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan; Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ubon Ratchathani University; Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology, Mae Fah Luang University.
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Agustiawan Karen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia
ID
+62 21/381 5000 +62 21/384 6859 (fax)
www.pertamina.com
Indonesia's only fully integrated energy company. It is wholly-owned by the government of Indonesia. Its upstream sectors include oil, gas, LNG pioneer and geothermal energy exploration, development and domestic and overseas production. In the downstream sector it carries out the refining, marketing, distributing and trading of oil, gas, and refined fuel products as well as petrochemical and other non-fuel products. Personal: Studies in Engineering Physics, Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia. With Mobil Oil: 198488, Indonesia; 1989-92, Dallas, US; 1994-96, Indonesia. 1998, with CGG Petrosystems, Indonesia; 1998-2002, with Landmark Concurrent Solusi, Indonesia; 2002-06, with Halliburton Indonesia. With Pertamina: 2006-08, Expert Staff to Chief Executive Officer for Upstream; 2008-09, Corporate Senior Vice-President, Upstream; since 2009, current position.
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Akimoto Satohiro
General Manager, Global Intelligence, Global Strategy and Business Development
Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
JP
+81 3/3210 3420 +81 3/3210 8493 (fax)
www.mitsubishicorp.com
One of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, originally founded as a trading company, is now present in virtually every industry and country in the world. It operates in more than 80 countries, owns around 550 affiliates and employs 60,000 people. Its business operations range from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure and the manufacturing of industrial products. It aims to create sustainable corporate value by helping to solve global problems through business. Personal: BA in Law, Keio University, Japan; studies, London University, UK; studies, St Petersburg University, Russia; MA in East Asian Studies and PhD in Sociology, Harvard University.
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Alegre Daniel
President, Asia-Pacific
Google Inc., USA
MX
+1 650/253 6526 +1 650/429 2075 (fax)
www.google.com
A public and profitable company focused on search services. Named for the mathematical term googol, it operates websites at many international domains, with the most trafficked being www.google.com. It is fast, accurate and easy to use. It also serves corporate clients, including advertisers, content publishers and site managers with advertising and revenue generating search services. Its technology and continued innovation serve its mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. Personal: Bachelor's degree (Hons), Princeton; JD and MBA, Harvard. Formerly: started and ran an FM radio station, Mexico; 7 years with Bertelsmann, including as Vice-President, Business Development, eCommerce Group, Managing Director, BMG Music and Director, new Internet initiatives, Germany. Since 2004, with Google; former Vice-President, Latin America sales, and oversaw Asia Pacific and Latin America business development, and responsible for all international wireless, syndication, content acquisition and reseller strategic partnerships; currently, President, Asia Pacific; oversees all of Google's sales and operations for the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
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Ali
Abid Business Editor
Al Jazeera, Qatar
UK
+974 /489 2629 +974 /487 3577 (fax) Twitter: twitter.com/abidoliverali www.aljazeera.net
The world's first independent Arabic news channel was established over 14 years ago and provides television news and live debate for the Arab world. As a result of expansion and the creation of new channels and services, it was renamed the Al Jazeera Network in 2006, and changed its operation into that of an international media corporation. Personal: Nearly 20 years' experience covering global business news. Formerly: edited and copy edited business news, on air and online, CNN; reporter, covering markets and big industry, Bloomberg News. Since 2008, Business Editor, Al Jazeera.
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Ali
Yusuff Managing Director
Emke Group LLC, United Arab Emirates
IN
+971 2/641 0786 +971 2/642 1716 (fax)
www.emkegroup.com
The Emke Group is best known in the Gulf through a chain of popular shopping malls, Lulu Hypermarkets and Department Stores. With 27,000 employees from 29 different nations, its strong position in retailing is ably supported by an integrated network of import, distribution and wholesale marketing operations, apart from a crosscontinent network of outsourcing operations. Personal: After studies in Business Management and Administration, was instrumental in transforming oneshop retail business into a conglomerate active across the continents. Member, Indian Prime Minister's Global Advisory Council and Security Advisory Council to Civil Aviation, Government of India. Member of the Board of Directors, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zakat Fund of the Government of Abu Dhabi. Recipient of numerous awards including Padma Shri and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman from the President of India.
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Almendras Jose Rene D.
Secretary of Energy of the Philippines
PH www.doe.gov.ph
Degree in Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University; graduate, Strategic Business Economics Programme, University of Asia and the Pacific. Formerly: President and Chief Executive Officer, two listed companies; Treasurer, Aboitiz and Company and Aboitiz Equity Ventures; President and Chief Executive Officer, City Savings Bank; Head, Strategic Procurement Division, Ayala Land Group Bidding Committee; with Citytrust Banking Corporation; with Citibank; with Bank of the Philippine Islands. With Manila Water Company: Group Director for Business; since 2009, current position; also: Managing Director, Ayala Corporation; Head, VisayasMindanao Business Group; Head, Operation Transformation Group.
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Alvarez
Maria Carmela Mayor of San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines
Global Shaper
PH Twitter: @piealvarez www.sanvicentepalawan.com.ph/
2010, degree in Business Administration, with a concentration on Environmental Technology, Public Law and Global Marketing, Babson College. Currently, Mayor of San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines. Chief executive officer of all branches of local government in San Vicente, Palawan; oversees projects and programmes headed by the national and local government; also responsible for the creation, adaptation and implementation of local legislation and regulations as well as spearheading community enrichment campaigns that address the shortterm needs of residents. Gawad Kalinga Advocate. Interests: social entrepreneurship, sustainable political management, innovative nation building, foreign policy and green innovation. Currently, spearheading the development of own foundation and for-profit social enterprise for San Vicente.
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Amranand Piyasvasti President
Thai Airways International, Thailand Global Agenda Council on Aviation, Travel & Tourism TH
+66 2/545 1111 +66 2/512 2173 (fax)
www.thaiair.com
The national carrier of Thailand founded in 1960 through a joint venture between its domestic carrier, the Thai Airways Company, and the Scandinavian Airlines System. It operates from its home base in Bangkok to 71 destinations around the world and domestically. In 1991, the government approved a resolution enabling the airline to list its shares on the Thailand stock exchange. It is one of the five founding members of Star Alliance. Personal: PhD in Economics, London School of Economics, UK. 1990s, played key role in formulating and implementing Thailand's energy policy, particularly introduction of competition and deregulation of oil market and prices, and reform and privatization of energy-related state enterprises like PTT and power generation business; 2006-08, Energy Minister, Thailand. Chairman, Advisory Panel, Energy for Environment.
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Andersen Karin Birthe
Vice-President, Global Operations Network Optimization and Support Manufacturing Strategy
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, Switzerland DK
+41 44/555 1294 +41 44/555 1355 (fax)
www.nycomed.com
A global pharmaceutical company with a presence in more than 70 regions and territories around the world. It had net sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion in financial year 2010 and currently employs around 30,000 people worldwide. The company pursues R&D and in-licensing opportunities in four areas: metabolic and CV, oncology, CNS diseases and immunology and inflammation. Personal: Bachelor's in Finance; Bachelor's in Human Resources/Organizational Development; MSc. Pharmacist. Twenty-seven years at Nycomed/Takeda: development of quality management systems; global strategic projects and engineering; integration/transition director; currently, Head of Global Manufacturing Strategy & Process Optimization, Global Engineering, Global Environment, Health and Safety. Member of the Board, Takeda Germany. Interests: working with complex projects in new areas; modern art, hiking in the mountains.
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Anderson Nathan J.
Vice-President, Corporate Development
Fushi Copperweld Inc., People's Republic of China
US
+1 931/652 2433 +86 10/8447 8292 (fax) Twitter: @Aemacst www.fushicopperweld.com
A manufacturer of copper-clad bimetallic engineered conductor products. Its products are a substitute for solid copper wire products in electrical, utilities, telecommunication, automotive, rail and industrial applications. It has also developed copper-clad products for the substitution of solid copper busway bar applications. Personal: BA in Economics and Political Science, Middlebury College. Extensive experience in China. Previously with Forward Capital, Beijing, assisting PRCbased companies in developing business development strategies for foreign expansion, and access to capital to fund growth. Currently, Vice-President of Corporate Development, Fushi Copperweld, responsible for overseeing the company's global M&A initiatives, and integration efforts among the company's facilities in China, Europe and the United States. Interests: travel, fly-fishing, biking, social capital.
Spouse's Name: Viviana Cadavid Orrego
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Angkosubroto Husodo
Chairman
PT Gunung Sewu Kencana, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/570 6442 +62 21/520 8370 (fax)
www.gunungsewu.com
An investment holding company involved in Indonesia's emerging economy through major business interests in property, food and agribusiness, and life insurance. Personal: 1977, BSc in Business Administration, University of Southern California. Chairman, companies in Gunung Sewu Group. Interests: golf.
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Apte
Sharad Partner
Bain & Company, Thailand
US
+662 /660 3730
www.bain.com
Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, technology, organization, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Its clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. Founded in 1973, it has 47 offices in 30 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector. Personal: BA, Oberlin College, US; Master's in Theological Studies, Harvard University. Formerly, 15 years at LEK Consulting; founded Bangkok and Singapore offices. Since 2007, Partner with Bain & Company Southeast Asia; Head of Asian Energy Practice. Experience spanning a broad range of industries including coal mining, power generation, oil and gas, palm oil and private equity. Works with clients on issues of strategy, market analysis, organizational design and capability development. Has led a number of large-scale engagements involving major transformation programmes of Asian corporations in SE Asia and China, in the energy sector.
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Araki Ken
Vice-President, Global Licensing and Business Development
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Japan
JP
+81 3/3278 2287 +81 3/3278 2000 (fax)
www.takeda.com
A global pharmaceutical company with a presence in more than 70 regions and territories around the world. It had net sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion in financial year 2010 and currently employs around 30,000 people worldwide. The company pursues R&D and in-licensing opportunities in four areas: metabolic and CV, oncology, CNS diseases and immunology and inflammation. Personal: 1989, LLB, Kyushu University. Formerly: 10 years with Nomura Securities, including in Investment Banking and Global Pharmaceutical Equity Research, New York. Since 2006, with Takeda: former Head, M&A, executed acquisition of Millennium Pharmaceuticals and its integration; initiated and managed global corporatewide strategic projects in Corporate Strategy and Planning to support senior management, including President & CEO, notably executed the acquisition of Nycomed and involved in its integration; since January 2012, responsible for global corporate development activities including M&A and also Japan Business Development group in charge of Japan/North Asia local transaction and global discovery research collaboration since January 2012.
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Arima Yoshio
Bureau Chief
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Singapore
JP
+65 /6291 2122 +65 /6291 2322 (fax)
Japan's sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. It operates five television channels and three radio services. General TV and educational TV are broadcast terrestrially and three radio channels include news, education and family entertainment. Internationally, it offers three television and radio services which are NHK World TV, NHK World Premium and NHK World Radio Japan. It has 54 stations across Japan and correspondents in 28 locations around the world. Personal: BA in International Relations, Sophia University, Japan. With NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation: 1990, Reporter, NHK Takamatsu, Japan; 1994, Economics Reporter, Broadcast Division, Japan; 1999, Reporter, Berlin Bureau and Frankfurt; 2003, Economics Reporter, Broadcast Division, Japan; 2006, Captain, Kabuto, or Tokyo Stock Exchange, Economics Department; 2007, Captain, Electrical Equipment and Info telecommunication Group, Economics Department; 2008, Captain, BOJ, Economics Department. Since 2009, Singapore Bureau Chief.
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Armand Azis
Chief Financial Officer
PT Indika Energy Tbk, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/2557 9888 +62 21/2557 9800 (fax)
www.indikaenergy.co.id
An integrated Indonesian energy company with three pillars of business covering the full coal business value chain: energy resources, services and infrastructure. Currently also developing that of oil and gas. Group companies include: Kideco Jaya Agung, Indonesia's third largest coal producer; Petrosea, a leading contract mining company; Tripatra Engineers & Constructors; Tripatra Engineering, a leading oil & gas EPC and O&M services company; Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati, a leading integrated coal transport and logistics services company. Personal: 1991, Bachelor's in Economics, Faculty of Economy, University of Indonesia; 1995, Master's in Urban Planning, University of Illinois. Over 10 years' experience in corporate finance. With Indika Energy: since 2007, current position and Director; since 2008, Commissioner, Indika Inti Corpindo and Indika Infrastruktur Investindo; since 2009, Commissioner, Petrosea.
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Arnold Wayne
Asia Strategist
Thomson Reuters, Reuters Breakingviews Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /2841 5790 +852 /2110 5685 (fax) Twitter: @warnoldbv www.breakingviews.com
A leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, combining industry expertise with technology to deliver information to decision-makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets. It is headquartered in New York, has major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, and employs more than 55,000 people in over 100 countries. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Personal: BA (Hons), Harvard University. 1991-93, Senior Writer, Asiaweek, Hong Kong; 1993-95, Editor and Columnist, Bloomberg Business News, Tokyo; 199699, Regional Technology Reporter and Columnist, Asian Wall Street Journal, Singapore; 1999-2007, Correspondent, Southeast Asia Business and Finance, New York Times and International Herald Tribune; 200810, Senior Economics Correspondent, The National, UAE.
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Aronovitch David
Co-Head, South-East Asia
Morgan Stanley Asia Pte, Singapore
US
+65 /6834 6525 +65 /6416 7436 (fax)
www.msdw.com
A global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Its employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 1,300 offices in 42 countries. Personal: Studies in Political Science and Economics and, 1998, graduate (Hons), University of California, Los Angeles. 1998, joined Morgan Stanley, New York, in the fixed income and equity capital markets departments; 2000, relocated to London; next six years in the UK working in a variety of teams, notably Global Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance, focusing exclusively on consumer products companies; has worked on a variety of transactions across products from debt private placements, equity IPOs and secondary offerings, and complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Co-Head, South-East Asia and Head, Consumer and Retail Group, Asia-Pacific.
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Arroyo Manuel
President
Coca-Cola ASEAN, Thailand
ES
+66 /2835 1101 +66 /2955 0772 (fax)
www.thecoca-colacompany.com
The world's largest beverage company. Along with CocaCola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite, and a wide range of other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, energy and sports drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in over 200 countries buy the company's beverages at a rate exceeding 1.6 billion servings each day. Personal: Degree in Business Administration and Law, ICADE University, Madrid. Formerly, with S.C. Johnson Wax in marketing and sales and Banco Santander in corporate finance and investor relations. 1995, joined The Coca-Cola Company; senior marketing positions in Spain, incl. Marketing Manager, Iberia Division, Director, Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) business unit, and Global Brand Manager, Bottled Water and Fresca/Quatro, in the Corporate Strategic Marketing dept, Atlanta; former Region Manager, Spain, resp. for marketing, two business units, business decision support, franchise operations and Coca-Cola Gestion, a sales management company; currently, President, ASEAN Business Unit.
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Arto
Philippe Managing Director
Siam City Cement Public Co. Ltd, Thailand
FR
+662 /272 5555 +662 /263 0555 (fax)
www.siamcitycement.com
One of Thailand's leading suppliers of cement, concrete, aggregates and wood-replacement products, employing over 3,000 people. Personal: 1975-78, studies at Ecole Polytechnique, France; 1980, Master's in Civil Engineering, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, France; 1982, Master's in Public Administration, Harvard University. 1982-87, Deputy Director, Machine Tools and Automatisms, French Ministry of Industry; 1987-88, Deputy Manager, Business Development, Ciments Français, France; 1988-91, General Manager, Prefabricated Concrete in France, Ciments Français, France; 1992-98, General Manager, Aggregates, Origny, Holcim Group, France; 1999-2001, General Manager, French Market, Obourg-Origny, Holcim Group, FranceBenelux; 2002-03, Managing Director, Queensland Cement, Holcim Group, Australia; 2003-09, President and Chief Executive Officer, St Lawrence Cement, Holcim Group, Canada; since 2009, current position.
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Arunanondchai Sunthorn
Chairman
Tesco Lotus, Thailand
TH
+66 /2797 9000
www.tescolotus.net
The world's third largest grocery retailer is based in the UK and has international operations in China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the US. It has over 6,200 stores worldwide and employs over half a million people. Since 2001 sales have risen from GBP 22.6 billion to GBP 72 billion, with profits rising to over GBP 3.7 billion in 2011-12. Personal: Pioneer of the modern finance and securities sectors in Thailand. Former: Chairman, Finance Companies Association; Chairman, Members of the Securities Exchange Association; Deputy Chairman, Stock Exchange of Thailand. Introduced the CP Group to Tesco, from which the Thai retailing operation of Tesco Lotus emerged; facilitated and drove the negotiations that led to the formation of the joint venture in 1998; currently, Chairman.
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Asfour Samer I.
Director, Government Sector for Emerging Markets; Director, Thought Leadership and Research, ME Public Sector Institute; Middle Market Leader, Iraq
PwC, Jordan Young Global Leader
JO
+962 79/820 3608 +962 6/461 0880 (fax) Twitter: @samerasfour www.pwc.com
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. It is a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. With diverse skills, backgrounds and experience, its people build relationships and use their expertise to work with clients and each other to create value. Personal: 1994, BSc (Hons), Econ. & Poli. Sci., Univ. of Jordan; 1997, MSc (Hons), Int'l Securities, Investments & Banking, Univ. of Reading; 2002, MBA (Hons), Strategy & Real Estate Finance, Univ. of Denver; 2005, Exec. Ed., Harvard Business School; 2012, Exec. Ed., Harvard Kennedy School of Gov't. 18 years in economic dev., investment strategies & promotion, urban planning , monetary/fiscal policy, investments, finance, mgmt, economics, innovation, industrial design/product dev. Formerly with: Central Bank of Jordan; Greater Amman Municipality; Dev. Zones Commission. 2010, Sr Economic Adviser, Prime Minister, Jordan. Board Member: Jordan Green Council; Jordanian Irish Business Council; Itijah. Vice-Chairman, Dead Sea Dev. Company; Curator, Young Global Shapers, Amman Chapter.
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Ashiya Divyata
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Asset Management South East Asia
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte, Singapore IN
+65 /6889 1000 +65 /6889 2346 (fax)
www.gs.com
A leading global investment banking and securities firm that provides a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. It is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world. Personal: BA, Amherst College; MBA, INSEAD. Formerly, Corporate Finance Division, Lehman Brothers, New York and Hong Kong. With Goldman Sachs: Equities Division, London, responsible for Holland and Scandinavia; Senior Equity Product Manager, responsible for Asia including Japan; since 2006, Managing Director, Asset Management, South East Asia, responsible for sales and marketing.
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Aston Ron
Vice-President, Malaysia and Senior Regional Representative
Talisman Malaysia Limited, Malaysia
UK
+60 3/2162 6970 +60 3/2162 6972 (fax)
www.talisman-energy.com/
Talisman Energy is a global, diversified, upstream oil and gas company headquartered in Canada. Talisman's three main operating areas are North America, the North Sea and South-East Asia. The company also has a portfolio of international exploration opportunities. It is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. The company is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM. Personal: Degree (Hons), Economics & Politics, Univ. of Leeds; AMP, INSEAD. Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England & Wales. Over 30 years' int'l oil & gas experience in senior financial & general mgmt roles for multinat'l companies, including Conoco, Cities Service, Elf Aquitaine (Total) and Premier Oil in UK, France, Nigeria, Middle East, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. Former General Manager, Premier Oil, Indonesia and Myanmar. 2007-11, Vice-President & Country Manager, Talisman Energy Indonesia; currently, Vice-President & Country Manager, Talisman Malaysia and Senior Representative, Talisman Energy, South-East Asia. President, Indonesian Petroleum Association.
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Axelsen Bent
Managing Director, Thailand
Yara (Thailand) Ltd, Thailand
NO
+66 2/664 9498 +66 2/664 7488 (fax)
www.yara.com
A chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into products for farmers and industrial customers. It is a major global supplier of mineral fertilizers and its industrial products include environmental protection agents that prevent air pollution. It has a global workforce of 8,000 employees. Personal: Master's in Economics. Member of the Board, Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. Experience and focus on strategy, especially differentiation strategy, where knowledge is a key component to build a unique position. Special interest in how knowledge and innovation can both contribute to companies competitiveness and society.
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Baer
Guy-Serge Director, Head of Security Affairs, World Economic Forum
CH
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
1975, degree in Economics, University of Geneva. 1976, Captain, Geneva Police, responsible for training of uniformed police and anti-terrorist and law and order units; 1988, Commander, Geneva Gendarmerie. Director, law enforcement courses on public order; Technical Head, courses on anti-terrorism, Swiss Institute of Police. Expertise: security at international meetings, VIP security, public disorder control, crisis management.
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Bai Shuzhong Vice-President
Tianjin Automobile Industry (Group) Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 22/2303 0064 +86 22/2331 0858 (fax)
www.china-tjam.com
A group that was established in 1982 as one of the earliest economy car makers in China. In 2008, it had total revenues of US$ 2.5 billion and its three brands of cars, Xiali, Huali and Sanfeng, have a quarter of the total market share in China. The Xiali, China's first family car, was launched in 1986 and there are currently 1.5 million users. Personal: 1982-86, Bachelor's degree and graduate student, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Since 1986, with Tianjin Automotive Industrial including: with Programming Department; Chief, Joint Venture Department; Chief, Asset Department.
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Bakrie
Anindya Novyan Chairman
PT Bumi Resources Tbk, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/9110 1133 +62 21/252 5110 (fax) Twitter: @anindyabakrie www.bumiresources.com
One of the world's largest thermal coal producers with 1.1 billion tons of coal reserves and resources in several mine locations throughout Indonesia. It also owns interests in gold, copper, lead, zinc and iron ore mines. It is one of the largest listed companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Personal: BSc, Engineering, Northwestern; MBA, Stanford. Chairman, Board, Bakrie Global Ventura, investment holding arm of Bakrie family; President Director & CEO, Bakrie Telecom, Indonesia's largest publicly-listed CDMA wireless operator; Chairman, VIVA, Indonesia's fastest growing publicly-listed media & content creation co. Vice-Chairman: Indonesian Chamber of Comm. & Industry; Indonesian Economic Delegation, APEC Business Advisory Council; Board, Int'l Council, Belfer Center for Science & Int'l Affairs, Harvard Univ.. Founder & Chairman, Bakrie Center Foundation. Chair, SE Asian Studies, Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace & Nanyang Tech. Univ, Singapore. Member, Board of Trustees, Eisenhower Fellowship. Monthly column on SE Asia, Jakarta Globe. Occasional writer, Wall Street Journal & Jakarta Post. Author, book on challenges facing ASEAN in post-Cold War era (forthcoming).
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Baksaas Jon Fredrik
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telenor ASA, Norway
NO
+47 /8107 7000 +47 /6789 2434 (fax)
www.telenor.com
Telenor Group is one of the world's major mobile operators with 140 million subscriptions. It has mobile operations in 11 markets and in additionally 19 markets through its 35.66 % ownership in VimpelCom. The revenues in 2011 came to NOK 98.5 billion. Telenor has a strong footprint in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia, and a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, and has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide. Personal: MSc in Business Administration, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Bergen; studies at IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Aker and Stolt-Nielsen Seaway; finance positions, Det Norske Veritas, Norway and Japan. Since 1989, with Telenor including: Finance Director; Executive Vice-President; Chief Executive Officer, TBK, a wholly-owned subsidiary; 1994-97, Group Chief Financial Officer; 1997-2002, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, since 2002, current position. Member of the Board: Svenska Handelsbanken; GSM Association; VimpelCom. Member of the Advisory Council, Det Norske Veritas.
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Balares Analisa
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Womensphere, USA
Young Global Leader
PH
+1 718/360 6502
Twitter: @analisabalares www.womensphere.org
Womensphere is a global leadership community and media organization dedicated to unleashing women's potential, creating opportunities, inspiring impact and transforming the world. It convenes leaders (women and men) around issues of women's leadership and venture creation, and women's role as leaders in innovation, the economy, sustainability and creating social impact. It scales the reach of its content through new media platforms such as Womensphere TV. It has a portfolio of 20 world-changing non-profits and social enterprises providing fundraising and PR commitments. Personal: Alumna, Harvard Business School, Mount Holyoke College and Lester Pearson United World College. Social innovator, media producer, global entrepreneur. Formerly worked on the social networking service of Microsoft and High Technology Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. CEO and Founder, Womensphere. Named among 100 most influential Filipina women in the United States.
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Baronnet Antoine
Head, Private Banking Solutions, Global Life
Zurich Insurance Group, Switzerland
FR
+41 44/625 2523 +41 44/625 0523 (fax)
www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurer with a network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe, as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, it is headquartered in Zurich and employs around 60,000 people serving customers in over 170 countries. Personal: Bachelor's and MBA, ESSEC IMD, Sorbonne University, Paris. Formerly with Athena Assurances France, in various senior leadership roles; former CEO, ANB AMRO Life; former Member of the Board, ABN AMRO Private Banking, Luxembourg. Since July 2008, with Global Life, Zurich Financial Services; led the creation of the Private Banking Solutions Pillar, and responsible for worldwide development of dedicated life insurance products and B2B distribution.
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Barry John
Head, Government Relations, Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa Inc., United Kingdom
US www.corporate.visa.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BA (Hons) in Economics and Government, University of Notre Dame, US; PhD in Economics, George Mason University, US. Formerly: Senior Economic Advisor, House of Representatives Majority Leader, United States Congress, Washington DC; Director of Research and Chief Economist, Tax Foundation, Washington DC. Since 2006, with Visa: former Vice-President, Public Policy, International; responsible for overseeing government affairs and public policy functions across Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Basu Ashis
Executive Vice-President
GMR Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., India
IN
+91 80/4043 2040 +91 80/4043 2446 (fax)
www.gmrgroup.co.in
GMR Group is a 35-year-old business conglomerate with interests in airports, energy, highways and urban infrastructure, with an asset base of over US$ 5 billion and additional investments for ongoing projects of about US$ 3 billion. The group has successfully implemented several infrastructure projects in India, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, three power projects in the states of Chennai and Andhra Pradesh and six highway projects. Personal: Bachelor's in Commerce. Qualified accountant. 27 years in the energy sector in India and overseas. Key roles in the development and financing of independent power projects, structuring and implementation of high value EPC and construction contracts, M&A in the energy sector and the development of greenfield coal mine projects outside India. Currently heads all energy sector initiatives of GMR Group in Asia Pacific, incl. a gas-based power project in Singapore, leading the development, operation and management of investments in coal mine assets in Indonesia and developing other energy sector business opportunities in the region. Director on the boards of numerous firms.
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Bayaborda Hans Voltaire
International Financial Organizations and Public Sector Strategist, Asia-Pacific and Japan
Hewlett-Packard Philippines Corporation, Philippines PH
+63 2/830 7313 +63 2/830 7494 (fax)
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: BA in Political Science, Univ. of the Philippines; MBA, De La Salle Univ., Manila. Formerly: mgmt and operations roles, Bayan Telecommunications, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications and GE Capital Life; Director, Funded Agency Business, Oracle Corp.; represented Oracle as Vice-Chairman, US-ASEAN Business Council Customs Working Group. 2011, joined HP Philippines: former Country Manager, Enterprise Servers, Storage and Networking; currently, International Financial Organization (IFO) and Public Sector Strategist, Asia and North Africa, resp. for enhancing HP's ability to take advantage of business opportunities funded by IFOs in emerging market countries.
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Beba Umran
President, Asia Pacific
Pepsico International, Hong Kong SAR
TR
+852 /2839 0288 +852 /2839 0402 (fax)
www.pepsico.com
One of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with revenues of nearly US$ 60 billion. Its principal businesses include Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana, and Gatorade. Its portfolio includes 19 brands that generate US$ 1 billion or more each in annual retail sales. Its commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. Personal: BSc in Industrial Engineering; MBA, Bogaziçi University, Turkey. Formerly, with Colgate-Palmolive. Since 1994, with PepsiCo, including: President, South East Europe; Business Unit General Manager, East Mediterranean; General Manager, Frito Lay, Turkey; currently, President, Asia Pacific. Member of the Board, Calbee Group, Japan. Council Member, Food Industry Asia. Advisory Council Member: Women International Network; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School; Mentorship for Women for Board Seats.
Spouse's Name: Ali Beba
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Bedi H. S.
Chairman and Managing Director
Tulip Telecom Limited, India
IN
+91 11/4057 8000 +91 11/4167 8002 (fax) Twitter: @TulipTelecomLtd www.tulip.net
India's leading enterprise communications service provider, with a data network reach of over 2,000 global locations, more than 3,350 employees and more than 2,200 customers. It designs, implements and manages communication networks of large enterprises on longterm contracts to include enterprise communications connectivity, network integration, managed and valueadded services. Personal: Studies in Computing, Army Faculty of Computer Technology, MCTE, Mhow. Experienced in IT and telecom industry. Formerly, 22 years with Indian Army including: Computing Instructor; developed technology for Chief of Army Staff and army headquarters directorates; coordinated army's automation plan. Since army service: Director, Tulip, the strongest network connectivity player in the world. Chairman, TiE Delhi, Telecom Special Interest Group; Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National e-Governance Council; Member, CII National Committee on Telecom and Broadband. Recipient of award: Vishisht Seva Medal, for role in computerization of Indian Army.
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Beeuwsaert Dirk
Executive Vice-President
GDF Suez Energy International, Belgium
BE
+32 2/510 7520 +32 2/510 7062 (fax)
www.gdfsuezenergyint.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Eng.; 1987, General Mgmt Progr. CEDEP, INSEAD. 1971, began career with Intercom; 1971-91, supervisory and managerial roles; 1990, Head of conventional generation and, 1994, of generation, Electrabel; Mgmt Committee, Electrabel; Chairman of the Board, Laborelec and Recybel; 2000, CEO, Tractebel Electricity & Gas Int'l, and Member, General Mgmt Committee, Tractebel; 2003, EVP, SUEZ; 2009, EVP, GDF SUEZ; 2011, Chairman, Int'l Power Board. Member: Mgmt Committee, GDF SUEZ; Exec. Committee, GDF SUEZ. CEO, Electrabel and SUEZ-Tractebel. Director, Tractebel Energia (Brazil).
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Beltran James
Deputy Chairman
Melewar Holdings Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/264 6100 +60 3/264 6400 (fax)
www.vision3.info
Vision 3 is an alliance of three financial companies to develop projects in the agriculture, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. It was established in 2008 between the Abu Dhabi Investment House, Gulf Finance House, with main subsidiary Khaleej Commercial Bank and associate First Energy Bank, and DMI Trust, which has as main subsidiaries and associates Ithmaar Bank, Faisal Bank, BBK, Faisal Private Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Solidarity Group and Naseej. Personal: Bachelor's in Law, University of London; Certified Legal Practitioner, University of Malaysia; Certified Financial Planner, US. Founding Member, Financial Planners Association of Malaysia. Currently: Chief Executive Officer and Director, Malaysian Assurance Alliance (MAA) International Assurance; Chairman, MAA MutuaLife; Chief Executive Officer, MAA International Investments; Partner, Ravi Beltran; Deputy Chairman, Melewar Holdings. Director: Koch Asia; Eversendai Philippines; IFS Worldwide Group of Malaysia; Diversified Financial News Network.
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Bendall Jem
Founder and Director
Lifeworth, Switzerland
Young Global Leader
UK
+44 20/7193 6102
Twitter: @jembendell www.lifeworth.com
Lifeworth is a not-for-profit network of strategists and educators on social and organizational change, specializing in responsible business development, transformative philanthropy, alliances for sustainable development and sustainable exchange systems. Clients include UN agencies, NGOs, firms and charitable foundations. With associates in five countries, it runs the world's largest CSR jobs portal, and has worked on projects advising against forced labour, advising on public policies for scaling CSR, and publishing the 1st benchmarking of the ethical performance of luxury jewellery brands. Personal: Graduate, University of Cambridge. Professor, strategist and educator on sustainability, helping business, UN, and NGOs on innovative collaborations. Head, Lifeworth. Adjunct Professor, Griffith University and IE Business School. Member of the Board: Journal of Corporate Citizenship; Community Forge; Future Perfect Festival. Author of more than 100 publications. Inspired the creation of the Marine Stewardship Council, the UN Global Compact and the Finance Innovation Lab.
Spouse's Name: Bernise Ang
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Benjamin Celina May
Director, Communications ASEAN
GE International Inc., Malaysia
MY
+60 3/2273 9788 +60 3/2273 7988 (fax)
www.ge.com/my
A diversified infrastructure, finance and media company. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services and medical imaging, it operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. It aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainable health through its ecomagination and healthymagination initiatives. Personal: 1985, BA (Hons), English Literature, University of Malaya. Over 25 years' experience in ASEAN in corporate communications. 1985, joined Bernama, Malaysia's national news agency, as Sub-Editor; then ventured into public relations consulting and managed a diverse portfolio of corporate and government clients. Former head of communications for multinationals and large local corporations, Malaysia, including: 1996, Regional Communications Manager for Asia Pacific, Halliburton; has led communications teams in the financial services sector in Malaysia, latterly as Executive Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Maybank. Since April 2012, with GE; oversees the corporate communications efforts in key GE markets in ASEAN. Interests: the promotion of sustainable futures, ethical leadership and social responsibility.
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Bensasson Bruno
Member of the Executive Committee in Charge of Strategy and Sustainable Development
GDF SUEZ, France
Global Agenda Council on Energy Security FR
+33 1/4422 6680 +33 1/4422 3909 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Graduate, Ecole Polytechnique and Corps des Mines. Engineer. 1998, Head, Nuclear Facilities Division, Department of Industry, Research and Environment, Basse Normandie; 2002, with Nuclear Safety and Radiation Hygiene Directorate; 2004-06, Technical Adviser, in charge of environment, new energies and nuclear, to Minister of Industry; 2006-07, Technical Adviser, in charge of industry, environment and transport, for French Presidency. Currently, Member of the Executive Committee in charge of Strategy & Sustainable Development, GDF SUEZ.
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Berendes Robert
Head, Business Development
Syngenta International AG, Switzerland
DE
+41 61/323 7304 +41 61/323 5406 (fax)
www.syngenta.com
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in some 90 countries dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to its customers, it helps increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. It is the market leader in crop protection products and the third in seeds, both conventional and biotech. Personal: Diploma in Chemistry, University of Cologne; PhD in Biophysics, Max-Planck Institute for Biochemistry and Technical University of Munich. Former Process Engineer, Procter & Gamble. 1995-2002, with McKinsey & Company, including: Consultant; Partner; Co-Leader, European Chemical Practice. With Syngenta International: 2002-05, Head, Strategy, Planning and M&A; 2005-06, Head, Diverse Field Crops; currently, Global Head, Business Development, also responsible for Lawn and Garden.
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Bermundo Miguel
Director
Dream Big Pilipinas, Philippines
Global Shaper
PH
+63 2/722 7908 +63 2/722 7908 (fax)
dreambigpilipinas.wordpress.com/
Legally registered association embodying the belief that transformation of the Philippines is made possible through educating the youth in an innovative way. It focuses on underprivileged homeless youth, who currently lack the means and know-how to create a life that empowers them and others around them. It places children into a holistic programme that covers academic assistance, values formation and football development. It has created five scholarships and has recently won a grant from The Starbucks Foundation to expand to more communities. Personal: Formerly, five-year career in advertising, research and brand development in industries incl. food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and retail. Nov. 2010, started career in football coaching and community building after completing a self-awareness seminar; entered the FIFA-AFC coaching training programme; resigned from job in marketing and advertising to focus on educating the youth. FIFA licensed football coach. Founder and President, Dream Big Pilipinas Football Association. Handles the football programmes of two international schools. Helps manage the Gawad Kalinga Football Programme called Sipag FC.
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Bernard Jean-Pierre
Regional Head, South-East Asia
BNP Paribas Singapore Group, Singapore
FR
+65 /6210 3188 +65 /6210 3186 (fax)
www.bnpgroup.com
A European leader in banking and financial services, with broad international coverage and a strong presence in all the major financial capitals in the world. It is present in over 80 countries with more than 200,000 staff worldwide, and has been recognized as one of the six strongest banks in the world, according to Standard & Poor's. It ranks highly in its three core activities of corporate and investment banking, investment solutions and retail banking. Personal:
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Bernardo Amina Z. President
Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID), Philippines Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia PH
+63 2/466 2338 +63 2/426 5886 (fax)
www.responsibilitytoprotect.org
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy is a nonpartisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to the study of Islamic and democratic political thought and the search for a peaceful solution to the conflicts affecting the Muslim communities of Mindanao. It believes that genuine peace and development in Muslim Mindanao can only take place within the context of meaningful democracy. Personal: Formerly: Member, Philippine Cabinet under President Fidel V Ramos; Presidential Advisor on Youth Affairs; Chairman, National Youth Commission. Currently, serves as President, Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID), Philippines. Has organized National Ulama Conference of the Philippines, a national network of Muslim religious organizations; led development of an Islamic peace education model for the Philippines; hosted first International Workshop on Islamic Peace Education. Concurrently: Columnist, Business World; Managing Trustee, Magbassa Kita Foundation. Member of the Board, Mindanao Development Authority. Author of books on Mindanao conflict, Islam and democracy.
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Bernis Valérie
Executive Vice-President, Communications and Marketing
GDF SUEZ, France
FR
+33 1/4422 6772 +33 1/4422 8422 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: 1986-88, Member of the team of French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Privatization Edouard Balladur; 1993-95, resp. for Public Relations and Press for French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur; 1988, EVP, Communications, Cerus; 1996, EVP, Communications, Compagnie de Suez; 1999, EVP, Financial and Corp. Communications; five years as Chairman and CEO, Paris Première. EVP, GDF SUEZ. Board Member: SMEG, Monaco; SERNA, Houston, US; Euro Disney; Suez Environnement Company; Bull; CEGID. Officier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur and Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite.
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Bhandari Samir
Managing Director, Head of Macro Sales, Asia ex-Japan
Nomura Singapore Limited, Singapore
SG
Nomura is a leading financial services group and Asianbased investment bank with worldwide reach. It provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff. It has three business divisions: retail, asset management, and wholesale (fixed income, equities, and investment banking). Personal: Banking career spanning over 23 years. Spent nine years at JP Morgan, Singapore, as Managing Director, Head of Sales for South and South-East Asia across all products. June 2008, joined Lehman Brothers. Currently, Head of Macro Sales, Asia ex Japan, Fixed Income Division, Nomura Singapore.
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Bhasin Sanjay
Chief Executive Officer, South-East Asia
Young & Rubicam, Thailand
US
+66 2/658 0992 +66 2/658 0970 (fax)
www.wpp.com
WPP is the world's largest communications services group, with billings of close to US$ 66 billion, revenues of approximately US$ 15 billion, and 153,000 people, including associates, in 107 countries. Companies provide national, multinational and global clients with advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications and direct, digital, promotional and relationship marketing. Personal:
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Bhatia Ankur
Executive Director
The Bird Group, India
IN
+91 124/332 2001 +91 124/461 0667 (fax)
www.bird.in
A group active in travel technology, airline reservation and management, hospitality, luxury retail, passenger aviation services, ground handling, cargo management, education, training and business consultancy. It provides IT services, backend solutions and research and development expertise to airlines as well as providing back office and call centre services to companies. Personal: Bachelor's in Software Engineering, Kings College, University of London. Over 15 years' experience in travel industry. Vice-Chairman, Delhi State Council, CII. Member: Civil Aviation Committee; CII, World Travel and Tourism Council; Young Entrepreneurs Organization Awards; WTTC. Representative, Executive Board, SAARC. Recipient: PATA Grand Award for Training Excellence; Award for Marketing Excellence; Award for Corporate Excellence. Expertise: aviation, IT and travel technology, hospitality.
Spouse's Name: Smriti Bhatia
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Bhatt Hemant
Chief Executive Officer
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
SG
+65 /6735 9700 +65 /6735 9600 (fax)
www.louisdreyfus.com
World agri-commodities leader active in every region of the world. Its portfolio includes oilseeds, grains, rice, freight, finance, juice, cotton, coffee, sugar, metals, milk, fertilizers and a sugar and ethanol mills business. With over 160 years in commodities, it has remained culturally young and dynamic, with 34,000 employees and offices in more than 55 countries. Its multicultural management is devoted to a unique business model: a diversified portfolio with positions throughout the value chain from farm to consumer, optimally located production and processing assets, and careful risk management. Personal: Since graduation 24 years ago, with the Louis Dreyfus Commodities Group: various positions across sectors and geographies; involved and managed almost every aspect of the global soft commodities businesses across the supply chain, from origination to distribution, from trading to business development, to management roles; since 2000, Chief Executive Officer, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Asia Pacific; Member, Louis Dreyfus Commodities global executive group.
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Bindra Jaspal S.
Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Asia
Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong SAR
IN
+852 /2820 3863 +852 /2899 2918 (fax)
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: MBA. Chartered Accountant. Since 1984, with Bank of America: 1990, Head, ForEx, India; 1991-92, Regional Manager, Asia Business Group, Consumer Banking; 1993-94, Head, Financial Institutions Group, India. 1994-98, Head, Business Development, India, UBS. With Standard Chartered Bank: 1998-2000, Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking, India; 2000-02 Regional General Manager, India; 2003-05, Head, Global Client Relationships, WB; 2005, General Manager, South Asia; 2006-07; Chief Executive Officer, South-East and South Asia; 2007-09, Chief Executive Officer, Asia.
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Biswas Rajiv
Chief Economist, Asia-Pacific
IHS, Singapore
UK
+65 65/765 405
www.ihs.com
IHS is a global information company offering content, insight and analysis in: energy and power, design and supply chain, EHS and sustainability, defence risk and security, country and industry forecasting, and commodities pricing and cost. It has been in business for more than 50 years and employs about 5,500 people speaking more than 50 languages in 30 countries. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the Energy Partner of the World Economic Forum. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Economics, London School of Economics; MSc and DIC, Imperial College, London University. Formerly: Director, South-East Asia, The Economist Group; Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Country Risk, UBS. Currently, Asia-Pacific Chief Economist, IHS Global Insight. Responsible for coordination of economic analyses and forecasts for the Asia-Pacific region, contribution to IHS Global Insight global forecasts, client support, business development and media interaction.
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Bocca Roberto
Senior Director, Head of Energy Industries, World Economic Forum
IT
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
Degree in Business and Economics, University of Turin. Formerly with: Unifarma, Finconsumo, Telecom Italia. 1995-2009, with BP International: 1995-97 Marketing Manager Lubricants, France; 1997-99, Sales Manager LPG, Poland; 1999-2000, Global Supply Manager, UK; 2000-03, Business Manager, Marine, France, Benelux and North Africa; 2003-04, Chief of Staff to Group VicePresident, Business to Business and New Markets; 200406, General Manager, Business Development, India; 2006-09, Director, Emerging Consumers Markets, BP Alternative Energy, UK. Since August 2009, current position. Recipient of awards. Interests: skiing, music.
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Boonparn Thakoon
General Manager
Matichon Newspaper, Thailand
TH
+66 2/2580 0021 ext 1700 +66 2/589 5674 (fax)
Matichon publishes newspapers and other publications, including daily and semi-weekly newspapers, magazines, paperback books and special publications. Its newspapers include: Matichon Daily, Khao-sod Daily and Prachachat Business. Its magazines include: Matichon Weekly; Art and Culture; Technology Chao Ban; Senthang Setti. Its range of paperback books includes: business, culture, religion, education, agriculture and humanities. Personal: Bachelor's in Political Science (International Relations), Chulalongkorn University. Career in Journalism. Columnist.
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Bouée
Pierre Olivier Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer's Office
Prudential Plc, United Kingdom
FR
+44 20/7548 2623
www.prudential.co.uk
An international financial services group with operations in Asia, the US and the UK. It is structured around four main business units: Prudential Corporation Asia, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Prudential UK and M&G. The company generates sustainable value for its shareholders through a focus on meeting customers' savings, income and protection needs and a disciplined approach to investing in the most profitable growth opportunities. Personal: 1997-2000, various roles with French Treasury, including Deputy General Secretary, Paris Club; 2000-04, with McKinsey & Co, specializing in financial institutions; 2004-08, senior roles with Aviva, including Director, Group Strategy and Director, Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2008, with Prudential, Business Representative for Asia; since November 2008, Managing Director, Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
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Brainch Satpal
President and Managing Director
CNBC, Singapore
US
+65 /6326 1100 +65 /6226 6519 (fax)
www.asia.cnbc.com
One of the world's leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers in the US. It is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks. Personal: Bachelor's in Finance and Marketing, Emory Univ., Atlanta. Formerly: seven years with GE Finance; 2006, VP, Financial Planning and Analysis, Television Group, NBC Universal. With CNBC: VP and CFO, resp. for leading finance operation globally; supported crossregional ad sales, branded content deals and new brandextending revenue streams; currently, President and Managing Director, CNBC International; resp. for managing and growing assets, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, for spearheading regional integration within global business and for driving growth.
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Breber Pierre
Managing Director
Chevron Asia South Ltd, Thailand
US
+66 2/612 7316 +66 2/612 7023 (fax)
www.chevron.com
An integrated energy company with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide with approximately 60,000 employees. This includes exploring for, producing and transporting oil and natural gas, the refining, marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, the manufacturing and selling of petrochemical products, generating power and producing geothermal energy, providing efficiency solutions and developing energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. In 2011, it ranked third in the Fortune 500. It is based in San Ramon, California. Personal: 1986, BSc and 1987, MSc in Mech. Eng., UC Berkeley; 1989, MBA, Cornell Univ.; 2004, Chevron Advanced Mgmt Progr. 1989-90, Analyst, Finance MBA Development Progr., Chevron Corp.; 1991-97, Mgr, Chevron Natural Gas; 1998-99, Mgr, Financial Forecast Analysis & Reporting, Chevron Overseas Petroleum; 2000-03, GM, Investor Relations, Chevron Corp.; 200305, Mgr, Finance, Chevron Upstream Europe; 2005-06, Comptroller, Chevron Int'l Exploration & Production; 2007-08, VP, Finance, Chevron Global Downstream; 2009-11, VP & Treasurer, Chevron Corp.; 2011, Deputy MD, Chevron Asia South; since 2012, current position.
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Brekke Sigve
Executive Vice-President, Telenor Group, and Head of Asia Region
Telenor Asia (ROH) Ltd, Thailand
NO
+66 /2637 4700 +66 /2637 4726 (fax)
www.telenor.com
Telenor Group is one of the world's major mobile operators with 140 million subscriptions. It has mobile operations in 11 markets and in additionally 19 markets through its 35.66 % ownership in VimpelCom. The revenues in 2011 came to NOK 98.5 billion. Telenor has a strong footprint in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia, and a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, and has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide. Personal: Master's in Public Administration, John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. 1993, Deputy Minister of Defence, Norway. With Telenor: 1999, Manager, Business Development, then Managing Director, Singapore office. 2002-05, Co-Chief Executive Officer and 2005-08, Chief Executive Officer, DTAC, Thailand. Currently, Executive Vice-President, Telenor Group and Head of Asia Region, Telenor Asia; since July 2010, Managing Director, Uninor. Chairman and director, several private and publicly listed companies in Asia.
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Brende Børge
Managing Director, Government Relations and Constituent Engagement, World Economic Forum
NO
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @borgebrende www.weforum.org
BA, Norwegian Univ. of Science and Tech. Former: Political Adviser to Conservative Party Chairman; Chairman, Young Conservatives; Member, Municipal Executive Board, Trondheim; Deputy Chairman, Norwegian Conservative Party; Member, Storting, Norwegian Parliament; Member, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs and Deputy Chairman, Standing Committee on Energy and Environment; Cabinet Minister of the Environment; Chairman, UN Commission on Sustainable Development; Cabinet Minister of Trade and Industry; Chairperson, PD Burma - Int'l Network of Parliamentarians promoting democracy; SecretaryGeneral, Norwegian Red Cross. With World Economic Forum: 2008-09, Managing Director, Regional Teams, Governments and Constituents: since May 2011, Managing Director, Government Relations and Constituents Engagement. Int'l Vice-Chairman, China Council for Int'l Cooperation on Environment and Dev.; Chairman of the Board, Mesta. Recipient of awards and honours, including: Commander, Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav (2005); Cavaliere Di Gran Croce, Italy (2005); "Gift to the Earth", WWF (2004).
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Brothers Patrick
Executive General Manager, Corporate Strategy
Leighton Holdings Ltd, Australia
AU
+61 2/9925 6666 +61 2/9925 6000 (fax)
www.leighton.com.au
The parent company of Australia's largest construction and contract mining group with services including design and construction, project management, infrastructure development, process engineering, operation and maintenance, environmental services and property development. The group has over 45,000 employees across Australia, Asia and the Middle East, with annual revenues of AUD 18.6 billion. Personal: Graduate, Royal Military College, Duntroon; BSc in Mathematics, University of New South Wales; MBA, Australian Graduate School of Management. Formerly: in the Australian Army; Director, Deloitte, working in various senior roles in private equity, corporate M&A and strategy. February 2010, joined Leighton Group; since January 2012, Executive General Manager, Corporate Strategy.
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Bryant Gregory
Vice-President and General Manager, APAC
Intel Semiconductor Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /2240 3829 +852 /2868 1989 (fax)
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: 1991, BSc in Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Kansas; 1996, MSc in Systems Management, Golden Gate Univ.; 2009, graduate, Harvard Advanced Mgmt Program. 1992, joined Intel; developed IT expertise with a decade of service in Intel's Information Technology Group; engineering and operational roles, culminating as Director, office computing; Vice-President and General Manager, Digital Office Platform Division; led the inception, launch and expansion of the vPro technology across desktop and mobile PCs; Vice-President, Sales and Marketing Group, Lenovo Account, Beijing, China, resp. for Intel's global relationship with Lenovo incl. sales, marketing and technical enabling; currently, VicePresident, Sales and Marketing Group, and General Manager, Asia-Pacific Region, based in Hong Kong.
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Bui Ba Bong Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam
VN www.mard.gov.vn
1975, BSc in Crop Science, Agricultural University, Ho Chi Minh City; 1988, MSc and 1991, PhD in Genetics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute; postgraduate training in molecular biology, International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi; postdoctoral studies in plant genetic engineering, John Innes Centre, UK. 1977-95, Head, Department of Plant Breeding, Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute, Vietnam. 1993-94, Visiting Scientist, Japan International Center for Agricultural Science. 1995-99, Deputy Director, Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute, Vietnam. 19992001, Director, Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute, Vietnam. Since 2001, Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam.
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Bulakul Surong
Chief Financial Officer
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 /2537 3966
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: BSc, Industrial Engineering & Ops Research, Syracuse Univ.; MEng, Ops Research & MBA, Cornell Univ.; PMD, Harvard; various training courses. Former: Exec. Vice-President, then Senior Exec. Vice-President, Int’l Trading, PTT Public Co.; Chairman, PTT Int’l Trading & Director, PTT Polymer Marketing; Director, PTT Green Energy Co.; Chairman, PTT Int’l Trading DMCC & Director, PTT Polymer Marketing DMCC, Dubai; Exec. Director, Secretary to the Board, & Member, Risk Mgmt Cttee, Thaioil. Currently: CFO, PTT Public Company; Director, Thai Lube Base; Chairman, Thai Paraxylene; Chairman, Thaioil Power; Director, Thaioil Solvent; Director, Sapthip; Director, Ubon Bio-Ethanol. Chairman, Petroleum Refining Industry Club, Federation of Thai Industries; Member, PTIT Council of Trustees.
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Bulloch Gib J.
Executive Director, Accenture Development Partnerships
Accenture, United Kingdom
UK
+44 20/7844 4715 +44 20/7844 4444 (fax) Twitter: @gibbulloch www.accenture.com
A global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with some 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, it collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$ 25.5 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2011. Personal: Currently, Founder and Executive Director, Accenture Development Partnerships, a ring-fenced notfor-profit consulting group within Accenture whose clients include major international NGOs and development agencies; travels and works extensively in developing countries and is regular speaker on role of business in development, corporate social entrepreneurship and cross-sectoral partnerships. Named Sunday Times sponsored Management Consultant of the Year in Best Partner Director category.
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Burn
Richard Corporate Relations Director, Asia Pacific
Diageo, Singapore
UK
+65 /6372 5196 +65 /6223 0788 (fax)
www.diageo.com
A global drinks business with alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. They include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness. Personal: BA (Hons) in Classics, Jesus College, Oxford University. Formerly: 1981-86, Administrative Officer, Hong Kong Government, in various roles incl. Assistant District Officer and Assistant Secretary for Economic Services; 1986-89, Political Adviser to former British Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath; founder and co-owner, Batey Burn, a government relations and investment consultancy in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam; then CEO for Asia. Since 2005, with Diageo: currently, Corporate Relations Director, Asia Pacific, resp. for developing and driving the strategic direction of the company's public policy, communications, reputation and issues management agenda in Asia Pacific and for engagement with external stakeholders. Member of the Board, British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore. 200505, Vice-Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong.
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Burnett Peter
Chairman, Global Capital Markets, Asia
UBS AG, Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /2971 8009 +852 /2868 1510 (fax)
www.ubs.com
A global firm providing financial services to private, corporate and institutional clients. Its strategy is to focus on wealth management and the Swiss banking business alongside global expertise in investment banking and asset management. It is a market leader in retail and commercial banking in Switzerland, employs more than 65,000 people and is headquartered in Zurich and Basel. It operates in over 50 countries and from all major financial centres. Personal: Graduate, Oxford. Chartered Accountant, Coopers & Lybrand, London. 1989, joined UBS in Corporate Finance, UK; 1993, Equity Capital Markets; 1995, Head, Equity Capital Markets, Asia, Hong Kong; 2000, Head, Investment Banking Asia, resp. for Capital Market Issuance, M&A and Advisory; 2004, Alternate Branch Manager, UBS Hong Kong; 2006, CEO, UBS Investment Bank, Middle East, responsible for on-shoring substantially all UBS's businesses, including the opening of a branch in the DIFC, Dubai, the establishment of a joint venture subsidiary in Saudi Arabia and the opening of a branch in Qatar; 2010, Chairman, Global Capital Markets. Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
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Burtt Penny
Head of Public Affairs and External Relations, South-East Asia
McKinsey & Company, Singapore
AU
+65 /6586 4973 +65 /6586 4673 (fax)
www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: Senior diplomat with expertise in government relations, international negotiations, policy analysis and formulation, programme management, public advocacy and communications. Has previously represented Australia at a senior level in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and at the United Nations in Geneva and New York. Functional areas of expertise include South-East Asia, trade and economic policy and development assistance.
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Buse
Elizabeth Group President, Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa Inc., Singapore
US
+65 /6437 5800 +65 /6437 5567 (fax)
www.visa-asia.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BA in Spanish Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles; MBA, Haas School, University of California, Berkeley. Since 1998, with Visa: former Executive Vice-President, Product Development, US; Global Head, Product; currently, Group President, APCEMEA (Asia Pacific, Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa); oversees client relationships with card issuers, merchants, merchant acquirers and third-party processors across APCEMEA.
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Cailao
Antonio M. President and Chief Executive Officer
Philippine National Oil Company, Philippines
PH
+63 2/840 1462 +63 2/840 1432 (fax)
www.pnoc.com.ph
The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) was created on 9 November 1973 to provide and maintain an adequate and stable supply of oil. Focusing its efforts and resources on learning the ropes of the petroleum industry, PNOC rose to market leadership in an industry thought to be the domain of multinationals. Its charter was amended to include energy exploration and development. It serves as the key institution in the exploration development and utilization of indigenous energy sources. Personal: 1968, BBA and 1973, MBA, Univ. of the Philippines, Manila; 1989, Exec. Development Program, Columbia Univ., New York. 1973-2001, at Citibank; 200102, Managing Director, Asia Head For E-Bank And Commercial Banking Group, Fleet Bank of Boston, Singapore; 2003-05, Senior EVP and COO, United Coconut Planters Bank, Philippines; 2006-07, Chairman, PNOC Energy Development Corp.; since 2007, President and CEO, Philippine National Oil Company; since 2008, Member, Management Assoc. of the Philippines; since 2008, Chairman, PNOC Renewables Corp.; 2009, Director, National Renewable Energy Board. Founder, AIESEC (Philippines).
Spouse's Name: Lydia P Cailao
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Campello Antonio
Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and New Business Development
EMBRAER SA, Brazil
BR
+55 12/3927 3016 +55 12/3927 4217 (fax)
www.embraer.com.br
Embraer is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil's major exporters. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, it has a global customer base and sales offices, manufacturing operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore and the US. Founded in 1969, the company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the commercial aviation, executive aviation and defence segments. It has a workforce of over 17,000 employees and its firm order backlog totalled US$ 15.6 billion in June 2011. Personal: Electrical Engineer, Politechnical School, University of São Paulo; MBA, Getulio Vargas School, São Paulo; PhD in Product Development Management, Loughborough University, UK. For 29 years with Embraer: assigned to key leadership positions, such as technology and product development, industrial integration and programme management; played a key role in the development of the E-Jets business, assuming the position of Vice-President, Programme Management, Commercial Aviation; currently, Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and New Business Development.
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Carandang Ramon
Communications Secretary, Office of the President of the Philippines, Philippines
PH www.op.gov.ph/
1989, BA in Management Economics, Ateneo de Manila University. 1990s, in the business sector: Stock Broker, Pryce Securities, HG Asia Securities, and Kim Eng Securities. Former News Anchor, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC); co-hosted the evening news show The Rundown, hosted the national affairs talk show The Big Picture, and was a field reporter for ABS-CBN's Filipinolanguage free-television news programmes TV Patrol and Bandila. 2000-04, President and Business Editor, Newsbreak Magazine. Currently, Head of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO), created in 2010; it serves as the President's chief message-crafting body. Recipient of awards and honours, including: Broadcaster of the Year, Rotary Club of Manila (2010).
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Castello Mario
Chief Representative
Bank of Geneva (BCGE), Hong Kong SAR
CH
+852 2/810 8138 +852 2/810 8183 (fax)
www.bcge.ch
A universal bank founded in 1816 that provides banking services for private, business and institutional customers in Geneva and the surrounding area. It offers everyday banking facilities, private banking and asset management, pension planning, mortgages and lending to the private and public sectors. It runs a trading room and offers financial engineering, corporate finance and global commodity finance services. It operates in Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Zurich, Lyon, Annecy, Paris, Hong Kong and Dubai. It employs 810 people. Personal: Federal Banking Diploma (CFC). Since 1987, with the Bank of Geneva (BCGE); has undertaken a number of management roles in corporate banking; VicePresident, Head of Corporate Real Estate Developers, Geneva; currently, Chief Representative, Hong Kong Office, responsible for liaising with clients across Greater China and Southeast Asia.
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Celic Miles
Director, Group Public Affairs and Policy
Prudential Plc, United Kingdom
UK
+44 20/7548 3711 +44 20/7548 3699 (fax)
www.prudential.co.uk
An international financial services group with operations in Asia, the US and the UK. It is structured around four main business units: Prudential Corporation Asia, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Prudential UK and M&G. The company generates sustainable value for its shareholders through a focus on meeting customers' savings, income and protection needs and a disciplined approach to investing in the most profitable growth opportunities. Personal: Graduate in Modern History, Balliol College, University of Oxford. 1994, Broadcaster, BBC and Channel 4; 1996, Chief Aide for Calum MacDonald MP and Director, Labour Friends of Bosnia and LabourLiberal Democrat cooperation group; 1997, with lobbying firm GPC; 1999, Head, Parliamentary Affairs, Water UK, a water industry trade body; 2000, with Fishburn Hedges, advising clients including International Committee of Red Cross, BBC and Alliance Boots; 2007, Manager, Government Relations, HSBC; since 2009, current position. Governor, Pensions Policy Institute. Recipient of awards.
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Chalitaporn Kannikar
President
Siam Commercial Bank Pcl, Thailand
TH
+66 2/544 5554 +66 2/937 7550 (fax)
www.scb.co.th
Bachelor's in Business, University of Colorado, US; AMP, Harvard Business School. Formerly, 32 years with Unilever Thailand; played a critical role in dramatically improving Unilever's market share and profitability in Thailand. Since 2002, with Siam Commercial Bank; 2003, Member of the Senior Management Team; as head of the Retail Banking Group, has brought fresh, invigorating, and consumer-focused perspectives to its retail business, and is widely recognized as the architect behind the hugely successful transformation of the Bank; since 2007, President; currently also Member of the Executive Committee and Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Financier of the Year 2007, Money & Banking magazine; The Asian Banker Achievement Award for Women in the Financial Services Industry 2007, The Asian Banker magazine; ASEAN Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs award, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2008); Best CEO Award - SET 2009, Stock Exchange of Thailand; Best CEO in Financial Group of Business, Securities Analysts Association (2011).
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Chan Barry
Business Development Director
BUPA International Markets, Hong Kong SAR
HK
+852 /2517 5175 +852 /3973 6935 (fax)
www.bupa.com
BUPA International Markets is an independent health company active in insurance, care services for the elderly and mentally infirm, health screening, workplace health and childcare. Established in 1947, it has 11.2 million customers in 190 countries and employs 52,000 people. Its healthcare businesses overseas include Sanitas in Spain, HBA, Mutual Community and DCA Agedcare in Australia and New Zealand, IHI in Denmark and Health Dialog and Amedex in the US. It also has centres in Hong Kong, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Personal: BSc and MSc, Arizona State University; MBA, Northwestern University. Extensive experience in the life insurance industry. Former: positions with Motorola and IBM; Mgmt Consultant, Boston Consulting Group; Member of the Executive Committee, ING Group, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan; Vice-President, Strategy & Market Intelligence, New York Life International; VicePresident, Head of Strategic Development, MetLife Hong Kong, responsible for driving strategic growth and development initiatives for the company. Currently Business Development Director (Asia), International Markets Division, BUPA, responsible for identifying and executing development initiatives across Asian markets.
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Chanana Karan A.
Chairman
Amira Foods (India) Limited, India
IN
+91 11/4605 7500 +91 11/4605 7570 (fax) Twitter: @KCCHANANA www.amirafoods.com
A company that markets agricultural products such as basmati rice, pulses, maize and sugar. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in New Delhi. Personal: Degree in Commerce, Delhi University, India. Formerly: operating experience in verticals including real estate, hotels and hospitality, mining and functioning of special economic zones. Helped transition Amira Group from family-run operation to professionally managed business unit. Member, CIS-MENA Committee, Agricultural Committee and Head, Agriculture Task Force, Africa Committee, Confederation of Indian Industries. Member: FICCI, APEDA and FIEO committees. Speaker at industry conferences in India and overseas. Recipient of awards including: Rashtriya Nirman Ratan, Indian Institute of Economic Entrepreneur Council; Bharat Shiromani Puraska, Institute of Economic Studies. Interests: sports, rally driving, travelling.
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Chandrasekar Venkatesh
Senior Vice-President, Operational Process & Strategic Planning, Asia Pacific
Agility, Singapore
ID
+65 /6463 9860 +65 /6464 7558 (fax)
www.agilitylogistics.com
A provider of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to US$ 6 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in over 100 countries. Agility Global Integrated Logistics provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers. Its portfolio businesses include Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments and international organizations. Its infrastructure group companies provide support in industrial real estate, customs optimization and airline services. Personal: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi; MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 1996-2006, with PricewaterhouseCoopers, India and Singapore, focused on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments. 2006, joined Agility in 2006 in an M&A role for Asia Pacific; responsibilities now include strategic and financial planning and operational process improvements to raise the quality and efficiency of operations in the Asia Pacific region. Member, CFA Institute. Interests include reading, playing tennis and cricket.
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Chantanayingyong Fon Mathuros
Director and Deputy Head of Media, World Economic Forum
TH
+41 22/869 1403 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @mathuros www.weforum.org
1986, diploma in Business Administration, Pitman Central College, London; 2005, BA in Information Science and Communications, Sukhothai University. 1986-88, InterContinental Hotel; 1989-97, Assistant to Senior Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins law firm; 1998-2000, Public Affairs, World Economic Forum; 2000-01, Media Advisor, World Health Organization, Geneva, on Public Hearings for AntiTobacco Project and World Health Day on Mental Health; since 2001, with Media Team, World Economic Forum.
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Chao James
Director, APAC Automotive
IHS Inc., People's Republic of China
US
+86 212/230 2288
www.ihs.com
IHS is a global information company offering content, insight and analysis in: energy and power, design and supply chain, EHS and sustainability, defence risk and security, country and industry forecasting, and commodities pricing and cost. It has been in business for more than 50 years and employs about 5,500 people speaking more than 50 languages in 30 countries. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the Energy Partner of the World Economic Forum. Personal: AB in History, Harvard University. Formerly: various senior positions, Penske Automotive, a publiclyheld, international automotive dealership group; Consultant, Casesa & Co., an automotive advisory firm based in New York. With IHS, oversees the automotive consulting practice in Asia Pacific; responsible for conceptualizing and ensuring the successful implementation of the overall scope of consulting projects.
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Chaowanagawi Ruth
Country Managing Partner, Thailand
Ernst & Young, Thailand
TH
+66 2/264 0777 +66 2/264 0789 (fax)
www.ey.co.th
A global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Its 152,000 people are united by shared values and a commitment to quality. They work together to help each other develop and succeed personally and professionally, to help clients deliver on their promises to their markets and stakeholders and to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. Personal: Bachelor's in Accounting, Chulalongkorn University; Master's in Accounting, Thammasart University. Certified Public Accountant, Thailand, practising since 1982. 1978, began career with Ernst & Young Office; currently, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, Thailand.
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Charoenphan Amarit
Co-Founder and Business Development Director
Ascendex Holdings Co. Ltd, Thailand
Global Shaper
TH
+66 8/9946 6119 +66 25/708 681 (fax) Twitter: @AimAmarit
Ascendex Holdings is a boutique consultancy for startups and early-stage SMEs. Personal: Degree in Accountancy, Thammasat Univ. Formerly: Project Coordinator, ChangeFusion Institute, Thai Rural Reconstruction Foundation under Royal Patronage, overseeing all social enterprise incubation programmes such as UnLtd Thailand and BANPU Champions for Change. Currently Co-Founder and Business Development Director, Ascendex Consulting and HUBBA Startup Coworking Community, a co-working space operator and community for start-up entrepreneurs, innovators and freelance professionals in Thailand. Expertise: start-up and social entrepreneurship, mentorship, incubation, impact investment and venture capital. Interests: capacity building of start-up social ventures through incubators and accelerator programmes, scaling up social enterprise via impact investments as well as the emergence of the social venture philanthropy, angel investing and venture capital industry in Asia.
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Charuchinda Nuttachat
Chief Operating Officer, Downstream Petroleum Business Group
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand TH
+66 2/537 3690-1 +66 /2537 3934 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Chiengmai University, Thailand; MBA, Thammasat University, Thailand. 1976, Engineer, Mineral Fuel Division, Department of Mineral Resources; 1977-78, Engineer, Natural Gas Organization, Thailand; 1979-96, with Petroleum Authority of Thailand. With PTT International: 1996, Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Joint Venture; 2002, Executive Vice-President: International Business Development and Marketing: 2002-04, Terminal Operation; 2004, Supply and Logistics; 2005, Natural Gas Vehicle; 2009, International Trading Business Unit; since 2010, Chief Operating Officer, Downstream Petroleum Business Group.
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Chassat
Phillippe Marcel Partner, Regional Head of Financial Services
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore
FR
+65 /6622 5489 +65 /6622 5761 (fax)
www.rolandberger.com
The only global strategy consultancy with European origins was founded in 1967 in Germany. It operates from 47 offices in 35 countries with 2,500 employees around the world. It is an independent partnership, owned by its more than 220 partners. It supports international corporations, non-profit organizations and public institutions in top management issues and covers all significant industries and functional areas of management. Personal: MA in Business and Finance, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris; Master's in Corporate Finance and Capital Markets; completed the Stanford Exec. Program, Stanford Graduate School of Business. Strategy and management professional with over 19 years of experience. 1992, started career with PWC audit, Paris; moved to London to become Marketing Manager, Groupama. With Roland Berger Strategy Consultants: helped develop the practice in France; led the Belux (Belgium and Luxemburg) Financial Services Practice for 5 years; Partner, currently leading the Financial Services Practice in South-East Asia. Work covering strategy development, marketing and distribution, M&A and postmerger integration both in insurance and banking sectors.
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Chatonsky Stephane Partner
LeapFrog Investments Ltd, Australia
AU
+61 414/748 158 +61 414/748 158 (fax)
www.leapfroginvest.com
LeapFrog Investments is a leading US$ 135 million impact investment fund that invests in companies that aim to serve the "next billion" emerging and under-served consumers with essential financial tools, focusing on insurance. It targets both attractive financial returns and social impact from reaching this vast untapped market of low-income people who are willing to pay for affordable services yet are offered none. Through its portfolio companies, the fund aims to reach 25 million underserved people. Personal: MBA, Wharton. Formerly with McKinsey & Co, Macquarie Bank and Lazard Frères across Europe and Asia. Currently, leads East Asia work, LeapFrog Investments. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Adjunct Professor of Corporate Finance, Australian Graduate School of Management and Macquarie University. Expertise: private equity, venture capital, emerging markets, insurance, microinsurance, microfinance, impact investing.
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Chaudhry Arshad
Chief Executive Officer and President-Director
Nestlé Indonesia PT, Indonesia
PK
+62 21/7883 6023 +62 21/7883 6001 (fax)
www.nestle.com
A leading nutrition, health and wellness company with global sales of about US$ 94.3 billion in 2011. The focus is on branded products such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Nido, KitKat, Lean Cuisine, Maggi, Powerbar and Purina, known across the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, it has 461 factories in 83 countries. The product range is for virtually all income groups and there are continuous efforts to offer better value for money. Personal: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Punjab University; MSc, Swedish University of Agriculture and Sciences. With Nestlé: 1989, with Nestlé Pakistan, responsibilities in production, supply chain and sales; 1999, Commercial Director, Business Executive Manager, Dairy and Confectionery, Nestlé China, based in Beijing; 2008, Regional Manager, Zone AOA, Nestlé, Switzerland; since 2009, current position.
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Chay
Anthony President and Chief Executive Officer
Siemens Ltd, Thailand
SG www.siemens.com
Synonymous with an international mindset and worldwide presence for over 160 years, Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare, as well as providing infrastructure solutions, primarily for cities and metropolitan areas. Present in some 190 countries, its 336,000 employees work at 1,640 locations worldwide, including 176 R&D facilities, delivering fast, local, tailor-made solutions addressing the needs of energy and industrial companies, cities, infrastructure and healthcare providers. Personal: Studies, Germany and France. Formerly with Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Environment, Singapore. 1992, joined Siemens; 1992-2000, led Procurement and Logistics Services, Singapore; 2000, Corporate Auditor, Siemens Corporate Audit; 2002, Managing Director, Medical Instruments, Singapore, responsible for production locations in Singapore, Indonesia and China with 1,500 employees; 2005-08, Vice-President and General Manager, Siemens Healthcare, Taiwan, setting up the business. Since 2009, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Thailand; also responsible for Myanmar and Cambodia.
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Cheema Amrita
Anchor
Deutsche Welle TV, Germany
DE
+49 30/4646 5904 +49 30/4646 6955 (fax)
www.dw-world.de
A German public broadcaster providing continuous news and information from Germany and Europe. From Berlin, it distributes to five continents via a global satellite network and several thousand cable network operators and television channels. It also broadcasts to 5,800 hotels around the world and reaches +210 million households in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, broadcasting in German, English, Spanish and Arabic. Personal: Bachelor's (Hons) and Master's (Hons) degrees, St Stephen's College, Delhi; Rhodes Scholar; D.Phil in Modern History, University of Oxford. Formerly: TV anchor and journalist on three continents working in Germany, India and Australia; currently, Anchor, the Journal, DW-TV. Expertise: international news. Interests: reading, travel, music and sport.
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Chen Johnny
Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific
Zurich Insurance Group, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /2977 0618 +852 /2105 3768 (fax)
www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurer with a network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe, as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, it is headquartered in Zurich and employs around 60,000 people serving customers in over 170 countries. Personal: MSc in Accounting, University of Rhode Island; CPA licence, US. Formerly, Executive Member, Greater China Management Board and Operating Committee, and Managing Partner, Beijing office, PwC. Since 2005, with Zurich Financial Services: 2005-10, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China; since 2010, current position; currently also, Member, Leadership Team, Executive Committee, International Businesses Division.
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Chen Limin Vice-Chairman of Dalian People's Congress, People's Republic of China
CN www.dalian.gov.cn
1982, degree in Chinese, Liaoning Normal University; 1986, Master's degree in Party Construction, Party School, Central Committee of C.P.C. 1976-80, Secretary, Organization Department, Dalian Federation of Trade Unions. 1982-84, Division Director, Secretary of Youth League Committee of Dalian Workers' College. 1986-91, served successively as: Secretary, Deputy Division Director, Division Director of the CPC Dalian Municipal Committee; 1991-96, Deputy Director of General Office, CPC Dalian Municipal Committee; 1996-2000, Vice-Party Secretary, CPC Jinzhou District Committee; 2000-02, Secretary, Party Committee, Dalian Education Institute; 2002-08, Vice-Secretary General, Director-General, CPC Dalian Municipal Committee. Since January 2008, ViceChairman of Dalian People's Congress. Honorary Chairman, Dalian Overseas Friendship Association.
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Chew Seow-Chien Partner
Bain & Company SE Asia Inc., Singapore
Young Global Leader
MY
+65 /6228 1024 +65 /6222 0122 (fax)
www.bain.com
Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, technology, organization, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Its clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. Founded in 1973, it has 47 offices in 30 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector. Personal: BA in Economics and MPhil (Hons) in Finance, Cambridge University; MBA, Harvard Business School. Since 1995, with Bain & Company: concurrently, Head, Southeast Asia non-profit consulting practice; works with banks and insurance companies on strategy, operational improvement and M&A. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum.
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Chey Tae-won Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
SK Holdings, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 2/2121 5001 +82 2/2121 6001 (fax)
www.sk.com
A group, founded over 50 years ago, with 95 affiliates and core businesses in energy and telecommunications. In 2011, its estimated revenue was US$ 106 billion, with exports accounting for 46% of the total. It is expanding its global presence and employs over 70,000 people in about 340 offices worldwide. It has 12 companies listed on the Korea Stock Exchange: SK Holdings, SK Innovation, SK Telecom, SK Networks, SK C&C, SK Chemical, SKC, SK Gas, SK Securities, SK Hynix, Pusan City Gas and Ko-one Energy Service. Personal: BA in Physics, Korea University; PhD in Economics, University of Chicago. Formerly: Professor, Techno Economics and Policy Programme, Seoul National University; Business Development Manager, Metra; Managing Director, SK Corporation; since 1998, current positions. Member of the Board: Rand CAPP; Brookings IAC. Member: Federation of Korean Industries; Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies; World Economic Forum; Boao Forum; UNGC. 1999, Global Leaders for Tomorrow, World Economic Forum. 2002, Co-Chair, East Asia Economic Summit.
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Chhiber Neelam
Managing Director
Industree Crafts Foundation (ICF), India
Social Entrepreneur
IN
+91 80/6539 7959
Twitter: @atmotherearth industree.org.in/home.html
A hybrid entity, formed in 1996, and recipient of investment from Future Group and the Grassroots Business Fund, set up by the IFC, World Bank. Its brand, Mother Earth, was launched in 2000, with eight retail stores, a wholesale and export business, and consults for government. It aligns infrastructure and skill development schemes to the needs of the market, ensuring an increase in rural livelihood and increased wages for India's rural artisans. Personal: Industrial designer working on developing market solutions to bridge the urban-rural divide. CoFounder, Industree. Currently, Managing Director, Mother Earth, a backward integrated value chain and brand copromoted by Industree and Future Group, India's largest retail group, which offers customers good design and values, and its rural producers enhanced incomes and a share of the profits.
Spouse's Name: Jacob Mathew
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Chhor Heang
Director
McKinsey & Company, Singapore Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia FR www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: Since 1989, with McKinsey & Co: experience in several countries including Europe and Asia; Senior Partner, Japan and Asean, focuses on consumer, hightech and industry sectors and growth strategy, restructuring, leadership and organization.
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Chiesa Thea
Director, Head of Aviation, Travel and Tourism Industries, World Economic Forum
UK
+41 22/869 1493 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @tmachiesa www.weforum.org
BSc, Boston College; MA in International Relations, Boston University. Former positions with various private organizations, acquiring extensive expertise in the telecommunications sector, as well as solid knowledge of public-private partnership and corporate citizenship initiatives with international organizations. 2002, joined the World Economic Forum as Head of the Aviation, Travel & Tourism community; has led the development of several public-private partnerships and corporate citizenship initiatives, and successfully launched the Industry Partnership Programme for the community. Has developed and led a number of multistakeholder projects on key issues facing the industry, such as the Towards a Low Carbon Travel & Tourism Sector and Carbon Neutral Skies Climate Change initiatives, competitiveness and numerous other projects addressing issues such as national branding complexities, managing the sector's reputation, sustainability & the consumer, advanced manufacturing. Author of Partnerships and Policies for a Sustainable Aviation Industry. Co-Author of the Global Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report. Interests: horseback riding, skiing, international relations and theatre.
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Chin Calvin
Chief Executive Officer
Transist, People's Republic of China Global Agenda Council on Social Innovation
Young Global Leader
US
+86 137/6101 0206
Twitter: @c10n www.transi.st
Transist incubates and accelerates tech start-ups that scale profits and social impact, providing training, mentoring and capital. Personal: BA, Yale University; MBA, NYU, LSE and HEC Paris. Formerly: taught in middle school and universities in US and China; experience in debt capital markets on Wall Street; leadership roles in several technology start-ups in Silicon Valley, New York and China. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Qifang. Lectures on entrepreneurship, Web 2.0, venture capital and other China management issues to Chinese and international audiences. Recipient of awards: Social Innovation Park Fellow; Horasis Chinese Business Leader of the Year (2009); Fast Company magazine's 100 Most Creative People In Business for 2011.
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Chin
Vincent Partner and Managing Director, Head of South-East Asia
The Boston Consulting Group, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/2688 5038 +60 3/2688 5100 (fax)
www.bcg.com
A global management consulting firm and a leading adviser on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. The company's customized approach aims to give clients sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, it is a private company with 77 offices in 42 countries. Personal: Studies in Computer Science and Information Systems, National University of Singapore; MBA, Edinburgh Business School. Formerly, worked for Singapore Airlines stations and Accenture, focusing on public sector and new enterprises projects. Leads BCG's retail banking segment across Asia Pacific and heads up the economic development topic globally. Member, BCG's Asia Pacific Management Team. Member of the Board, several not-for-profit organizations, Singapore and Malaysia.
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Chirapaisarnkul Ada
Founder and Managing Director
Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN), Thailand
Global Shaper
TH
+66 85/9999 766 +66 2/246 5943 (fax) Twitter: @TYPN_Ada www.typn.org
Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN) is a network of young determined professionals with a common goal to make a positive difference to Thailand. Its projects include the Brain Exchange Initiative, the Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition (SEBP), and Youth Entrepreneurship Training. Its projects have directly empowered 700 underprivileged individuals including single mothers, orphans and rural students, empowered 30 change makers in Thailand, including key government agencies, foundation and social enterprises, and engaged over 1,000 future leaders in public service. Personal: BA (Hons), Economics, Thammasat Univ.; MA in Int'l Affairs, Columbia; MSc, Envir. & Sustainable Dev., Univ. College London. Formerly: Senior Economist, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Team; Social Innovation & Partnerships Mgr., Prime Minister's Office; Head of Secretariat, sub-Cttee on Social Finance, Nat'l Cttee on Social Entrepreneurship. Since 2008, Founder & Managing Director, Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN). Currently, Assist. VP, Government Housing Bank. Expertise: social innovation, social finance, sustainable development, PPP. Interests: climate adaptation, strategic philanthropy, impact investing.
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Chirathivat Suthipak
Executive Vice-President
Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), Thailand
TH
+66 2/667 5555 +66 2/667 5566 (fax)
www.cpn.co.th/investorrelations
One of Thailand's five largest business groups employing over 38,000 people. It includes: Central Retail Corporation, Thailand's largest retail chain with 13 formats and 615 stores; Central Marketing Group, a fashion manufacturer and distributor with over 120 brands; Centara Hotels and Resorts, a developer and manager of four and five star properties with 23 hotels and resorts and over 5,100 rooms; and Central Pattana CPN, a retail property developer and investor with 15 shopping centres and six office buildings. Personal: BA, Ramkamhang University; MBA (Mini) and MM, Chulalongkorn University. Formerly: Executive VicePresident, Thai International Fast-Food Company; Marketing Manager and Executive Vice-President, Central Garment Factory Company. With Central Pattana: Vice-President, Business Development; Senior Vice-President, Leasing and Marketing; Executive VicePresident, Business Development; Executive VicePresident, Leasing. Director, Certification Programme, IOD.
Spouse's Name: Supatra Chirathivat
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Choi Ken
Deputy Executive Editor
Chosun Ilbo, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 2/724 5336 +82 2/724 5999 (fax) Twitter: @pinkfloyd2020 www.chosun.com
The oldest and largest daily newspaper in Korea was founded in 1920 and has a daily circulation of 2.5 million. Personal: BA in EE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; MA in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania; MA in Government Administration, Harvard University. With Chosun Ilbo: 1992-96, Copy Desk, International News Department; 1997-98, Staff Member, Office of Publisher; Staff Writer, Social Affairs Department; 1999-2001, Political Staff Writer, Political Affairs Department; 200103, Correspondent for Financial Industry, Economic Department; 2003-05, Automobile Correspondent, Business and Technology Department; 2005-09. Washington Correspondent; March-August 2009, Assistant Editor, Business and Technology Department; since August 2009, current position; 2009-10, Executive Vice-President, Broadcasting Group; covered business and financial sectors, North Korean human rights and nuclear issues. Member, International Press Institute.
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Choi Kwang-Chul President and Chief Executive Officer
SK Engineering and Construction, Republic of Korea US
+82 2/3700 9361
www.sk.co.kr
A group, founded over 50 years ago, with 95 affiliates and core businesses in energy and telecommunications. In 2011, its estimated revenue was US$ 106 billion, with exports accounting for 46% of the total. It is expanding its global presence and employs over 70,000 people in about 340 offices worldwide. It has 12 companies listed on the Korea Stock Exchange: SK Holdings, SK Innovation, SK Telecom, SK Networks, SK C&C, SK Chemical, SKC, SK Gas, SK Securities, SK Hynix, Pusan City Gas and Ko-one Energy Service. Personal: 1977, BA in Civil Engineering, Seoul National University; 1981, MSc in Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley; 1992, PhD in Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley; 1998, MBA, Harvard Business School. 1978-80, CEO, Dillingham Construction, US; 1981-2006, Vice-President and CIO, Bechtel, US; 2007-08, Professor, Business Economics Program, KAIST(Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology); 2008, Executive Vice-President, SK Engineering & Construction; 2009, President, SK Engineering & Construction; since 2012, President and CEO, SK Engineering & Construction.
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Chonlatanon Arak
Minister of Energy of Thailand
TH www.energy.go.th
1972, BSc in Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University; 1997, AMP, Harvard; various postgraduate studies. 1972-78, Engineer, Electrical Government Authority of Thailand; 1978-85, Engineering & Director of Communication, Anglo Thai; 1985-89, Director of Communication, Borneo Tech; 1989-90, Managing Director, Datacraft Thailand; 1990-94, Executive VicePresident, Operations, Shinawatra Computer & Communication, Vice-President and General Manager, Advance Info Service; 1994-98, President, Shinawatra International; 1998, Executive Director, Business Development, Shin Corp.; 1999-2000, Chairman, Digital Phone; 2003, Executive Chairman, Capital OK and Thai Airasia; 2008-10, CEO, Thaicom; Chairman, Media and New Business, Shin Corp.; since 2012, Minister of Energy.
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Choo Chiau-Beng Chief Executive Officer
Keppel Corporation Limited, Singapore
SG
+65 /6413 6488 +65 /6413 6308 (fax)
www.kepcorp.com
A group active in over 30 countries. It aims to be the provider of choice for solutions to the offshore and marine industries, sustainable environment and urban living. It includes Keppel Offshore & Marine, Keppel Integrated Engineering, Keppel Energy, Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation and Keppel Land. Its near market, near customer strategy uses a global network of 20 yards and offices in the Asia Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Caspian Sea, the Middle East and the North Sea. Personal: 1970, BSc (Hons) and 1971, MSc in Naval Architecture, University of Newcastle upon Tyne; 1982, Programme for Management Development, Harvard Business School. Currently, also Chairman: Keppel Land; Keppel Offshore & Marine; Keppel Energy. Member of the Board: Ventures Limited; Energy Studies Institute. Member of the Board and Council, American Bureau of Shipping. Chairman, Det Norske Veritas South-East Asia Committee. Member: Southeast Asia Regional Committee, American Bureau of Shipping; Special Committee on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units; Board of Trustees, Singapore University of Technology and Design. Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Brazil.
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Chotana Duangkamol President
Nation Multimedia Group Public Co., Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/338 3440 +66 2/338 3947 (fax)
www.nationmultimedia.com
Nation Multimedia Group is a media company based in Thailand. It has both on-line and off-line media, including newspapers, television channels, books, magazines and Web content. Personal: Bachelor's in Mass Communications, Chulalongkorn University. Interests: cycling.
Spouse's Name: Francis Robert
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Chotnapalai Rungtip
Editor of English News Services and Economic News Programme
Thai PBS, Thailand
TH
+66 /81 966 3576
Twitter: @RungthipThaiPBS http://www.thaipbs.or.th/
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) began broadcasting in January 2008. With an annual budget of US$ 65 million, it is committed to broadcasting diverse educational and entertainment programmes while strictly abiding by its code of ethics that ensures fair, balanced and impartial news coverage. Personal: BA in Mass Communication, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok; PhD and Master's in Sociology & Media Theory, Osaka University; Master's in Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, London; research student, Kansai University, Osaka; MA in Media Studies, New School for Social Research, New York. 2006-08, Business News Anchor, ITV, Bangkok. Since 2008, with TPBS, Bangkok: 2008-09, business news anchor; since 2010, editor/host, economic news programme and English news services, with special interest in macroeconomics, global business news, ASEAN economic community, anti-corruption. Recipient of awards and honours.
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Christie John
Chief Executive Officer
Tesco Lotus, Thailand
UK
+66 /2797 9000
www.tescolotus.net
The world's third largest grocery retailer is based in the UK and has international operations in China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the US. It has over 6,200 stores worldwide and employs over half a million people. Since 2001 sales have risen from GBP 22.6 billion to GBP 72 billion, with profits rising to over GBP 3.7 billion in 2011-12. Personal: Extensive experience and knowledge of the global retail industry, having held top management positions in Tesco businesses across the globe over the past 30 years, including: Director, Express Operations, UK, leading the business through rapid growth; CEO, Tesco Slovakia; COO, Tesco Poland; CEO, Tesco Japan; currently, CEO, Tesco Lotus.
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Chu
Victor L. L. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR
UK World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
+852 /2985 2301 +852 /2956 1168 (fax)
A China-focused direct investment group with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Dubai. Personal: LLB (Hons), University College, London. Since 1982, Solicitor, Hong Kong; 1988-91, Director and Council Member: Hong Kong Stock Exchange; 1988-98, Takeovers and Mergers Panel, Hong Kong; 1992-97, Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission; 1993-95 and 1997-99, Central Policy Unit, Hong Kong Government; 1995-2000, Deputy SecretaryGeneral, International Bar Association; since 1999, current position. Chairman: ICC Commission on Financial Services and Insurance; Beijing Music Festival Foundation, Hong Kong; Asia House, Hong Kong. Member, Foundation Board and Co-Chair, International Business Council, World Economic Forum. Recipient of awards and honours.
Spouse's Name: Irene Chu
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Chuaphanich Prasan
Executive Chairman
PwC, Thailand
TH
+66 2/344 1121 +66 2/286 5050 (fax)
www.pwcglobal.com/thailand
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. It is a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. With diverse skills, backgrounds and experience, its people build relationships and use their expertise to work with clients and each other to create value. Personal: Over 30 years' experience in the consulting and auditing divisions, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Thailand; currently, Executive Chairman. Extensive experience in designing and implementing accounting and management information systems for public and private sector clients, gained in Thailand and in the UK. Has worked with clients in the telecommunication sector. Serves a varied portfolio of audit clients, primarily US and European multinationals operating in Thailand and companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Has played a key role in the Federation of Accounting Professions as Council Member and Chairman: 2004-10, Accounting System Committee; Auditing Standards Committee; CPA Examination Board.
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Chuchottaworn Pailin
Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; President and Chief Executive Officer
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand TH
+66 /2537 3959 +66 /2537 3987 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: 1979, Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; 1985, Master's and doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. Formerly, with Integrated Refinery Petrochemical Complex (IRPC) as President, drove company into information technology upgrades, production-efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly products research and development, including achieving the introduction of a greener acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer by the company's R&D unit. Currently, President and Chief Executive Officer, PTT; aims to turn PTT, Thailand's National Oil Company, into a technologically advanced and green national oil company. Recipient of awards, including: Asia Talent Mgmt Award, CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards.
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Chuensuksawadi Pichai
Editor-in-Chief
Bangkok Post, Thailand
TH
+66 2/240 3700, 671 3131 +66 2/671 3137 (fax)
www.bangkokpost.net
A publication of the Post Publishing Company, which also publishes Post Today and Student Weekly. Personal: 1976, BA in Political Science, James Cook University of North Queensland; 1979, BA in Journalism, Queensland University. 1980-83, Proof-Reader, Copy Editor and Feature Writer, The Bangkok World and Bangkok Post; 1984, Reporter, The Baltimore Sun; 198488, Foreign Affairs Reporter, Local New Rewriter and Copy Editor, Bangkok Post; 1989-91, New Editor, Bangkok Post; 1992-93, Perspectives Editor, Bangkok Post; 1993-94, Special Assistant to the SecretaryGeneral, ASEAN, Jakarta; 1994-2002, Editor, Bangkok Post; since June 2002, Editor-in-Chief, Bangkok Post, Post Publishing, Post Today and Student Weekly. Chairman: Bangkok Provident Fund; Bangkok Post Foundation. Vice-Chairman, Phud Hong Leper Foundation. Member, IFRA Asia Committee.
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Chunhawuttiyanon Nattawat
Vice-President
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/625 8286 +66 2/631 0964 (fax)
www.cpfworldwide.com
Charoen Pokphand Group is a Thai multinational enterprise active in agribusiness, including animal feed production, vertical livestock integration, crop integration, aquaculture and food processing. Personal: Bachelor's in Accounting, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; MBA in Finance, University of Texas, Arlington, USA. Certified Public Accountant; qualified SEC FA; CFA level III. Former: Director, Advisory Services, Transactions practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Thailand; led the valuation practice of PwC in Thailand and Indochina; Regional Planning Manager, BOC, a global industrial gas supplier, responsible for providing financial and planning support to the industrial gas business in South East-Asia region; finance manager for a leading global engineering company in Texas, US. Currently, Vice-President, Corporate Business Planning, Charoen Pokphand Foods.
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Clarke Kevin
Chief Executive Officer, Thailand
GroupM, Thailand
AU www.wpp.com
WPP is the world's largest communications services group, with billings of close to US$ 66 billion, revenues of approximately US$ 15 billion, and 153,000 people, including associates, in 107 countries. Companies provide national, multinational and global clients with advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications and direct, digital, promotional and relationship marketing. Personal:
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Claure Marcelo
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
Brightstar Corp., USA
Young Global Leader
US
+1 305/921 1304 +1 305/994 3400 (fax)
www.brightstarcorp.com
Brightstar is a leading global services company focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain: manufacturers, operators, retailers and enterprises. It is a global organization with a local presence in 51 countries and territories on six continents, and its global network enables over 90,000 points-of-sale worldwide. Personal: BSc in Economics and Finance, Bentley College; Doctorate Honoris Causa in Commercial Science, Bentley College. Formerly: 1993-95, General Manager and Co-Founder, USA Wireless; 1995-97, executive positions, Unplugged Communications; President, Small World Communications; since 1997, current position. Member, Board of Directors, BolivianAmerican Chamber of Commerce. Member, Board of Trustees, Bentley College. Recipient of awards: Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernst & Young and USA Today; Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year.
Spouse's Name: Jordan Claure
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Clayton Trevor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nestlé (Thailand) Ltd, Thailand
UK
+66 2/657 8101 +66 2/613 1132 (fax)
www.nestle.com
A leading nutrition, health and wellness company with global sales of about US$ 94.3 billion in 2011. The focus is on branded products such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Nido, KitKat, Lean Cuisine, Maggi, Powerbar and Purina, known across the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, it has 461 factories in 83 countries. The product range is for virtually all income groups and there are continuous efforts to offer better value for money. Personal: BCom in Business Administration, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. Since 1989, with Nestlé: various senior positions in Thailand, Turkey and South Africa; former Head of the Pakistan region; since 2009, Chairman and CEO, Nestlé Indochina, with overall responsibility for Nestlé's diverse manufacturing, distribution and export operations in Thailand, as well as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
125
de Cleene Sean
Senior Vice-President, Global Initiatives, Strategy and Business Development
Yara International ASA, Belgium
Global Agenda Council on Climate Change AU
+32 479/972 429 +32 2/773 5441 (fax)
www.yara.com
A mineral fertilizer company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into products for farmers and industrial customers. It is a major global supplier of mineral fertilizers and its industrial products include environmental protection agents that prevent air pollution. It has a global workforce of 8,000 employees. Personal: BA in Law, Sydney Univ.; MSc (Hons) in International Development Practices, Oxford Brookes Senior Executive Programme, Harvard Business School. Career includes 7 years in China and 12 years in Africa. Co-Chair: Grow Africa High Level Taskforce. Co-Chair, African Green Revolution Forum, Private Investors in Africa Exec. Team. Member, World Economic Forum Boards for New Vision for Agriculture and also Green Growth Partnerships. Joint initiator of Beira Agricultural Growth Corridor, Mozambique and Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor, Tanzania; Ghana Grains Partnership.
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Collins Susan M.
Senator from Maine (Republican), USA
US www.senate.gov
1975, degree, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York. Formerly: 1975-87, with Capitol Hill staff of Maine Senator; 1987-92, Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, Cabinet of Maine Governor; 199293, New England Administrator, US Small Business Administration; 1994, first campaign for public office and first woman in Maine to win major party nomination for governor; 1994-96, Founding Executive Director, Center for Family Business, Husson College, Bangor, Maine; 1996, won Senate seat; 2002 and 2008, re-elected. Named one of six women who could run for President, O Magazine. Recipient of awards: Ports Person of the Year, American Association of Port Authorities, for work in helping to secure US ports (2006); Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Businesses; Legislator of the Year, American Diabetes Association.
127
Colondam Veronica
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
YCAB Foundation, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/5835 5000 +62 21/5835 5001 (fax) Twitter: @vcolondam www.ycab.org
YCAB is an independent, non-profit, social foundation, founded in 1999 to address spiralling drug abuse, street crime and school drop outs among the youth of Indonesia. Through a programme providing counselling, vocational training, active, healthy lifestyle and access to micro-loans, it has empowered over a million youths and moves them into leadership roles within their peer group and sustainable employment opportunities. Personal: Studies in Communications, InterStudi College, Jakarta; BA, American University; 2006, MSc, Imperial College, London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; postgraduate studies in global leadership and social entrepreneurship, Harvard's Kennedy School, INSEAD and MIT. Since 1999, Founder and CEO, YCAB Foundation. Advisory Board Member, Social Entrepreneurship Programme, Pepperdine University and INSEAD. Fellow: 2007, Asia Society 21 Young Leaders; 2008, Global Social Innovator. Author of two books. Recipient: Indonesian National Gold Award (2003); UN Civil Society Award, UN (2001); Globe Asia's Most Powerful Woman in Indonesia and Channel News Asia's Change Maker (2009) and Asian of the Year (2010).
128
Coningham Kirk
Group Manager, Government and Industry Affairs
Leighton Holdings Ltd, Australia
AU
+61 2/9925 6666 +61 2/9925 6000 (fax)
www.leighton.com.au
The parent company of Australia's largest construction and contract mining group with services including design and construction, project management, infrastructure development, process engineering, operation and maintenance, environmental services and property development. The group has over 45,000 employees across Australia, Asia and the Middle East, with annual revenues of AUD 18.6 billion. Personal: Bachelor's in Journalism, Deakin University; Master's in International Relations, Monash University. Diverse international career spanning 30 years in the public and private sectors. Worked as a journalist, army officer, diplomat and senior public servant before taking on leadership roles in the private sector, including with the Australian Medical Association and the Murray Darling Basin Commission. Author of a book of fictional short stories. Recipient of a medal in the Order of Australia for work as chief Government spokesperson for the 2002 Bali bombs.
129
Cooper Simon F.
President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Marriott International Inc., Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /2198 6233 +852 /2537 1694 (fax)
www.marriott.com
A lodging company with more than 3,600 owned or franchised properties in 71 countries and territories. Its hotel brands include Marriott Hotels and Resorts, RitzCarlton, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn. Personal:
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de Courcy Patrick
Head of Markets and Initiatives, Asia Pacific
SWIFT, Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /2107 8700 +852 /2107 8733 (fax)
www.swift.com
A member-owned cooperative that provides a communications platform, products and services to connect over 9,850 banking organizations, securities institutions and corporate customers in more than 209 countries. It enables its users to exchange automated, standardized financial information securely and reliably. It also brings the financial community together to work collaboratively to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest. Personal: Graduate, Solvay Business School, Brussels. With SWIFT: former Regional Director, France; has held a number of positions in finance, marketing and sales; currently managing the Markets & Initiatives team in the Asia Pacific region; responsible for driving the execution of the company's strategic and business development initiatives in Asia.
131
Craigs Martin J.
Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Thailand
UK
+66 2/658 2000 +66 2/658 2010 (fax)
www.pata.org
Travel Association covering the Pacific Asia Region. Membership covers public and private sector organizations. Personal:
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Crebo-Rediker Heidi
Chief Economist, US Department of State, USA
US www.state.gov
BA, Dartmouth College; studied Finance, London Business School. Formerly with the US State Department in Moscow, Bankers Trust and Merrill Lynch. Since 1991, experience in originating and executing investment banking and debt capital markets transactions in the CIS markets. 1997, joined Lehman Brothers; currently, Executive Director, United Kingdom.
133
Cruz Idalia
Director, Strategy
Grupo Salinas, Mexico
Young Global Leader
MX
+52 55/1720 1489 +52 55/1721 4705 (fax)
www.gruposalinas.com.mx
A group of fast growing and technologically advanced companies that has been in operation for over 100 years. Personal: BA in Economics and Master's in Social Research and Media, London School of Economics. Formerly, with Procter & Gamble, Mexico. With TV Azteca: research, media and marketing. President, Consejo de Investigacion de Medios, Mexico. Head, Mexican TV Committee. President and Founder, Mexican Research Council. Member of the Board: Media Rating Council, New York; International Joint Industry Committees, Europe; other research groups, Latin America. Top Ten in Marketing. Listed in 100 most powerful women in Mexico. Nominated for Excellence Award, ESOMAR.
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Cumberlege Piers A.
Senior Director, Head of Partnership, World Economic Forum
CA
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @Pierscumberlege www.weforum.org
Studies at Oxford and Coventry universities, Venture Capital Institute and ICD-McGill University. 1982-91, with Hawker Siddeley Group, Africa and Japan, including as Director, Hawker Siddeley International. 1992-93, with BTR. 1993-96, with GPT: Commercial Director, Russia and CIS; Head, International Investments. 1996-2001, Senior Vice-President, Investments Moscow, Delta Capital; 2001-05, Vice-President, International and Global Partnerships, Bombardier; 2005-08, Head of Private Equity, Cordiant; 2005-09, President, Straightview; since 2009, Senior Director, Head of Partnership, World Economic Forum. Chairman Emeritus, Canada-EurasiaRussia Business Association. Director: Banro; Care Canada.
135
Damgaard Andersen Morten
Chief Executive Officer, South-East Asia
Agility, Singapore
DK
+65 /6463 9896
www.agilitylogistics.com
A provider of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to US$ 6 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in over 100 countries. Agility Global Integrated Logistics provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers. Its portfolio businesses include Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments and international organizations. Its infrastructure group companies provide support in industrial real estate, customs optimization and airline services. Personal: Studies in Denmark; management and industry courses, Columbia Business School and Ohio State University. Over 20 years' experience in the logistics and transportation industry, including 18 years in Asia, predominantly in Greater China. Formerly: positions at country, area and regional level managing P&Ls and strategic and general sales.
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Dang Kim Son Director-General
Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD), Vietnam VN www.ipsard.gov.vn
An institute tasked with conducting research, managing information, providing training, consultancy and technology transformation and other activities for the advancement of agriculture and rural development policies and strategies. Personal: 1976, BSc in Agronomy, Hanoi Agricultural University; 1992, PhD in Farming System Research, Vietnam Agricultural Science Institute; 1996, MA in Development Economics, Food Research Institute, Stanford University, US. With Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: 1997-2000, Deputy DirectorGeneral, Agriculture and Rural Development Policy Department; 2000-03, Acting Director, Information Center for Agriculture and Rural Development; 2004, Director, Information Center for Agriculture and Rural Development; 2005, General Director, Institute of Agricultural Economics; since 2005, current position and Director, Centre of Agricultural Policy. Expertise: agricultural policy formulation and analysis, international integration policy and impact, poverty evaluation and rural development policy.
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Dang Thanh Tam Chairman
Saigon Investment Corporation, Vietnam
VN
+84 8/3822 8290 +84 8/3822 8291 (fax)
www.saigoninvest.com
A group active in Vietnam that operates in real estate and infrastructure, telecom, IT and television, banking and finance, energy and mining, manufacturing and construction, and tourism and education. Its members include two banks with a combined 180 branches country-wide, three listed companies with a total market capitalization of US$ 1.5 billion, and a university of 15,000 students. It partners with corporations such as Canon, Foxconn, General Electric, International Power, Kumho, Marubeni and Starwood. Personal: Maritime degree; Bachelor's in Law, Hanoi Law Univ.; diploma in Business Management, Henley Management College, UK. Member of Parliament. Member of Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. Senior Adviser, Vietnam Government's task force charged with WTO implementation. Chairman: VietnamJapan Business Forum; Vietnam CEO Club. Member: APEC Business Advisory Council; HCMC People's Council; Young Presidents' Organization. Recipient of numerous awards incl.: second and third class labour medals by the President of Vietnam; three-time recipient of the Merit Certificate from the Prime Minister, for contributions to the growth of the Vietnamese economy.
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Davis
Lynne Anne Regional President and Senior Partner
Fleishman-Hillard Asia Pacific, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /2530 0228 +852 /2845 0363 (fax)
www.fleishman.com
Omnicom is a global leader in marketing and communications, delivering advertising, marketing services, research, brand consulting, public relations, healthcare, specialty communications, interactive and digital media, and media services to more than 5,000 clients in over 100 countries. Employing over 65,500 people worldwide, its companies include BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, Fleishman-Hillard, Interbrand, Ketchum, PHD Worldwide, OMD Worldwide, Porter Novelli, Rapp and TBWA Worldwide. Personal: With Fleishman-Hillard: 1997, General Manager, Hong Kong; 2001, regional responsibility, oversees Asian operations, including 16 offices in nine countries.
139
Dean Stuart
Chief Executive Officer, GE ASEAN
GE International Inc., Malaysia
US
+60 3/2267 1818 +60 3/2273 7988 (fax)
www.ge.com/my
A diversified infrastructure, finance and media company. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services and medical imaging, it operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. It aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainable health through its ecomagination and healthymagination initiatives. Personal: 1975, BA, Economics and PoliSci, Duke; 1979, MBA, Harvard. Formerly, 2 years with US government. Since 1979, with GE including: 1991, Business Dev. Mgr, GE Int'l, South-East Asia & Australia; 1993, President, GE Capital, South-East Asia; 1995, President, GE Indonesia; currently responsible for all of ASEAN, based in Kuala Lumpur. Governor, Malaysian American Chamber of Commerce. Chairman, VietnamUS Committee, US-ASEAN Business Council. Member: Board, US-Indonesia Society and Fulbright Commission, Malaysia; Board of Advisors, Global GE Volunteer Foundation. GE Community volunteer. Recipient of awards and honours, including: recognized by Habitat for Humanity for having led house-building projects in Aceh following the tsunami; 2011 Corinne Johnson Leadership Award, GE, in recognition for volunteer efforts.
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Debains
Jean-Baptiste President
Louis Vuitton Asia Pacific, Hong Kong SAR
FR
+852 /2968 6688 +852 /2968 1122 (fax)
www.lvmh.com
A luxury goods group active in five segments: fashion and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewellery, wines and spirits, and selective retailing. It has over 60 brands, including Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Guerlain, Givenchy, Parfums Christian Dior, Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Chaumet. Moët & Chandon, Château d'Yquem, Le Bon Marché, Sephora and DFS. Personal: 1988, graduate, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris; 1998, MBA, INSEAD. Formerly with: Arthur Andersen; Vivendi; A.T. Kearney. 1999, joined Louis Vuitton as Champs-Elysees Store Director; 2000, Leather Goods Marketing Director, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Paris; 2004, General Manager, Louis Vuitton Italy, Milan; currently, President, Louis Vuitton Asia Pacific, responsible for the regional management and development of Louis Vuitton across 13 markets in Asia Pacific.
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Dénéréaz Jean-Loup
Senior Director, Event Operations and General Services, World Economic Forum
FR
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
1978, graduate, Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics du Bâtiment et de L'Industrie. Twenty years in construction business with major general contractors such as Losinger, Göhner and Karl Steiner. Expertise: project management, construction planning, security, hospitality. Interests: volleyball, skiing.
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Denom Ronald
President
SNC-Lavalin International Inc., Canada
CA
+1 514/393 1000 +1 514/866 0419 (fax)
www.snclavalin.com
Engineering and construction group and major player in the ownership of infrastructure and the provision of operations and maintenance services. Founded in 1911, it employs nearly 22,000 people working in offices across Canada and over 35 other countries worldwide on projects in some 100 countries. Personal: Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering and Master's in International Business Management, McGill University. Formerly, experience in design and construction of thermal and nuclear stations, and Combustion Engineering. Since 1978, with SNC-Lavalin: 1999-2006, responsible for Eurasia, including Western, Central and South-East Europe, Russia, Central Asia, Caucasus and Turkey; since 2006, current position. Member, Order of Engineers of Quebec.
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Ding Song Commercial Unit Head
Syngenta Crop Protection Limited, Thailand
CN
+66 2/201 4888 +66 2/201 4800 (fax)
www.syngenta.com
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in some 90 countries dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to its customers, it helps increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. It is the market leader in crop protection products and the third in seeds, both conventional and biotech. Personal: 1991, Bachelor's degree, Agricultural University of China; 1996, diploma in Science, University of New England.
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Dinh Thanh Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
DatVietVAC Group Holdings, Vietnam
VN
+84 /3825 1852 +84 /3825 6826 (fax)
www.datvietvac.vn
A company, started in 1994, active in brand marketing, media and communication solutions to marketers and media owners. It offers brand architecture, media planning and buying, providing international TV programmes including dramas, featured films, music, children, documentaries and sports, and entertainment shows including reality, music, fashion, health, children and travel, local TV content as a drama and film producer, investing in and managing television networks and investing in and managing outdoor businesses throughout Vietnam. Personal: Over 20 years' experience creating and managing businesses in Vietnam. 1993, founded DatVietVAC. Former Network Chair, Young Presidents' Organization and World Presidents' Organization, Vietnam. Former Chairman of the Board, UK Prudential Balanced Fund in Vietnam. Regional Vice-President, CEO Organization.
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Dixit Rohit
Chief Operating Officer and VicePresident, Strategy & Operations, ES APJ
Hewlett-Packard Company, Singapore US
+65 /6672 0073 +65 /6275 6839 (fax)
www.hp.com
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: Degree in Computer Engineering, University of Pune, India; MBA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Formerly with A.T. Kearney providing advisory services to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries. With HP: former Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, Palo Alto; Currently, COO, HP Enterprise Services, Asia Pacific & Japan region, and Vice-President, Strategy and Operations; responsible for developing and refining strategic plans for the region, with a particular focus on profitable growth and accelerating growth in the key markets of India, China and South-East Asia.
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Do Hang General Manager
iVIVU.com, Vietnam
Global Shaper
VN
+84 98/407 5970
www.ivivu.com/
A young company based in Ho Chi Minh City, iVIVU.com is a trusted online hotel booking website for Vietnamese customers and an effective online sales channel for local hotels. It is a joint venture between Wotif Group (Australia) and Thien Minh Group (Vietnam). Personal: 2006, Bachelor's, Oberlin College; 2011, MBA, Harvard Business School. Joined iVIVU as General Manager and CEO. Former experience in media, investment banking with Lehman Brothers, international business development and strategic planning with Scripps Network, New York, TV and online division of Galaxy Studio, a local media conglomerate in Vietnam.
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Don Lam Chief Executive Officer and CoFounder
VinaCapital Group, Vietnam
Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia VN
+84 8/3821 9936 +84 8/3821 9931 (fax)
www.vinacapital.com
An asset management, investment banking and real estate development firm focused on Vietnam. It was founded in 2003 and has grown from a single US$ 10 million fund to a diversified investment firm with over US$ 1.7 billion in assets under management. Its core business is managing three funds traded on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange, which are the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, VinaLand and Vietnam Infrastructure. Personal: BA in Commerce and Political Science, University of Toronto. Formerly: management positions, Deutsche Bank and Coopers & Lybrand; Partner and Head, Corporate Finance and Management Consulting, Indochina Region, PwC; over 15 years' experience in Vietnam. Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada. Expertise: investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, privatization.
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Dreier Lisa
Director, Food Security and Development Initiatives, World Economic Forum USA
US
+1 212/703 2349 +1 212/703 2399 (fax) Twitter: @lisadreier www.weforum.org/usa
BA, Bowdoin College, US; Master's in Energy and Resources and Master's in Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley. Formerly: freelance journalist, US and Asia; six years with Environmental Defense Fund; consulted on sustainable development projects with North American Development Bank, World Bank and NGOs in US, South America, Asia; Manager, UN Millennium Project Hunger Task Force and concurrently, Associate Director, Tropical Agriculture Program, Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York. With World Economic Forum: managed and helped develop public-private initiatives on Global Governance, Financing for Development, and Humanitarian Relief; co-founded and led Business Alliance Against Chronic Hunger; authored four reports on business strategies for meeting Millennium Development Goals; currently, manages New Vision for Agriculture initiative and Global Agenda Council on Food Security.
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Dubourg Saori
President, Asia-Pacific
BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
DE
+852 /2731 3722 +852 /2731 5688 (fax)
www.asiapacific.basf.com
BASF is the world's leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and agricultural products to oil and gas. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, it plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. It posted sales of about 63.9 billion euros in 2010 and had approximately 109,000 employees. Its shares are traded on the Frankfurt, London and Zurich stock exchanges. Personal: Studied Strategic & Industrial Marketing and Japanese, University of Trier, Germany. Extensive experience in leading numerous business functions and key assignments spanning across Europe, Asia and North America. Since 2009, President, Asia Pacific, BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters. Member: JapanEuropean Business Roundtable, European Commission; Advisory Council, Tongji-Mannheim Business School. Member of the Board; BASF China, Korea, Japan, India; PETRONAS; Grameen. Expertise: Asian markets, investment strategies, sustainability, adaptive systems, crowd intelligence. Interests: modern arts, architecture, philosophy.
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Duchatellier Christophe
Head, Adecco Asia
Adecco Asia Pacific, Singapore
FR
+65 /6835 3400 +65 /6835 3422 (fax)
www.adecco-asia.com
The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR solutions, with over 33,000 FTE employees, a network of 5,600 branches in over 60 countries, daily connecting close to 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients. The services offered cover temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition, talent development and workforce management solutions, as well as outsourcing and consulting. It is a Fortune Global 500 company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, based in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Switzerland. Personal: Former Regional Managing Director, Europe, and Member of the Executive Board, Michael Page International. 2010, joined Adecco Group; former Head, Professional Staffing, Adecco France; since 2012, Regional Head, Asia, covering China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Dumlao Maria Doris
Senior Business Reporter
Philippines Daily Inquirer, Philippines Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia PH Twitter: @rhizd www.inquirer.net
+63 2/971 7249 +63 8/974 793 (fax)
The Philippines' leading print and online news organization. Personal: 1994, BA in Political Science, University of the Philippines; 2000, MBA units, De La Salle University, Manila. Over 14 years' experience as economic and financial journalist. 1995-97, Business Reporter, Business Daily, Quezon City. Co-Founder and Chair, Journalists United for Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance. Former Head, UP Pi Sigma Delta Sorority Alumnae Association. Former Fellow, International Institute for Journalism, Berlin. Recipient of 18 journalism awards: named one of 20 Most Influential Women in the Philippines, Google (2011). Asia Society Philippines Young Leaders (2011-2012). Expertise: business journalism with focus on capital markets and macroeconomics.
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Dumont Serge
Group Vice-Chairman and Chairman, Asia Pacific
Omnicom Group Inc., People's Republic of China
FR
+86 10/6563 7050 +86 10/6563 7051 (fax)
www.omnicomgroup.com
Omnicom is a global leader in marketing and communications, delivering advertising, marketing services, research, brand consulting, public relations, healthcare, specialty communications, interactive and digital media, and media services to more than 5,000 clients in over 100 countries. Employing over 65,500 people worldwide, its companies include BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, Fleishman-Hillard, Interbrand, Ketchum, PHD Worldwide, OMD Worldwide, Porter Novelli, Rapp and TBWA Worldwide. Personal: Graduate, Sorbonne University, Paris. 199398, Member of the Board, Executive Vice-President and President, Asia, Edelman; 1998-2005, Chairman, Springford Investments; since 2006, with Omnicom. Former Special Representative, UNAIDS. Foreign Trade Adviser, France. Trustee, China Youth Development Foundation and Tsinghua University. Author. Recipient of awards including: Chevalier, Légion d'Honneur; Officer, Arts et Lettres; Knight, Palmes Académiques and Mérite Agricole; Grand Officer, Star of Italian Solidarity; Officer, Order of the Crown, Belgium and Order of the Throne, Morocco; UNAIDS Gold Medal.
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Duncan Nick
Vice-President, Strategic Marketing, Asia Pacific
IHS, Singapore
UK
+65 65/765 393
www.ihs.com
IHS is a global information company offering content, insight and analysis in: energy and power, design and supply chain, EHS and sustainability, defence risk and security, country and industry forecasting, and commodities pricing and cost. It has been in business for more than 50 years and employs about 5,500 people speaking more than 50 languages in 30 countries. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the Energy Partner of the World Economic Forum. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Geological Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK. Over 25 years' experience in global energy industry. With IHS for over 12 years in various senior product, strategic and business development roles. Currently, Vice-President, Marketing & Strategy, based in Singapore, responsible for building and driving the company's plans for all industries in Asia Pacific.
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Durongkaveroj Pichet
Secretary-General, National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI), Thailand
TH www.thaigov.go.th
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales; MSc in Applied Solar Energy, Trinity University, Texas; PhD in Public Policy and Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Formerly: Lecturer, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University; Researcher, Science and Technology Development Program, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI); Director, Electronic Commerce Resource Center and National Information Technology Committee (NITC); Secretariat, National Electronic and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC). Currently: Director, e-ASEAN Coordination Center, NECTEC; Adviser to the President and Head, Policy Innovation Center, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi; Adviser, NITC; Secretariat, NECTEC; Chairman, e-ASEAN Working Group.
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Dutta Binayak
Chief Executive Officer
Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) PLC, Thailand
IN
+66 2/352 8002 +66 2/639 9664 (fax)
www.prudential.co.uk
An international financial services group with operations in Asia, the US and the UK. It is structured around four main business units: Prudential Corporation Asia, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Prudential UK and M&G. The company generates sustainable value for its shareholders through a focus on meeting customers' savings, income and protection needs and a disciplined approach to investing in the most profitable growth opportunities. Personal: 1994, BA (Hons) in Economics, University of Jadavpur, India; 1996, postgraduate diploma in Business Management, Ghaziabad Institute of Management Technology, India. 2001-05, Head of Bancassurance and Corporate Alliances, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company; 2006-07, Chief of Sales & Distribution, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company; 2007-08, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Vietnam Assurance; since 2008, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand).
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Dzau
Victor J. President and Chief Executive Officer
Duke University Medical Center and Health System, USA
Global Agenda Council on Healthcare US
+1 919/684 2255 +1 919/681 7020 (fax)
www.dukehealth.org
A university created in 1924 by James Buchanan Duke as a memorial to his father, Washington Duke, by means of the Duke Endowment, which provided for the expansion of Trinity College into Duke University. The original Durham campus became known as East Campus. The West Campus, Gothic in style and dominated by the soaring 210-foot tower of Duke Chapel, opened in 1930. Both men and women undergraduates now enrol in either the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences or the Pratt School of Engineering. Personal: BSc and MD, McGill University, US. Currently with Duke University: Professor of Medicine; Chancellor, Health Affairs; other position. Formerly: Professor of Medicine, Stanford University; Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine, Harvard University: Founder, Corgentech; Founder, Clerigen. Chairman, CV Therapeutics. Member of the Board: United Therapeutics; Tengion; Beyond Genomic Medicine; Pepsico; Alnylam; Genzyme; Medtronic. Author of academic papers, books and patents. Recipient of honours and awards.
Spouse's Name: Ruth C. Dzau
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Ear
Sophal Assistant Professor, National Security Affairs
US Naval Postgraduate School, USA
Young Global Leader
US
+1 510/996 6911 +1 510/991 1514 (fax) Twitter: @sophal_ear
A research university operated by the US Navy in Monterey, California. It grants Master's and doctoral degrees, and offers research fellowship opportunities at the postdoctoral level through a National Research Council research associateship programme. Personal: BA in Economics, BA, MA and PhD in Political Science and MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Berkeley; Master's in Public Affairs, Princeton. Former Post-Doctoral Fellow, Maxwell School, Syracuse Univ.; consulted for World Bank, AsDB and AusAID; Assistant Resident Rep., UNDP, Timor-Leste. With US Naval Postgraduate School, teaches courses on post-conflict reconstruction and political economy. Contributor, NYTimes, International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal and CNN.com. TED 2009 Fellow. 2010, Fulbright Specialist, Chulalongkorn. 2011, Term-Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Advises the Master of Development Studies Program, Royal Univ. of Phnom Penh. Councillor to the Cambodia Center for Human Rights. On the Editorial Board of IPMJ and Journal of South-East Asian American Education & Advancement. Author, Aid Dependence in Cambodia: How Foreign Assistance Undermines Democracy. Award.
Spouse's Name: Lim Chamnan
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Eggleston Peter
General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs
Chevron Asia Pacific, USA
AU
+61 8/9216 4236
www.chevron.com
An integrated energy company with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide with approximately 60,000 employees. This includes exploring for, producing and transporting oil and natural gas, the refining, marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, the manufacturing and selling of petrochemical products, generating power and producing geothermal energy, providing efficiency solutions and developing energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. In 2011, it ranked third in the Fortune 500. It is based in San Ramon, California. Personal: BA in Geography; postgraduate studies in Education and Computer Studies. Formerly: 10 years with Rio Tinto; Executive, Global Mining Initiative; Director, Corporate Affairs, GRD; General Manager, Sustainable Development, Perilya. 2008, joined Chevron. Member of the Board: WA American Chamber of Commerce; Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy; State Training. Member: Australian Institute of Company Directors; Central Pilbara Region Infrastructure Study Management Committee; Aboriginal Economic Development Council; NSW Minerals Council; Waters and Rivers Commission.
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Ehara John
Partner and Representative Director
Unison Capital Inc., Japan
JP
+81 3/3511 3902 +81 3/3511 3981 (fax)
www.unisoncap.com
A private equity firm based in Tokyo that was founded by five partners. Since 1998, it has invested in a variety of Japanese companies. Personal: Degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MBA, University of Chicago. Formerly, senior positions with: Morgan Guarantee Trust; Goldman Sachs. Since 1998, Partner and Co-Founder, Unison Capital. Former Member of the Board: Tacmic SP; Media Leaves; Orient Credit; MineMart; Recruit Cosmos. Formerly, Chairman, Private Equity Association of Japan.
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Enenkel Joachim
Member of the Executive Board
Bilfinger Berger SE, Germany
DE
+49 621/459 2130 +49 621/459 2152 (fax)
www.bilfingerberger.com
Bilfinger Berger is a leading international multi-service group for industry, real estate and infrastructure. The group's engineering-focused operations comprise the business segments in industrial services, power services, building and facility services, construction and concessions. The group employs over 58,000 workers and has worldwide operations in Europe, United States, South-East Asia, Africa and Asia. Personal: Degree in Civil Engineering, University of Technology in Stuttgart. Former positions with various engineering offices and construction companies. 1996, joined Bilfinger Berger Group; since 2010, assumed management functions in Germany and abroad and appointed to the Executive Board; responsible for Power Services, Nigeria, Technology and Civil Engineering.
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Entwistle Brooks
Chairman and Head of Investment Banking, South-East Asia
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte, Singapore
US
+65 /6889 1000 +65 /6889 2346 (fax)
www.gs.com
A leading global investment banking and securities firm that provides a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. It is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world. Personal: 1989, AB in History, Dartmouth College; 1995, MBA, Harvard Business School. 1992-93, District Electoral Supervisor, UN Transitional Authority for Cambodia; 1994, Associate, McKinsey & Company; Election Monitor with Carter Center, 1997, Liberia and 1999, Mozambique. Since 1994, with Goldman Sachs: Co-Founder, Asia High Technology Group; Chief Operating Officer, Asia; Managing Director, Financial Sponsors Group; Analyst; since 2003, Managing Director; since 2008, Partner. Member of the Board: Aspen Institute India; US-India Business Council; Young Life. Member: Council on Foreign Relations; Explorers Club; Bombay Chapter, Young Presidents' Organization.
162
Erbin Arnaud
Senior Vice-President and Director, International Department
GDF SUEZ, France
FR
+33 1/4422 6489 +33 1/4422 4501 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Graduate, ESCP Europe; graduate, Harvard Business School. With Degremont: 1986-91, International Controller; 1992-97, Chief Financial Officer, Italy. 19982000, Chief Financial Officer, Aquazur; 2000, Investor Relations Manager, SUEZ Lyonnaise des Eaux; 2003-07, Senior Vice-President, Financial Communications, SUEZ; 2008-10, Senior Vice-President, Financial Communications, GDF SUEZ; since 2011, current positions.
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Essink Jime
President and Chief Executive Officer
UBM Asia, Hong Kong SAR
NL
+852 /2827 6211 +852 /2805 5305 (fax)
www.ubmasia.com
A company with headquarters in Hong Kong and over 150 media products in three categories of trade fairs, print and B2B portals. Its 130 events attract an annual attendance of 30,000 exhibitors and nearly 1.3 million visitors from around world. It publishes trade publications for 191,000 industry professionals and produces industryspecific online B2B portals, which provide a series of online trading networks, industry news hubs and sourcing and marketing platforms for the world's trade buyers and suppliers. It has over 1,000 staff in 22 major cities in Asia. Personal: Studies in private and commercial law, Utrecht, Netherlands. Formerly: with NV Databank; seven years as Managing Director, Dutch office in Maarssen, Miller Freeman, responsible for international food ingredients and pharmaceutical ingredients shows; Managing Director, OgilvyOne Connections, involved in telemarketing, call centres, database management and ecommerce. 1998, with VNU Exhibitions including, 2006, Chief Executive Officer, Europe and President, Asia. With UBM Asia: since 2007, Chief Executive Officer; since March 2009, also President.
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Evans Fergus
Office Managing Partner
Clifford Chance (Thailand) Limited, Thailand
UK
+66 2/401 8810 +66 2/401 8801 (fax)
www.cliffordchance.com
World leading law firm focusing on capital markets, corporate and M&A, finance and banking, real estate, tax and pensions, employment, litigation and dispute resolution. The firm has 33 offices in 23 countries and 3,200 legal advisers. It has a depth of legal resources in its four key markets: the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It also has a cooperation agreement with AlJadaan & Partners, a law firm in Riyadh. Personal: 1991, BA (Hons) in Economics, Durham University; later, took the CPE and LSF, College of Law, London. Admitted in England and Wales (1995) and Hong Kong (2002). Since 1993, with Clifford Chance, London, Hanoi, Hong Kong and Bangkok; currently, Office Managing Partner, Bangkok. Specializes in banking and finance law, particularly in relation to aircraft, asset and structured finance.
165
Evans John D.
Vice-President, International Initiatives
Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA
US
+1 301/897 6078 +1 301/897 6704 (fax)
www.lockheedmartin.com
A global security company that employs about 133,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Personal: BA in Physics, Carleton College; MSc in Civil Engineering and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. University of California, Berkeley; MBA, Duke University. Former: Programme Manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Chief Technical Officer, Microfabrica; Lead MEMS Scientist, Becton Dickinson; Energy Consultant, US Congress Office of Technology Assessment. Currently, Corporate Vice-President, Technology and Innovation, Lockheed Martin Corporation. Member: Board, Lockheed Martin KSA, Saudi Arabia; National Science Foundation Business Expert Panel; Governing Board, University of MarylandLockheed Martin strategic partnership; External Advisory Board, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Sigma Xi; American Society for Mechanical Engineering; Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Recipient of awards and honours.
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Favilla Lucca de Paula Márcio
Executive Director, Competitiveness, External Relations and Partnerships, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Madrid BR www.unwto.org
Degree in Economics, Federal University of Minas Gerais; Master's in Development Studies, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands. Extensive experience in the public sector in Brazil, especially in development and project finance, investment promotion, public funds policies and management. 2003-07, Vice-Minister of Tourism; 2007-09, Institutional Relations of the Presidency. Since January 2010, Executive Director for Competitiveness, External Relations and Partnerships, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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Fehr Martin
Director, Asset Management, Principal Investments
Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong SAR
CH
+852 /2277 5002 +852 /2827 6033 (fax)
www.swissre.com
A leading and diversified global reinsurer that operates through offices in more than 20 countries. Founded in Zurich in 1863, it offers financial services products including traditional reinsurance products and related services for property and casualty, as well as the life and health business. It also provides insurance-based corporate finance services and supplementary services for risk management. Personal:
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Feldinger Peter
Head, Human Resources and Global Operations
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, Switzerland DK
+41 44/555 1742 +41 44/555 1001 (fax)
www.nycomed.com
A global pharmaceutical company with a presence in more than 70 regions and territories around the world. It had net sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion in financial year 2010 and currently employs around 30,000 people worldwide. The company pursues R&D and in-licensing opportunities in four areas: metabolic and CV, oncology, CNS diseases and immunology and inflammation. Personal: Educated as a Chemical Engineer; EMBA. More than 33 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in corporate HR functions, in general management and as Corporate Management and Values Assessor. Fourteen years as General Manager, Novo Nordisk, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Korea. Currently, Senior HR Business Partner, Global Operations, Takeda, with sites in 16 countries and a global supply chain. In China, helped facilitate the set-up of the European Chamber of Commerce and acted as Chairman, Danish Chamber of Commerce. Active in various initiatives to establish a forum for social responsibility. Member of the Board and Chairman, Ethics Committee, Research Based Pharma Industry Association, Korea. Interests: music, architecture, travelling, sports.
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Ferguson Martin
Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism of Australia
AU www.ret.gov.au
Bachelor's (Hons) in Economics, University of Sydney. 1996-2007, Shadow Minister in Federal Parliament. Former: President, Australian Federation of Trade Unions; member of advisory councils and foundations, including Social Security Review; Economic Planning Advisory Council; National Labour Consultative Council; Advance Australia Foundation; Member, International Labour Organization Governing Body. Member of the Order of Australia (June 1996).
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Fernandez-Ruiz Therese
President and Founding Partner
Rags2Riches, Philippines
Young Global Leader
PH
+63 /2913 5760 +63 /2913 5760 (fax) Twitter: @reese_fernandez http://rags2riches.ph
Rags2Riches is a for-profit social enterprise based in Manila, Philippines, creating eco-ethical fashion and home accessories out of up cycled scrap cloth, organic materials and indigenous fabrics by working with women living in poor communities across the country. Its philosophy stands upon its four bottom lines: people, profit, planet and positive influence. Personal: Graduate, Ateneo de Manila University. 2007, Co-Founder, Rags2Richers, a social enterprise company that has revolutionized women's business practices by arranging for them to sell their products directly to retailers; sought advice from designers, who demonstrated how rugs could be transformed into fashion handbags, eyeglass cases and wine bottle holders, all for sale in top-end shops. Recipient, Young Laureates Award, Rolex Awards for Enterprise (2010).
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Finkelston Karin
Vice-President, Asia Pacific, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Hong Kong SAR
US www.ifc.org
BA, Dartmouth College; MBA, Harvard Business School. Former Manager, KPMG Consulting. 1996, joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the East Asia & Pacific Department; former Country Manager for China & Mongolia and Vice-President, Manufactures Hanover Trust Company, Hong Kong; currently, Vice-President, Asia Pacific.
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Fossick Christopher
Managing Director, Singapore and South-East Asia
Jones Lang LaSalle, Singapore
UK
+65 /6494 3602 +65 /6438 3360 (fax)
www.joneslanglasalle.com
A financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. In 2010, it had global revenue of more than US$ 2.9 billion and clients in 70 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. It has a portfolio of 1.8 billion square feet worldwide and its investment management business is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate, with more than US$ 45.3 billion of assets under management. Personal: BSc, Estate Management, University of Glamorgan, UK; MBA, University of Chicago. Formerly with: Barclays Bank; Savils, London. 1989, joined CB Richard Ellis, Singapore as part of the Singapore and Asia office leasing teams; then President and CEO, CBRE Japan. With Jones Lang LaSalle: currently, Managing Director, Singapore and South-East Asia; concurrently, Member, Asia Pacific Executive Committee, Jones Lang LaSalle Asia Pacific. Member of the Board, Sentosa Development Corporation, a Singapore Government Statutory Board that manages and promotes Sentosa Island. Global Vice-President, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Fellow, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS).
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Fozzati Aldo
Managing Partner
Fozzati Partners, USA
US
+1 248/885 8159 +1 248/338 2883 (fax)
www.fozzatipartners.com
An investment banking company with a focus on private equities and activities in the US, Europe and China. Personal: 1975, PhD in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering; 1976, PhD in Civil and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnic of Turin. Formerly, management positions with: Aeritalia; Fiat; General Motors; Varity; Delco Remy International. Since 1995, Member of the Advisory Board: Citicorp Venture Capital, Citibank; Thunderbird, Garvin School of International Management. Member of the Board: China Online; i-Flex Solutions; Ionbond, Switzerland. Visiting Professor: China Europe International Business School, Shanghai; IPE Istituto. Member: Board of Trustees, Thunderbird Management School Europe; Financial Committee, American Chamber of Commerce, Germany; Advisory Board, Cerberus Capital Partners; JP Morgan Private Equity.
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Frank
Ruediger Professor of East Asian Economy and Society
University of Vienna, Austria Global Agenda Council on Korea DE
+43 1/4274 43871 +43 1/4277 43849 (fax)
www.univie.ac.at
A university founded in 1365 that currently has 88,000 students and 9,400 employees. Personal: MA in Korean Studies, Economics and International Relations; PhD in Economics. Chair Professor of East Asian Economy and Society, University of Vienna; also Vice-Head, Department of East Asian Studies. Adjunct Professor, Korea University and University of North Korean Studies (Kyungnam University), Seoul. Council Member, Association for Korean Studies in Europe. Deputy Chief Editor, European Journal of East Asian Studies. Editor and co-editor of a number of other journals and book series. Expertise: North Korea; political economy of East Asia; international relations of East Asia; regulatory reform and telecommunications in South Korea.
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Fu JianPeng Country Manager, Vietnam
ABB Ltd, Vietnam
CN
+84 4/3861 1010 Ext.31
www.abb.com.vn
A leader in power and automation technologies that helps customers improve their operating performance while saving energy and lowering environmental impact. During its 120-year history, ABB has achieved many technology breakthroughs in areas as diverse as industrial robots, factory control systems and power transmission and distribution. Personal:
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Fuad Ellyana
Country Manager, Indonesia
Visa Inc., Indonesia
ID
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BBA and minor in Organizational Behaviour, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. Spent numerous years at Cigna Insurance Company. Fifteen years at Visa as Country Manager.
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Fujisawa Tsunoda Kumi
Co-Founder
Think Tank SophiaBank, Japan Global Agenda Council on Japan
Young Global Leader
JP
+81 3/3288 4861 +81 3/3288 4861 (fax) Twitter: @kumifujisawa www.sophiabank.co.jp
An organization that creates and proposes new visions, policies and strategies for society by connecting the wisdom of social entrepreneurs around the world. It also acts as socio incubator that fosters, supports and connects social entrepreneurs, and as a community university to help social entrepreneurs learn from each other. Personal: 1996, Founder and President, IFIS, Japan's first investment trust rating company; 1999, sold IFIS to Standard & Poor's; 2000, Co-Founder, SophiaBank; 2003, Founder and Vice-President, Social Entrepreneur Forum. Visiting Professor, Hosei University. Adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs. Member: Liaison Conference for the Promotion of Gender Equality, Gender Equality Bureau; Info. and Comms Council, Ministry of Internal Affairs; law making committees under the Financial System Council, Financial Service Agency, Ministry of Economics, Technology and Industry (METI), Financial Service Agency, Ministry of Interior, and Office of the Cabinet. Author of numerous books, including: Money Literacy for Children; Human Centric Management. Has interviewed over 1,000 top managers through TV, radio, and magazines.
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Fujita Yukihisa
Senior Vice-Minister of Finance of Japan
JP www.mof.go.jp/english/index.htm
1975, graduate, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Keio University. 1979, Director, Association to Aid and Refugees; 1984, Director, International MRA (Moral Re-Armament) Association of Japan Political. 1996, Member of the House of Representatives of National Diet; held various positions, including: Deputy DirectorGeneral, Global Citizen's Bureau; Member, Board of Councillors; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, House of Representatives. 2003, re-elected to House of Representatives of National Diet; held various positions, including: Director-General, DPJ International Department; Director, Special Committee on Prevention of International Terrorism; 2004, travelled to Jordan to assist in efforts to release Japanese nationals held hostage in Iraq. 2007, elected to House of Councillors; 2009, Director-General, International Department; Director, Committee on Financial Affairs; Director, Research Committee on International Affairs and Global Warming Issues; Member, Committee on Audit. 2010, Chairman, Committee on Financial Affairs, House of Councillors. Since 2011, Senior Vice-Minister of Finance.
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Fujitani Takeshi
Asian Editor (Chief of Asian General Bureau)
Asahi Shimbun, Thailand
JP
+66 2/254 3224 +66 2/253 9702 (fax) Twitter: @TFujitani_Asahi
One of Japan's oldest and largest national newspapers, with a daily circulation of over eight million. It also broadcasts nationwide in Japan via TV Asahi and has a news website, Asahi.com. Its overseas network includes five general bureaus covering America from Washington DC, Europe from London, the Middle East from Cairo, Asia from Bangkok and China from Beijing. In 2007, it opened a bureau in Havana, Cuba. It has a presence in about 30 locations worldwide with 53 correspondents. Personal: 1987, BA in Liberal Arts, International Christian University, Tokyo; 1985-86, exchange student, Silliman University Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines; 1993, MA in Development Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. With Asahi Shimbun: 1997-2000, Rome and Belgrade Bureau Chief; 2000-03, Feature Desk, International Herald Tribune and Asahi Shimbun; 2004-07: Jakarta Bureau Chief; 2007-09, Assistant Foreign Editor. Expertise and interests: civil society in Japan, development issues, NGOs, NPOs, CSR, ethnic minorities in South-East Asia, regional cooperation in Asia.
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Fujiyama Tomohiko
Senior Vice-President
Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
JP
+81 3/3210 2121 +81 3/3210 8073 (fax)
www.mitsubishicorp.com
One of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, originally founded as a trading company, is now present in virtually every industry and country in the world. It operates in more than 80 countries, owns around 550 affiliates and employs 60,000 people. Its business operations range from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure and the manufacturing of industrial products. It aims to create sustainable corporate value by helping to solve global problems through business. Personal: BA, Faculty of Economics, Tokyo University, Japan. 1975, joined Mitsubishi Corporation: 1993, General Manager, Marketing and Coordination, Thailand; 2000, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Research; 2002, Deputy Chief Representative, China; 2004, President, Inter-Active, Tokyo; 2008, Senior VicePresident and General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Research; 2010, Senior Vice-President, Planning and Business Development; since 2011, current position. Columnist, Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
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Furusawa Minoru
President
Mitsubishi Company (Thailand), Ltd., Thailand
JP
+66 2/632 2000 +66 2/632 4164 (fax)
www.mitsubishicorp.com
One of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, originally founded as a trading company, is now present in virtually every industry and country in the world. It operates in more than 80 countries, owns around 550 affiliates and employs 60,000 people. Its business operations range from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure and the manufacturing of industrial products. It aims to create sustainable corporate value by helping to solve global problems through business. Personal: April 1981, Inorganic Chemicals Dept, Mitsubishi Corp., Tokyo; Sep. 2002, Dept Head, Chemical Dept, Mitsubishi Corp., Singapore branch; April 2004, General Manager, Chemical Division, Mitsubishi Int'l, Dusseldorf, Germany; May 2004, General Manager, Chemical Division and SVP for Europe, Chemical Group, Mitsubishi Int'l; April 2008, General Manager, Functional Polymers Unit, Mitsubishi Corp., Tokyo; April 2010, General Manager, Inorganic Chemicals Unit and Fuel Ethanol Project Unit, Mitsubishi Corp., Tokyo; April 2011, President: Mitsubishi Co. (Thailand); Thai-MC Co.; MCT Holding Co.; MCT Management Co. Since April 2012, President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok.
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Gallagher Brian A.
President and Chief Executive Officer
United Way Worldwide, USA
US
+1 703/683 7800 +1 703/683 7846 (fax)
www.liveunited.org
The largest charity in the world, with 1,800 local affiliates in over 40 countries and territories raising US$ 5.1 billion annually. It is a non-profit organization providing services to a network of member United Ways, donors and partner organizations across the world. At the global, national and local level, it has long-standing partnerships with Fortune 500 corporations, non-profit and voluntary sector leaders and mayors, governors and other elected officials. Personal: MBA, Emory University. 2008, advised White House Health and Human Services Transition Team. With United Way: championed importance of addressing financial stability, early childhood education and implementing national phone number to connect people with health and community services and volunteer opportunities; raised bar on accountability, governance and transparency standards adopted as requirement of membership for nearly 1,800 local United Ways in more than 40 countries and territories. Member, US President Obama's Committee for Neighborhood and Faith-Based Communities. Former Chairman, Independent Sector. Interests: NGO stakeholders, economic change, gender parity.
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Gao Jenny
Director, Business Development
frog, People's Republic of China
CA
+86 21/5403 1978 +86 21/5403 3882 (fax)
www.frogdesign.com
frog works with the world's leading companies to design, engineer and bring to market meaningful products and services. With more than 1,600 designers, strategists and software engineers, it spans multiple technologies, platforms and media, and works across the consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail and fashion industries. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, it has locations in Amsterdam, Austin, Boston, Chennai, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Johannesburg, Kiev, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, Shanghai and Vinnitsa. Personal:
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Gatnar
Eugeniusz Member of the Board, National Bank of Poland, Poland
PL
+48 22/653 2342 +48 22/620 8518 (fax)
www.nbp.pl
Graduate, Faculty of Management, University of Economics, Katowice; 1993, Doctor of Economic Sciences; 1999, post-doctoral degree in Economic Sciences. Had academic training at universities in France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland. 2009, awarded the title of Professor in Economic Sciences by the President of the Republic of Poland. 2000-10, Member, Main Council, Polish Statistical Association. 2007-10, Adviser to the President of the National Bank of Poland. 2008-10, Member, State Accreditation Committee. Author of 162 scientific papers and four textbooks.
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Gayle
Helene D. Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; President and Chief Executive Officer
CARE USA, USA US
+1 404/979 9100 +1 404/589 2604 (fax)
www.care.org
One of the world's leading relief and development agencies, working in over 80 countries. It has an annual budget of US$ 525 million with 91% going directly to field implementation. Its projects benefit over 82 million people each year, more than half of them women. These women and their families are at the heart of more than 900 projects including agriculture, water, natural resources, health, HIV/AIDS, education, economic development, civil society strengthening and supporting governing institutions. Personal: BA in Psychology, Barnard College; MD, University of Pennsylvania; MPH, Johns Hopkins University. Expert on humanitarian issues, previously holding senior positions with the CDC and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Serves on several boards, including the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Rockefeller Foundation, Colgate-Palmolive. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Chaired the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and serves on the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.
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Geary
Christopher Chief Operating Officer
Asianet Group, Hong Kong SAR
Global Shaper
UK
+852 /2530 0130
Twitter: @cmgeary www.asianetconsultants.com
The Asianet Group is an international management consultancy specialized in helping companies identify, attract and retain talent across all industries. Personal: Educated in the UK; degree in Law. Has lived and worked in EMEA, North and South America and Asia Pacific. Curator, Global Shapers Hub, Hong Kong. COO, Asianet Group. Member of the Board, IACPR and IESF. Invests in businesses in jewellery, technology and social enterprise. Founder, Hong Kong Treasure Hunt, Fargo Foundation. Publicizes charity activities online.
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Geginat Joost
Managing Partner, South-East Asia
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6662 5490 +65 /6622 5761 (fax)
www.rolandberger.com
The only global strategy consultancy with European origins was founded in 1967 in Germany. It operates from 47 offices in 35 countries with 2,500 employees around the world. It is an independent partnership, owned by its more than 220 partners. It supports international corporations, non-profit organizations and public institutions in top management issues and covers all significant industries and functional areas of management. Personal: Master's in Business Management, University of Cologne and HEC Paris. More than 17 years' experience in management consulting in Asia, Europe, the US and Australia. Formerly with Deutsche Bank, Germany. With Roland Berger Strategy Consultants: former Chief Operating Officer and current Co-Chairman, Switzerland; currently, Managing Partner, South-East Asia; focuses on industrial products and capital goods but has worked in many other industries as well. Expertise: strategy, reorganization and corporate transformation programmes.
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Geicke Horst F.
Chairman
Pacific Alliance Group, Hong Kong SAR
DE
+85 2/3719 3333 +85 2/2524 4552 (fax)
www.pacific-alliance.com
PAG is one of the region's largest Asia-focused alternative investment managers with over US$ 9 billion in funds under management across private equity, real estate and absolute returns strategies. The group was founded in 2002 and now has over 270 staff in offices across the region. Personal: 1978, MBA, University of Hamburg, Germany. 1980-85, GM, Gebr Winkler FE; 1987-96, established Geicke HK, manufacturing export group of companies in Asia; 2002, Co-Founder, Pacific Alliance Group, fund management and investment firm in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing; 2002, Co-Founder, Vina Capital Group; 2003, Honorary Consul-General, Gambia; 199497 and 2001-03, President, German Chamber of Commerce; 2006, President, European Chamber of Commerce. Member, Hong Kong-EU Business Cooperation Committee. Formerly, Member, Trade and Industry Advisory Board, Hong Kong Government; 200103, Member, YPO Asia Board.
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Ghostine Gilbert
President, Asia Pacific
Diageo, Singapore
CA
+65 /6372 5127 +65 /6438 3931 (fax)
www.diageo.com
A global drinks business with alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. They include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness. Personal: 1985, MBA in Marketing, Saint Joseph University. Since 1993, with Diageo, including: Member, Global Executive Committee; experience in Africa, Asia, US and Europe; currently, based in Singapore. Interests: skiing, cinema, tennis, travelling, walking.
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Gill
Harjit Chief Executive Officer, ASEAN and Pacific
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
UK
+65 /6882 5252 +65 /6882 5003 (fax)
www.philips.com.sg
Diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs about 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. Personal: Started career in banking as Graduate Management Trainee, Midland Bank, UK. 1990, joined Philips, Consumer Electronics Division, Holland; has worked in several countries, including Holland, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong in a variety of sales, marketing and general management roles in various divisions in the consumer lifestyle sector; former Senior Vice-President, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, overseeing sales in the regional clusters of Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa; currently, CEO, Philips ASEAN & Pacific, managing a team of more than 10,000 staff across 10 markets; since March 2012, also Chairman, Philips Electronics Singapore. Interests: travelling, cooking, movies and football.
191
Gmür Martina
Senior Director, Head of the Network of Global Agenda Councils, World Economic Forum
CH
+41 22/869 1492 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
1998, Vordiplom, University of St Gallen, Switzerland; 2001, BSc in Finance, Fordham University, New York; 2003, International MBA, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris. Former: positions in Marketing and Sales, Nestlé Suisse; Associate Vice-President, Lazar & Company, a New York-based investment bank. Since 2004, with the World Economic Forum: 2004-05, Project Manager, 2005-06, Senior Project Manager, and 2006-08, Associate Director, Forum of Young Global Leaders; since 2008, Director and Head of the Network of Global Agenda Councils.
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Godbersen Malte
Senior Director, Head of Information Technology, World Economic Forum
DE Twitter: @malte62 www.weforum.org
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
Diploma in Physics, Karl-Ruprechts University, Heidelberg, Germany; PhD in Natural Sciences, KarlRuprechts University and Max-Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, Heidelberg, Germany; MBA, University of Geneva, HEC, Switzerland. 1991-95, Researcher, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and Max-Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, Heidelberg; 1996-98, Consultant, IBM Consulting Group, Geneva, Switzerland; 1998-2000, Manager and Practice Leader, IBM Consulting Group, Geneva, Switzerland. 2000-03, Director, Knowledge Management, World Economic Forum. Currently, Senior Director, Information Technology, World Economic Forum. Author of publications in nuclear instruments and methods (NIM). Expertise: communication technology; information technology; biometrics; high-energy physics.
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Goktuna Bulent
Chairman
Mineks International, Turkey
UK
+90 212/232 2000 +90 212/232 2001 (fax)
www.mineks.com
Mineks International is an M&A company with offices in Turkey, UK, Middle East and Africa. As a leading investment and business consultancy company, it is active in the fields of privatizations, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, infrastructure, transportation and defence in Turkey and Africa. Through its subsidiary companies, it is also involved in construction and infrastructure projects in Middle East, Turkey and Africa, and offers political lobbying, advice and assistance on bidding for government tenders as well as on financial structuring. Personal: BSc in Chemical Engineering and MSc in Organic Chemistry, Ankara University, Turkey; MBA, Syracuse University, US; PhD, Open International University for Complementary Medicines. President and Founder, National Golf Club, Antalya, Turkey; Partner, Euroconsultants Turkey. Member of the Board, Gas+ Turkey. Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Zambia in Istanbul. Member: Institute of Directors, UK; TUSIAD; YASED; DEIK; TAIK; ATC; TABA. Patron and Special Adviser to Global Foundation for Integrative Medicines, US.
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Grandhi Raju
Chairman, Energy
GMR Group, India
IN
+91 80/4043 2774 +91 80/4043 2826 (fax)
www.gmrgroup.co.in
GMR Group is a 35-year-old business conglomerate with interests in airports, energy, highways and urban infrastructure, with an asset base of over US$ 5 billion and additional investments for ongoing projects of about US$ 3 billion. The group has successfully implemented several infrastructure projects in India, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, three power projects in the states of Chennai and Andhra Pradesh and six highway projects. Personal: Commerce Graduate. Business Chairman, Energy Sector, GMR Group. Member of the Board of Directors, GMR Group.
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Granville-Ros Sean
Regional Programme Director, East Asia
Mercy Corps, Indonesia
UK
+62 21/7884 2686
www.mercycorps.org
Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs, its programmes provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. The worldwide team in more than 40 countries is improving the lives of 19 million people. Personal: Bachelor's in Agriculture, Newcastle University; Master's in Livestock Production, University of Edinburgh. Specialist in economic development and seasoned field leader with 15 years of experience working in the private and non-profit sectors. For ten years with Mercy Corps: first worked with the agency's team in Kosovo; Country Director, Mongolia and Indonesia; currently, Regional Programme Director, in charge of the East Asia region. Global experience in successful programme design, monitoring and evaluation and management that encompasses economic and market development projects, and sustainable rural livelihoods in Africa, the Caribbean, the Balkans, Mongolia and Indonesia. Has built constituencies between government, civic and private sector actors in support of development goals.
196
Gregory Sam
Programme Director
WITNESS, USA
Young Global Leader
UK
+1 718/783 2000 +1 718/783 1593 (fax) Twitter: @SamGregory www.witness.org
Global pioneer in using video to expose human rights abuses, empowering people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change. Founded in 1992, WITNESS has partnered with human rights groups in over 80 countries, trained over 3,000 human rights defenders, developed key tools for using video online, and supported the inclusion of video in over 100 campaigns. It focuses on intense campaigning partnerships and on improving the ability of the millions of citizens turning their cameras on abuse to do so safely, ethically and effectively. Personal: BA, University of Oxford; Master's in Public Policy as Kennedy Memorial Scholar, Harvard. Helps people use the power of the moving image and participatory technologies to create human rights change. Currently: Programme Director, WITNESS; Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School. Member: Board, US Campaign for Burma; Advisory Board, Games for Change. 2010, Rockefeller Bellagio Resident on the future of video-based advocacy.
197
Grigorian Aram
Managing Director
Troika Dialog, Russian Federation
AM
+7 495/258 0516 +7 495/258 0514 (fax)
www.troika.ru
A leading independent investment bank and asset management firm in Russia founded in 1991. Its business consists of securities sales and trading, investment banking, private wealth and asset management, retail distribution, alternative investment. It has operations in 26 cities across Russia plus offices in London, New York, Kiev, Almaty and Nicosia. Its clients include Russian and international companies, financial institutions, government agencies and high net worth individuals. Personal: Graduate, European Partnership of Business Schools, including 1987-91, Engineering University, Armenia and 1991-95, Reutlingen, Germany and London, UK. International experience in M&A and corporate finance in London, Frankfurt, New York and Moscow. 1994-97, Investment Banker, Salomon Brothers, set up Moscow office and involved in fledgling Russian securities market; 1998-200, with Goldman Sachs, headed energy and power in European emerging markets; spearheaded private equity and venture capital initiatives backed by private Moscow-based group. Since 2007, with Troika Dialog Group, responsible for private equity initiatives and special situations.
198
Grundy Ian
Head of Public Affairs, Adecco Asia
Adecco Group, Switzerland
UK
+41 44/878 8888 +41 44/829 8888 (fax)
www.adecco.com
The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR solutions, with over 33,000 FTE employees, a network of 5,600 branches in over 60 countries, daily connecting close to 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients. The services offered cover temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition, talent development and workforce management solutions, as well as outsourcing and consulting. It is a Fortune Global 500 company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, based in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Switzerland. Personal: Over 19 years' experience in international human resources and marketing. With Adecco Group: former Head of Public Relations & Global Partnerships; also held senior roles in Asia and the US, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore and New York.
199
Gu Wenhui Vice-President
Tianjin Infrastructure Construction & Investment (Group) Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China CN
+86 22/2395 5006 +86 22/2395 5002 (fax)
www.tj-chengtou.com
A company that acts as an investment and financing platform of the infrastructure sector in Tianjin, focused on realizing the development goals for Tianjin City and the operation of Binhai New Area. It operates businesses in rail transit, real estate, the environmental water industry and road and bridge construction. Personal:
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Guevara Manzo Gloria
Secretary of Tourism of Mexico Global Agenda Council on Aviation, Travel & Tourism
MX www.sectur.gob.mx
BSc in Computer Science, Anahuac University; MBA, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University; studied Marketing, Anahuac, Executive Management, IPADE, and Project Management, George Washington University. 1989, started professional career with NCR Corp. Over fifteen years, held different positions in the travel industry, Sabre Travel Network and Sabre Holding, including 6 years in the US, 4 years for the Latin America and Caribbean region, and 2 years in the Information office with global responsibilities as Vice-President. Since March 2010, Secretary of Tourism of Mexico (Cabinet position that reports to Mexican President); oversaw signing of the National Agreement for Tourism in 2011 and Mexico achieved a new record in domestic and international tourists. Concurrently CEO, Mexico Tourism Board. Recipient of honours and awards, including: named one of the 50 most influential women in Mexico, Expansión magazine (CNNExpansion, 3 consecutive years).
201
Guibert François
Executive Vice-President and President, Greater China and South Asia Region
STMicroelectronics, Singapore
FR
+65 /6216 5516 +65 /6481 6246 (fax)
www.st.com
Global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence applications. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics makes a positive and innovative contribution to people's lives. In 2011, the company's net revenues were US$ 9.73 billion. Personal: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Ecole Centrale, Marseille. Three years at Texas Instruments. 1981, joined Thomson Semiconducteurs, a predecessor to STMicroelectronics; 1987, Director, Semicustom Business, Asia Pacific; 1989, President, ST's operations in Taiwan; positions in Corporate Business Development and Investor Relations; 2005, Corporate VP, managing the company's sales and marketing in emerging markets; since 2006, has led ST's operations in Asia Pacific; 2010, responsibilities expanded to Greater China. 2011, elected Chairman of the Board, Veredus Laboratories. Board Member, Singapore Economic Development Board. 2009, Knight of the National Order of Merit.
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Gupta Manish
Joint Managing Director
Beekay Group Companies, India
IN
+91 78/8222 3120 +91 78/8403 3353 (fax)
www.bsbkltd.com
Since 1918 the Beekay Group has been extensively involved in the field of manufacturing of vital mechanical and technological plants and equipment, implementation of large turnkey projects from concept to commissioning, large civil engineering projects, and real estate development. It is associated with overseas technology leaders for implementation of various projects in the steel, power and infrastructure sectors. Personal: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manipal. Since 1990, with Beekay Group of companies, assessing feasibility for latest technologies, new business opportunities, developing long term corporate strategies and handling overall group activities. Member: Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India; National Highway Builders Federation. Trustee: Bhilai Institute of Technology; Bhilai Education Trust. Vice-Chairman, CII-Chhattisgarh Region.
203
Han Yin-Mon Vanessa
Myanmar Delegation, International Federation of the Red Cross, Yangon
Global Shaper
MM
+95 1/9515 9242 +95 1/296 551 (fax)
www.ifrc.org/address/mm.asp
2004, graduate, Choate Rosemary Hall; 2007, BA in International Relations, University of Southern California (USC); 2011, MA in Development Studies, Institute of Development Studies (IDS). Currently, working for the IFRC, Yangon. From June 2012, tutoring ex-political prisoners on international relations and comparative politics, focusing on linking their experiences to the global political system. Interests: peace building and reconciliation, public-private partnerships, public management and governance, wanderlust, photography and creative writing.
204
Harman Jane
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA
US www.wilsoncenter.org
Graduate (Hons), Smith College and Harvard Law School. Former: top Aide, United States Senate; Deputy Cabinet Secretary to President Jimmy Carter; Special Counsel to the Department of Defense; in private law practice. Since 2011, Director, President and CEO, Woodrow Wilson Center. Former Congresswoman from California representing the aerospace centre of the State during nine terms; served on all the major security committees, including six years on Armed Services, eight years on Intelligence and four on Homeland Security; made numerous Congressional fact-finding missions to hotspots around the world, including North Korea, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Guantanamo Bay to assess threats against the US. Member: Defense Policy Board; State Department Foreign Policy Board; CIA External Advisory Board; Board of Directors, Newsweek Daily Beast Co. Director, National Intelligence's Senior Advisory Group. Trustee: Aspen Institute; University of Southern California. Recipient, Defense Department Medal for Distinguished Service (1998); CIA Seal Medal (2007); CIA Director's Award (2011); National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal (2011).
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Harrington Kevin
Managing Director
Clarium Capital Management, USA
US
+1 415/248 5143 +1 415/248 5141 (fax)
www.clariumcapital.com
Clarium Capital Management is a global macro hedge fund headquartered in San Francisco. Personal: BSc in Mathematics and Physics, University of Idaho. Formerly: PhD candidate in Physics, Stanford University; consulted for Stanford's CISAC-Institute for International Studies, on fissile materials protection and national infrastructure security; mathematics research for the Department of Defense. Since 2003, with Clarium: Managing Director; Member, Investment Committee.
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Haryopratomo Aldi
Co-Founder
Ruma Inc., Indonesia
Young Global Leader
ID
+62 21/720 4495
Twitter: @aldi_h www.ruma.co.id
Ruma sells a business-in-a-box that enables small entrepreneurs to sell prepaid minutes. The organization buys minutes at a discount from 10 telecom operators and stores them in its server. When a customer buys minutes from its entrepreneurs, the company sends the minutes electronically via SMS, thereby reducing the need for a physical voucher. The company has worked with Grameen Foundation to develop this model, which is essentially the next evolution of the Grameen Phone. Personal: Bachelor's in Engineering, Purdue University; MBA, Harvard Business School. Currently, Co-Founder, Ruma.
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Hayashi Akio
President
Kairin Juku School, Japan
JP
+81 284/725 945 +81 284/731 520 (fax)
www.kairin.co.jp
A provider of educational services for junior and senior high school students, with 62 branches in the northern part of Tokyo and 7,000 students. Personal: 1973, BA in Law, Keio University, Tokyo. Studies in Privatization of the Public Sector, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, World Bank Institute and National University of Singapore. Adviser, Mani. Chairperson, Kairin UNESCO Association. Member of the Board, Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Keizai Doyukai. Visiting Professor, Graduate School of National University of Utsunomiya. Chairperson, Yuuhou Gakuen, Yuuhou Gakuin High School, Fushima. Chairperson, Advisory Committee on the Vitalization of Ashikaga City.
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Hayashi Chiemi
Director, Head of Research, Risk Response Network, World Economic Forum
JP
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @Chiemi884 www.weforum.org
BA in International Studies, International Christian University, Japan; diploma in International Business, University of California, Berkeley; MPhil in Development Studies, University of Cambridge. Formerly: led a number of the Forum's industry scenarios such as the Future of Cloud Computing, Future of Pensions and Healthcare, Technology and Innovation in Financial Services, and regional scenarios such as those for the Middle East; managed cross-regional and divisional projects ranging from Japanese government bonds to derivatives, Goldman Sachs, Japan. Currently, responsible for the Global Risks Report, subject-specific projects such as Risk and Responsibility in a Hyper-connected World, Supply Chain and Transport Risk. 2006, Global Leadership Fellow Forum.
209
Hayes Martin
President
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Singapore
UK
+65 /6571 2000 +65 /6571 2005 (fax)
www.bosch.com
A company active in electric, electronic and mechanical equipment for automotive applications, power tools, household appliances, security systems and thermotechnology, packaging machinery, industrial equipment, and hydraulics and pneumatics. The strategy of the automotive group is to develop and manufacture new products for increased safety, fuel economy and emission control of automobiles. A key goal is the development of a stronger market position in the US, Japan, Korea and China. Personal: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Portsmouth Polytechnic, UK. Formerly, Executive Vice-President, Bosch Automotive Thailand, responsible for automotive sales to original equipment customers in South-East Asia and Australia. Member, Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK.
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He Ronglin Vice-Chairman of Tianjin Municipal Committee (CPPCC), People's Republic of China
CN www.cppcc.gov.cn
1972, graduate in Water Conservancy Engineering, Hebei Hydraulic College; Master's in Political Economics, Nankai University. 1975, functionary, Wuqing Public Security Bureau; 1984, Deputy Chief, Planning Section, Tianjin Agricultural Commission; 1988, Chief, Tianjin Municipal Government General Office. 1989, in Jixian County: Deputy CPC Secretary; Vice-Magistrate; Deputy CPC Secretary; Magistrate; CPC Secretary and Magistrate; CPC Secretary. 1993, in Jinnan District: CPC Deputy Secretary, Deputy Director; Acting Director; CPC Deputy Secretary and Director. 1996, CPC Secretary, Jinnan District, Tianjin; 2000, Deputy Secretary-General, Tianjin Municipal Government; since 2008, current position.
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Hein
Christoph Asia-Pacific Correspondent
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Singapore
DE
+65 /6475 5023 +65 /6479 1241 (fax)
www.faz.de
A financial newspaper in the German language. With 124 correspondents across the world, the newspaper has the largest network of staff correspondents of all print media. Together with its Sunday edition, it has a daily circulation of around 500,000 copies distributed in 138 countries. Personal: PhD in Sociology and Economics, Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet, Muenster; 1991, Corporate Media Relations, BASF, Ludwigshafen; 1993, Editor, Economics and Business Affairs, Die Welt, Berlin; 1996, Bureau Chief, Die Welt, Stuttgart; with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: 1998, Correspondent, Stuttgart; 1999, Bureau Chief and Correspondent, Economics and Business Affairs, Asia; currently, based in Singapore. Author of several books.
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Henry Simon
Chief Financial Officer
Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Netherlands
UK
+31 70/377 2595 +31 70/377 1840 (fax)
www.shell.com
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies employing 93,000 people in more than 90 countries. Its aim is to help meet the energy needs of society in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. Personal: 1982, degree in Mathematics, Cambridge University; 1989, qualified as a member of CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). 1982, joined Shell: Engineer, Stanlow refinery, UK; held various finance posts, incl.: Finance Manager, Marketing, Egypt; Controller, Upstream business, Egypt; Oil Products Shareholder Finance Adviser, Asia Pacific; Finance Director, Mekong Cluster; until late 2000, General Manager, Finance, South-East Asian Retail business. From 2004, Chief Financial Officer, Exploration and Production. Since May 2009, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board, Royal Dutch Shell. In addition to responsibility for all financial activities, responsible for strategy, planning and information technology. Regional Executive Director, Asia Pacific. Member: Main Committee, 100 Group of UK FTSE CFOs; European Round Table CFO Taskforce; Board, Centre for European Reform.
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Henschel Simon
Managing Director
Sunlabob International Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6348 0628
Twitter: @Sunlabob www.sunlabob.com
A private company, set up in 2000, as a renewable energy provider offering energy services for remote areas not reached by the public electricity grid. Since 2008, it also covers urban areas conducting energy audits, energy efficiency consultancy for buildings and factories, and supplying and installing energy-efficient materials. For two years one of the leaders in international competitive bidding for rural electrification in South-East Asia and Africa. It is based in Vientiane, Laos, with offices in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. Personal: BSc in International Business Management, Southern New Hampshire University, US. With Sunlabob: five years at headquarters in Laos; then two years in Singapore; focus on management, business development and international expansion strategies. Alumni Member, Global Institute for Tomorrow. Founding Member, Lao Institute for Renewable Energy. Interests: ecological conscience, contributing to innovative concepts in providing energy to rural and urban areas of the developed and developing world, international partnerships, growth strategies.
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Heriawan Rusman
Vice-Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia
ID www.indonesia.go.id/en
1983, Bachelor's in Economics, Indonesia University; 2002, Master's in Regional and Rural Development Planning Sciences and 2004, PhD in Agricultural Economics, Bogor Agriculture University, Indonesia. 2006-11, Head, BPS (Agency for Statistics). Since October 2011, Vice-Minister of Agriculture.
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Herink
Christopher National Director
World Vision, Myanmar
US
+95 943/157 580
www.worldvisionmyanmar.net
World Vision is an international relief, development and advocacy organization, operating in over 90 countries. With an annual budget over US$ 2.7 billion and 40,000 staff worldwide, it provides support to vulnerable families and children in critical areas such as health, education, and economic development. Founded in 1950, its mission is for every child to experience life in all of its fullness. Personal: Bachelor's, Pomona College; Master's in International Education Policy, Harvard University. Responsible for the strategy and implementation of World Vision's work in Myanmar.
216
Hernandez Elizabeth
Vice-President, Government Relations, Asia Pacific and Japan
Hewlett-Packard Company, Singapore
PH
+65 /6572 0448 +65 /6572 0604 (fax)
www.hp.com
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: 1987, BA (Hons) in History, Univ. of the Philippines in 1987; studies, School of Int’l Service, American Univ. 1996, Co-Founder, Vice-President, then COO, I-Quest Corp., Hong Kong, provided Internet solutions to hotels. Former: Regional Director, USASEAN Business Council; Regional Director, Government and Public Affairs, GlaxoSmithKline. 2010, joined HP; currently, Vice-President, Government Relations, Asia Pacific-Japan, responsible for shaping public policy initiatives and building strategic relationships with governments, international organizations and NGOs in Asia. Board Member: American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore; US-ASEAN Business Council.
217
Herrmann Lothar
Chief Executive Officer, ASEANPacific
Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6490 8636 +65 /6490 6001 (fax)
www.siemens.com.sg
Synonymous with an international mindset and worldwide presence for over 160 years, Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare, as well as providing infrastructure solutions, primarily for cities and metropolitan areas. Present in some 190 countries, its 336,000 employees work at 1,640 locations worldwide, including 176 R&D facilities, delivering fast, local, tailor-made solutions addressing the needs of energy and industrial companies, cities, infrastructure and healthcare providers. Personal: 1980, Master's in Int'l Economics. With Siemens: 1991, Manager, Int'l Regions; Managing Director, Bangladesh, Dhaka; Senior Manager, Int'l Regions, Germany; 1995, Director, Corporate Strategy, China; VP, Int'l Operations North-West Europe, Germany; 2001, General Manager, Fossil Power Generation, a joint venture; 2002, General Manager, Power Generation Group, China; 2005, President and CEO, Thailand; since 2008, current position. Member, Singaporean German Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Panel Member, Singapore's Economics Strategies Committee.
218
Heyzer Noeleen
Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok
SG www.unescap.org
BA and MA, University of Singapore; doctorate in Social Sciences, Cambridge University. Formerly: Head, UN Development Fund for Women: assisted over 100 countries to formulate and implement legislation and policies to realize women's security and rights; played critical role in addressing violence against women and Security Council's adoption of resolution on women, peace and security; undertook extensive missions to conflict-affected countries worldwide; since 2007, current position, at Under Secretary-General level and first woman to occupy it. Nominee for 2005 Nobel Peace Prize. Recipient of awards including: UNA-Harvard Leadership Award, Woman of Distinction Award, UNNGO Committee on Status of Women; Women Who Make a Difference, National Council for Research on Women (2005); Dag Hammarskjöld Medal (2004).
219
Hibiya Takeshi
Senior Vice-President
Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd, Japan
JP
+81 3/6271 5138 +81 3/6271 5142 (fax)
www.fujixerox.co.jp
A company with a growing portfolio of global, industrybased document solutions which combines services, software and hardware. Personal: 1975, BA, Keio Univ. Tokyo. Since 1975, with Fuji Xerox Co.: 1998, Manager, Corporate Human Resources; 1998, Manager, Corporate Strategy; 1998, General Manager, Corporate Research on Management & Knowledge; 2001, General Manager, Corporate Human Resources; 2005, Corporate Vice-President; since 2010, Senior Vice-President, Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility, General Affairs, Legal, overall Human Resources and Labour Management, and Executive General Manager, Human Resources Group.
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Higgins Jon
Chief Executive Officer International
Ketchum, USA
UK
+1 202/835 9425
www.omnicomgroup.com
Omnicom is a global leader in marketing and communications, delivering advertising, marketing services, research, brand consulting, public relations, healthcare, specialty communications, interactive and digital media, and media services to more than 5,000 clients in over 100 countries. Employing over 65,500 people worldwide, its companies include BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, Fleishman-Hillard, Interbrand, Ketchum, PHD Worldwide, OMD Worldwide, Porter Novelli, Rapp and TBWA Worldwide. Personal: BA in Journalism, University of Southern California. Oversees offices in UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and 20 affiliates.
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Hiraga Satoru
Representative Director and Managing Director
Marsh Japan Inc. (MMCo), Japan
JP
+81 3/5534 8227 +81 3/5371 4512 (fax)
www.marsh-jp.com
A global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and human capital: Marsh delivers risk and insurance services and solutions; Guy Carpenter provides risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer provides human resource consulting, outsourcing and investment services; and Oliver Wyman provides management consulting. Its 52,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. The company is a responsible corporate citizen, making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Personal: BA in Economics and Finance, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; MBA, American Graduate School of International Management, Arizona, US. Formerly: financial analyst, banking institution. With Marsh: acquired risk finance and risk consulting skills, Germany and US; 2000, founded Risk Consulting Team, to provide consulting services including business continuity management to Japanese and foreign corporations, based in Japan; since 2002, Representative Director, Japan and Global Senior Relationship Officer.
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Hirano Tatsuo
Minister for Reconstruction; Minister for Comprehensive Review of Measures in Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Reconstruction Agency, Japan JP www.kantei.go.jp
1977, graduate, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tokyo; 1982, MSc, Iowa State University, US. 1977-2001, with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; 2001, Member of the House of Councillors (1st); 2007, Member of the House of Councillors (2nd); 2009, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, House of Councillors; Jul. 2010, Chairman, Committee on Budget, House of Councillors; Sep. 2010, Senior ViceMinister of Cabinet Office for National Policy (Reshuffled Kan Cabinet); Jan. 2011, Senior Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office for National Policy (2nd Reshuffled Kan Cabinet); Jul. 2011, Minister for Reconstruction in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Minister of State for Disaster Management (2nd Reshuffled Kan Cabinet); Sep. 2011, Minister for Reconstruction in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Minister of State for Disaster Management (Noda Cabinet); Jan. 2012, Minister for Reconstruction in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Minister of State for Disaster Management (Reshuffled Noda Cabinet); Feb. 2012, Minister for Reconstruction, Minister for Comprehensive Review of Measures in Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (Reshuffled Noda Cabinet).
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Ho Hsing-Chan Group Managing Director, ASEAN
DuPont Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore
US
+65 /6586 3413 +65 /6586 3696 (fax)
www.dupont.com
A science-based products and services company, founded in 1802, operating in more than 90 countries and offering a wide range of products and services for markets, including agriculture and food, building and construction, communications and transportation. It puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Personal: MSc in Civil Engineering, Columbia University; MBA, Columbia Business School. Former Consulting Engineer, Exxon. 1981, Planning Analyst, Conoco. Over 30 years with DuPont: leadership positions in joint venture start-ups, business development and corporate management, China, Singapore and Asia Pacific; Founding Member, Asian Group; 1987, negotiated joint ventures in China; Business Development Manager, ASEAN; Strategy Manager, driving nylon's growth in Asia; Regional Director, Asia Pacific; President, Teijin Films China; Executive Director, Hongji Films Foshan; currently Group Managing Director, ASEAN; concurrently Director, Business Development, Planning and Growth Initiatives, East and South Asia.
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Hookway James
Reporter
The Wall Street Journal, Thailand
UK
+66 2/690 4243
Twitter: @jameshookway www.wsj.com
A global media and entertainment company with operations in film, television, cable network, satellite television, newspapers, publishing and digital media. It is the leading publisher of English language newspapers in the US, UK and Australia and its television broadcast, cable and satellite operations reach hundreds of millions of viewers in over 50 countries. Its film studios are the world's largest producers and distributors of film and television content and its digital properties include many of the Internet's most popular destinations. Personal: Currently, Reporter, Wall Street Journal.
225
Hoontrakul Pongsak
Senior Research Fellow, SASIN
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
TH
+66 2/883 5549 +66 2/883 5547 (fax)
www.chula.ac.th
The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration offers MBA and PhD programmes in English and executive training. Its aim is to be a leading business school in Thailand and Asia. Personal: BSc in Industrial and System Engineering, San Jose University, US; Thai Engineer Licence; MBA in International Marketing, Sasin-Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok; DBA in Finance, Thammasa University, Bangkok. 1997-2001, Director and Secretary-General, Advisory Board, Siemens; 1998-2000, Director, Thanachart Finance & Securities; 2002-08, Director, UOB Bank Thai. Since 1997, Member, International Advisory Council, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto; since 2001, current position; since 2008, Independent Director, UOL Group, Singapore.
Spouse's Name: Thanabatchai Nontana
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Hori
Yoshito Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GLOBIS; President, Globis University; Managing Partner, Globis Capital Partners
GLOBIS Corporation, Japan
Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership JP
+81 3/5275 3275 +81 3/5275 3890 (fax) Twitter: @YoshitoHori e.globis.co.jp/en/gg
GLOBIS has become the number one MBA programme in Japan, in terms of ranking by Nikkei Career Magazine and in terms of the number of students enrolled on the Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka campuses. It provides corporate training both in English and in Japanese to more than 300 corporate clients including Toyota, Cannon and Sony. GLOBIS Capital Partners, which manages over US$ 400 million, has become the largest independent VC firm creating new industries in Japan. Personal: BSc in Engineering, Kyoto University; MBA, Harvard Business School. Formerly, with Sumitomo Corporation. 1992, founded GLOBIS; 1996, founded GLOBIS Capital Partners. Founder, Japan Chapter, Entrepreneurs' Organization. 2005-08, Member, Harvard Business School Alumni Board. Former Member, New Asian Leaders Executive Committee, World Economic Forum. Member of the Board: Japan Association of Corporate Executives; Japan Private Equity Association. Featured on the cover of Forbes as one the most successful entrepreneurs in Asia. Author of blog, Views from an Entrepreneur. Author of several books including: Visionary Leaders who Create and Innovate Societies; Six Dimensions of Life; My Personal Mission Statement.
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Hoshyuyama Takayuki
Chief Executive Officer
D2 Communications Inc., Japan
JP
+81 3/6252 3108 +81 3/6252 3111 (fax)
www.d2c.co.jp/
First company in the world to specialize in mobile advertisement, established in 2000 as a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, Dentsu and NTT Advertising. Under the corporate slogan “No Wireless, No Marketing,” its business domains include the following: mobile advertising, media representation, planning/operations for mobile campaigns, development of apps/digital contents, and other mobile marketing services. Its latest endeavours include working to expand its consumerfocused mobile contents/app development business, as well as to expand its business beyond Japan. Personal: Formerly, with Dentsu: Head, Media Buying, International Communications and Strategic Alliances, Dentsu's AE for docomo; Member, Mobile Advertising Project. With D2 Communications: Founding Member; 2004, Chief Operating Officer; since 2010, current position. 2005, Member of the Board, MMSA.
228
Howell W. Lee
Managing Director, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum
US
+41 22/869 1287 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
BA in Economics; BA in East Asian Languages and Literature; JD; LLM in International Legal Studies; currently, PhD candidate, University of St Gallen. 199396, Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies; 1997-99, Deputy Director, Japan Society of New York; 2000, Consultant to UN High Commissioner for Refugees; 2002-03, Senior Policy Advisor, US Agency for International Development. With World Economic Forum: 2001-02, Director, Annual Meeting Programme, New York; 2004-08, Senior Director and Head, Asia; 2009-10, Managing Director and Head, Programming; since 2011, Member of the Managing Board, responsible for Centre for Global Events and Risk Response Network. Adjunct Fellow, Pacific Forum, Center for Strategic and International Studies. Member of the Editorial Board, Global Asia.
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Hu Bo Chairman
Ciming Health Checkup Management Group Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 10/5965 8608 +86 10/5965 8611 (fax)
www.ciming.com
Ciming Health Checkup Management Group Co. is the largest healthcare company in Asia. It develops products including health check-up, referral for second opinion on diagnosis, chronic disease management, healthy longevity, oasis international wellness club and physiological age test. It has 8 million customers, 50 directly operated and franchised health check-up centres in more than 20 cities in China. More than 2,500 Chinese and international enterprises use its services. It is ISO 9001 certified. Personal: 1990, Master's in Medicine, Dalian Medical University; since 2007, Global CEO Programme for China. 1993-2001, Deputy General Secretary, Medical Biotechnology Association of China; 1993-2001, Deputy Director, Science Department, Cancer Research Foundation of China; since 2002, Chairman, Ciming Health Checkup Management Group.
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Hugentobler Paul
Member of the Executive Committee
Holcim Ltd, Switzerland
CH
+41 58/858 8630 +41 58/858 8639 (fax)
www.holcim.com
One of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, including crushed stone, sand and gravel, concrete, and downstream activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt, including services. The group holds majority and minority interests in over 70 countries, on all continents, and employs some 80,000 people. Personal: Degree in Civil Engineering; degree in Economic Science, University of St Gallen. With Holcim Group Support: 1980, Project Manager; 1994, Area Manager, Asia Pacific; since 2002, current position.
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Hughes Geraint
Managing Partner, South and South-East Asian Practice
Clifford Chance, Singapore
UK
+65 /6410 2212 +65 /6535 6855 (fax)
www.cliffordchance.com
World leading law firm focusing on capital markets, corporate and M&A, finance and banking, real estate, tax and pensions, employment, litigation and dispute resolution. The firm has 33 offices in 23 countries and 3,200 legal advisers. It has a depth of legal resources in its four key markets: the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It also has a cooperation agreement with AlJadaan & Partners, a law firm in Riyadh. Personal: 1991, qualified in England and Wales; 1993, qualified in Hong Kong. Former positions in energy and infrastructure sector, including various projects, M&A, joint ventures, financings, regulatory and dispute resolution matters; worked on Indian-related matters over last 15 years for international and domestic developers and lenders. With Clifford Chance: in Hong Kong and London; currently based in Singapore; practice covers key areas of infrastructure, sustainable resources, clean energy, oil and gas, mining and power; Head, Clifford Chance India.
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Hui Tai Regional Head of Research, Asia
Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
HK
+65 /6596 9759
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: Master's in Economics, Queens' College, Cambridge; Master's in International and Public Affairs, University of Hong Kong. With Standard Chartered Bank: 2000, Research; since 2011, Head of Research, Asia Region, covering macroeconomics and financial development in Asia and ASEAN integration.
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Hutchinson Mark
Managing Director
IHS, Singapore
US
+66 81/860 7010
www.ihs.com
IHS is a global information company offering content, insight and analysis in: energy and power, design and supply chain, EHS and sustainability, defence risk and security, country and industry forecasting, and commodities pricing and cost. It has been in business for more than 50 years and employs about 5,500 people speaking more than 50 languages in 30 countries. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the Energy Partner of the World Economic Forum. Personal: Degree in Economics, Earlham College; MPP, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Managing Director, IHS, based in Singapore, heading IHS Asian energy consulting. Expert in strategic analysis, market assessments, fuel strategies, project financing, due diligence and other issues related to the energy markets. Based in Asia for 18 years, has had clients including oil & gas majors and independents, power companies, regional governments and financial institutions.
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Hwang Seung-Jun Vice-President, Management & Planning
Hanwha Group, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 10/6519 1336 +82 2/729 1387 (fax)
www.hanwha.co.kr
One of the largest conglomerates in Korea with 56 domestic affiliates and 69 overseas networks in three sectors: manufacturing and construction; finance; service and leisure. Over recent years, it has increased its presence in the global market with an emphasis on renewable energies for future growth. With Hanwha SolarOne, a vertically integrated solar company with advanced photovoltaic technology and production capacity, its aim is to become a global leader in the solar industry by 2020. Personal: BA in Economics, Yonsei University; 1996, MBA, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University. Formerly, 14 years at consulting companies including Deloitte, PWC consulting, and Arthur Andersen. 2005, joined Hanwha Group; currently, Vice-President, Management and Planning; serving as Head of Financial Group Strategy & Operation and responsible for establishing strategies for finance portfolio companies including Korea Life Insurance. Interests: corporate value enhancement and enterprise cost reduction.
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Hyun Jungseop General Director
Korea Life Insurance Vietnam, Vietnam
KR
+84 12/2887 9369 +84 8/3914 9101 (fax)
www.hanwha.co.kr
One of the largest conglomerates in Korea with 56 domestic affiliates and 69 overseas networks in three sectors: manufacturing and construction; finance; service and leisure. Over recent years, it has increased its presence in the global market with an emphasis on renewable energies for future growth. With Hanwha SolarOne, a vertically integrated solar company with advanced photovoltaic technology and production capacity, its aim is to become a global leader in the solar industry by 2020. Personal: MBA, Seoul National University. 1990, joined Hanwha Group; 5 years with Hanwha Chemical as Assistant Planning Manager; 6 years with Universal Bearings as Planning Manager; 5 years with Korealife Insurance as General Manager, Planning Department and Insurance Risk Management Department; since 2008, General Director, Korealife Insurance Vietnam.
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Idris Jala Minister, Office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
MY Twitter: @idrisjala_ www.pmo.gov.my
BSocSc in Development Studies/Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Master's in Industrial Relations, Warwick University, UK. Formerly, 23 years with Shell, Amsterdam, Managing Director, Sri Lanka, and Global Vice-President, Retail Marketing, London; turned around Shell MDS, the world's first gas-to-liquids plant. Former CEO, Malaysia Airlines, turning it around from a nine-month loss of US$ 400 million to a record profit of US$ 270 million in 2007, in less than two years. Currently, Minister and CEO, Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU), Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia. PEMANDU, a government transformation programme, aims to transform the social and economic performance of Malaysia by working on seven national key results areas including corruption and crime. The Economic Transformation Programme aims to make Malaysia a high-income nation by 2020, focusing on 12 national key economic areas, such as oil and gas, financial services, palm oil, retail and tourism, and six strategic reform initiatives, covering 51 policy measures, including competition, standards and liberalization, and human capital development.
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Ikeda Takashi
Executive Officer, General Manager, Asia and Oceania
Sojitz Corporation, Japan
JP
+65 /6428 9277 +65 /6428 9202 (fax)
www.sojitz.com/en
A conglomerate commerce house in Japan active in global trade, investment and finance in mining, metals, project contracting, machinery for aircraft, ships, automobiles, electronics, energy, chemicals, food, textiles, real estate, IT and media industries. Personal: 1975, Bachelor of Business Administration, Yokohama National University. 1975-2004, with Nissho Iwai Corporation. With Sojitz: 2004, Managing Director and President, Thai Central Chemical Public Company; 2007, Executive Officer, Senior Vice-President, Consumer Lifestyle Business and Senior General Manager, Foods Unit, Sojitz Corporation; since 2009, current positions.
238
Im Kee-Young President and Chief Executive Officer
KDB Daewoo Securities Co. Ltd, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 2/768 2003 +82 2/768 2141 (fax)
www.bestez.com
One of the largest stock brokerage and investment banking firms in Korea. Founded in 1970, it has over 3,200 employees in 129 branch offices and six overseas networks. It ranks among the Republic of Korea's top domestic brokers, with the highest market share in the brokerage business. The company is building a strong track record in principal investments and sustains the highest level of net figures in the Korean Securities Industry. It works in close cooperation with Korean Development Bank Financial Group affiliates. Personal: 1975, BA in Economics, Yonsei University, Korea; 1980, MBA, George Washington University, US. 1982-91, Vice-President, Bankers Trust, New York; 199198, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Country Head, Salomon Brothers, Seoul; 1998-2004, Executive VicePresident and Head, Investment Banking, Samsung Securities; 2004-07, Chief Executive Officer and ViceChairman, Deutsche Securities, Seoul; 2008-09, Chief Executive Officer and President, IBK Investment Securities; since 2009, current position.
239
Inada Hideo
Correspondent, Bangkok
Jiji Press, Thailand
JP
+66 2/634 2487 +66 2/236 6800 (fax)
www.jiji.co.jp
Provides news services for newspapers, TV and radio stations and news agencies in Japan and abroad, business news services for financial and securities houses, government agencies, trading companies and other businesses, and multimedia general news services for the general public. Personal:
240
Intarakumthornchai Sira
Chief Operating Officer, SEAPEN Region
PwC, Thailand
TH
+66 2/344 1244 +66 2/286 2666 (fax)
www.pwcglobal.com/thailand
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. It is a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. With diverse skills, backgrounds and experience, its people build relationships and use their expertise to work with clients and each other to create value. Personal: Over 20 years' experience in advising large Thai and multinational clients across diverse industries, in areas ranging from business structuring and internal controls, to tax and accounting. With PricewaterhouseCoopers: former Country Leader, Vietnam; currently: Country Leader, Cambodia; Chief Operating Officer, SEAPEN region; Partner, responsible for the operations and finance of PwC firms in Thailand , Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Specialized in Thai corporate tax and extensive experience in strategic group tax planning and tax risk management. Part of the PwC's global M&A team. Experience also as a senior manager in audit practices, serving multinational audit clients in industries such as financial services, oil and gas, consumer and manufacturing products.
241
Ireland Sarah
Regional Director
Oxfam GB East Asia, Thailand
UK
+66 2/632 0033 Ext. 126 +66 2/632 0038 (fax) Twitter: @sdmireland www.oxfamblogs.org/eastasia/?page_id=24
Oxfam is a confederation of 13 like-minded organizations working together and with partners and allies around the world to bring about lasting change. It works in over 100 countries directly with communities and local partners and seeks to influence policies to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them. It works with over 3,000 local partner organizations. Personal: Extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, in Asia, including working from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India. Currently, Regional Director, Oxfam GB in Asia.
242
Ishikura Yoko
Professor, Graduate School of Media Design
Keio University, Japan
Global Agenda Council on Education & Skills JP
+81 45/564 2485
Twitter: @yokoishikura www.keio.ac.jp
A university, founded in 1858, in an era of extreme change near the end of the Edo Period. It was Japan's first modern comprehensive institution of higher learning and based on the founding principles of Yukichi Fukuzawa, who nurtured leaders of society. Students of Keio have risen to the forefront of innovation in every academic field, emerging as social and economic leaders. In 2008 the University celebrated its 150th anniversary. Personal: MBA, Darden School; DBA, Harvard Business School. Formerly: Senior Manager, McKinsey & Co., Japan; 2005-06, Vice-President, Science Council of Japan. Former Non-Executive Director, Fujitsu. NonExecutive Director, Nissin Foods Holdings. Contributor, Hitotsubashi, on knowledge management, trust and antitrust in Asia. Expertise: global corporate strategy, competitiveness, knowledge management.
243
Ismail Salim
Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Groupe Socota, Mauritius Global Agenda Council on the Global Trade System MU
+230 /426 6003 +230 /426 6008 (fax)
www.socota.net
A textile company with activities in spinning, weaving, printing and dyeing of textiles. It is also an agribusiness with activities in industrial fishing and aquaculture. Personal: Degree in Engineering, ENSIT, Mulhouse, France; MBA, Graduate Business School, Sorbonne, Paris. Experience in textile and apparel industry, shrimp fishing and farming industry. 2002-05, Vice-President, African Industrial Association; 2000-08, Member of the Board, International Textile Manufacturers Federation. Recipient of awards.
244
Ismartono Yuli
Deputy Chief Editor
PT Tempo Inti Media Tbk, Indonesia
ID
+62 391/6160 +62 392/1947 (fax)
www.tempo.co.id
A company started in 1971 in a small shop in Central Jakarta by six young journalists to publish a weekly news magazine, Tempo. It was temporarily banned in 1982, due to reports about the unrest that occurred in the Partai Golkar campaign at the Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta, and again in 1994, for four years, after it reported about the purchase of used ships of war from Germany in June 1994. Since 2000, it has published a version in English. In 2001, it began publishing Koran Tempo, a daily newspaper. Personal: Degree in Political Science, India; graduate studies in Journalism, US. Formerly, communications strategy consultant. With Tempo: over 30 years in journalism and media relations until 1994; 2002, rejoined company; covered the first Gulf War and conflicts in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Cambodia; interviewed Asian leaders; concurrently, Managing Editor, AsiaViews. Member of the Board: TIFA Foundation; Coral Triangle Initiative. Member: International Advisory Council, APCO; Alliance of Independence Journalists; Jakarta Editors Club; Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand; Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club. Eisenhower Fellow.
245
Iswaran S.
Minister, Prime Minister's Office; Second Minister for Home Affairs; Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore
SG www.mti.gov.sg
Degree (Hons), Economics, Univ. of Adelaide; MPA, Harvard. 1987, joined Singapore Administrative Service; appointments with Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Education; 1991, seconded to National Trades Union Congress; then to Singapore Indian Development Association as CEO; 1995, Director for Int'l Trade, Ministry of Trade & Industry; then Director for Strategic Dev., Singapore Technologies; 1998, Senior VicePresident/Managing Director, Temasek Holdings, undertook investments in the pharmaceuticals, biotech, hi-tech manufacturing, transport & logistics sectors & takeover, buy-out & merger transactions. 1997, Member of Parliament; 2004-06, Deputy Speaker; 2006, Minister of State for Trade & Industry; 2008, Senior Minister of State for Trade & Industry; concurrently, Senior Minister of State for Education; 2011, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry. Former: Member, India-Singapore Closer Economic Cooperation Agreement Joint Study Group; Government Parliamentary Committees for National Development & Environment, & Community Development & Sports; Remaking Singapore Committee; Supervisory Panel, Feedback Unit; Network India Steering Committee.
246
Iwase Daisuke
Co-Founder and Representative Director
Lifenet Insurance Company, Japan
Young Global Leader
JP
+81 3/5216 7864 +81 3/5216 7901 (fax) Twitter: @totodaisuke www.lifenet-seimei.co.jp
Premier online life insurance company based in Tokyo bringing innovation to a huge and mature industry. Personal: Bachelor's in Law, University of Tokyo; MBA, Harvard Business School. Formerly: Private Equity Investor, Ripplewood Holdings; Strategy Consultant, Boston Consulting Group. Delegate, US-Japan Leadership Programme. Tokyo Committee Member, Human Rights Watch.
247
Jackson Douglas
Partner and Managing Director, Leader of Vietnam Operations
The Boston Consulting Group, Thailand
US
+66 2/667 3035 +66 2/664 3123 (fax)
www.bcg.com
A global management consulting firm and a leading adviser on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. The company's customized approach aims to give clients sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, it is a private company with 77 offices in 42 countries. Personal: Studies in Business Administration, University of Washington, Seattle; MBA, Columbia Business School, NY. Formerly, worked for A.T. Kearney and in retail and private banking. Member, BCG's Financial Institutions practice and Head of Vietnam. Over 19 years' banking and consulting experience, focusing on strategy, business transformation and risk management. Has served clients across SEA, India, China, Australia and North America. 2010, completed secondment at a commercial banking client as COO.
248
Jackson Richard
Programme Director and Senior Fellow
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA US
+1 202/457 8731 +1 202/775 3199 (fax)
www.csis.org
An organization that serves as a strategic planning partner for the government by conducting research and analysis and developing policy initiatives that look into the future and anticipate change. It seeks to advance global security and prosperity by providing strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision-makers. Personal: 1977, BA in Classics, State University of New York, Albany, US; 1992, PhD in History, Yale University, US. 1988-92, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute; 19932002, independent researcher, writer and consultant on public policy; since 2003, Senior Fellow and Programme Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
249
James Jennifer
Director and Head, Corporate Affairs, Asia Pacific
Pepsico International, Hong Kong SAR
AU
+852 /2839 0288 +852 /2839 0402 (fax)
www.pepsico.com
One of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with revenues of nearly US$ 60 billion. Its principal businesses include Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana, and Gatorade. Its portfolio includes 19 brands that generate US$ 1 billion or more each in annual retail sales. Its commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. Personal: BA, Univ. of Melbourne; MSc, Columbia Univ, New York. Reporter/writer for the Wall Street Journal and TIME Magazine, then oversaw corporate communications and external affairs at Unilever Australasia and corporate media relations at L'Oreal USA. In 2010, joined PepsiCo as Regional Director, Corporate Affairs, Asia Pacific Region, resp. for communications, corporate responsibility, and government and public affairs in the 23 countries that make up PepsiCo Asia Pacific. Member: Public Affairs Committee, Food Industry Asia; Executive Committee, Waterhope, a collaborative social enterprise based in the Philippines that aims to provide safe drinking water to at least one million Filipinos by 2015.
Spouse's Name: David James
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Janahi
Rashad Y. Board Member
Vision 3, United Arab Emirates
BH
+971 2/681 1233 +971 2/681 1844 (fax)
www.vision3.info
Vision 3 is an alliance of three financial companies to develop projects in the agriculture, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. It was established in 2008 between the Abu Dhabi Investment House, Gulf Finance House, with main subsidiary Khaleej Commercial Bank and associate First Energy Bank, and DMI Trust, which has as main subsidiaries and associates Ithmaar Bank, Faisal Bank, BBK, Faisal Private Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Solidarity Group and Naseej. Personal: BSc in International Business, Suffolk University, US; diploma in Business, University of Bahrain. Formerly: Executive Trainee, Standard Chartered Bank; three years as Operations Supervisor, Arab Islamic Bank; with Corporate Finance and Marketing Department, Securities and Investment Co., Bahrain; 1998-2000, Manager, Investment Placement and Specialized Fund, Al-Baraka Islamic Bank: four years as private banker with HSBC Private Bank, Dubai and Geneva. Managing Director, Board Member and Founder, Abu Dhabi Investment House. Chairman, Board of Trustees, British School of Bahrain. Director, Khaleeji Commercial Bank. Member of the Board, Balexco.
251
Janssen Peter
Bureau Chief
DPA - Deutsche Presse Agentur, Thailand
US
+66 2/671 3165 +66 2/671 3169 (fax)
www.dpa.de
A German news agency with wire services in German, English, Arabic and Spanish. Personal: 1978, BA in History of Western Thought, St Johns College; 1979, graduate, New Chinese University, Hong Kong. 1980-82, freelance journalist, Thailand; 1982-96, Thailand Correspondent, Asian Business Magazine, dpa; since 1996, Bangkok Bureau Chief, Deutsche Presse Agentur.
252
Janviroj Pana
Executive Editor
Asia News Network, Thailand
TH
+66 2/338 3492 +66 2/317 2071 (fax)
Twitter: @jpana1 www.asianewsnet.net
Asia News Network (ANN) is an alliance of 21 leading newspapers in 18 Asian countries. Bangkok is the secretariat through The Nation, a founding member. ANN prides itself as the world's most active media group. It exchanges news and photos daily among its members, organizes joint regional conferences and works to enhance Asian cooperation and voices. The Nation is one of Thailand's leading English-language dailies with content across all media platforms. Personal: MA, Tufts University, USA. 1994, Jefferson Fellowship, East-West Centre.
Spouse's Name: Pusadee Janviroj
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Jetzer
Alexandre F. Senior Adviser, Government Relations and Member Emeritus of the Board of Directors
Novartis International AG, Switzerland CH
+41 61/324 7707 +41 61/324 3009 (fax)
www.novartis.com
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Its portfolio focuses on science-based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, OTC, vaccines and animal health. It is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and is key to its success - the company focuses on improving access to healthcare globally. Personal: Master's in Law and Economics, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Attorney-at-Law. Formerly: over 10 years as General Secretary, Swiss Federation of Commerce and Industry, Zurich; 1980, with Sandoz: 1981, Group Chief Financial Officer; since 1990, Head, Management Resources and International Coordination; 1995, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive, Sandoz USA, New York; Chairman and Chief Executive, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, New Jersey; 1996, President, Group Executive Board, Sandoz, Switzerland; since 1997, current position. Member of the Board: Novartis; Cie Financière Michelin; Lucerne Festival.
254
Jevrosimovic Veselin
President and Majority Owner
ComTrade Group, Republic of Serbia
RS
+381 11/201 5522 +381 11/201 5524 (fax) Twitter: @vjevrosimovic www.comtrade.com
An IT organization in South-East Europe. It provides software for companies including HP, IBM, Vodafone, Disneyworld and Yahoo. It employs 1,600 people, including 1,200 software engineers. It has three development centres and subsidiaries in 14 countries. It is also engaged in IT distribution. Personal: 1988, Bachelor's in Management, University of Florida. 1986, founder and co-owner, IT distribution company; 1991-96, Partner, CHS Electronics, then the world's second biggest IT distributor; 1996, Founder, ComTrade Group. President, Athletic Federation of Serbia. Former state representative in athletics and pole vault jump. Active in charity organizations. Awards include: Manager of South Eastern Europe (2006); IT Industry Legend, Monte Carlo, East Europe International Investor (2006); Honoured Citizen, City of Boston. Interests: new technologies, sailing, athletics, robotics.
Spouse's Name: Andrea Aleksic
255
Jia Ping Chief Executive Director and Founder
Global Fund Watch Initiative, People's Republic of China
Young Global Leader
CN
+86 10/8589 7408 +86 10/8589 7408 (fax)
A not-for-profit organization serving as an independent watchdog over the activities of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, especially the China programmes. Personal: 1992-96, Bachelor's in Law, East China Political and Law School, Shanghai; 1996-99, Master's in Law, Ren Min University, Beijing. 1999-2002, Lawyer, China Eagle Investment Bank; 2003-04, Executive Director, Human Rights and Constitutional Law Centre, Tsinghua University; 2005, Visiting Scholar, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University; 2007, Delegate, International Republican Institute's International Observer Mission for Nigerian Presidential Election; 2007, Honorary Member, Expert Advisory Committee for HIV/AIDS Centre, China Centre for Disease Control; 2008-09, Fellow, Asia 21 Young Leader Programme, Asia Society; since 2008, Member, subCommittee on TRIPS, Patent law and Access to drugs, UN Expanded Theme Group, China. Interests: swimming, travel, reading and social networking.
256
Jiang Yafei Senior Vice-President
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 755/2878 0808 +86 755/2835 8790 (fax)
www.huawei.com
A telecom solutions provider active in network infrastructure, applications and software, and professional services and devices. It has expertise in wireline, wireless and IP technologies, and its products are used in over 100 countries and have served 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, as well as one-third of the world's population. Personal: 1992, Bachelor's degree, China Science and Technology University. With Huawei Technologies Company: 1992-2003, Director, Dalian, Beijing and Kunming representative offices; 2003-08, President, Latin American Market; Vice-President; since 2008, current position; also, Secretary-General, Huawei International Advisory Council.
257
Jin Fangping Chairman
Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 579/8519 1866 +86 579/8519 1899 (fax)
www.cccgroup.com.cn
A state-owned joint stock company, founded in 1993, that owns 15 subsidiaries, nine holding enterprises and that has more than 5,000 employees. Its main business is to develop and manage the Yiwu China Commodity City, focusing on promoting the sustainable booming of the market, building a new mode of e-commerce, strengthening the exhibition industry, participating in investment and developing real estate and hotel businesses. Its total assets are over RMB 17 billion and, in 2010, its net profit was RMB 809 million. Personal: 1989, graduate, Bei Hang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Formerly: Director and Party Secretary, Yiwu Municipal Electric Power Supply Bureau; President, National Assets Investment Holding Co., Yiwu City; Chairman, Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co. Currently, President, Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co. Party Secretary and President, Yiwu Commodities City Hengda Development Co. Vice-President, Listed Company Association, Zhejiang.
258
Jin Jianhua General Manager
Shanghai Baromon (Group) Company, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 21/6329 3873 +86 21/3313 0539 (fax)
www.baromon.cn
A company established in 1928, and one of the top four garment brands in China specializing in men's suits. Its business also covers T-shirts, underwear, shirts, ties, socks and shoes. It has three factories and one trade centre. Its haute couture workshop serves celebrities and political elites in China and around the world. Personal: Master's in Economics. Since 1992, current position. Deputy Director, Shanghai Garment Trade Organization. Member, China Garment Standard Committee. Standing Member, China Garment Association. Recipient of awards: Top 10 Best Youth; Excellent Entrepreneur in Shanghai.
259
Jin Liangshun Chairman
Jinggong Group Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 575/8413 8688 +86 575/8413 8678 (fax)
www.jinggonggroup.com
A large-scaled non-governmental hi-tech and global market oriented conglomerate established in 1968. It owns a number of holding companies and stock sharing companies with industrial bases in Beijing and Shanghai as well as the provinces of Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei and Inner Mongolia. The company's three dominant industries are steel structure construction, equipment manufacture and Shaoxing Rice Wine. It is also involved in automotive manufacture, general aviation services and real estate industries. Personal: 1968, with Shaoxing Warping Knitting Machinery (formerly part of Jinggong Group); 1994, Chairman of the Board and Manager, Zhejiang Huaneng Jinggong Group Co.; since 2006, Chairman and President. Since 2002, Member: National People's Congress, Zhejiang Province; National People's Standing Committee, Shaoxing County; Vice-President, Zhejiang Businessman Research Conference. Former President, Electrical Industry Cooperative, Shaoxing. 2008, Executive Member, Chinese Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Development Council. Recipient of awards.
260
Johnston Ian
Chief Executive, Asia Pacific
SWIFT, Hong Kong SAR
AU
+61 2/9225 8190 +61 2/9225 8111 (fax)
www.swift.com
A member-owned cooperative that provides a communications platform, products and services to connect over 9,850 banking organizations, securities institutions and corporate customers in more than 209 countries. It enables its users to exchange automated, standardized financial information securely and reliably. It also brings the financial community together to work collaboratively to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest. Personal: MBA, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney; Fellow, FINSI. Over 20 years' experience in banking, mainly international including trade finance, treasury and payments with operational and systems focus. Since 1993, with Swift: experience in banking and securities commercial activities; interim Head, Banking Industry Division, Asia Pacific; since 2007, current position and Member, Executive Committee, responsible for activities in Asia Pacific Region leading team of over 120 relationship and product managers, customer support and administrative staff located in eight offices, along with seven business partners.
261
Joshi
Chandan Partner, Regional Head of Consumer Goods and Retail and Telecom, Media and Technology Practice
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore IN
+65 /6622 5480 +65 /6622 5761 (fax)
www.rolandberger.com
The only global strategy consultancy with European origins was founded in 1967 in Germany. It operates from 47 offices in 35 countries with 2,500 employees around the world. It is an independent partnership, owned by its more than 220 partners. It supports international corporations, non-profit organizations and public institutions in top management issues and covers all significant industries and functional areas of management. Personal: Degrees (Hons) in Engineering and Business Management, leading Indian schools. Started career at P&G, eventually becoming Head of Marketing, P&G Singapore. Started consulting career thereafter with BCG and became an Asia-Pacific expert on route to market and market entry/growth strategy. Currently, leads Roland Berger's Consumer and Infocom practices in South Asia and ANZ. Interests: travelling, playing golf.
262
Kagda Shoeb
Group Chief Editor
The Jakarta Globe, Indonesia
SG
+62 21/2995 7500 +62 21/2553 5063 (fax)
1988, graduated in Political Science and Journalism, Indiana University, US. Formerly: Reporter, Singapore Business Times; over 23 years' experience in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. 2007, launched Globe Asia, an Indonesian business magazine; since 2011, current position. Member of the Board, Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia.
263
Kamiyama Haruki
Chairman
Macnica, Inc., Japan
JP
+81 45/470 9850 +81 45/470 9822 (fax)
www.macnica.co.jp/english/
Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has specialized in the supply of a wide variety of high-value-added electronic parts and equipment, particularly semiconductors, to the electronics, information and communications industries. It now also provides in-depth technical support to customers. Its customers include Japan's leading electrical and electronic products manufacturers, IT companies. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and has headquarters in Yokohama. It has subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Germany and the US. Personal: 1969, graduate, Department of Electronic Engineering, Tokyo Denki University. 1975, Founder, Representative Director and President, Macnica; since 2010, Director and Chairman. Trustee, Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives). Chairman, Kanagawa New Business Conferences. Director, Fostering young talents and Entrepreneurs, Tokyo Denki University.
264
Kan
Deborah Executive Producer
The Wall Street Journal, Hong Kong SAR
Young Global Leader
HK Twitter: @debkhk www.wsj.com
+852 /9377 5048 +852 /2834 5291 (fax)
A global media and entertainment company with operations in film, television, cable network, satellite television, newspapers, publishing and digital media. It is the leading publisher of English language newspapers in the US, UK and Australia and its television broadcast, cable and satellite operations reach hundreds of millions of viewers in over 50 countries. Its film studios are the world's largest producers and distributors of film and television content and its digital properties include many of the Internet's most popular destinations. Personal: Over 10 years as journalist. Former: Host, News at Seven, TVB, Hong Kong; News Journalist, San Francisco, KPIX-TV, a CBS affiliate; Contributing Correspondent, Wall Street Journal and Fox News Channel; main anchor, Star News Asia, Star World channel, also presenter, Talk with Deborah Kan, a programme of interviews with business and world leaders. Currently, Presenter and Reporter, Reuters Television; only television journalist from Asia to accompany New York Philharmonic on recent trip to Pyongyang, North Korea. Recipient of New York Festivals award for series on plight of Vietnamese refugees living in China.
265
Kanak
Donald P. Chairman
Prudential Corporation Asia, Hong Kong SAR Global Agenda Council on Insurance US
+852 /2918 2768 +852 /2525 7522 (fax)
www.prudentialcorporation-asia.com
An international financial services group with operations in Asia, the US and the UK. It is structured around four main business units: Prudential Corporation Asia, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Prudential UK and M&G. The company generates sustainable value for its shareholders through a focus on meeting customers' savings, income and protection needs and a disciplined approach to investing in the most profitable growth opportunities. Personal: BA in Economics, University of North Carolina, US; JD, Harvard Law School, US; MLitt, Management Studies, University of Oxford, UK; CLU and ChFC, American College. 1992-2003, with AIG companies, Japan and Korea, including: 1999, Vice-President, AIG; 2002, Executive Vice-President; 2001-03, President and Chief Executive; 2004-05, Vice-Chairman and Co-Chief Operating Officer; 2005-Jan. 06, Executive ViceChairman and Chief Operating Officer. Trustee, WWF, Hong Kong. Chairman, Global Agenda Council on Insurance and Asset Management, World Economic Forum; Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School Program on International Financial Systems.
266
Kanchanawat Tidarat
Head, Adecco, Thailand
Adecco Group, Switzerland
TH
+41 44/878 8888 +41 44/829 8888 (fax)
www.adecco.com
The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR solutions, with over 33,000 FTE employees, a network of 5,600 branches in over 60 countries, daily connecting close to 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients. The services offered cover temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition, talent development and workforce management solutions, as well as outsourcing and consulting. It is a Fortune Global 500 company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, based in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Switzerland. Personal: 1994, joined Adecco as Marketing Manager; went on to become Branch Manager; currently, Country Manager, Thailand and Vietnam, overseeing the company's extensive network which includes recruitment, employment and human resource consulting services with specialties in IT, engineering and Japanese staffing services; leads a team of over 230 employees across Thailand and Vietnam.
267
Kantapasara Kovit
President and Chief Executive Officer, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos
GE, Thailand
TH
+66 81/826 6349
www.ge.com
A diversified infrastructure, finance and media company. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services and medical imaging, it operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. It aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainable health through its ecomagination and healthymagination initiatives. Personal: Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University; MBA, University of Oklahoma, US. Former managing director of a trading company; 7 years working for leading local and multinational information technology companies in sales and marketing positions, including with Digital Equipment Corporation, leading sales team to win the global sales award for three consecutive years. 1994, joined GE Power Systems as Plant Project Sales Manager; 1997, in Energy Services, grew a successful service business from US$ 3 million to US$ 100 million business; 2001, Country Manager, GE Energy Thailand; since January 2012, President & CEO, GE Thailand. Interests: golfing, reading and travelling.
268
Kapoor Amit
Honorary Chairman
Institute for Competitiveness, India
IN
+91 124/406 8076 +91 124/437 6676 (fax) Twitter: @arthsastra competitiveness.in
An international initiative dedicated to enlarging and disseminating research and knowledge on competition and strategy, as pioneered over the last 25 years by Professor Michael Porter of the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School. It conducts and supports indigenous research, offers academic and executive courses, and provides advisory services to corporations and governments. It studies competition and generates guidelines for businesses and governance, suggesting and providing solutions to socio-economic problems. Personal: PhD in Industrial Economics and Business Strategy. Formerly: with, IIM, Lucknow; Chief Economist, Datamonitor. Concurrently: Honorary Chairman, Inst. for Competitiveness, India; Prof. of Strategy, Mgmt Development Inst., Gurgaon. Author: India City Competitiveness Report; India State Competitiveness Report; Liveability Index; Sustainable Competitiveness Report; writings in academic journals and publications including: Images Retail; Outlook Business; Realty Plus; Economic Times; Business Standard; Hindu Business Line. Interests: enhancing competitiveness, competitive advantage and leveraging technology for success.
Spouse's Name: Neera Kapoor
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Karlan Dean
Professor of Economics
Yale University, USA
US
+1 203/432 4479 +1 203/432 5591 (fax)
www.yale.edu
One of the world's major non-profit research and educational institutions. Personal: BA in International Affairs, University of Virginia, US; MBA and MPP, University of Chicago, US; PhD in Economics, MIT, US. President, Innovations for Poverty Action, a non-profit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems. Member of the Board, MIT Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Co-Author, More Than Good Intentions: How a New Economics is Helping to Solve Global Poverty (2011). Expertise: microeconomic issues of financial decisionmaking. Recipient, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
270
Kasper-Claridge Manuela
Head, Business Department
Deutsche Welle TV, Germany
DE
+49 30/4646 6400 +49 30/4646 6403 (fax)
www.dw-world.de
A German public broadcaster providing continuous news and information from Germany and Europe. From Berlin, it distributes to five continents via a global satellite network and several thousand cable network operators and television channels. It also broadcasts to 5,800 hotels around the world and reaches +210 million households in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, broadcasting in German, English, Spanish and Arabic. Personal: 1979-84, studies at Free University of Berlin; diploma and degree in Sociology and Economics. Since 1976, freelance journalist; 1986-88, Assistant, Television Training Centre, SFB; 1988-92, Producer, RIAS TV; 1992-98, Producer, news and current affairs, Deutsche Welle TV; since 1998, current position, including coverage of worldwide business stories and responsible for science programme.
271
Kathpalia Surinder
Managing Director, ASEAN
Standard & Poor's, Singapore
SG
+65 /6239 6363 +65 /6438 2320 (fax)
www.standardpoors.com/ratings
A global information services provider, founded in 1888, active in the financial services, education and business information markets with brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Capital IQ, Platts, J.D. Power and Associates, and CRISIL. It is headquartered in New York and has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were approximately US$ 6 billion and it has over 21,000 employees worldwide. Personal: BCom, Sydenham College, University of Bombay; Master's in Management, London Business School. UK Chartered Accountant. Former: Investment Banker, HSBC Investment Bank, London and Mumbai; Principal, Ernst & Young, Singapore. Since 1996, Managing Director, Standard & Poor's, Singapore; also responsible for business development across South-East Asia; also further developing leading position in the region's financial markets. Member: Advisory Board, Corporate Governance & Financial Reporting Centre, Singapore; Executive Committee, Investment Management Association of Singapore; panel of judges, Singapore's Corporate Awards for Best CFO and Best Investor Relations; panel of judges, Investors' Choice Awards for Corporate Governance in Singapore.
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Kaweeyanun Pairoj
President
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 /2545 5555 +66 /2545 5554 (fax)
www.chevron.com
An integrated energy company with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide with approximately 60,000 employees. This includes exploring for, producing and transporting oil and natural gas, the refining, marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, the manufacturing and selling of petrochemical products, generating power and producing geothermal energy, providing efficiency solutions and developing energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. In 2011, it ranked third in the Fortune 500. It is based in San Ramon, California. Personal: 1988, BE in Petroleum Engineering, Chulalongkorn Univ.; 2008, Chevron Advanced Mgmt Progr. 1988-90, Well-site Petroleum Engineer and 199195, Production Technologist, Thai Shell Exploration and Production. With Unocal Thailand: 1996-97, Senior Well Services Engineer; 1998, Coordinator, Operations; 19992001, Superintendent, SPF Assets; 2002-03, Deputy Manager, Platong Asset. 2004-07, Manager, SPF Asset, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production; 2008-09, General Manager, Marine Services, Chevron Shipping Co.; Jan.-June 2010, Vice-President and since July 2010, President, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production.
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Kehoe
Stephen M. Head of International Corporate Relations
Visa Inc., Singapore
UK
+65 /6437 5811 +65 /6437 5567 (fax)
www.visa-asia.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BA (Hons) in European Studies, Economics and French, University of Bradford, UK and University of Strasbourg, France. Formerly: with European Parliament, Brussels; Assistant Director, European Affairs, British Aerospace; 1993-2003, public affairs and public relations consulting in Brussels, Washington DC and London; 2003, with PepsiCo, mainly responsible for external and government relations in the UK, Europe, Russia and China. Since 2010, with Visa: responsible for overseeing corporate relations functions across Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Kelder Maarten
Chairman, Asia Pacific
Monitor Group, Singapore
NL
+65 /6232 8788 +65 /6232 8789 (fax)
www.monitor.com
A strategy consulting firm with a global network of offices and activities focused on helping corporate and government clients address top management issues most critical to long-term competitiveness. It has 30 offices around the world. Personal: Degree and MSc, University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands; MBA, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. Over 20 years' experience on five continents in industries including consumer goods, electronics, telecommunications, media, technology, life sciences, energy, financial services, real estate development and private equity. Formerly: Petroleum Engineer, Royal Dutch-Shell; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, New York and London. Senior adviser to several regional governments in Asia on a variety of top-level strategy, economic development and industry competitiveness issues. With Monitor Group: Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, overseeing activities in Asia Pacific; Member, Global Executive Committee; former Member of the Board, Monitor Group LP, and current Member, board committees.
Spouse's Name: Mita Kelder
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H.R.H. Sheikh Al Khalifa Khalifa Bin Salman Prime Minister of Bahrain
BH
Studied in London. 1957, appointed President of the Education Council; 1959, appointed Acting Secretary of the Government of Bahrain; 1960, appointed Head of Government Finance; 1962, chosen Chairman of the City of Manama Municipality; 1966, appointed Chairman of the Administrative Council, which was considered as Council of Ministers at that time; 1970, The State Council with Shaikh Khalifa as its President replaced the Administrative Council; 1971, The State Council was substituted by the Council of Ministers, and ever since has been Prime Minister of the State of Bahrain. Head of the Supreme Defence Council. Chairman: Monetary Council; Higher Council for the Civil Aviation; Higher Committee for Projects; Council of Petroleum; Water Resources Council; Supreme Council for Civil Service. 1979, awarded the "Khalifite Medallion" which is the highest Order De-Merit in the State by H.H. The Late Amir of Bahrain Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. Interests: international economics and political affairs.
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H.H. Sheikh Al Khalifa Salman
Honorary Chairman
The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC, Bahrain
BH
+973 /1775 3887 +973 /1775 3050 (fax)
www.bapco.net
Activities in the oil industry including exploration and prospecting for oil, drilling, production, refining, distribution of petroleum products and natural gas, and sales and exports of crude oil and refined products. It is wholly owned by the government of Bahrain, owns a 250,000 barrel-a-day refinery, storage facilities for more than 14 million barrels, a marketing terminal and a marine terminal for its petroleum products. Prime customers for crude oil and refined products are based in the Middle East, India, the Far East, South-East Asia and Africa, with 95% of refined products exported. Personal: BSc in Management, University of Southern California. Member, Supreme Oil Council, Bahrain. Government Member and Representative.
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Khaou Michel
Managing Director, Indochina
Agility, Vietnam
FR
+84 8/3813 2840 +84 8/3813 2812 (fax)
www.agilitylogistics.com
A provider of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to US$ 6 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in over 100 countries. Agility Global Integrated Logistics provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers. Its portfolio businesses include Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments and international organizations. Its infrastructure group companies provide support in industrial real estate, customs optimization and airline services. Personal: Master's in Business and Marketing, ParisDauphine University, France. Over 26 years' logistics industry experience. Formerly, senior positions in a global logistics company. With Agility: leading key business initiatives taking established operations in Vietnam to next level; strengthening and opening operation in neighbouring Cambodia and Laos.
278
Khaw
Nicholas Associate
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia
Global Shaper
MY
+60 19/323 5712 +60 3/2034 0035 (fax)
www.khazanah.com.my
The strategic investment arm of the Malaysian government. Personal: AB in Economics, Harvard College. Former Economist, Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister's Department. Currently, Economist, Khazanah Nasional, the strategic investment holding arm of the Malaysian government. Interests: development economics, both in the micro-foundations and the macro-foundations of growth; issues in labour market economics and public sector economics.
279
Khemka Shiv V.
Vice-Chairman
SUN Group, India
IN
+91 124/398 7647 +91 124/398 7601 (fax)
www.sungroup-global.com
SUN Group is an investor in natural resources, real estate & infrastructure and technology businesses in emerging markets. Its group company, SUN Gold, owns advanced exploration gold projects in Russia and Kazakhstan. SUN Energy operates oil and gas businesses in West Africa and South-East Asia. SUN is an investor in real estate & infrastructure and technology in India and other emerging markets. Through its foundations, the principals of SUN Group are engaged in several significant philanthropic programmes in India. Personal: 1985, BA, Economics, Brown Univ.; 1990, MBA, Finance, Wharton; Master's. Int'l Studies, Lauder Institute. Member, Board: Governors, Lauder Institute; Wharton EMEA; Wharton Overseers. Member, Advisory Board: School of Oriental and African Studies, London; Centre for the Advanced Study of India, UPenn; Wharton Entrepreneurship and Family Business Research Center for Middle East, CERT; President's Leadership Council, Brown University; Moscow School of Management, Skolkovo. Member: Young Presidents' Organization; Foreign Business Leaders Council for Russia. Member, Global Social Responsibility Alliance Board of Trustees. Chairman, Aikido Aikikai Foundation, India.
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Kim Sung-han Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea
KR www.mofat.go.kr
BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University; MA in Political Science and International Relations, Korea University; PhD in Politics, University of Texas at Austin. Formerly: Dean and Professor, Department of American Studies, Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT); Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University; Member of the Presidential Commission for National Security Review; Member of the Presidential Commission for Defence Reform; Director, Ilmin International Relations Institute, Korea University. Currently, Vice-Minister, MOFAT of the Republic of Korea.
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Kim Yong Hyun Senior Vice-President, Alternative Investment Department
Korea Life Insurance Co. Ltd, Republic of Korea
US
+82 10/5233 1483 +82 2/789 8426 (fax)
www.hanwha.co.kr
One of the largest conglomerates in Korea with 56 domestic affiliates and 69 overseas networks in three sectors: manufacturing and construction; finance; service and leisure. Over recent years, it has increased its presence in the global market with an emphasis on renewable energies for future growth. With Hanwha SolarOne, a vertically integrated solar company with advanced photovoltaic technology and production capacity, its aim is to become a global leader in the solar industry by 2020. Personal: Graduate, Columbia Business School, Harvard Law School and University of Chicago. Former Head, private equity operations in Korea, Carlyle; also with Goldman Sachs and Winthrop Stimson (NY law firm). Currently, Senior Vice-President and Head, Alternative Investment Department, Korea Life Insurance; this department invests directly and indirectly in real estate, infrastructure, solar energy, private equity and hedge funds in Korea and overseas.
282
Kiranandana Suchada
Chairperson
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
TH
+66 2/218 3309 +66 2/218 3310 (fax)
www.chula.ac.th
The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration offers MBA and PhD programmes in English and executive training. Its aim is to be a leading business school in Thailand and Asia. Personal: BCom, Chulalongkorn Univ.; PhD in Statistics, Harvard Univ. Taught at Chulalongkorn Univ. Former Dean, Business School, Graduate School and, 2004-08, President, Chulalongkorn Univ. Currently, Chairperson, Chulalongkorn Univ. Council. Director and Chair, Audit Committee, Kasikorn Bank and Serm Suk. Serves in many charity organizations, such as the Thai Red Cross Society and Phufa Shop, a shop initiated by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to help market products from poor people in remote rural areas.
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Klien
Eduardo Director, Asia
HelpAge International, Thailand
DE
+66 53/894 805 +66 53/894 214 (fax)
www.helpage.org
A registered, secular, apolitical, non-profit and nongovernmental national organization that helps disadvantaged older people improve their quality of life. Personal: Degrees in Economics and Political Science. Experience in advising governments on social and economic planning and management positions in development programmes in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Since 2005, Regional Representative, HelpAge. Lecturer in Economic Development. Visiting Research Fellow, University of Oxford. Expertise: social and economic development planning, ageing-related issues at micro and macro levels, analysis of social pensions, health systems, inclusive community-based development and emergency responses, advocacy strategies for development policies.
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Klotz
Thomas Managing Partner, South-East Asia
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6622 5478
www.rolandberger.com
The only global strategy consultancy with European origins was founded in 1967 in Germany. It operates from 47 offices in 35 countries with 2,500 employees around the world. It is an independent partnership, owned by its more than 220 partners. It supports international corporations, non-profit organizations and public institutions in top management issues and covers all significant industries and functional areas of management. Personal: Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Technical University, Berlin; MBA, Columbia Business School. Over 17 years in management consulting with financial service companies in Germany, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Asia-Pacific region; experience in retail banking, wholesale banking, investment banking, life and non-life insurance, and asset management. Formerly, VicePresident, AT Kearney Co.
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Kobayashi Lin
Executive Director
Foundation for International School of Asia, Karuizawa, Japan
Young Global Leader
JP
+81 3/6450 4284
Twitter: @linkobayashi http://isak.jp/en
The Foundation for ISAK was formed for the purpose of opening a coeducational international boarding school for high school students in Karuizawa in 2013. The school will strive to cultivate the potential of a small and select group of young people to become leaders of their generation in the fields of their choice. Personal: BA in Development Economics, University of Tokyo; MA in International Educational Policy Analysis, Stanford University. Began career at Morgan Stanley; worked as Co-Founder and CIO, start-up business, Tokyo; Country Officer for the Philippines, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), an implementation agency for Japan's official development assistance; two years at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the Philippines, working to provide non-formal education to street children; Aug. 2008, returned to Tokyo; currently, spearheading an effort to establish Japan's first international boarding school with an aim to educating the next generation of leaders for Asia and beyond.
286
Kocher Isabelle
Executive Vice-President and Chief Finance Officer
GDF SUEZ, France
FR
+33 1/4422 1180 +33 1/4422 8486 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Graduate, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris & Corps de Mines Engineering School; Master's in Quantum Optics. Formerly: Project Manager, Société Européenne de Propulsion; M&A, Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild; Director, Industrial Inspection and Certification Dept., Regional Dept. of Industry, Research and Environment, France; Director, French Budget Dept.; Industrial Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister of France. Since 2002, with GDF Suez: VP; Senior VP; Chief Operating Officer, Lyonnaise des Eaux; MD, Lyonnaise des Eaux; Executive VP, Suez Environnement; since 2011, Executive VP and CFO.
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Koetzle William
General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs
Chevron Asia South Ltd, Thailand
US
+66 2/545 5555 +66 2/545 5554 (fax)
www.chevron.com
An integrated energy company with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide with approximately 60,000 employees. This includes exploring for, producing and transporting oil and natural gas, the refining, marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, the manufacturing and selling of petrochemical products, generating power and producing geothermal energy, providing efficiency solutions and developing energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. In 2011, it ranked third in the Fortune 500. It is based in San Ramon, California. Personal: BA and PhD in Political Science, University of California, Irvine. Formerly: 2007-08, Deputy Republican Staff Director, House Energy and Commerce Committee; various policy positions, including Senior Policy Assistant, Energy and Environmental Issues, staff of Speaker of the House. Since 2008, with Chevron: Manager, Legislative, Regulatory and Political Affairs; currently, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Asia South, responsible for overseeing government relations, internal and external communications, and community engagement activities related to upstream operations and/or investments in Asia South.
288
Koh Annie
Vice-President, Business Development and External Relations and Dean, Executive and Professional Education
Singapore Management University, Singapore SG
+65 /6828 0285 +65 /6836 3486 (fax)
www.smu.edu.sg
A university with six schools and 7,000 students. It offers bachelor's, master's and PhD degree programmes in business and management related areas. It also has a research office, many research institutes and centres, and provides public and customized programmes for working professionals through executive education. Personal: 1988, PhD in International Finance, Fulbright Scholar, Stern School of Business, New York University. Extensive experience in consulting and executive education for the corporate and public sectors. Currently, Vice-President, Business Development and External Relations and Dean, Executive and Professional Education, Singapore Management University. Concurrently, Academic Director, International Trading Institute@SMU. Conference speaker, panel moderator and expert commentator. Has trained professionals in leadership, management, directorship and private banking. Research interests: family office and family business research, real estate investment trusts, investor behaviour, alternative investments, and enterprise risk management.
289
Koh
Daniel Group Head, Asset and Liability Management
Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
Young Global Leader
SG
+65 /6596 8000 +65 /6222 6339 (fax)
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: BA (Hons) in PPE, University of Oxford. Formerly, managed various traded products and was cohead of the Wholesale Bank for Southern Asia; currently managing the Group's balance sheet. President, Financial Markets Association, ACI Singapore; member, industry committees. Interests: playing tennis, golf, running, reading.
290
Koike
Hirotsugu Professor
Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan
JP
+81 79/565 7601 +81 79/565 7605 (fax)
www.kwansei.ac.jp/english/index_english.ht
l Degree in Economics, Yokohama National University. 1974, joined Nikkei: covered macroeconomic policies in Japan; 1985-89, Singapore Bureau Chief; 1993-97, Washington Bureau Chief; 1997-98, Senior Writer, International Affairs; 1998-2003, Foreign News Editor; 2003-04, Editor-in-Chief, Nikkei Weekly and Nikkei Net Interactive; 2004-05, Editorial Writer; 2005-08, President, Nikkei Europe; since 2008, current position. 2004, Member of the Board, Japan Public Policy Association. 2007, Associate, Cambridge Clare Hall. Author: The Asian Century (1990); A New Framework for Asia-Pacific Cooperation (1993); New Thinking for the 21st Century (1993); A Comparison of Policy Making Process between US and Japan (1999); Policy Making Process (2008).
Spouse's Name: Mariko Koike
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Kok Lyn
President and Chief Executive Officer
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) pcl, Thailand
MY
+66 2/724 8001 +66 2/724 8008 (fax)
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: BA (Hons) in Economics and Political Science, University of Toronto. Currently, President and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank (Thai). Executive Committee Member, Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation. Vice-President, European ASEAN Business Council Thailand. Chairperson, Horizontal Issues Working Group.
292
Koll Matsui Kathy
Co-Head, Asia Investment Research
Goldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd, Japan
US
+81 3/6437 1000 +81 3/6437 9995 (fax)
www.gs.com
A leading global investment banking and securities firm that provides a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. It is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world. Personal: BA in Social Studies, Harvard University; MA, Johns Hopkins University. Formerly: Researcher, Kobe University; with Export-Import Bank of Japan, Washington DC; Chief Japan Strategist, Barclays de Zoete Wedd Securities. 1994, joined Goldman Sachs: 1998, Managing Director; 2000, Partner; concurrently, Chief Japan Equity Strategist and Head, Economics, Commodities and Strategy Research, Asia. Member of the Board: Asian University for Women Support Foundation; Trustees, American School in Japan. Member: Asia Management and Firmwide Diversity Committees, Goldman Sachs; Keizai Doyukai; Advisory Council, Japan Society Fund against Breast Cancer.
293
Kondo Daisuke
Senior Writer and Editor
Weekly Gendai, Japan
JP
+81 3/5395 3438 +81 3/3945 8403 (fax)
www.kodansha.co.jp
Japan's largest publishing company, founded in 1909. It produces about 60 magazines and 2,000 books a year. It has numerous activities in China, Korea and Southeast Asia. Personal: 1989, graduate, Tokyo University; 1995-96, studies, Beijing University. Formerly, Editor and Writer, Friday and Weekly Gendai; Senior Editor and Writer, Weekly Gendai. Author of eight books and many reports on East Asian issues for 23 years.
294
Kongsiri Aswin
Chairman of the Board
CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/277 0460 +66 2/275 3659 (fax)
www.ch-karnchang.co.th
A construction, transportation and utilities company. Personal: BA (Hons), Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University, UK. Formerly, President of the Industrial Finance Corporation of Thailand. Currently, Chairman and Director of several companies in Thailand, and a Governor of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Spouse's Name: Achariya Kongsiri
295
Koriyama Ryu
Chief Executive Officer
GAIA Holdings Corporation, Japan
JP
+81 3/5286 8773 +81 3/5286 8414 (fax)
www.aplix.co.jp
A consumer electronics company providing software for CD and DVD mastering, automotive telematics and mobile gaming. Its products are powering audiovisual equipment and mobile devices for companies such as Motorola, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, NEC and HTC. The group includes G-mode and Zeemote. Personal: Formerly, Head, design and development of double byte character set version of OS/2, Microsoft. Concurrently, Founder, Aplix Corporation.
296
Kositpaisal Veerasak President
Thai Oil Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/797 2999 ext. 7001 +66 2/797 2973 (fax)
www.thaioil.co.th
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&I University, US. More than 20 years' experience in petroleum and petrochemical business. 2005, joined PTT Group as Senior Vice-President, PTT Public Company; since May 2012, President, Thai Oil Company.
Spouse's Name: Prisna Kositpaisal
297
Krings Frank
Chief Country Officer, Thailand, and General Manager
Deutsche Bank AG, Thailand
DE
+66 2/646 5001 +66 2/651 5644 (fax)
www.deutsche-bank.com
A leading global investment bank with a substantial private clients franchise. Its businesses are mutually reinforcing. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With more than 100,000 employees in 73 countries, it offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions, creating lasting value for its clients, shareholders, people and the communities in which it operates. Personal: Degrees in Business Administration and Electrical Engineering, Braunschweig Technical Univ. 1996, joined Deutsche Bank; worked in Frankfurt & New York, latterly as Group Chief Operating Officer, Europe and Member of the Management Committee, Germany. 2008-10, left Deutsche Bank for Hypo Real Estate and Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, serving as Member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer. 2010, returned to Deutsche Bank; currently, Chief Country Officer, Thailand, and General Manager, Deutsche Bank, Bangkok Branch. Member of the Board of Directors, Association of International Banks (Thailand). Former Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum.
Spouse's Name: Ania Krings
298
Krishnamra Subhasakdi
Chairman of the Board, South-East Asia
Deloitte, Thailand
TH
+66 2/676 5700 ext. 508 +66 2/676 5764 (fax)
www.dc.com
Deloitte is the brand under which thousands of professionals throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to clients, and refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. See its website for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. Personal: MBA, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, US. Over 20 years' consulting and managerial experience in operations and organization for prominent Thai and multinational corporations. 1989-93, with Deloitte & Touche Canada and USA; since 1993, with Deloitte Thailand; since 2002, Managing Partner; since 2009, Chairman of the Board, Deloitte South-East Asia (SEA). Member: Institute of Internal Auditors in Thailand (IIAT); Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Certified instructor for the Thai Institute of Company Directors.
299
Krishnamra Toemsakdi Director
Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Thailand
TH
+66 2/215 3796 +66 2/215 3797 (fax)
www.sasin.edu
The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration offers MBA and PhD programmes in English and executive training. Its aim is to be a leading business school in Thailand and Asia. Personal:
Spouse's Name: Saichitr Krishnamra
300
Krobteeranon Somboon
Country Manager, Thailand
Visa Inc., Thailand
TH www.corporate.visa.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science, KMITT, Thailand; Mini MBA, Thammasart University. 1984-93, Banking System Product and Sales Manager, Philips Electronic Thailand; 1993-95, IT Sales Manager, System Engineering Tech, Thailand; since 1995 with Visa, Member Relationship; currently, Country Manager for Thailand, overseeing relationships with card issuers, merchants, merchant acquirers, third-party processors and government agencies.
301
Kumar Ravindra
Editor and Managing Director
The Statesman Ltd, India
IN
+91 33/2212 7070 +91 33/2212 6181 (fax)
www.thestatesman.net
The Statesman was founded in 1875 and is directly descended from the Friend of India (founded 1818). It is India's oldest English-language newspaper. It is published from four centres in India - Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri and Bhubaneshwar. Along with the flagship newspaper, the company also publishes The Sunday Statesman, The Statesman Weekly and other publications. An associate company publishes Dainik Statesman, a Bengali-language newspaper. Personal: BCom, Univ. of Delhi. 1991-2007, Director, and 1994-96 and 2003-2004, Chairman of the Board of Directors, United News of India; since 1995, Director, Nachiketa Publications; since 2002, Member of the Board of Governors, Media Research Users' Council; since 2005, Member, Executive Committee. Vice-President and Chairman, Press Freedom Committee, Indian Newspaper Society; Member of the Board, and current Chairman of Executive Board, Asia News Network; Member of the Executive Committee, Readership Studies Council of India; Trustee, C R Irani Foundation. Recipient: Durga Ratan Award for Investigative Journalism; IIPM Award for Excellence in Journalism.
302
Kuppam Sudheer
Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital
Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd, India
US
+91 80/2507 6705
Twitter: @Sudheerkuppam www.intel.com
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: Bachelor's degree, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; Master's degree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US. Formerly: Process Development Engineer, LSI Logic; Engineering Manager, overseeing R&D, manufacturing and HVM transfer, Technology and Manufacturing Group, Intel. Since 2000, with Intel Capital: oversees investments in India, Japan, Australasia and South-East Asia; manages team based in Bangalore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, New Delhi, Singapore and Tokyo; responsible for US$ 250 million India technology fund; invested over US$ 275 million in region since 2007, with team; Board Observer, Real Image Media Technologies. Member, Selection Committee Technology Pioneers Programme, World Economic Forum.
303
Kurtz John
Partner and Head, Asia Pacific
A.T. Kearney, Indonesia
US
+62 21/2996 9188 +62 21/5797 3501 (fax)
www.atkearney.com
A global management consulting firm with capabilities and expertise in all major industries from strategy through implementation. It focuses on issues such as growth, operations excellence, merger integration, supply chain management and technology strategy. It was established in 1926 to provide management advice concerning issues on the agenda of chief executive officers. Its 53 offices are located in major business centres in 34 countries. Personal: MBA, JL Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Consults for leading multinational and regional clients on issues of strategy and operational efficiency. Interests: emerging market growth industries.
304
Lacy Peter
Managing Director, Sustainability Services, Asia Pacific Region
Accenture, United Kingdom
Young Global Leader
UK
+44 207/844 3427
www.accenture.com
A global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with some 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, it collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$ 25.5 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2011. Personal: Studies at Cambridge University, INSEAD and Nottingham University; Fellow, University of Oxford. Over 10 years' experience advising leaders from business, government and civil society on sustainability and climate change policy, strategy and execution. Formerly: with McKinsey; four years running EABIS, a research and education partnership. With Accenture, also Member, Global Markets and Corporate Strategy leadership teams. Member of the Board: European Academy of Business in Society; University of Nottingham Business School; University of Cranfield Doughty Centre; Corporate Governance Journal; Ethical Corporation.
305
Lakhaney Aman
Principal
Abraaj Capital Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
US
+65 /8468 4983 +65 /6420 6364 (fax)
www.abraaj.com
The Abraaj Capital group is a leading private equity manager investing in high growth markets. Since inception in 2002, it has raised over US$ 7 billion and distributed around US$ 3 billion to investors. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs over 170 people and has a presence in 14 countries. It has over US$ 6 billion in assets under management. Personal: Over nine years' consulting and private equity experience in Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Since 2004, with Abraaj: involved in regional private equity transactions including acquisition of EFG-Hermes and post acquisition management of Acibadem Healthcare, Spinneys and MS Forgings; 2007, helped open office in Karachi, Pakistan; played leading role in company's expansion into South-East Asia; currently, Senior Member, Investment Team, Asia, with focus on South-East Asian equity investments, Singapore.
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Lam
Henry V.H. Chief Executive Officer
Vietnam Industrial Investment Ltd, Vietnam
AU
+84 31/385 0818 +84 31/385 0828 (fax)
www.vii.net.au
Vietnam Industrial Investments is a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: VII). The primary activities are investments in Vietnam. The commercial operations: Vinausteel (rebar); SSE Steel (rebar, wire rods); Dinh Vu Steel (billet); Australia Steel Billet Company ASBC; Austnam Roofing (welded mesh). Personal: Studies in Electrical Engineering, Western Australia. CEO, Vietnam Industrial Investment, an ASXlisted company. Concurrently, Chairman, subsidiary companies Vinausteel, SSESTEE, Austnam. Founding Member, WPO-YPO Vietnam Chapter. Recipient: "Red Star", the first overseas Vietnamese to receive this, for contribution to the economy of Vietnam (2000); "Third Grade Labour Medal" (2004); "Second Grade Labour Medal" (2010).
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Lamba Sanjiv
Member of the Executive Board
Linde AG, Singapore
IN
+65 /6866 3138 +65 /6866 3101 (fax)
www.linde.com
The Linde Group is a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 50,500 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. It provides advanced engineering solutions and supplies industrial, medical, process and speciality gases to a wide range of industries. Personal: 1987, BCom (Hons), St Xavier's College, Kolkata; 1989, qualified as Chartered Accountant. With Linde: 2006-11, Head, South & East Asia Regional Business Unit overseeing 11 countries; since March 2011, Member of the Executive Board, Linde, responsible for the Group's gases business in the Asia Pacific, Asian joint ventures and electronic gases segment. NonExecutive Chairman, BOC India; Chairman, Asia Industrial Gases Association.
308
Lamy Pascal
Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva
FR www.wto.org
Graduate: Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales; Institut d'Etudes Politiques; Ecole Nationale d'Administration. Formerly, with French civil service; Inspection Générale des Finances; Treasury; Adviser to Finance Minister then Prime Minister; 1985-94, Chief of Staff to President of European Commission and his representative as Sherpa in G7; 1994, member of team in charge of rescuing Crédit Lyonnais and Chief Executive Officer until its 1999 privatization; 1999-2004, Commissioner for Trade, European Commission; sabbatical as President, Notre Europe, Associate Professor, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris, and Adviser to President of European Socialist Party; since 2005, current position.
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Lane
Andrew Vice-President, South Asia
Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Asia Pacific) Plc Ltd, Singapore
NZ
+656 /403 9222 +656 /403 9223 (fax)
www.takeda.com
A global pharmaceutical company with a presence in more than 70 regions and territories around the world. It had net sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion in financial year 2010 and currently employs around 30,000 people worldwide. The company pursues R&D and in-licensing opportunities in four areas: metabolic and CV, oncology, CNS diseases and immunology and inflammation. Personal:
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Laohverapanich Somchai
Managing Director
DuPont (Thailand) Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/659 4000 +66 2/659 4001 (fax)
www.dupont.com
A science-based products and services company, founded in 1802, operating in more than 90 countries and offering a wide range of products and services for markets, including agriculture and food, building and construction, communications and transportation. It puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Personal: Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine, Chulalongkorn Univ.; MBA, Thammasat Univ. Extensive experience with international companies in animal health, dairy farm and products and feed mill. Started career at Cargill Feed, Nakornpathom District; 1994, joined Chokchai Milk as Director and General Manager; 1997, Regional Key Account Coordinator, Novartis Thailand; 2004, Marketing Director, Novartis Animal Health Thailand. 2006, joined DuPont Company: has served in a multitude of executive assignments; former New Business Development Manager, DuPont Thailand; March 2008, appointed to Deputy Managing Director; four months later, became Managing Director, Du Pont (Thailand). Member: Thailand Confederation of Industries; American Chamber of Commerce.
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Larsson
Asa Lena Kristina Senior Director, Corporate Public Policy, South-East Asia Region
DHL Express Regional Office, Singapore
SE
+65 /6879 8167 +65 /6879 8177 (fax)
www.dp-dhl.de
A global market leader in mail and logistics services with services ranging from standardized products to tailored solutions. About 470,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories form a global network focused on service, quality and sustainability. With several global initiatives, it is committed to social responsibility. In 2011, its revenues exceeded 53 billion euros. Personal: Formerly: experience with Commercial Vehicles Division, Volvo, Central Europe and South-East Asia; involved with express industry issues in Indonesia; fluent in Bahasa, as spoken in Indonesia and Malaysia, and working knowledge of Thai.
312
Laurent Sebastien
President and Managing Director
Alcatel-Lucent (Thailand) Co. Ltd, Thailand
FR
+66 2/662 8651 +66 2/661 6700 (fax)
www.alcatel-lucent.co.th
A company that partners service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. It is active in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services. It leverages Bell Labs, has operations in more than 130 countries and an experienced global services organization. Personal: Studies at the University of Paris and in Canada. Formerly: Managing Director, Pacific, AlcatelLucent, Sydney; APAC Vice-President, Applications, and Vice-President, Pre-sales, Mobile Division, Paris. Currently, President and Managing Director, AlcatelLucent Thailand.
313
Lawless Gerald
Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; Executive Chairman
Jumeirah Group, United Arab Emirates Global Agenda Council on Aviation, Travel & Tourism IE
+971 4/366 5006 +971 4/366 5005 (fax)
www.jumeirah.com
A Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, which operates hotels and resorts regarded as among the most luxurious in the world. The company was founded in 1997 and also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah Living, the spa brand Talise, Jumeirah Restaurants, Wild Wadi Waterpark, the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and Sirius, its global loyalty programme. Personal: Graduate, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland. 23 years with Forte Hotels. 1997, joined Jumeirah, one of the premier luxury hotel brands in the world. Member of the Executive Committee, World Travel and Tourism Council. Vice-Chairman, Aviation, Travel and Tourism Council, World Economic Forum. Fellow Member, Institute of Hospitality. Non-Executive Director, Travelodge Board, representing Dubai Holding. Chairman of the Board of Governors, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. Honorary Doctor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island, USA. Honorary Doctor of Laws, NUI Galway, Ireland.
314
Le Dang Xu Executive Chairman
Construction Joint Stock Company No.1 (COFICO), Vietnam
VN
+84 8/3839 7539 +84 8/3839 5440 (fax)
www.cofico.com.vn/en-us
A construction firm, established in 1975, active in constructions tendering, equipment installation, internal and external decoration for civil and industrial work, infrastructure development and project management. In recent years, it has developed many projects in Vietnam with both local and overseas partners. It became a joint stock company in 2006. Personal: 1974, Civil Engineer; 1997, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Joint Stock Company No.1. Interests: reading.
315
Le Thi Thu Thuy Vice-Chairwoman and Chief Investment Officer
Vingroup, Vietnam
VN
+84 4/3974 2899 +84 4/3974 2868 (fax)
www.vincom.com.vn
The parent company of Vietnam real estate developers Vincom and Vinpearl. Vincom is the largest listed real estate developer in Vietnam by market capitalization and develops commercial and residential projects in major cities in Vietnam. In 2009 it issued Vietnam's first-ever offshore convertible bonds. Vinpearl is the largest local hospitality development and operation group in Vietnam. Personal: Bachelor's in Economics, Hanoi Foreign Trade University, Vietnam; MBA, International University of Japan; Chartered Financial Analyst. Experience includes principal investments, commercial real estate, NPLs, structured products, mortgage capital, finance and corporate strategy. 1999-2008, with Lehman Brothers, Japan, Thailand and Singapore offices, covered multiple Asian markets from North Asia to South Asia and SouthEast Asia. Since 2008, with Vingroup.
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Leberecht Tim
Chief Marketing Officer
frog, USA
Global Agenda Council on Values in Decision-making
US
+1 415/489 3071 +1 415/442 4803 (fax) Twitter: @frogdesign www.frogdesign.com
frog works with the world's leading companies to design, engineer and bring to market meaningful products and services. With more than 1,600 designers, strategists and software engineers, it spans multiple technologies, platforms and media, and works across the consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail and fashion industries. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, it has locations in Amsterdam, Austin, Boston, Chennai, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Johannesburg, Kiev, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, Shanghai and Vinnitsa. Personal: MSc in Applied Cultural Sciences, University of Luneburg, Germany; MSc in Communications Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Formerly: positions in Marketing Communications, Deutsche Telekom; Head, Corporate Communications, Mindjet Corporation. 2004, Press Chief, Olympic Torch Relay. Member of the Board, Advisory, Design Ignites Change. Member: CNET blog network; PopTech blog network. Author, iPlot blog.
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Lecomte Tristan
Director
Pur Projet, France
Young Global Leader
FR
+33 6/1490 4113
www.purprojet.com
Pur Projet is active in carbon and water footprint evaluations and carbon offset generation through reforestation and REDD projects in 15 countries worldwide. Large-scale projects are developed by organic and fair trade small-scale farmer cooperatives and associations. Working with the support of major companies (Nestle, Pepsi, Carrefour, etc.) to inset their business (offsetting their footprint within their core business - supply chains, products, marketing, etc.) via these projects. Personal: Graduate, HEC. Ashoka Fellow. Founder, Alter Eco (fair trade leader on French market) and Pur Projet (forestry carbon offset projects developer). Lecturer on Sustainability, HEC Paris. Member of the Board, Jacques Chirac Foundation for Sustainability. Author of numerous books and TV documentaries on sustainability.
318
Lee
Ellana Vice-President and Managing Editor, Asia Pacific
CNN International, Hong Kong SAR Global Agenda Council on Media, Entertainment & Information
Young Global Leader
KR
+852 /3128 3255 +852 /3128 3990 (fax)
edition.cnn.com
A global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing. It uses its operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets. Personal: Degree in History and International Relations, Georgetown University; Master's in Broadcast Journalism, New York University; Executive Program, Harvard Kennedy School. With CNN Financial News: 1997-2001, Producer, New York; CNN International 2002-04, Producer, Hong Kong; 2004, Executive Producer, Hong Kong; 2007, Managing Editor, Asia Pacific, Hong Kong; 2011, Vice-President and Managing Editor, Asia Pacific, responsible for: editorial output overseeing 11 cities; operations; on-air anchor and correspondents; online news and feature programming. Fellow, Asia 21, Asia Society; Member, Council on Foreign Relations.
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Lee Geun
Professor of International Relations, Graduate School of International Studies
Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Global Agenda Council on Korea KR
+82 2/880 6993 +82 2/6241 8864 (fax)
www.useoul.edu/about/ab0201.jsp
A Korean university ranked within the top 30 best universities in the world in terms of scholastic excellence. Its newly started MBA degree programme at its Graduate School of Business attracts students with an average GMAT score of 714, the highest in the world. Personal: BA in Political Science, Seoul National Univ.; MA and PhD in Political Science, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, US. Formerly: Prof., Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea; Policy Specialist Committee Member, National Security Council, Korea; Consulting Member for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Unification, and Ministry of Defence; President, Korea Institute for Future Strategies. Currently, CVO (Chief Vision Officer), Miraege (Future Insight) think tank; Director, Institute of International Affairs (IIA), Seoul National Univ. Author: When Security Met Politics: Desecuritization of North Korean Threats by South Korea (forthcoming); The Clash of Soft Powers Between China and Japan (2010); A Theory of Soft Power and Korea's Soft Power Policy (2009); A Critical Review of Korea's Korea-US FTA Policy from Political Economic Theoretical Perspectives (2008).
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Lee
Patrick Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, South-East Asia
Nomura Singapore Limited, Singapore MY
+65 /6420 1811 +65 /6420 1888 (fax)
Nomura is a leading financial services group and Asianbased investment bank with worldwide reach. It provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff. It has three business divisions: retail, asset management, and wholesale (fixed income, equities, and investment banking). Personal: BA and MA (Hons) in English, Trinity College, Cambridge. Former: Managing Director and Head of Singapore/Malaysia Investment Banking, UBS; Executive Director, Morgan Stanley, leading landmark transactions in South-East Asia. Joined Nomura following Nomura's acquisition of Lehman Brothers; currently, responsible for the firm's investment banking activities across South-East Asia.
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Lee Eunkyung Vice-President, Strategic Relations Officer
SK Holdings, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 2/2121 4502 +82 2/2121 1001 (fax)
www.sk.com
A group, founded over 50 years ago, with 95 affiliates and core businesses in energy and telecommunications. In 2011, its estimated revenue was US$ 106 billion, with exports accounting for 46% of the total. It is expanding its global presence and employs over 70,000 people in about 340 offices worldwide. It has 12 companies listed on the Korea Stock Exchange: SK Holdings, SK Innovation, SK Telecom, SK Networks, SK C&C, SK Chemical, SKC, SK Gas, SK Securities, SK Hynix, Pusan City Gas and Ko-one Energy Service. Personal: 1996, MA in Middle East Studies, American University, Cairo; 2008, PhD in Politics, Mohammed V University, Morocco. 1997-06, First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Korea; 2006-09, Team Leader, Corporate Relations, SK Holdings; since 2010, current position.
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Lee Saw Hoon Senior Director, Global Competitiveness Division
Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/7960 0180 +60 3/7960 0206 (fax)
www.mpc.gov.my
A statutory body under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry that aims to enhance Malaysia's productivity, competitiveness and innovation. Personal: MSc in Organization Development, Sheffield Hallam University, UK; studied at Cranfield Business School, UK and IMD, Switzerland. Technical expert and project overseer, Islamic Development Bank, Asian Productivity Corporation and Human Resource Working Group, APEC, in countries including Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Vietnam. With Malaysia Productivity Corporation: Senior Director, Global Competitiveness Division, focuses on productivity, quality, competitiveness and innovation in Malaysia; oversees, monitors and formulates strategy for enhancing national competitiveness.
Spouse's Name: Hoong Hung Seong
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Leelasestaporn Somporn
General Manager, BT Thailand
BT Group Plc, Thailand
TH
+66 818/228 679
www.btplc.com
One of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions operating in over 170 countries. Principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally, local, national and international telecommunications, broadband, Internet and converged fixed and mobile products and services. For the year ending 31 March 2011, its revenue was £20 billion. It is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges. Personal: 1984, BSc in Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok; MBA (Hons) with Major in MIS, College of Business, Eastern Michigan University, US. Last 23 years in the telecommunications industry. Wide experience in Thailand and South-East Asia. Formerly, worked for three years in the pharmaceutical industry; 1989-93, Sales Division Manager, Shinawatra Datacom Co., Bangkok; 1994, joined BT; Sales and Customer Services Manager, Thailand; currently, General Manager, BT Thailand. 1998-2000, Member of the Board of Directors, British Chamber of Commerce, Thailand. Member, ICT Group of Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand.
324
Lehmacher Wolfgang
Partner and Managing Director, Greater China and India
Corporate Value Associates (CVA), Hong Kong SAR
DE
+852 /3667 9125
Twitter: @W_Lehmacher www.corporate-value.com
A global strategy consulting boutique, founded in 1987, with blue-chip clients serviced by around 300 consultants based in 16 offices worldwide. It seeks to help chief executive officers manage the value flow of their businesses and thereby realize maximum value for all stakeholders in both the long and short term. Personal: 1980, with German Red Cross and subsequently with international logistics solutions providers, such as Kuehne & Nagel; 1991-99, senior management positions with TNT, including: Country General Manager, Switzerland and Regional Director, Eastern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean regions; 1999-2010, with Groupe La Poste, including: President and Chief Executive Officer, GeoPost Intercontinental, the international expansion vehicle, and Member of the Board, GeoPost, the express parcel holding. Member of the Board of Governors, Universal Business School, Western India. Expertise: expansion and innovation, fostering leadership in global supply chain, entrepreneurial spirit, diverse teams and collaborative models, enabler of change in transportation and logistics industry.
Spouse's Name: Carole Lehmacher
325
Leissner Tim
Head, Investment Banking Services (IBS), Asia Ex-Japan
Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC, Hong Kong SAR
DE
+852 /2978 1000 +852 /2978 0440 (fax)
www.gs.com
A leading global investment banking and securities firm that provides a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. It is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world. Personal: 1991, Bachelor's in Business Administration, Siegen University; 1992, MBA, University of Hartford; PhD in Business Administration, University of Somerset. Since 1998, with Goldman Sachs: Executive Director, Mergers & Acquisitions; 2002, Managing Director; 2006, Partner; Chief of Staff, Asia Ex-Japan; Co-President, Singapore; Head, Investment Banking Division, SouthEast Asia; Head, Investment Banking Services (IBS) Leadership Group, Asia Pacific Ex-Japan; currently, Head, IBS, Asia Ex-Japan; Member, IBS Leadership Group. Co-Founder, People's Wish Foundation, a charitable organization in China.
326
Lembong Thomas T. Director
Quvat Management Pte Ltd, Singapore
Young Global Leader
ID
+65 /6100 3088 +65 /6100 3080 (fax)
www.quvat.com
A private equity fund making and managing investments in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Its investors are US university endowments and institutions, and Asian and European sovereign wealth funds. It has an onshore operating partner, Principia Management, in Singapore and Jakarta. Personal: AB, Harvard University. Formerly: with Morgan Stanley; Deutsche Bank; Division Head and Senior VicePresident, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency; with Farindo Investments, an Indonesia-focused joint venture of hedge fund Farallon Capital. Founding Partner, Quvat Capital.
327
Lengefeld Klaus
Senior Adviser, Tourism and Sustainable Development
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany DE
+49 6196/792 471 +49 6196/7980 2471 (fax)
www.gtz.de
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit is a broad-based sustainable development organization. Its services draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management know-how. As a federal enterprise, it supports the German government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. It is also engaged in international education work around the globe. It operates in more than 130 countries worldwide and has more than 19,000 staff members. Personal: BSc in Psychology; diploma in Pedagogics, Goethe Univ.; postgraduate studies, Rural Development, Technical Univ., Berlin and Tourism, St Gallen Univ. Visiting Professor, Heilbronn Univ., Germany. Member, Board of Directors, PATA; Vice-Chairman, PATA Sustainability Advisory Cttee. Member, Jury, HICAP Sustainable Hotel Awards & PATA Gold Awards. Research and advisory on tourism and economic dev., poverty alleviation, biodiversity and climate. Expertise: participatory planning and implementation for sustainable tourism development, cooperating with most major hotel groups, tour operators and aviation industry.
328
Leonard Steven
President, Asia Pacific and Japan
EMC Corporation, Singapore
US
+65 /6427 1288 +65 /6836 9280 (fax)
www.emc.com
A developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and services seeking to help organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. It employs 40,000 people worldwide, more than 40% of whom work outside the US. It has 400 sales offices and scores of partners in more than 60 countries. It has the world's largest sales and service force focused on information infrastructure and is a publicly traded company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Personal: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. Former Regional VP, Esolutions, Americas. 1984, with EDS: 1985-91, various positions in Europe, Asia and Latin America; 1991, senior sales positions, US; VP, Sales; Director, Marketing and Business Development, Malaysia; MD, EDS Singapore; President, Business Unit, Southeast Asia; Executive Mentor. Since 2006, with EMC: currently, President, Asia Pacific and Japan. Founding Chairman and Director, Friendship Works. Member: American Chamber of Commerce; Economist Conference Group; Boardroom Group, Business Week; Southeast Asia Business Group.
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Leyl
Sharanjit Presenter
BBC World News, Singapore
SG
+65 /6295 7685 +65 /6298 8656 (fax)
www.bbc.co.uk
The BBC is one of the oldest broadcasting services in the world, established in 1922. It broadcasts radio and television programmes around the world 24 hours a day. Its World Service Radio is heard by more than 150 million listeners in 41 languages. Its World Service Television broadcasts 24 hours news and current affairs via satellite and cable channels in every continent. Personal: Degree in both Journalism and English Literature, The University of Maryland, College Park; Master's in English Literature, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. 1997, began broadcasting career at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; reported for The Pacific Rim Report; 1999, moved to Singapore and had similar role at the financial news service provider Bridge Information Systems; March 2000, joined Bloomberg Television and moved to its headquarters in Tokyo; presented On The Money Asia, reporting on breaking financial stories as well as major news events; played an integral role in editing and influencing the content of Bloomberg's Asian programming; Sept. 2003, joined BBC World News as a producer and reporter.
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Li
James Z. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
E. J. McKay & Co. Inc., People's Republic of China
CN
+86 21/6120 8865 +1 617/812 1077 (fax)
www.ejmckay.com
A Shanghai-based investment banking group focused on China-related mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and merchant banking transactions. It serves clients around the world, including corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, financial sponsors and family offices, and is present in 19 countries and 30 financial centres. Personal: AB (Hons), Harvard University; MSc, University College, Oxford; MBA in Finance, University of Chicago. Formerly: investment banking, Merrill Lynch; consulting, McKinsey; senior management, VA Technologies. Chairman, Unistone Management Company. Secretary, Oxford University Society, Shanghai. Founding Member, Beijing and Shanghai American Clubs; Adjunct Professor, Beijing Tsinghua University.
Spouse's Name: Wang Jiji
331
Li Quanyong Chief Economist
Tianjin Port (Group) Company Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 22/2570 5425 +86 22/2570 2080 (fax)
www.ptacn.com
A state-owned enterprise active in capital and production management and licensed by the municipal government to operate the port state-owned assets. It possesses total assets of more than 70 billion yuan, over 60 secondary enterprises including two listed companies at home and abroad, and almost 40,000 employees. Personal:
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Lim Yu Huan Business Development Manager
Social Innovation Park Ltd, Singapore
Global Shaper
SG
+65 97/899 803
Twitter: @yu_huan www.socialinnovationpark.com
Impartial, not-for-profit movement to build a more inclusive, sustainable and better world, through social innovation initiatives, social entrepreneurship and building cross-sector platforms. SIP advocates collaborative innovations and partnerships between the private and public sectors, and people, that benefit communities. It has created platforms that incubate and support more than a hundred entrepreneurs and marginalized and disabled entrepreneurs, produced television series and more than 500,000 store value cards featuring social entrepreneurs. It has created the Global Social Innovators Forum and the SIP Distinguished Fellow and SIP Fellow Awards. Personal: Graduate, Nanyang Technological University, specializing in Accounting, Banking and Finance. Former Finance Controller, Morgan Stanley, spearheading a regional project. Joined Social Innovation Park (SIP) as Business Development Manager. Aims to contribute to the sustainable business model of SIP and continue to inspire Singaporeans and the world about social innovation. Recipient of a CFO recognition award.
333
Lipman Geoffrey
President
International Council of Tourism Partners, Belgium Global Agenda Council on Aviation, Travel & Tourism UK Twitter: @glipman www.unwto.org
+32 2/380 1281 +32 2/2230 7426 (fax)
Network think tank focusing on strategy, innovation and funding for green growth and travel and tourism. Personal: Formerly: President, WTTC; Executive Director, IATA; Assistant Secretary-General, UNWTO. Director greenearth.travel. Chairman, Green Globe 21. President, International Council of Tourism Partners. Tourism Envoy; UNDP Administrator. Former Member, EU High Level Groups on Aviation Liberalization and Tourism and Employment.
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Lipman Julian
Head of Retail Distribution, Global Life Asia Pacific and Middle East
Zurich Insurance Group, Hong Kong SAR
AU
+852 /2977 0109 +852 /2105 3444 (fax)
www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurer with a network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe, as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, it is headquartered in Zurich and employs around 60,000 people serving customers in over 170 countries. Personal: Head of Retail Distribution, Global Life Asia Pacific and Middle East, responsible for retail sales results (APE and NBV). Retail Distribution covers sales through tied agents, bank distribution and independent financial advisers.
335
Loahavilai Nha-karn Editor
Post Today, Thailand
TH
+66 2/240 3700-1259 +66 2/240 3845 (fax)
http://www.posttoday.com/
The Post Publishing Company is the publisher and distributor of: the Bangkok Post, an English-language newspaper; Post Today, a Thai language business daily; Student Weekly, an English-language magazine for highschool and university students and other readers; and M2F, a newly established free Thai-language newspaper for circulation directly to young professionals working in Bangkok. Personal: 1985, BA in Journalism, Chulalongkorn University; 1997, MSc in Computer Science, Rangsit University; 2008, training, Capital Market Academy and 2009, TEPCoT2. 1998-2002, Columnist and Assistant Chief, News, Daily News Newspaper; 2003-06, News Editor, Post Today, The Post Publishing Company; since 2006, Editor, PostToday; since April 2010, Deputy News Managing Director, Post News Co.
Spouse's Name: Thitima Loahavilai
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Lobner Matthew
Chief Executive Officer
HSBC, Thailand
US www.hsbc.com
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world with an international network comprising approximately 7,500 offices in 87 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. Headquartered in London, it provides a comprehensive range of financial services to around 95 million customers through four customer groups and global businesses: personal financial services (including consumer finance); commercial banking; global banking and markets; and global private banking. Personal: BSc (Hons), US Naval Academy; MSc, MIT. Former: Officer, US Navy; Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company; led teams reviewing retail banking, consumer lending and insurance strategies. 2005, joined HSBC; has served in a wide range of prominent international positions across the Group, including in consumer lending, Chicago, then International Business, Europe and the Middle East, London; 2009, Global Head, Corporate/International Business, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong; since January 2011, CEO, Thailand. Chairman, Association of the International Banks. Interests include golf, running and travel.
337
Lodhi Omar
Chief Executive Officer
Abraaj Capital Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
PK
+971 4/506 4570
www.abraaj.com
The Abraaj Capital group is a leading private equity manager investing in high growth markets. Since inception in 2002, it has raised over US$ 7 billion and distributed around US$ 3 billion to investors. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs over 170 people and has a presence in 14 countries. It has over US$ 6 billion in assets under management. Personal: Degree in International Trade and Development, London School of Economics; MBA, Harvard Business School. Eighteen years' private equity and investment banking experience in Middle East, Asia and Europe. Formerly: with UBS, London and Hong Kong; Head, Islamic Finance, Asia-Pacific, Citigroup. Since 2005, with Abraaj: headed one of three investment management teams, responsible for deal sourcing, execution and post-acquisition management of partner companies, Turkey and the Gulf; lead role in development and launch of new funds; 2009-10, responsible for investor coverage and placement business; since 2011, Regional Head, Asia, based in Singapore, responsible for investment activities across South-East Asia, India and Asia-Pacific; Member, Executive Management and Investment Committees.
338
Loh Max
Country Managing Partner, Singapore and Managing Partner, ASEAN Sub-Area
Ernst & Young, Singapore
SG
+65 /6309 8828 +65 /6225 4149 (fax)
www.ey.com/sg
A global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Its 152,000 people are united by shared values and a commitment to quality. They work together to help each other develop and succeed personally and professionally, to help clients deliver on their promises to their markets and stakeholders and to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. Personal: Over 24 years' experience in providing audit and business advisory services to a broad range of clients including technology, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing and trading companies, as well as hotels, financial institutions and government concerns. With Ernst & Young: currently, Country Managing Partner, Singapore, overall responsibilities for Singapore operation; concurrently, Managing Partner, ASEAN Sub-Area.
339
Lohia Aloke
Group Chief Executive Officer
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Thailand
IN
+66 /2661 6661 +66 /2661 6664 (fax)
www.indoramaventures.com
Indorama Ventures is the world's largest polyester chain producer and a global manufacturer of wool yarns. It is headquartered in Bangkok and started its operations in 1994. It has offices in 15 countries and total of 39 manufacturing sites across 4 continents. It is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Personal: 1979-87, Finance Director, Indo Rama Synthetics, Indonesia. 1988, Founder, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO, Indorama Ventures.
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Lohia
Sri Prakash Group Chairman
Indorama Corp., Indonesia
ID
+62 21/526 1550 +62 21/526 1510 (fax)
www.indorama.com
Indorama Ventures is the world's largest polyester chain producer and a global manufacturer of wool yarns. It is headquartered in Bangkok and started its operations in 1994. It has offices in 15 countries and total of 39 manufacturing sites across 4 continents. It is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Personal: 1976, started first manufacturing plant for Indorama; Chairman, Indorama Ventures, Thailand, with market capitalization of US$ 8 billion. Member: Indonesian Synthetics Fiber Producers; Indonesian Textile Association; Indonesia Employers Association, Economic Association of Indonesia and India. Chairman, India Committee, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Lu
Kevin Regional Director, Asia-Pacific
MIGA - World Bank Group, Singapore
Young Global Leader
US
+65 /6517 1201
www.miga.org
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the private sector investment guarantee arm of the World Bank Group. MIGA facilitates foreign direct investments into developing countries through the issuance of risk guarantees to cover investment projects. It frequently acts as an "honest broker" between governments and private foreign investors. Established in 1988, it is the newest member of the World Bank Group. The agency has issued more than 1,000 guarantee contracts covering US$ 22 billion of investments around the world. Personal: Former positions with CSFB and Global Risk Advisors, New York. With World Bank Group: former Chief Financial Officer, MIGA; currently, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, MIGA, based in Singapore and Hong Kong. Author, Investing with Confidence: Understanding Political Risk Management in the 21st Century (2009). Writes bilingual column for WSJ Online Chinese Edition.
Spouse's Name: Joanna Jing Wang
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von Lueders Maunu
Regional Vice-President, Asia Pacific, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Singapore
FI
+65 6/499 2290 +65 6/415 1257 (fax)
www.iata.org
MBA, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. Veteran airline executive. Career has included assignments in many countries, including Sweden, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Iceland, the United States, Canada and India. Has held executive level positions ranging from sales & marketing, general management, commercial partnerships, international relations and global airline alliances, has been involved in developing new airline models as the CEO for two international lowcost airlines, and has also participated in developments taking place within the commercial space industries both in Sweden and in the USA. Currently, Regional VicePresident, IATA; carries out the IATA mission to serve, lead and represent the airline industry in the Asia Pacific region. Mentors students and the new generation of leaders within the airline and travel industries.
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Lyman David
Chairman and Chief Values Officer
Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Thailand
US
+66 2/653 5599 +66 2/653 5595 (fax) Twitter: @LymanDavid www.tillekeandgibbins.com
The oldest and largest independent law firm in Thailand, founded in 1890. The firm has a regional presence, as it was the first foreign law firm licensed to function in Vietnam and has offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Tilleke & Gibbins is the exclusive Thailand member firm of leading legal associations. The firm provides a full range of legal services for corporate clients in the fields of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, energy, consumer goods and retailing, manufacturing, financial services, information technology and telecommunications. Personal: BSEE, Duke University; JD, Hastings College of the Law; studies at University of Southern California and Columbia University. Formerly, with US Navy Submarine Force. Since 1967, law practice in Thailand. Member of the Board of Governors, Hastings College of the Law; Past President and present Governor, AmCham Thailand. Founding Member: Thai Prime Minister's Foreign Investment Advisory Council; Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development. Member: International Crisis Group; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK; ICC Commission on Corporate Responsibility and Anti-corruption; International Chamber of Commerce, Thailand; Thai Institute of Directors.
Spouse's Name: Thassaneeya Pimpila
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Lynam Aidan
Area Manager, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Holcim Ltd, Switzerland
IE
+41 58/858 8675 +41 58/858 5859 (fax)
www.holcim.com
One of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, including crushed stone, sand and gravel, concrete, and downstream activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt, including services. The group holds majority and minority interests in over 70 countries, on all continents, and employs some 80,000 people. Personal: Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University College Dublin; Executive MBA, IMD, Lausanne. 1986, joined Holcim Group Support, working on assignments in Egypt and Switzerland. Then with Krupp Polysius, Germany. 1996, returned to Holcim, working on Morning Star project, Holcim Vietnam; 1999, Terminal Manager; 2002, Vice-President, Manufacturing, Holcim Lanka; 2006, CEO, Holcim Vietnam; since 2010, Area Manager and Member of the Senior Management, Holcim, assuming country responsibility for Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
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Ma Eric
Co-Head, South-East Asia
Morgan Stanley, Thailand
US
+66 /2207 2522 +65 /6416 7439 (fax)
www.morganstanley.com
A global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Its employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 1,300 offices in 42 countries. Personal: 1988-91, Financial Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions, The First Boston Corporation, New York. 1994, joined Morgan Stanley as Associate, Investment Banking department; currently spearheads investment banking efforts in Thailand and Malaysia, based in Bangkok.
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Ma
Heather Founder
Eight Elephants Travel Group, Taiwan, China
Global Shaper
TW
+886 95/663 0336 +886 2/2739 2949 (fax) Twitter:
[email protected] www.eehostel.com
Eight Elephants Travel Group is currently managing two backpacker hostels, developing one art hotel and consulting for one governmental ROT youth hostel project. Since its foundation, the company has played a leading role in youth travelling, a new field in Taiwan. Personal: Bachelor's in Accounting, National Taiwan University. Former Leader, Market Development Team, Dadi Early Education Group; travelled through more than 100 cities in China and opened more than 70 kindergartens in a single year, creating more than 20,000 opportunities for children to receive better education at an earlier age. 2005, founded two youth hostels in Taipei. Currently, leading a team of twenty well-known Taiwanese artists on a project to renovate an old hotel into an art museum cum hotel as a meeting place for international travellers, but also a long-term base for the local and international writers. Two rooms will be dedicated to selected writers, providing a refuge in which to engage in creative work. Former Delegate, Epoch Foundation (an MIT affiliate),Young Entrepreneur of the Future business competition.
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Ma Kam Wah Timothy
Consultant
Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, Hong Kong SAR
Social Entrepreneur
HK
+852 /2952 1801 +852 /2797 8990 (fax)
www.schsa.org.hk
The only 100% self-financing non-government organization in Hong Kong running a 24-hour lifeline and related services for the elderly and chronic invalids. Its Personal Emergency Link Service links up with elderly people living on their own and provides them with community resources and services. Its 1,000 trained volunteers, aided by a client management information system, have been able to give assistance to more than 3.2 million calls seeking help. The organization has had an annual operation surplus of around US$ 3 million for the past 12 years. Personal: Vice-Chairman, General Chamber of Social Enterprises. Member, Hong Kong Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals. Co-Founder and Member, Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum. 2009-11, Member, Organizing Committee, Social Enterprise Summit. Author of articles on elderly and social enterprises in periodicals in Hong Kong. Interests: motivating oneself personally as well as others to be innovative and mission-driven to change quality of life in Hong Kong.
348
van Maanen Sander
Managing Partner
AlpInvest Partners Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
NL
+852 /2878 7099 +852 /2878 7009 (fax)
www.alpinvest.com
One of the largest private equity investors in the world, with more than 45 billion euros of assets under management. It manages a global fund-of-funds, which invests from early stage venture capital funds to large buy-out funds. In addition, it is an active investor in secondaries and manages a co-investment programme, investing in the US, Europe and the rest of the world. It also manages a 2 billion euro mezzanine fund. Personal: Master's in Chemical Engineering, University of Technology, Delft; MBA, INSEAD. Formerly: Product Development Manager, Procter & Gamble, Brussels; Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group, Sydney and London, experience in strategic, financial and operational issues for multinational companies. With AlpInvest Partners: currently heads activities in Asia with special focus on growing the firm's equity and mezzanine businesses.
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McArthur John
Senior Fellow
United Nations Foundation, USA Global Agenda Council on Benchmarking Progress
Young Global Leader
CA
+1 646/932 6231
Twitter: @mcarthur www.unfoundation.org
The United Nations Foundation builds public/private partnerships to address the world's most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The Foundation was created in 1998 as a US public charity by entrepreneur/philanthropist Ted Turner and now is supported by global corporations, foundations and individuals. Personal: BA, Univ. of British Columbia; MS, Public Policy, John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard; DPhil and MPhil, Economics and Rhodes Scholar, Oxford Univ. Former: Research Fellow, Center for International Development, Harvard Univ.; Co-Author, Global Competitiveness Report, World Economic Forum; Deputy Director and Manager, UN Millennium Project; coordinated global network of nearly 300 experts; CEO, Millennium Promise; Research Scholar, Earth Institute, Columbia Univ. Faculty Member, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution. Co-Chair, Commission on Education for International Development Professionals.
350
McCreery John
Partner and Head of Oil and Gas Practice, Asia
Bain & Company Inc., United Kingdom
UK
+44 20/7969 6000 +44 20/7969 6666 (fax)
www.bain.com
Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, technology, organization, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Its clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. Founded in 1973, it has 47 offices in 30 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector. Personal: BSc in Engineering Science & Management, University of Durham, UK. Over 22 years' experience in E&P industry, specializing in the development of strategy and performance improvement. Has worked with all tiers of the industry including governments, national oil companies, international oil companies and the service sector. Formerly, with Shell International Exploration & Production. Currently, Head of Oil & Gas practice, Asia, Bain & Company. Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers. Regular contributor to industry events.
351
Mah Chaly
Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific
Deloitte, Singapore
SG
+65 /6216 3288 +65 /6538 6166 (fax)
www.deloitte.com
Deloitte is the brand under which thousands of professionals throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to clients, and refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. See its website for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. Personal: Bachelor's in Commerce, University of Melbourne. Certified Public Accountant, Singapore. Over 30 years' experience with Deloitte, Singapore, Melbourne and South-East Asia, including experience serving multinational and listed companies in banking, finance and manufacturing, and regional experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Member, Deloitte's Board of Directors and its Global Executive. Chairman, Singapore Land Authority. Member of the Board, Sentosa Development Corporation, Singapore. Member of the Board, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. Council Member, Singapore Division, CPA Australia.
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Maher Peter
Group Country Manager, SouthEast Asia and Australasia
Visa Inc., Singapore
IE www.visa-asia.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: Graduate, Trinity College, Dublin. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ireland. 1992-2001, held several senior management positions, Standard Chartered Bank. Since 2001, with Visa: former Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific; Head of Processing Services, Asia Pacific; currently, Group Country Manager, South-East Asia and Australasia, overseeing business operations, strategic development, stakeholder relations and business performance.
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Malone
Christopher Partner
The Monitor Group, United Arab Emirates
UK
+971 4/428 6237 +971 4/428 6201 (fax)
www.monitor.com
A strategy consulting firm with a global network of offices and activities focused on helping corporate and government clients address top management issues most critical to long-term competitiveness. It has 30 offices around the world. Personal: MA in Classics, Oxford University. Extensive experience working in the MENA region, having led projects in Djibouti, Kuwait and the UAE, in addition to experience in South-East Asia and Europe. Has conducted projects at the national, regional and city level that aim to achieve rapid economic growth while optimizing social and environmental impact. Formerly: with Monitor Clipper Partners, a private equity fund; analyst in the energy sector in Brazil and India. Currently, Global Partner, Monitor, Dubai; focuses on major economic development and competitiveness programmes, including sustainable business development. Recipient: Business Leadership award, Publico (2003).
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Mamadou Blanco Daniel Philippe
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Solutions and Financing Group, Asia ex-Japan
Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, Hong Kong SAR ES
+852 /2536 1111 +852 /2536 1888 (fax)
www.nomura.com
Nomura is a leading financial services group and Asianbased investment bank with worldwide reach. It provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff. It has three business divisions: retail, asset management, and wholesale (fixed income, equities, and investment banking). Personal: 1994, started career on Capital Markets desk, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, London; 1999-2002, in charge of Iberian Peninsula Sales, Goldman Sachs, London; 2003-11, Co-Head, Capital Markets and Treasury Services for Asia, Deutsche Bank. Nov. 2011, joined Nomura as Head of Corporate Solutions and Financing Group for Asia ex-Japan.
355
Mangkuningrat Arsjad Rasjid P.
President Director and Group CoChief Executive Officer
PT Indika Energy Tbk, Indonesia
Young Global Leader
ID
+62 21/2557 9888 +62 21/522 0067 (fax)
www.indikaenergy.co.id
An integrated Indonesian energy company with three pillars of business covering the full coal business value chain: energy resources, services and infrastructure. Currently also developing that of oil and gas. Group companies include: Kideco Jaya Agung, Indonesia's third largest coal producer; Petrosea, a leading contract mining company; Tripatra Engineers & Constructors; Tripatra Engineering, a leading oil & gas EPC and O&M services company; Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati, a leading integrated coal transport and logistics services company. Personal: 1993, BSc in Business Administration, Pepperdine University, California; studies, University of Southern California. Currently: President Director, Indika Energy; President Commissioner, Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati; also Commissioner and Director of affiliated companies. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (2011); Best Executive in Indonesia, Asiamoney (2010). Interests: culinary experiences; family.
356
Manwani Harish
Chief Operating Officer
Unilever, United Kingdom
IN
+65 /6833 1080 +65 /6732 4005 (fax)
www.unilever.com
Unilever is a world-leading FMCG supplier with operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. Consumers buy 170 billion Unilever packs worldwide every year. Its portfolio includes: Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Rexona, Pond's, Cif and Ben & Jerry's. The company employs 171,000 people in over 100 countries and generated annual sales of 46.5 billion euros in 2011. Leader in the food producers sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes for the last 13 years. Personal: Master's in Management Studies, Mumbai University. Since 1976, with Unilever Asia: 1995, Director, Personal Products and Category Leader, Personal Products, Central Asia and Middle East; 2000, Senior Vice-President, Global Hair Care and Oral Care; 2001, President, Home and Personal Care, Latin America; 2004, President and Chief Executive Officer, Home and Personal Care, North America; since 2005, current position. Non-Executive Chairman, Hindustan Unilever, India. Member of the Executive Board, Indian School of Business. Member, Governing Council, Human Capital Leadership Institute, Singapore. Member, nonexecutive Citigroup India Advisory Board.
357
Marchand Tobias
Head, BCS-ACO Crop Protection Asia Pacific
Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6496 1700 +65 /6496 1494 (fax)
www.bayer.com
An international chemicals, agricultural and healthcare group. Personal: 1982, joined Bayer in its Business Management training programme; posted to the Philippines for a logistics role, thereafter becoming Deputy to the Division Head of Crop Protection; 1991-94, Country Head, Crop Protection, Philippines; 1994, returned to Germany to take charge of cereal herbicide global product management; 1996, transferred to Columbia to head the Andean Region; 2000, Global Head, BPA, Bayer Crop Protection, Monheim, Germany; 2002, transferred to Bayer in charge of Regional Coordination for Latin America and Mexico; 2004, returned to CropScience as Country Head, Germany/Austria. On the Board of Directors of: Bayer (South-East Asia), Singapore; Bayer CropScience, India; Bayer CropScience, South Korea; Bayer CropScience, Australia.
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Marcus Alan
Senior Director, Head of Information Technology and Telecommunications Industries, World Economic Forum USA
US
+1 212/703 2310 +1 212/703 2399 (fax) Twitter: @amarwef www.weforum.org/usa
BSc in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Rutgers University, New Jersey; graduate diploma in Telecommunications Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Executive Education Programmes, Harvard Business School, Massachusetts and Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, California. 1993-2004, senior management positions in engineering, marketing, and market development in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe and Middle East, Cisco Systems; 2005-07, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Symbol Technologies. Expertise: Internet and information technologies, network architecture, mobile technologies and market and business development.
359
Mark Dennis
Vice-President and General Manager, APJ Printing and Personal Systems Group
Hewlett-Packard Company, Singapore SG
+65 /6727 5108 +65 /6275 6839 (fax)
www.hp.com
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: Degree (Hons) in Engineering, Nat’l Univ. of Singapore. More than 23 years’ with HP in various mgmt positions, including: Director, China, PSG; General Mgr, Singapore, PSG after Compaq APJ merger; VicePresident & General Mgr, Marketing, APJ; Vice-President & General Manager, South-East Asia & Taiwan; currently, Vice-President & General Manager, Enterprise Segment & Managed Services, oversees sales, customer consulting & deployment of Computing & Printing Systems & solutions. Guest Lecturer, Singapore Mgmt Univ., Business School/MBA programme; Guest Speaker, NUS-Business School. Recipient, Singapore Gold award, Professional Engineers Board.
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Marot
Sébastien Executive Director
Friends-International, Cambodia
Social Entrepreneur
FR
+855 12/802 155
Twitter: @sebfriends friends-international.org
Social enterprise working with 50,000 marginalized children and youth (and their families) supporting them to become functional productive citizens of their countries in Asia, Central and North America, Northern Africa and Europe. To achieve this, Friends-International creates best practice holistic social services in conjunction with social business models. The impact is multiplied through replication using a professional alliance of organizations and services (CYTI Alliance) and the active involvement of communities through the ChildSafe Network. Personal: Studies in Political Science. Formerly: worked in foreign service and marketing. Founder and Executive Director, Friends-International. Recipient of awards: Order of Australia, for service to humanity; Gold Medal of Royal Government of Cambodia, for development of country; Esperitu Award; Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.
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Martin Ian
Vice-President, Molecular Diagnostics, Asia Pacific
QIAGEN Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
UK
+65 /6854 8120 +65 /6854 8215 (fax)
www.qiagen.com
A provider of sample and assay technologies and products. It has a leadership position in molecular testing solutions in molecular diagnostics, life sciences research and applied testing. It has over 500 proprietary, consumable products and automated solutions for applications, including sample collection, DNA, RNA and protein handling, separation and purification, and open and target-specific assays. It is a Netherlands-based holding company with main bases in the US and Germany. It employs over 3,500 people worldwide and its products are sold in over 40 countries. Personal: Postgraduate degree in Medical Virology, University of Surrey. Formerly, 25 years with Abbott Laboratories, including: General Manager, Poland; International Marketing Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa; 2002, Regional Director, Diagnostics Division for South Asia; Member of the Board, Abbott Laboratories (S) and Abbott Manufacturing (S). Since January 2012, Vice-President, Molecular Diagnostic, Asia Pacific, QIAGEN, Singapore; Molecular Diagnostics within QIAGEN primarily serves the hospital diagnostic laboratories, private clinics, commercial laboratories and healthcare professionals with in this sector.
362
Marty Uday
Director, South-East Asia
Intel Semiconductor Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /2240 3361 +852 /2844 4475 (fax)
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: BSc, Electrical Engineering, Nagpur Univ.; MSc, Electrical Engineering, Mississippi State; MBA, Thunderbird. Since 1996, with Intel: has held positions with Enterprise Platform, Cellular and Handheld, Consumer Electronics Group, Pricing & Platform Marketing Group, Asia Pacific, notebook marketing team; also led first netbook platform introduction; 2005-07, Technical Assistant to the Corporate Vice-President and General Manager, Fab/Sort Manufacturing; currently, Director, Intel South-East Asia, responsible for business in the fast growing South-East Asian markets which comprises Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia and Brunei; manages sales, marketing and enabling of products in the region.
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Matsushima Kunihiro
Executive Officer
Dentsu Inc., Japan
JP
+81 3/6216 0093 +81 3/6217 0293 (fax)
www.dentsu.co.jp
A communications services company active in advertising, sales promotion, corporate communications, event production and sports marketing. Personal: 1978, graduate, Tokyo University. Since 1978, with Dentsu, including: 1990-98, Deputy Regional Director and Deputy Managing Director, Dentsu Young & Rubicam, Hong Kong; 2006-08, Director, International Management Division, International Headquarters; since 2008, current position. Since 2010, Member: Japan Association of Corporate Executives; Japan-China Economic Association.
364
Mavrinac Sarah
Founder and Chair
aidha, United Arab Emirates
Social Entrepreneur
US www.aidha.org
Launched in Singapore in 2006, aidha is an awardwinning social enterprise dedicated to enriching lives through financial education. It works with the hopeful poor, nurturing the confidence and management capability that will transform lives. To date, it has worked with over 2,000 impoverished students and helped launch over 400 small businesses. It is working to expand. It looks forward to enrolling students in its new Dubai space in fall 2012 and to opening at least three other spaces around South-East Asia and the Middle East by 2015. Personal: AB, Brown University; MSc, London School of Economics; Doctorate, Harvard Business School. 19962000, Faculty Member, Richard Ivey School of Business; 2000-06, Faculty Member, INSEAD; Academic Sponsor, Women's Forum, INSEAD; Academic Sponsor, Education Summits, Citigroup and INSEAD; Founding Executive Director, Financial Education Exchange, Citigroup and INSEAD. Since 2006, current position. Member of committees: UNIFEM, Singapore; Global Banking Alliance for Women.
365
Mayer Jakob
Director, Business Development
QI Group of Companies, Thailand
DE
+66 /2207 3800 +66 /2207 3816 (fax)
www.qigroup.com
A multinational conglomerate with regional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia and subsidiary companies in nearly 30 countries. It has six main business lines which are telecommunications, lifestyle and leisure, luxury and collectibles, training and conference management, property development and an e-commerce based retail and direct sales business. It has recently ventured into education with the establishment of a university in Malaysia. It has over 1,000 employees and a customer base of over five million that spans nearly 160 countries. Personal: Postgraduate diploma in Business Administration with major in MIS and International Trade, University of Frankfurt. Formerly, intern with European companies including: C Hafner, one of the largest privately owned precious metal refineries in Pforzheim; Deutsche Bank, Germany; Barclays Bank, UK; with family business, Mayer Mint Germany, Europe's oldest family-owned mint. With QI Group: currently, also Managing Director, Qnet, a direct selling subsidiary; led expansion of business into new markets in Middle East, Asia and Africa, based in Bangkok.
366
Mechuchep Suphin
Country Head
Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/624 6400 +66 2/624 6519 (fax)
www.joneslanglasalle.com
A financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. In 2010, it had global revenue of more than US$ 2.9 billion and clients in 70 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. It has a portfolio of 1.8 billion square feet worldwide and its investment management business is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate, with more than US$ 45.3 billion of assets under management. Personal:
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Mektrakarn Wichian
Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Info Service Public Co. Ltd (AIS), Thailand
TH
+66 2/299 6202 +66 2/299 6004 (fax)
www. ais. co.th/main/en/index.html
Advanced Info Service is a leading mobile telecommunications company in Thailand, with 54% revenue market share. AS of December 2011, the company had 33.5 million registered mobile subscribers, representing 44% market share. Founded more than 20 years ago, its network covers more than 97% of the country. In addition to being a mobile operator, it also has subsidiary companies that support the core business operations. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, California Polytechnic State University. Since 2011, Member of the Executive Committee, Shin Corporation. With Advanced Info Service: 2000-03, VicePresident, Engineering; 2003-06, Executive VicePresident, Operations; 2006-09, President; since 2009, Chief Executive Officer; 2010-12, Acting Chief Marketing Officer.
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Meloto-Wilk Anna
President
Human Nature, Philippines
PH www.humanheartnature.com
Social enterprise started in response to the growing need for all natural, organic and Philippine-made bath and beauty products at affordable prices for many Filipinos. To date, it has sold over 3 million products and has a network of over 20,000 dealers nationwide. One third of its workforce are residents of poor communities, who receive above-average wages and full benefits. Personal: 2000, graduate, Ateneo de Manila University. Co-Founder and President, Gandang Kalikasan, makers of Human Nature, the largest natural personal care products line in the Philippines, and one of the largest social enterprises in the country focused on developing agriculture to improve quality of life for Filipino farmers and providing gainful employment to the urban poor. 2011, Social Entrepreneur of the Year (Philippines) by Ernst & Young.
Spouse's Name: Dylan Wilk
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Menzinger Ivo
Managing Director, Global Partnerships, and Head, Asia and Emerging Markets Strategy
Swiss Reinsurance Company, Singapore DE
+65 /6232 3537 +65 /9295 0059 (fax)
www.swissre.com.sg
A leading and diversified global reinsurer that operates through offices in more than 20 countries. Founded in Zurich in 1863, it offers financial services products including traditional reinsurance products and related services for property and casualty, as well as the life and health business. It also provides insurance-based corporate finance services and supplementary services for risk management. Personal: MSc in Environmental Sciences, Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland; graduate studies, US; postgraduate studies, Costa Rica. Since 1998, with Swiss Re, positions including: specialist for natural hazard risk assessment; Head, Sustainability and Emerging Risk Management; Managing Director, Corporate Strategy and Enterprise Steering.
370
van Merkensteijn James
Senior Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development
Statoil ASA, Norway
US
+47 /4828 7734 +47 /5199 0050 (fax)
www.statoil.com
An international integrated energy company, based in Norway. It has operations in 34 countries with around 20,000 employees. It produces over 1.9 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, is one of the world's largest gas suppliers, one of the world's largest operators of deepwater fields and is a world leader in the use of deepwater technology, carbon capture and storage. The company is listed on the Oslo Børs and the New York Stock Exchange. Personal:
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Mestrallet Gérard
Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
GDF SUEZ, France FR
+33 1/4422 6591 +33 1/4422 6666 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Graduate: Ecole Polytechnique; Ecole de l'Aviation Civile; Institute d'Etudes Politiques, Toulouse; Ecole Nationale d'Administration. Formerly, with: Ministries of Transport, Economy and Finance; Companie de Suez. Formerly, Chief Executive and Chairman, Management Committee, Société Générale de Belgique. Since 1997, current position. Chairman or member of numerous organizations.
372
Meyer Melody
President, Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company
Chevron Corporation, USA
US
+1 925/842 0249 +1 925/842 3530 (fax)
www.chevron.com
An integrated energy company with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide with approximately 60,000 employees. This includes exploring for, producing and transporting oil and natural gas, the refining, marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, the manufacturing and selling of petrochemical products, generating power and producing geothermal energy, providing efficiency solutions and developing energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. In 2011, it ranked third in the Fortune 500. It is based in San Ramon, California. Personal: 1979, Bachelor's in Engineering ScienceMechanical, Trinity University; 1997, Dartmouth Tuck Executive Education. Over 32 years with Chevron: VicePresident, Gulf of Mexico strategic business, responsible for offshore exploration and production; Vice-President, Mid-Continent, Alaska; development projects in West Africa and start-up operations in Tengiz, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea and China; Manager, Operations Engineering, Kazakhstan; Production Manager, Angola; President, Energy Technology Company; since 2011, current position, responsible for exploration and production in nine countries.
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Miller
John Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nestlé Philippines Inc., Philippines
UK
+63 2/898 0051 +63 2/898 0053 (fax)
www.nestle.com
A leading nutrition, health and wellness company with global sales of about US$ 94.3 billion in 2011. The focus is on branded products such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Nido, KitKat, Lean Cuisine, Maggi, Powerbar and Purina, known across the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, it has 461 factories in 83 countries. The product range is for virtually all income groups and there are continuous efforts to offer better value for money. Personal: 1979, Bachelor's in English Literature and Geography, University of Durham, England; 2007 Leadership Programme, GB Rasleighs Training and Conference Centre, Rasleighs, UK. With Nestlé: 2006-07, Managing Director, Nestlé Singapore; 2008-09, Chairman and CEO, Nestlé Indochina (Thailand); since 2009, Chairman and CEO, Nestlé Philippines. Chairman of the Board: Nestlé Philippines; Nestlé Business Services; CPW Philippines. Director: Galderma Philippines; Infant and Pediatric Nutrition Association of the Philippines. Member of the Board of Trustees: Philippine Business for Social Progress; European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. Member, Management Association of the Philippines.
374
Min Goo Vice-President
Hanwha Group, Management and Planning, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 10/5321 2575 +82 822/729 1387 (fax)
www.hanwha.co.kr
One of the largest conglomerates in Korea with 56 domestic affiliates and 69 overseas networks in three sectors: manufacturing and construction; finance; service and leisure. Over recent years, it has increased its presence in the global market with an emphasis on renewable energies for future growth. With Hanwha SolarOne, a vertically integrated solar company with advanced photovoltaic technology and production capacity, its aim is to become a global leader in the solar industry by 2020. Personal: BA in Law, Seoul National University; MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Spent six years at McKinsey & Company as Associate Partner, engaged in various corporate portfolio strategy projects. January 2012, joined Hanwha Group: Vice-President, management and planning division, leading the division's M&A team and responsible for group-wide acquisitions and divestiture.
375
Misra
Devpriya Vice-President, Global Partnerships
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, Switzerland
IN
+65 /6232 3333 +65 /6532 2675 (fax)
www.swissre.com
A leading and diversified global reinsurer that operates through offices in more than 20 countries. Founded in Zurich in 1863, it offers financial services products including traditional reinsurance products and related services for property and casualty, as well as the life and health business. It also provides insurance-based corporate finance services and supplementary services for risk management. Personal: Bachelor's, IIT, Roorkee; Master's, Harvard. Formerly with Swiss Re, New York, responsible for expanding Swiss Re's client base for trade & infrastructure finance solutions with multi-lateral banks and commercial banks; currently, Vice-President, Global Partnerships, responsible for governments, international financial institutions such as IFC, World Bank and other public sector partners to develop partnership-based solutions for large risks; supports the development of innovative risk-sharing solutions for trade finance & infrastructure finance and risk-transfer solutions for large risks such as the negative effects of natural disasters, crop failure, pandemics, etc.
376
Mittal Vineet
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Welspun Energy Ltd, India
IN
+91 22/6613 6000 +91 22/6613 6107 (fax)
www.welspunenergy.com
Welspun Energy is a power generation company in the thermal coal-based and solar power sector in India. It is setting up several thousand megawatts of thermal power plants over the next three years and 500 megawatts of solar power. It is part of the Welspun Group, which has revenues of US$ 3 billion, a presence in over 50 countries, over 22,000 employees and 100,000 shareholders. Its major interests are in power generation, the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas, steel pipes, home textiles, retail and infrastructure. Personal: Graduate, Harvard Business School. Serial entrepreneur. Formerly: founded and built up large IT organization with Fortune 100 client roster. Member, YPO. Recipient of award: Entrepreneur of the Year, Madhavrao Scindia Leadership Awards (2009). Expertise: envisioning and implementing large sized complex projects and building up global organizations.
377
Moavenzadeh John
Senior Director, Head of Mobility Industries, World Economic Forum USA
US
+1 212/703 2300 +1 212/703 2399 (fax) Twitter: @moavenzadeh www.weforum.org/usa
1989, BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; 1992, Master's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan; 1996, Master's in Public Policy, Harvard University. Since 1997, Licensed Professional Engineer, US. 1990-94, Product Design Engineer, Ford Motor Company. 1996-99, Associate, Booz Allen & Hamilton. 1999-2003, Director, World Economic Forum. 2003-06, Executive Director, MIT International Motor Vehicle Program. Since 2007, Director, Sustainable Mobility and Strategy; Officer, World Economic Forum USA, responsible for strategy and programme development for transportation industries.
378
Mohammad Zainal Shaari Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia MY
+60 3/2034 0289 +60 3/2034 0001 (fax)
www.khazanah.com.my
The strategic investment arm of the Malaysian government. Personal: Former: Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Malaysia; Executive Director, BinaFikir. October 2004, joined Khazanah as Director, Managing Director's Office and Chief Risk Officer; 2006, appointed Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer; primarily responsible for the operations and internal management of Khazanah. Fellow: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
379
Monthienvichienchai Krisda
Chief Executive Officer and President
Mitr Phol Sugar Corp. Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/656 8488 +66 2/656 8504 (fax)
www.mitrphol.com
Mitr Phol is a privately owned group of companies. It is among the world's largest sugar producers, and the largest producer in Thailand and Asia. It is the second largest in China through its joint venture company East Asia Sugar. In addition to Thailand and China, it has operations and investments in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia. Its key business units include sugar, ethanol, biomass energy, fibreboards, logistics and paper. Personal: MBA, Chulalongkorn University; AMP, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. 1997, joined Mitr Phol as Chief Financial Officer; turned the company around and improved its profitability in less than two years; since February 2008, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mitr Phol Group, the first President of Vongkusolkit family conglomerate that is not a family member; oversees all five business groups.
380
Moon Chung-In Professor of Political Science
Yonsei University, Republic of Korea Global Agenda Council on Korea KR
+82 2/325 2604 +82 2/365 2898 (fax)
www.yonsei.ac.kr
The oldest private university in Korea with a main campus located near Seoul. It has 3,500 faculty members who are conducting research in all academic disciplines. There are 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 133 subsidiary institutions with students from around the world. Personal: Formerly: Dean, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University; Chairman, Presidential Committee, Northeast Asian Cooperation Initiative, a cabinet-level post; Ambassador for International Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea; Adjunct Professor, Asia-Pacific Studies Institute, Duke University; President, Korea Peace Research Association. Editor-in-Chief, Global Asia, a Seoul-based magazine. Member of the Board: Korea Foundation; East Asia Foundation; International Peace Foundation. Member: Pacific Council on International Policy, Los Angeles; Institute of International Strategic Studies, London. Author of over 40 books and 230 articles.
381
Mostafa Golam
Chairman
Deshbandhu Group Ltd., Bangladesh
BD
+880 2/881 6731 +880 2/881 5571 (fax)
dbg.com.bd
Deshbandhu Group set up the first ever sugar refinery in Bangladesh. It is engaged in manufacturing and marketing refined sugar, woven bags, ship management, automatic rice milling, newspapers, woven sweater manufacturing, power plants, real estate development and trading of bulk commodities. It has become one of the largest fertilizer and bulk commodity importers in the country, is the only member from Bangladesh of the Refined Sugar Association, and the sole exporter of sugar in the EU's Everything but Arms Initiative. Personal: Degree in Commerce. Entrepreneur and industrialist. Member: Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI); Bangladesh Fertilizer Association (BFA); American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AMCHAM); Dhaka Club; Shopping Complex Owners Association; Bangladesh Sugar Refinery Association. Recipient of awards: Commercially Important Person of Bangladesh (2008); National Award for Outstanding Business Activities in the real estate and sugar industry.
382
Muendler Sven Claus
Senior Vice-President, Business Development, ASEAN-Pacific
Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore
DE
+65 /6490 6000 +65 /6490 6001 (fax)
www.siemens.com.sg
Synonymous with an international mindset and worldwide presence for over 160 years, Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare, as well as providing infrastructure solutions, primarily for cities and metropolitan areas. Present in some 190 countries, its 336,000 employees work at 1,640 locations worldwide, including 176 R&D facilities, delivering fast, local, tailor-made solutions addressing the needs of energy and industrial companies, cities, infrastructure and healthcare providers. Personal: BSc, Electrical Engineering; Master's in Business Administration and International Business. With Siemens: former positions in Germany and China, Transportation Systems; Manager and Director, Strategic Planning; Vice-President and General Manager, Siemens Hong Kong - Transportation Systems; Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development, Siemens Thailand; Senior Vice-President, Business Development, Siemens Cluster ASEAN, Singapore; since 2011, Senior VicePresident, Business Development, Siemens ASEANPacific, located in Singapore.
383
Mulqueeny Kala
Senior Counsel, Asian Development Bank, Manila
Young Global Leader
AU
+63 2/687 1292
www.adb.org
Doctorate in Juridical Science, Harvard Law School. With Asian Development Bank: leads law, policy and development programme relating to the environment, energy, and climate change and legal empowerment; leads Asia Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy and Regulation among energy policymakers and regulators in Asia; spearheaded creation of Association of South-East Asian Nations Energy Regulators' Network and Asian Judges Network on Environment. 2012, will teach intensive course at Law College, Australian National University. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Asia 21 Young Leader, Asia Society. 2010, Yale World Fellow; named one of Top 40 Lawyers, Australasian Legal Business: Legal News (2010).
384
Munthamraksa Salakjit
Programme Manager, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, Thailand Global Shaper
TH
+66 81/572 5215 +66 2/253 6999 (fax)
Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage is a Thai non-profit organization that manages numerous development projects in Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia and Afghanistan. It aims to improve people’s lives in terms of health, livelihoods and education, regardless of culture, religion and politics, and at the same time promote co-existence between humans and nature. Personal: Degree in Int'l Relations, Chulalongkorn Univ.; graduate, Development Studies, Cambridge. Experience in holistic and integrated "area-based" development project implementation in Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand. Formerly: Assistant to the Secretary-General, ASEAN; Assistant to US and Canada Desk Officers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand; Member, Planning and Development Team, Democrat Party of Thailand. Currently, Programme Manager, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Mae Fah Luang Foundation; also provides business dev. assistance for establishment of micro and small rural enterprise groups. Member, Cambridge Society Committee, Thailand. Expertise: multi-sectoral project mgmt addressing health, livelihood and education. Interests: community-based dev., social entrepreneurship and international relations.
385
Murphy Oren
Regional Director, Asia
Internews, Thailand
US
+66 /2652 0642 +66 /2652 0643 (fax)
Twitter: @orenaki www.internews.org
Internews is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to empower local media and voices worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. Personal: 1995, BA, Vassar College; 2004, Master's, Fletcher School, Tufts University. Currently Regional Director, Asian programmes, Internews, based in Bangkok; managing a regional programme portfolio for the past 4 years which includes Burma, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Nepal and Malaysia.
386
Mustapa Mohamed Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia
MY Twitter: @mustapamohamed www.miti.gov.my
1950, degree in Economics, Melbourne University; Master's degree, Boston University. 1974, Administrative and Diplomatic Officer, Ministry of Finance. 1984, Special Officer to Minister of Finance; 1987, Political Secretary to Minister of Finance; 1991, Parliamentary Secretary to Ministry of Finance; 1994, Deputy Minister of Finance; 1995, Minister of Entrepreneur Development; 1998, Finance Minister II; 2000, Adviser to Ministry of Finance; 2001, Executive Director, National Economic Action Council; 2004, Minister in Prime Minister's Department; 2006, Minister of Higher Education; 2008, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry; since 2009, Minister of International Trade and Industry.
387
Mustaqim Goris
Co-Founder and Chairman
Asgar Muda Foundation, Indonesia
Global Shaper
ID
+62 262/242 218 +62 262/242 218 (fax) Twitter: @GorisMustaqim
The Asgar Muda Foundation is a social enterprise, youth organization concerned with community development, youth entrepreneurship and education in Garut, Indonesia. Personal: Studies in Civil Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology. Since 2007, Co-Founder and Chairman, Asgar Muda Foundation. Currently, Director and owner, Resultan Nusantara. Member, Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs' Association. Author: several books including Pemuda Membangun Bangsa dari Desa. Recipient of awards: Community Entrepreneur Award, British Council; XL Indonesia Berprestasi Award; Asia's Best Young Entrepreneur nominee, Business Week Magazine; Indonesia's Most Outstanding Youth Leader, PPSDMS Nurul Fikri; Gatra's Icon of The Year; Global Peace and Service Award.
388
Na-Ranong Kittiratt
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand
TH www.opm.go.th
1980, BSc in Economics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok; 1986, MBA in Finance and International Business, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Bangkok. 1992-94, President, One Asset Management; 1995,97, President, First Asia Securities; 1997, Managing Director, Equity Sales and Research, Securities One; 1998-2001, Chairman, Cathay Asset Management Company; 1999-2001, Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, Univentures; 2001-06, President, Stock Exchange of Thailand; 2006-10, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Chulalongkorn University; 201011, President, Shinawatra University. August 2011, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand. January 2012, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand. Former: Governor, Stock Exchange of Thailand; Independent Director, Trang Seafood Products; Director, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. Chairman, member, board member or director of various organizations. Named Financier of the Year, Money & Banking magazine (2005).
389
Nag
Rajat M. Managing Director-General, Asian Development Bank, Manila
CA www.adb.org
Degrees in Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology and University of Saskatchewan; degree in Business Administration, University of Saskatchewan; degree in Economics, London School of Economics. Formerly, Economist and Financial Analyst, Bank of Canada. With Asian Development Bank: 1986-91, Project Economist, Agriculture Department; 1991-94, Nepal Resident Mission; 1994-2000, senior positions, Programs Department, West and Financial Sector and Industry Division, Infrastructure Department, West; 2000, Deputy Director, Programs Department, West; since 2002, Director-General, Mekong Department; since 2006, Director-General, South-East Asia Department and Special Advisor to President on Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration; since 2006, current position.
390
Nakornthap Anudith
Minister of Information and Communication Technology of Thailand
TH www.mict.go.th
BSc in Aerospace Engineering, Royal Thai Air Force Academy; graduate, Squadron Officer School, Royal Thai Air Force; graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Royal Thai Air Force, MPA, Sripatum University. 2005-06, Adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Political Secretary for Minister of Defence. 2007-11, Member of the House of Representatives, Bangkok zone 5 - Saimai, Donmuang, Bangkhen; sat on various committees, including: Member, Committee on Energy; Chairman, Sub-Committee on Renewable Energy Promotion; Chairman, Committee on Coordinating and Monitoring for Longan Policy, Year 2005, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives; Member, Sub-Committee on considering and following-up the army budget and efficacy of Royal Thai Armed Forces; Member, Committee on the Armed Forces; Adviser to the Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Intellectual Property. Since August 2011, Minister of Information and Communication Technology. Recipient of honours and awards.
391
Natalegawa R.M. Marty M.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia
ID www.deplu.go.id
1984, Bachelor's (Hons) in International Relations, London School of Economics; 1985, Master's in Philosophy, Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge; 1993, doctorate in Philosophy, Australian National University. 1986, with Foreign Ministry: 1994-99, with Permanent Mission to UN in New York; with Department of Foreign Affairs: 2001-02, Director, International Organizations; 2002-04, Chief of Staff of the Office and Spokesperson; 2003-05, Director-General, ASEAN Cooperation and Spokesperson; 2005-07, Ambassador to UK and Ireland. 2007-09, Permanent Representative to UN in New York including: 2007, President, UN Security Council; 2007-08, Chairman, UN Security Council Sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo; 2008, Chairman, Asia Group and Co-Facilitator, Presidency of General Assembly for Commemoration of 60th Anniversary of Universal Declaration on Human Rights; 2008-09, Chairman, UN Special Committee on Decolonization. Since 2009, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Spouse's Name: Sranya Natalegawa
392
Nerurkar Hemant M.
Managing Director
Tata Steel Limited, India
IN
+91 657/242 4620 +91 657/243 1818 (fax)
www.tatasteel.com
A flagship of the Tata Group that operates the country's first and largest private sector integrated steel plant, located in Jamshedpur. Its main business includes the manufacturing and marketing of steel and steel products such as galvanized, cold rolled and hot rolled coils and sheets, wire rods and rebars, tubes and ferro alloys. It says it is a pioneer in shouldering corporate social responsibility and is ranked among the leading steel companies in the world. Personal: BTech in Metallurgical Engineering, College of Engineering, Pune Univ.; management courses, India and overseas. Since 1982, various positions with Tata Steel including: Chief Metallurgist; Senior Divisional Manager; Deputy General Manager, Steel & Primary Mills; General Manager, Marketing; Senior General Manager, Supply Chain; Chief Operating Officer; 2002, Vice-President, Flat Products; 2007, Chief Operating Officer; from April 2009, Executive Director, India and South-East Asia; since Oct. 2009, Managing Director. On the Board of several Tata companies. Member of the Board of Directors: World Steel Association, Belgium; CEDEP, France. Combines professional interest with social commitments. Awards.
393
Neville-Rolfe Lucy
Executive Director, Corporate and Legal Affairs and Member of the Board
Tesco Plc, United Kingdom
UK
+44 1992/646 654 +44 1992/623 371 (fax)
www.tesco.co.uk
The world's third largest grocery retailer is based in the UK and has international operations in China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the US. It has over 6,200 stores worldwide and employs over half a million people. Since 2001 sales have risen from GBP 22.6 billion to GBP 72 billion, with profits rising to over GBP 3.7 billion in 2011-12. Personal: MA, Somerville College, University of Oxford. Formerly with Ministry of Agriculture; 1992-94, Member, UK Prime Minister's Policy Unit; 1995-97, Director, Deregulation Unit, UK government. Since 1997, with Tesco: 1997, Director, Group Corporate Affairs; 2004, Company Secretary; since 2006, current position. From 1 July 2012, Non-Executive President, EuroCommerce, the European trade association for retail, wholesale and international trade. Member of the Board, UK-India Business Council. Member: China-Britain Business Council; Efficiency Board, UK Government; Corporate Leaders' Group on Climate Change. Non-Executive Director, ITV. Deputy Chairman, British Retail Consortium. Recipient of award: CMG, UK.
394
Ng
Christopher Regional Secretary, Asia and Pacific
UNI Global Union - Asia and Pacific Regional Office, Singapore SG
+65 /6463 6451 +65 /6468 1410 (fax)
www.union-network.org
UNI Global Union seeks to develop and safeguard labour rights across borders and build corporate social responsibility through global agreements with multinationals. UNI serves over 20 million workers in more than 150 countries. As a leading global union, it provides an international platform for unions in the services and skills sector, including IT and communications, media and entertainment, finance, commerce, business services, post and logistics and the graphical industry. Personal: 1976, joined Apro FIET Secretariat as Assistant to Regional Secretary: 1986, elected Regional Secretary, re-elected 1990, 1994 and 1999; 2003, elected first Regional Secretary, UNI Apro, re-elected 2007 and 2011; involved in campaign to socialize ASEAN integration process and instrumental in establishment of ASEAN Services Employees' Trade Unions Council to represent interests and propagate concerns of workers through dialogue with ASEAN Secretariat, governments and employers.
395
Ngai Wah Sing Francis
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Social Ventures Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Young Global Leader
HK
+852 /9221 9641 +852 /3013 8637 (fax)
www.sv-hk.org
Social Ventures Hong Kong is the first non-profit venture philanthropy fund and organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing social enterprises in Hong Kong. Projects include Diamond Cab, Dialogue in the Dark HK and Concert in the Dark. Established in 2007, it aims to support and nurture more successful social enterprises with financial and extra-financial support, and to promote the participation of young professionals in social entrepreneurship. It promotes social innovation through its virtual Sonova Institute. Personal: Former Assistant Vice-President and Head of Strategy, PCCW Solution - PCCW Group, a listed technology conglomerate, responsible for corporate development and strategy in China. 2007, founded Social Ventures Hong Kong. Serves on a number of government advisory boards, including as part-time member of the Central Policy Unit, Hong Kong SAR government; parttime visiting lecturer in universities, focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship. Recipient, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award, Hong Kong (2011).
396
Nghiem Phu Hoan Vice-President
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), Vietnam
VN
+84 4/3577 9334 +84 4/577 6885 (fax)
www.vnpt.com.vn
An organization, formed in 2006, with business activities in financial investment; telecommunication; IT; communication; advertisement; exploration, consultation, design, installation and maintenance of telecommunication and IT; manufacturing, production, import-export and supply of telecommunication/IT equipment. Personal: 1995, PhD, Australia. 1985-93, Engineer, VNPT Institute. With Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group: 1995-2000, Officer; 200007, Deputy Director, Telecommunications; 2007-09, Director and Head, International Cooperation; 2009, Deputy General Director. Member, Executive Committee, Party of VNPT.
397
Nguyen Hoa Binh Chairman
Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), Vietnam
VN
+84 4/3825 0341 +84 4/3826 5548 (fax)
www.vietcombank.com.vn
A large commercial bank in Vietnam, established in 1963, known as Vietcombank. It successfully launched an IPO in 2007 and was officially transferred to the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam in 2008. It provides products and services covering commercial banking, investment banking and fund management. Personal: BA, University for Foreign Studies; MBA. Vietnam-Belgium Master's Programme. With Vietcombank: 1994-96, Deputy Executive Director, Operations Centre; 1996-98, Acting Executive Director, Operations Centre; 1998-04, Deputy Chief Executive Officer; 2000-01, also Executive Director; since 2004, Chairman.
398
Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister of Vietnam
VN www.chinhphu.vn
LLB, High-Level Political Theory. 1961-81, Vietnamese People's Army, as Senior Lieutenant, Captain and Major. 1981-94: various positions on various committees, Kien Giang Provincial Party and Ha Tien District Party Committee. 1995-96, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Member, Central Police Party Committee. 1996-97, Member, Politburo and Politburo Standing Committee; Director, CPV Central Committee's Economic Commission, in charge of financial affairs. 1997-2006, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister; Member, Politburo; Deputy Secretary of the Government's Party Committee; acting Chairman, National Financial and Monetary Policy Council; Head Central Highlands Steering Committee; Head, southwestern region Steering Committee, and various other positions. 1998-99, acting Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam and Secretary, State Bank of Vietnam's Party Committee. Since 2006: Prime Minister; Politburo member; Secretary of the Government's Party Committee; acting Head, Party Central Committee's AntiCorruption Steering Committee; Vice-Chairman, National Defense and Security Council; Chairman, National Council for Emulation and Awards; Chairman, National Council for Education; various other positions.
399
Nguyen Thanh Son General Director, Management
T&A Ogilvy, Vietnam
Global Shaper
VN
+84 83/821 9529 +84 83/821 9548 (fax)
www.ogilvypr.com
WPP is the world's largest communications services group, with billings of close to US$ 66 billion, revenues of approximately US$ 15 billion, and 153,000 people, including associates, in 107 countries. Companies provide national, multinational and global clients with advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications and direct, digital, promotional and relationship marketing. Personal: Entrepreneur, communications expert, lecturer, art and literary critic. Manages the operation of T&A Ogilvy, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Ogilvy Action and T&A Brand Academy.
400
Nguyen Thi Phuc Lam Chief Executive Officer
BaoViet Holdings, Vietnam
VN
+84 4/2928 9999 +84 4/3928 9609 (fax)
www.baoviet.com.vn
A finance and insurance group, established in 1965, which is active in financial services, insurance, securities, fund management and banking. It is expanding its network in provinces and cities in Vietnam and, in 2007, changed from being a state-owned enterprise to a jointstock company. Personal: 1981-94, with BaoViet Insurance Company, Hanoi; 1995-98, Chief Accountant, Vietnam Insurance Cooperation; 1998-2006, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BaoViet Cooperation; 2004-06, concurrently, Chief Executive Officer, BaoViet Life; since 2007, Chief Executive Officer, BaoViet Holdings.
401
Nhat Vuong Founder and Chief Executive Officer
i-kifu General Incorporated Association, Japan
Global Shaper
CH
+81 90/1777 1084
Twitter: @ikifu //ikifu.org/
ikifu.org is new generation of donation platform that integrates concepts of gamification. It aims to make more people contribute to society, by creating a platform where individuals, NPOs and corporations will coexist in a mutually beneficial environment by using the power of the Internet, social networks and mobile technologies. Users are able to contribute financially to any projects by selecting how they want their donations to be spent and, in exchange, the organizations will provide regular activity reports about the status of the projects to the donors. Personal: 2006, degree in Management and Marketing, HEC Lausanne, Switzerland; 2007, went to Japan to study Japanese. 2008, joined Wizcorp, a web technology company; 2009, with the support from the CEO of Wizcorp, founded i-kifu, a social venture that aims to help non-profit organizations with their online fundraising. Selected as a Global Shaper of the Tokyo Hub. Recipient of awards: from NEC Corporation (2010); TEAJ Global Entrepreneurship Award (2011). Interests: making social contribution more fun by using gamification, which is using game thinking and mechanism in order to engage people to act more.
402
Nishimura Hidetoshi
Executive Director
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
www.eria.org/
Graduate, Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo. 1976, joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Has assumed numerous positions, including: Representative of the Asia-Pacific Region, Japan Overseas Development Corporation; Director, South-East Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau; ViceGovernor for International Affairs, Ehime Prefecture; Director-General, Business Support Department, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency; Executive Managing Director, Japan-China Economic Association; President, Japan-China Northeast Development Association. June 2008, assumed the position of ERIA Executive Director. Visiting Professor, Miyazaki Sangyo-Keiei University. Fellow, Meiji Institute for Global Affairs.
403
Niu Yuhong Executive Vice-President, NorthEast, South and South-East Asia
Alcatel-Lucent Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
CN
+65 /6240 8128 +65 /6240 8882 (fax)
www.lucent.com
A company that partners service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. It is active in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services. It leverages Bell Labs, has operations in more than 130 countries and an experienced global services organization. Personal: Degree in Telecom Management, Beijing University of Post and Telecommunication, EMBA, Hong Kong University. Has worked at Nokia China and the China Academy of Science and Technology Research and Planning of MPT, and China Telecom. With AlcatelLucent, held various roles including: EVP, Head of Presales, APAC; Head of Regional Sales and Strategic Partnerships, NSEA; Senior Deputy General Manager, Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell; VP, Sales, South-East Asia; Head of RU Indochina. Currently, Executive VicePresident, Alcatel-Lucent North-East, South and SouthEast Asia.
404
Nivatpumin Chiratas
Managing Editor
Bangkok Post, Thailand
TH
+66 2/240 3700 +66 2/240 3666 (fax)
www.bangkokpost.net
A publication of the Post Publishing Company, which also publishes Post Today and Student Weekly. Personal:
405
Nuengsigkapian Kaisri
Chief Executive Officer
KPMG Phoomchai Business Advisory Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/677 2999
www.kpmg.com
A global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. It operates in 152 countries and has over 145,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss entity. Each firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Personal:
406
Oelrich Christiane
Bureau Chief, East Asia
DPA - Deutsche Presse Agentur, Thailand
DE
+66 2/671 3165 +66 2/671 3169 (fax)
www.dpa.de
A German news agency with wire services in German, English, Arabic and Spanish. Personal:
407
Okanurak Wilailuk
Managing Partner
Linklaters (Thailand) Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 /2305 8024
www.linklaters.com
Linklaters is a leading global law firm, supporting clients in achieving their strategies wherever they do business. It uses its expertise and resources to help clients pursue opportunities and manage risk across emerging and developed markets. It has 27 offices in 19 countries and over 2,000 lawyers undertaking important and challenging assignments for the world's leading companies, financial institutions and governments. The firm builds lasting relationships with its clients and is committed to supporting them at all times, as they adjust to market and regulatory changes. Personal: Graduate, Law School, Chulalongkorn University; certification, Oxford Institute of International and Comparative Law; LLM, American University. Managing Partner, Linklaters (Thailand). Advises on corporate mergers and acquisitions, project financing and development and capital markets transactions, specializing in cross-border investments, both inbound to and outbound from Thailand. Member: Thai Bar Association; Thai Lawyers Association.
408
Okubo
Toshikazu Director and Managing Executive Officer
The Chiba Bank Ltd, Japan
JP
+81 43/301 8452 +81 43/242 9121 (fax)
www.chibabank.co.jp/english/
1979, BA in Law, Chiba University. With Chiba Bank: 2002, Senior Deputy General Manager, Corporate Planning Division; 2007, General Manager in charge of Regional Banks Association, Corporate Planning Division; 2009, Executive Officer and General Manager, Corporate Planning Division; since June 2011, Director and Managing Executive Officer.
409
Ono
Kunihiko Representative Director
Saka no Tochu, Japan
Global Shaper
JP
+81 75/200 9773 +81 75/200 9774 (fax) Twitter: @sakasakasaka www.on-the-slope.com/english
Saka no Tochu is a company based in Kyoto, whose message is “Let's stop borrowing precious resources from our future”. It is trying to help popularize agriculture that is less damaging to the environment. It works closely with farmers, starting from how much of what to grow and when. It uses a small truck to collect and distribute vegetables carefully grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Personal: Studies in Cultural Anthropology, Kyoto University. Ran an antique clothes shop and travelled throughout Asia by land, from Shanghai to Istanbul, which led to a strong interest in the re-evaluation and rehabilitation of the relationship between people and their natural environments. Two-year training at a major financial institution. 2009, opened own business, Saka no Tochu.
410
Oquinena Jose Luis M
Executive Director
Gawad Kalinga (GK), Philippines
Social Entrepreneur
PH
+63 2/940 9789
www.gk1world.com
Gawad Kalinga (GK) transforms slums into peaceful and productive communities. It works with 2,000 communities in the Philippines and other nations where poverty exists, including Cambodia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Engaging all sectors of society through public-private partnerships and leveraging a global corps of volunteers, it promotes sustainable community building by addressing housing, education, environment and health issues. Gawad Kalinga means to “give care”. Personal: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management, University of Negros Occidental Recoletos. Skoll Social Entrepreneur Award 2012.
411
Orr
Gordon Director and Chairman, McKinsey Asia
McKinsey & Company, People's Republic of China
UK
+86 21/6122 3260 +65 /6586 4552 (fax)
www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Oxford; graduate, Baker Scholar, Harvard Business School. Currently, Director and Chairman, McKinsey Asia, Shanghai, responsible for establishing the China practice, with the opening of offices in Shanghai and Beijing in 1993 and 1995, respectively; Member, McKinsey's Shareholder's Council, the firm's senior governance body; Founder, McKinsey Council of China Business Economists (MCCBE), a group of leading economists dedicated to advancing the debate on economic issues.
412
Oshidari Kenro
Regional Director for Asia, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Bangkok
JP www.wfp.org
1977, BA in International Studies, University of the Pacific, California; 1979, MA in International Administration, School for International Training, Vermont, USA. 1980-92, various UN assignments including in Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho and Libya; 1992-93, Senior Emergency Officer, World Food Programme (WFP), Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia; 1993-96, Deputy Country Director, WFP Cambodia; 1997-98, Strategic Planner, Strategy and Policy Division, WFP Headquarters, Italy; 1998-99, Deputy Director, Human Resources Division, WFP Headquarters, Italy; 1999-2000, WFP Special Representative to Kosovo and the Balkans; 2001-06, Deputy Regional Director, WFP Regional Bureau for Asia, Bangkok; 2006-09, Regional Director and Representative, WFP Sudan; since September 2009, Regional Director for Asia, WFP Regional Bureau for Asia, Bangkok.
413
Ouysinprasert Accharas
Country Manager
Intel Microelectronics (Thailand) Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 8/1815 7099 +66 /2654 0666 (fax)
www.intel.com
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: Bachelor's in Engineering. More than 20 years of professional work experience in the fields of information technology and marketing with leading IT firms. Since 1996, with Intel; currently, Country Manager, Intel Microelectronics (Thailand).
414
Pahwa Sandeep
Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, South-East Asia
Barclays Capital, Singapore
IN
+44 20/313 41499 +65 6/395 3139 (fax)
www.barclayscapital.com
A major global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, it operates in over 50 countries and employs over 145,000 people. It moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Personal: MBA in Finance, University of Rochester, US. Chartered Accountant. Formerly: with JP Morgan Chase; Global Head, Media and Entertainment Investment Banking, HSBC Securities; Vice-Chairman and Head, Global Banking, South-East Asia, Deutsche Bank Singapore. Since 2010, current position.
415
Palakurthi Rao Sushant
Senior Director, Head of Asia, World Economic Forum
US
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax) Twitter: @palakurthirao www.weforum.org
BSc in Foreign Service, Georgetown University; Master's in International Affairs, Columbia University. Formerly: Management Consultant, Sony Europe, Berlin; with Accenture, Munich and Berlin. With World Economic Forum: heads Asia team with responsibility for developing relationships with industry, government and institutions in Korea, South Asia, South-East Asia and Japan; leads programme development, participant, co-chair engagement and marketing of regional events in East Asia and India.
416
Pangestu Mari Elka
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness ID www.budpar.go.id
1978, Bachelor's (Hons), and 1980, Master's in Economics, Australian National Univ.; 1986, PhD in Economics, Univ. of California, Davis. 1975-76, Research Assistant, Economics Division, WD Scotts Management; 1980, Research Assistant, Australia-Japan Research Project, Australian National Univ.; 1981-82, Teaching Assistant in International Trade, Principles of Microeconomics and Accounting; 1983-84, Research Assistant, Applied Macroeconomics and Macro Policy, Univ. of California, Davis; 1986, Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Univ. of Indonesia; 1987-88, Research Coordinator, Programme for Financial Policy and Training, Ministry of Finance and HIID, Indonesia; 1989, Head, Economics Department, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta. Consulting work: 1987-89 and 1990-92, concurrently with World Bank; 1988-89, with ADB; 1992, with UNCTAD; 1993, with Fias, International Finance Corporation. 1995, coordinated studies, APEC; 2002-04, Coordinator, Task Force on Poverty and Development, UN Millennium Project. Author. Recipient: awards and honours.
417
Panitchpakdi Supachai
Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva
TH www.unctad.org
Master's in Econometrics, Development Planning and PhD in Economic Planning and Development, Erasmus University, Rotterdam; completed doctoral dissertation on Human Resource Planning and Development under supervision of Professor Jan Tinbergen, the first Nobel laureate in economics. Formerly: Director-General, World Trade Organization; Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand, in charge of economic and trade policy, signing Uruguay Round Agreement in 1994 and contributing to formulation of regional agreements; Minister of Commerce; 2005-09, first term as Secretary-General, UNCTAD. Since July 2009, second term until 2013.
418
Park Won-Cheol Vice-President and Senior Managing Director
SK Holdings, Republic of Korea
KR
+82 2/2121 5114 +82 2/2121 7001 (fax)
www.sk.com
A group, founded over 50 years ago, with 95 affiliates and core businesses in energy and telecommunications. In 2011, its estimated revenue was US$ 106 billion, with exports accounting for 46% of the total. It is expanding its global presence and employs over 70,000 people in about 340 offices worldwide. It has 12 companies listed on the Korea Stock Exchange: SK Holdings, SK Innovation, SK Telecom, SK Networks, SK C&C, SK Chemical, SKC, SK Gas, SK Securities, SK Hynix, Pusan City Gas and Ko-one Energy Service. Personal: 1991, BSc and 1993, MSc and 1998, PhD in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University; 2003, MBA, University of Chicago. 1998-2001, Research Team Leader, Kumho Petroleum Chemical; 2002-04, Director, Arthur D. Little; 2004-05, Director, Mercer; 2005-06, VicePresident, Boston Consulting Group; 2006-08, VicePresident, OCI Company; 2008-09, VP and Head of Renewable Energy Business Division, OCI; 2009-10, Managing Director, Business Development Division, SK Gas; 2010-12, Managing Director, Growth & Globalization, SK Holdings; since 2012, Senior Managing Director, East Asia Business Development Team, Growth & Globalization, SK Holdings.
419
Parker Martyn
Chairman, Global Partnerships
Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /2582 3688 +852 /2582 3608 (fax)
www.swissre.com
A leading and diversified global reinsurer that operates through offices in more than 20 countries. Founded in Zurich in 1863, it offers financial services products including traditional reinsurance products and related services for property and casualty, as well as the life and health business. It also provides insurance-based corporate finance services and supplementary services for risk management. Personal: Formerly, more than 20 years' with Mercantile and General. Since 1996, with Swiss Re: Member, Life & Health Executive board, responsible for Africa, the Middle East, Israel and the Indian Subcontinent, based in Cape Town; 2001, CEO, Life and Health UK; 2006, CEO, Asia Division, based in Hong Kong; since February 2012, Chairman, Global Partnerships. Fellow, Chartered Insurance Institute of the UK (1982); Chartered Insurer (1990).
420
Parry Peter
Partner and Global Head, Oil and Gas Practice
Bain & Company Inc., United Kingdom
UK
+44 20/7969 6367 +44 20/7969 6666 (fax)
www.bain.com
Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, technology, organization, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Its clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. Founded in 1973, it has 47 offices in 30 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector. Personal: BA in Economics and Geography, Lancaster University. Thirty years of extensive experience in the energy industry. Formerly: Managing Director, Arthur D Little UK, consulting and R&D business; Manager, Energy Corporate Finance team, UK Merchant Bank; Technical Specialist, Scott Pickford and Associates; Head, Global Upstream Energy Practice, Booz Allen Hamilton. Since 2008, with Bain & Company: currently, Partner and Global Head, Oil and Gas Practice. Adviser, Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. Expertise: strategy development, technology management, operations and commercial negotiation.
421
Patmasiriwat Sutat
Governor
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Thailand
TH
+66 /2436 3000 +66 /2436 3090 (fax)
www.egat.or.th
A state enterprise responsible for generating electricity, transmission lines, mining lignite coal and other related energy activities in Thailand and overseas. Personal: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Advanced Management Programme, Harvard Business School; Director Certification Programme. Governor, EGAT; Member of the Board, EGAT; Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding. Chairman: EGAT International; Ratchaburi Power Co.; Ratchburi Electricity Generating Co.
422
Patram Worapat
Director, Corporate Affairs Thailand and Director, Communications Policy SEA/Asia Pacific
Intel Microelectronics (Thailand) Ltd, Thailand TH
+66 2/648 6034 +66 2/654 0666 (fax)
www.intel.com
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. Its products include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate software to enable and advance these components. The company has a customer base in more than 120 countries and approximately 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Personal: Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, emphasis on digital signal processing and communication, Univ. of Wisconsin, US. Former: Comms Engineer, Post & Telegraph Dept, Thailand, (then became NTC); acting Director of Regulatory and Technology Development, Office of Commissioners' Affairs, National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Thailand, responsible for research and policy development to foster growth of the telecommunication industry. Currently Director of Corporate Affairs, Intel Microelectronics (Thailand) and Director of Communication Policy, Asia Pacific Region, responsible for supporting communications policy initiatives in Asia Pacific as well as growing relationships and initiatives to drive Intel's corporate responsibility.
423
Penunia Ma. Estrella
Secretary-General
Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), Philippines Global Agenda Council on Food Security PH
+63 2/436 4640 +63 2/436 4640 (fax)
www.asianfarmers.org
Established in 2002, it is a regional alliance of independent national farmers' organizations, with 10 member organizations in 8 countries (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan), with a combined membership of around 10 million individual small-scale farmers, fishers and indigenous peoples. Works at local and regional levels, facilitating knowledge sharing and learning; conducting policy consultations and building consensus on various policy issues; representing small-scale farmers in Asia in regional and international gatherings. Personal: Social development worker. Has spent professional career in the field of rural development, working with farmers, fishers and IP sectors in various capacities, including community organizer, participatory action researcher, trainer, gender advocate, consultant, project and programme manager, advocacy and campaigns coordinator, non-governmental organization executive/manager, and networker. Secretary-General, Asian Farmers' Association; represents the Association in the Steering Committee of the Global Farmers' Forum convened by International Fund for Agricultural Development every two years.
424
Petri Gornitzka Charlotte
Director-General
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden Global Agenda Council on Youth Unemployment SE www.sida.se
Sida, Swedish International Cooperation Development Agency, is responsible for international development on behalf of the Swedish government. Personal: Former consultant in marketing and communications. 1997-2003, Head of Communications, then Undersecretary-General, Swedish Red Cross; 2003, Secretary-General, Save the Children Sweden; 2008-10, Secretary-General, Save the Children International; currently, Director-General, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. Member of the Board: Swedish Research Council. Recipient of Kings Medal for Special Merit, King of Sweden, for promoting children's rights (2008).
425
Pham Khoa Co-Founder and Managing Director
Yola Institute, Vietnam
Global Shaper
VN
+84 93/385 9474
Yola Institute is a premier educational services provider in Vietnam that offers a variety of TOEFL, SAT and SSAT courses and other language training courses to thousands of students every year. Personal: Degree in Economics and International Relations, Bates College. Watson Fellowship. Formerly, professional positions at VinaCapital, Orvis and BBC World Service. Co-Founder and Managing Director, Yola Institute. Also co-founded and currently serves on the board of VietAbroader, the leading network of overseas Vietnamese students in the US.
426
Phichitkul Charunya
Chief Executive Officer and President
UBE Group (Thailand), Thailand
TH
+66 2/206 9329 +66 2/206 9316 (fax)
www.ube-ind.co.jp
UBE Group (Thailand), a subsidiary of UBE Industries Japan, has invested in petrochemical projects in Thailand for more than 10 years. Located in IRPC Industrial Area, it has over 20 billion Baht in assets and 650 employees in Thailand. It currently operates a caprolactam plant, engineering nylon-6 and nylon compound plants, 1,6Hexanediol & 1,5-Pentanediol plant and synthetic rubber plant in Thailand. In 2004, it established UBE Technical Centers (Asia) as a regional R&D centre. Personal: 1976, BSc, Chemical Engineering, Stanford; 1978, MSc and 1981, PhD, Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Tech. Currently, Managing Exec. Officer, Ube Industries, Japan. Concurrently, CEO & President: UBE Group, Thailand; UBE Chemicals (Asia); Thai Synthetic Rubbers; UBE Fine Chemicals (Asia); UBE Technical Center (Asia). Former: Member, Board, Federation of Thai Industries; Vice-Chair, Petrochemical Industry Club, Federation of Thai Industries. Member of the Management Committee, “Vocational Chemical Engineering Practice College” Project, appointed by Ministry of Education; Member, Sub-Committee, Chulalongkorn University, to evaluate academic and ethical standards for faculty promotion.
427
Picard Justin
Chief Scientist
Advanced Track & Trace, France Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade
Technology Pioneer
CH
+33 1/4716 6472
www.advancedtrackandtrace.com
A company active in digital security, founded in 2003, as applied to brand protection and industrial traceability. Its product, Seal Vector, applies to document security and security printing and is used by major companies in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and wine industries, and for security documents and vouchers. Personal: Bachelor's in Physics and Engineering and MSc, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal; PhD in Computer Science, University of Neuchâtel; post-doctoral studies in Digital Watermarking, EPFL, Switzerland. Formerly: experience with media and document security companies in US and Germany; independent security consultant, Switzerland. Currently, Chief Scientist, Advanced Track & Trace, responsible for development of next generation digital anti-counterfeiting solutions. Author: numerous papers on document security, digital watermarking and information retrieval; several filed patents.
428
Pimenta Sergio
Director, East Asia and Pacific, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Hong Kong
FR
+852 /2509 8100 +852 /2509 9363 (fax)
www.ifc.org
429
Pisalyaput Nick
President
Corporate Responsibility & Ethics Association for Thai Enterprise (CREATE), Thailand
Young Global Leader
TH
+66 8/1822 5485 +66 2/216 1312 (fax)
Founded in 2009, the Corporate Responsibility and Ethics Association for Thai Enterprise (CREATE) aims to raise awareness of ethics and corporate responsibility within Thailand. In 2011, it collaborated with the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration to form the Sasin Centre for Sustainability Management. Personal: BSc, University of Bristol; MBA, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Thailand. More than 20 years' experience as investor and entrepreneur. 2009, Co-Founder, Corporate Responsibility & Ethics Association for Thai Enterprise. Faculty Adviser for new venture formulation, Lecturer in CSR, and Director, Centre for Sustainability Management, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration. Co-Chair, Bangkok Professional Chapter, Net Impact. Thailand's Representative, Caux Round Table.
430
Pitsuwan Surin
Secretary-General, ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), Jakarta
TH www.aseansec.org
1972, degree (Hons) in Political Science, Claremont Men's College, California; 1974, MA and 1974, PhD in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University. 1978-83 and 1984-86, Professor and ViceRector for Academic Affairs, Thammasat University, and 1984, for Southeast Asian Affairs, American University; 1983-84, Congressional Fellow, US Congress; Newspaper Columnist, Nation Review, Bangkok Post and Matichon; Correspondent, ASEAN Forecast; 1986, Member of Parliament, Thailand; 1988, Secretary to Speaker of House of Representatives; 1992-95, Secretary to Deputy Minister of Interior, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister; 1997-2001, Minister of Foreign Affairs; currently, also Member, National Legislative Assembly, Thailand.
431
Piyawannarat Chaiyot
Country Manager, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
ABB Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/665 1300 +66 2/665 1030 (fax)
www.abb.com
A leader in power and automation technologies that helps customers improve their operating performance while saving energy and lowering environmental impact. During its 120-year history, ABB has achieved many technology breakthroughs in areas as diverse as industrial robots, factory control systems and power transmission and distribution. Personal: Master's in Management, SASIN Graduate School of Management, Chulalongkorn University. With ABB for more than 20 years, currently as Country Manager, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Member of the Board, Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
432
Poonoosamy Vijay
Vice-President, International and Public Affairs
Etihad Airways, United Arab Emirates
MU
+971 2/511 1061 +971 2/511 1016 (fax)
www.etihadairways.com
The national airline of the UAE since 2003, Etihad has grown faster than any other in commercial aviation history, currently serving 84 destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. It operates one of youngest and most environmentally efficient fleets in the world with 66 aircraft, including seven freighters. It was named the World's Leading Airline for the past three years at the World Travel Awards. Personal: Degree in Law, Univ. of Nottingham; Master's in Int'l Law, London School of Economics; postgraduate diploma in Air and Space Law, London Institute of World Affairs. Barrister, Middle Temple. Former Aviation Lawyer, London. With Air Mauritius: Director, Legal and Int'l Affairs; Managing Director; Executive Chairman, Airports of Mauritius. Since 2005, Vice-President, Int'l and Public Affairs, Etihad Airways. Chairman, Industry Affairs Committee, Int'l Air Transport Association; ViceChairman, Aviation Security Conventions, Int'l Civil Aviation Organization. Member: IATA Task Force on Climate Change; Int'l Aviation Club, Washington; Aviation Club, London; Advisory Board, World Tourism Forum, Lucerne; Advisory Board, World Routes.
433
Pornkeratiwat Wichai
Chief Operating Officer, Upstream Petroleum and Gas Business Group
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand TH
+66 /2537 2000 +66 /2537 3499 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: 1976, Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Khon Kaen Univ., Thailand; 1999, Master's in Public Admin., National Institute of Development Admin., Thailand. 1994-95, VP, Business Planning & Information System, Oil Business; 1996-98, VP, Business Development, Oil Business; 1998-2001, VP, Business Planning, Gas Business; 2001-02, EVP, Project Management, Gas Business; 2002-08, EVP, Project Management, Exploration, Production and Gas Business Group; 2008-2009, Acting MD, PTTLNG; 2009-10, EVP, Natural Gas Vehicle; 2010-11, EVP, Gas Business Unit; 2011, Director, PTT Exploration and Production; since 2010, Acting MD, PTTFLNG; since 2011, COO, Upstream Petroleum and Gas Business Group. Chairman: PPTLNG; PTT Green Energy; Director, IRPC.
434
Poshyananda Apinan
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Thailand
TH www.thaigov.go.th
BA and MA (Hons) in Fine Arts, Edinburgh University, Scotland; PhD in Art History, Cornell University, USA. Former Professor of Art History, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. 200309, Director-General, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture, Thailand. 2009-10, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Culture, Thailand; 201011, Director-General, Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture. Since 2011, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Thailand. Residency programme: 1989, Asian Cultural Council, New York; 1991, Japan Foundation, Tokyo; 2000, Rockefeller, Bellagio, Italy (2000). Recipient of awards and honours, including: three national awards, National Exhibition of Art, Bangkok; Knight, First Class, Royal Order of the Polar Star, Sweden (2003); Stella Della Solidarietà Italiana, Cavaliere, Italy; Officer of the Order of French Arts and Literature, France; academic prizes and fellowships, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994).
435
Potnis Avinash
Country President
Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
IN
+60 3/7948 1888 +60 3/7948 1818 (fax)
www.novartis.com
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Its portfolio focuses on science-based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, OTC, vaccines and animal health. It is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and is key to its success - the company focuses on improving access to healthcare globally. Personal: Formerly: various positions in sales, marketing, key account management, country management (Philippines, Vietnam) and cluster management (Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka), Sandoz; General Management, Group Emerging Markets, Novartis. 2000-05, Chief Manager, Nicholas Piramal India, responsible for developing food nutrition business in Iran, South Asia and South-East Asia, and handling clients including UNICEF, WFP, CIDA and Micronutrient Initiatives. Since 2010, CEO and Country President, Novartis Malaysia, heading the company's cross divisional organization.
436
Prabowo
Muhammad Zaky Director, Special Staff to the Minister, Office of the President of Indonesia, Indonesia
Global Shaper
ID www.indonesia.go.id
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology. Formerly, large-scale transformation management Consultant, McKinsey & Company, SouthEast Asia and the Middle East. Currently, Director/Special Staff to the Minister, President's Delivery Unit for Development Monitoring and Oversight, Republic of Indonesia, with portfolio in climate change and sustainable development; currently supporting Presidential REDD+ (reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation) Task Force on forest and natural resources governance. Co-Founder, Young Leaders for Indonesia. Interests: running, travelling, healthy lifestyles.
437
Pramoj Na Ayudhaya Kongpan
Director, Business Development
Gaysorn Property Co. Ltd, Thailand
Young Global Leader
TH
+66 2/612 5954 +66 2/612 5996 (fax)
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Gaysorn Holdings that partially owns Gaysorn Shopping Mall in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong district. Established in 2000, it focuses on branded property development and property services. Personal: BSc in Industrial Design, Brunel University, UK; MBA, Sasin, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Currently, Director of Business Development, Gaysorn Property; involved with Competitive Management Unit, National Economic and Social Development Board, Thailand; Co-Founder, Bangkok Business Challenge, an international business plan competition.
438
Prasad Eswar
Professor
Cornell University, USA
IN
+1 607/255 2000 +1 607/255 9984 (fax)
www.cornell.edu
An Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, the university was intended to teach and make contributions in all fields of knowledge, from the classics to the sciences and from the theoretical to the applied. Personal: Former Chief, China Division, International Monetary Fund. Currently, Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy, Cornell University. Concurrently: New Century Chair in International Economics, Brookings Institution; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research. Creator of the Brookings-Financial Times world index (TIGER: Tracking Indices for the Global Economic Recovery). Co-Author and Editor of numerous books and monographs on international capital flows, financial regulation and on China and India, including Emerging Markets: Resilience and Growth Amid Global Turmoil; "The Renminbi's Role in the Global Monetary System" (2012).
439
Prayoonsuk Sakuna Editor
Prachachart Thurakit, Thailand
TH
+66 2/5890020
http://www.prachachat.net/
Business newspaper of Matichon Group. It is about business, finance and stock news. Personal: Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University.
440
Premsuk Songsak
President
Voice TV, Thailand
TH
+66 2/650 6088 +66 2/650 6090 (fax)
http://voicetv.co.th/
Voice TV is a cross-platform media company that creates and distributes content that informs, enriches and inspires the new generation. Launched in 2009, it believes that the new generation has the power to communicate, so they should be enabled to share their voices at their best. It believes in interactive two-way communication and its fully integrated television broadcast channel and online platform, along with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter make that possible. Personal: Degree in Architecture, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology; Strategic Marketing Management Program, Harvard Business School. Former co-founder of a design firm. 1984-91, career in international advertising, latterly as Creative Director, DY&R. 19912001, Managing Director and Creative Director, SC Matchbox Co. 2001-02, Executive Vice-President, Marketing, Advanced Info Service. 2002, Managing Director, ITV. Currently: President, Voice TV Co.; Member of the Executive Committee, Thaicom Foundation; Member of Board of Directors, Office of Knowledge Management and Development. Interests: cooking, riding bicycles and travelling.
441
Pumpyanskaya Seda
Vice-President, International Relations and Communications
Skolkovo Foundation, Russian Federation
RU
+7 495/967 0148 ext 2242 +7 495/967 0196 (fax) Twitter: @SedaCom www.sk.ru
The Skolkovo Foundation is a Russian non-profit organization founded in 2010 and charged with creating a new science and technology development centre in the Moscow suburb of Skolkovo. Its innovation ecosystem comprises the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, corporate R&D centres, business incubators and accelerators, private seed and venture funds, and start-up companies, as well as residential space and social infrastructure. More than 200 companies have received the status of Skolkovo resident, giving them special economic conditions for running their businesses. Personal: Experience in strategic communication, image making, and reputation building, as well as international and field experience, dealing with the image of an organization, negotiating with stakeholders and developing multiple information policies aimed at different target audiences, and project management. More than 10 years in print and broadcast journalism for news organizations, including: BBC; El País; Newsweek. Currently, Vice-President, International Relations and Communications, Skolkovo Foundation.
442
Pumthong Peerawat
Chief Operating Officer
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PLC, Thailand
TH
+66 /2794 9700 +66 /2794 9929 (fax)
www.ratch.co.th
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand in March 2000 and listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand in October 2000. It is the leading independent power producer in Thailand, with a history of growth through business partnerships both in Thailand and internationally. Its total generating capacity is more than 5,300 MW derived from the power plants of its subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and other long-term investment. Personal: Bachelor's (Hons) in Engineering, Khonkaen University; Master's in Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT); MBA (Hons) in International Business, Monash University, Australia. Currently, Chief Operating Officer, Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding.
443
Pungbun Na Ayudhya Petipong
President
Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office, Thailand
TH
+66 /2141 7800 +66 /2143 9202 (fax)
www.bedo.or.th/
LLB, Thailand; BSc in Economics, US; MPA in Development, US. Former: Director. North Thailand Economic & Social Development Office, NESDB Chiengmai; Secretary-General, Agricultural Land Reform Office, MOAC; Inspector-General, MOAC; SecretaryGeneral, Office of Agricultural Economics; Permanent Secretary, MOAC; Director, Assets Capitalization Bureau, Office of the Prime Minister; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Currently: Member of Council of State; President of the board of directors of various public organizations; adviser to public organizations and private enterprises. Member of the National Legislative Council; Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs; Adviser, government committees on flood prevention and mitigation. Lecturer: Chula, Thammasat, Kasetsart University on Agriculture and Natural Resources Development Conservation & Administration. Author of publications on land management: land reform and land policy.
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Punmeechaow Supattanapong
Senior Executive Vice-President
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/537 3812 +66 2/537 3841 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and MBA, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2008, graduate, National Defense Programme, National Defense College of Thailand, Ministry of Defense, Thailand; 2010, Director Certificate Program, Thai Institute of Directors, Thailand; Advanced Management Programme, INSEAD, France. 1998-2005, Managing Director, and 2006-08, Executive Director, SCB Securities Co.; 2009-11, Executive Vice-President, Business Development, PTT International Company and Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, PTT Public Company; since 2011, Senior Executive VicePresident, Corporate Strategy, PTT Public Company.
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Purisima Cesar V.
Secretary of Finance of the Philippines Global Agenda Council on SouthEast Asia PH www.dof.gov.ph
1979, BSc in Commerce, De La Salle University; 1983, MBA, JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, US. With Andersen Worldwide: 2000-01, Head, Asian operation; 2001-02, Head, Asia Pacific Assurance Practice. With Government of the Republic of the Philippines: 2004, Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry; 2005, Secretary, Department of Finance; since 2010, Secretary of Finance, Department of Finance. Member of several business organizations, including: Management Association of the Philippines; Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Philippine-France Business Council; Philippine-Thailand Business Council; Makati Business Club.
446
Qureshi Rashid
Managing Director
Nestlé Vietnam, Vietnam
PK
+84 8/3812 6035 +84 8/3813 1030 (fax)
www.nestle.com
A leading nutrition, health and wellness company with global sales of about US$ 94.3 billion in 2011. The focus is on branded products such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Nido, KitKat, Lean Cuisine, Maggi, Powerbar and Purina, known across the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, it has 461 factories in 83 countries. The product range is for virtually all income groups and there are continuous efforts to offer better value for money. Personal: 1986, degree in General Science, Government College University, Lahore; 1989, MBA, University of the Punjab, Lahore; 2003, Executive Development Programmes, International Institute for Management Development. With Nestlé: 1990-96, various marketing and sales positions, Pakistan; 1997-2000, Marketing Manager, Egypt; 2001-04, Marketing and Sales Manager, Pakistan; 2005-09, Business Executive Manager, Malaysia-Singapore Region; since 2009, current position. Interests: travelling, tennis, music and exploring new cultures.
447
Rahman Rokia Afzal President
Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE), Bangladesh
BD
+880 2/985 0257 +880 2/988 8388 (fax)
www.bfwe.org
The Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE), founded in 2006, is a non-profit professional organization in Bangladesh. It offers a wide range of benefits and networking opportunities. It encourages women to support each other, to enhance recognition of the achievements of women in business and the professions, and promotes the growth of women-owned enterprises through research and sharing information. It is pledged to the highest ethical standards and professional practices; recognizes local and global environmental and social issues. Personal: Master's, English, Karachi Univ.; postgraduate diploma, Banking, Pakistan. 1980, set up an agroindustry company. Currently, Chair: Mediaworld; Midas Financing; Airlinks Group; RR Group; Aris Holdings, RR Estates. Director: Reliance Insurance; ABC Radio; Mediastar. Member, Executive Committee: ICC, Bangladesh; MCCI. Former President, Bangladesh Employers Federation. Member, Board, BRAC. Founder President: Women Entrepreneurs Association Women in Small Enterprises; Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs. Recipient of several international and national awards.
448
Rajasa M. Hatta
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia
ID Twitter: @hattarajasa www.ekon.go.id
Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia. 1982-99, President Director, Arthindo Group; 1999-2001, Member, People's Consultative Assembly and Commission VIII, House of Representatives. 2001-04, Minister for Research and Technology; 2004-07, Minister of Transportation; 200709, Minister and Secretary of State. With National Mandate Party: 2000-05, Secretary-General; 2005-10, Member of the Advisory Board; since 2010, Chairman. Chairman, Alumni Association, ITB. Member, Presidium of Indonesian Community for Moslem Intellectuals.
449
Rana
Aashmi Rajya Lakshmi Chairperson
Himali, Nepal
Young Global Leader
NP
+977 1/428 8672 +977 1/427 9662 (fax)
www.himalipashmina.com.np
A Nepal-based company involved in education, exports, real estate development and general trading. Personal: Graduate, UK; MBA, University of Southampton. Formerly worked as banking executive. Currently a business entrepreneur involved in various fields, mainly in manufacturing and exporting cashmere products, education, real estate investment and development and general trading. Chairperson, We for Women, an NGO for prominent women professionals, and involved in Women Child Education project. Member: Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce; Nepal Lawn Tennis Association. 2007, Member, International Women Leadership Mentoring Programme, organized by US government and Fortune Most Powerful Women.
450
Rangarajan C.
Chairman, Economic Advisory Council, India
IN eac.gov.in
PhD in Economics, University of Pennsylvania. Former: Governor of the Central Bank, as State Governor. Currently Cabinet Minister, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council. Has taught at several universities in the US and India. Former President: Indian Economic Association; Indian Econometric Society. Recipient, Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour.
451
Raschke Uwe
Member of the Board of Management
Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
DE
+49 711/811 6042 +49 711/811 6610 (fax)
www.bosch.com
A company active in electric, electronic and mechanical equipment for automotive applications, power tools, household appliances, security systems and thermotechnology, packaging machinery, industrial equipment, and hydraulics and pneumatics. The strategy of the automotive group is to develop and manufacture new products for increased safety, fuel economy and emission control of automobiles. A key goal is the development of a stronger market position in the US, Japan, Korea and China. Personal: Studies in Business Administration, University of Mannheim, majoring in Marketing and Human Resource Management; 1983, took diploma examination in business. Since July 2008, Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch. Responsible for the coordination of company activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Member of the Supervisory Board, Heraeus Holding. Member of the Board of Management: German Asia-Pacific Business Association; Institute for Marketoriented Management (IMU), University of Mannheim. Member, German-Chinese Dialogue Board.
452
Raslan Karim
Group Chief Executive Officer
KRA Group, Malaysia
Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia
MY
+60 3/2282 4839 +60 3/2201 0154 (fax) Twitter: @karimraslan www.kra-group.com
The KRA Group is a Southeast Asian public affairs consulting firm that specializes in stakeholder relations, political risk and business advisory, strategic communication solutions, in-depth cross-market research and reputation management. With more than 10 years' experience, its team of experts assists clients in strategizing engagements as well as building and maintaining a strong reputation with various stakeholder groups both in the public and private sector. It is present in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok and Manila. Personal: Founding Chief Executive Officer, KRA Group, a Southeast Asian public affairs consulting firm. Member, International Council, Asia Society, New York. Chairman, Regional Agenda Council on Southeast Asia, World Economic Forum. Newspaper columnist with regional syndication, including in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. Author of five books, including the Ceritalah Series.
453
Rawanchaikul Navin Artist
Navin Production Co. Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 53/890 213
http://www.navinproduction.com
Has developed a unique and vast body of works that question modern systems of artistic production and presentation, seeking ways to put art in touch with the lives of everyday people. Work is often produced under the banner of Navin Production. 1995, initiated landmark project Navin Gallery Bangkok, in which an ordinary Bangkok taxicab was transformed into a mobile art gallery. Its great success prompted several versions of the Taxi Gallery around the world including Sydney, London, Bonn and New York. Has held shows at: New York's P.S.1 Contemporary Art Centre (2001); Palais de Tokyo in Paris (2002); Jim Thompson Art Centre in Bangkok (2006); Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art in Beijing (2009). Works are housed in the collections of international art centres and museums including: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Japan, National Art Gallery in Singapore, FRAC in France, Pinchuk Art Centre in Ukraine, Moderna Museet in Sweden and Inhotim in Brazil. Represented Thailand for the 54th International Art Exhibition at Venice Biennale in 2011. Recipient of honours and awards, including: National Silapathorn Citation, Thai Ministry of Culture (2010).
454
Raybould Alan
News Editor
Thomson Reuters, Thailand
UK
+66 2/648 9721 +66 2/637 5620 (fax)
www.thomsonreuters.com
A leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, combining industry expertise with technology to deliver information to decision-makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets. It is headquartered in New York, has major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, and employs more than 55,000 people in over 100 countries. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Personal:
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Reck Margrit
Region and Country Human Resources Manager, SAS and Singapore
ABB Industry Pte Ltd, Singapore CH
+65 /6776 5711 +65 /6778 0222 (fax)
www.abb.com/sg
A leader in power and automation technologies that helps customers improve their operating performance while saving energy and lowering environmental impact. During its 120-year history, ABB has achieved many technology breakthroughs in areas as diverse as industrial robots, factory control systems and power transmission and distribution. Personal:
456
Reddy Srikar
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Sonata Software Limited, India
IN
+91 80/3097 2500 +91 80/2661 0972 (fax)
www.sonata-software.com
A customer focused IT consulting and services company, headquartered in Bangalore. It has a broad set of capabilities and a proven global delivery model, with customers across the US, Europe, Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. It focuses on strong horizontal/service lines such as Microsoft, Enterprise, emerging trends, testing and RIM. Its 2010-11 revenue was US$ 305 million, with a profit of US$ 18.75 million. It is listed on the Mumbai and National stock exchanges. Personal: Degree in Engineering, REC Trichy; postgraduate degree, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Former technology management roles with Pythagoras Communications Systems and L&T, delivering products and solutions and servicing customers globally. 1986, joined Sonata; has been pivotal in building Sonata's credibility as a trusted and reliable IT services partner; currently, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, Sonata Software, Sonata Information Technology, responsible for all of the company's business and operations across all its markets; Managing Director, TUI InfoTec. Interests: cricket, reading.
457
Restall Hugo
Editorial Page Editor
The Wall Street Journal, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /8108 1884 +852 /2891 5830 (fax)
www.wsj.com
A global media and entertainment company with operations in film, television, cable network, satellite television, newspapers, publishing and digital media. It is the leading publisher of English language newspapers in the US, UK and Australia and its television broadcast, cable and satellite operations reach hundreds of millions of viewers in over 50 countries. Its film studios are the world's largest producers and distributors of film and television content and its digital properties include many of the Internet's most popular destinations. Personal: Degree in Asian Studies, Dartmouth College; studies in Mandarin Chinese, Yunnan University. With Asian Wall Street Journal: 1994, Editorial Page Writer; 1999-2003, Editorial Page Editor, managed three editorial writers, solicited signed opinion pieces and wrote editorials on Asia that also appeared in Wall Street Journal and Wall Street Journal Europe; 2004, wrote editorials for Wall Street Journal about US presidential campaign and the US economy, New York; since 2004, current position. Member of the Editorial Board, Wall Street Journal. Recipient of awards: Best Opinion Piece, Society of Publishers in Asia (2001, 2003).
458
Riddell Geoff
Member of the Group Executive Committee and Regional Chairman, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Zurich Insurance Group, Hong Kong SAR Global Agenda Council on Insurance UK
+852 /2977 0883 +852 /2917 6788 (fax)
www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurer with a network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe, as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, it is headquartered in Zurich and employs around 60,000 people serving customers in over 170 countries. Personal: Formerly: Chartered Accountant, PriceWaterhouse, London; 18 years with American International Group, Bermuda, the US, Hong Kong, Belgium, France, including, until 2000, Country Head, France. With Zurich: 2000, Managing Director, Commercial, UK; Chief Executive Officer, UK, Ireland and South Africa, General Insurance; 2004-09, Chief Executive Officer, Global Corporate; since 2009, Member of the Group Executive Committee and Regional Chairman, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Zurich Financial Services. Director, Pool Re.
459
Riingen Patricia
Senior Vice-President, Pacific and Indochina
Western Union Financial Services (HK) Ltd, Philippines
PH
+63 2/866 2612
www.westernunion.com.ph
A leader in global payment services. It provides fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders. The Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta-branded services are offered through a combined network of 485,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories. In 2010, the company completed 214 million consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide, moving US$ 76 billion of principal between consumers, and 405 million business payments. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Business Administration, University of the Philippines. Currently, Senior VicePresident, Western Union, responsible for leading business strategies for key countries in Asia Pacific; key markets include Philippines, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Member, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).
460
Rogers Mel
Senior Director of Strategic Affairs, World Economic Forum
IE
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
Studies at Yale University and University of Toronto.
461
Rooney John
Head, South-East Asia Cluster
Sandoz, Singapore
UK www.novartis.com
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Its portfolio focuses on science-based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, OTC, vaccines and animal health. It is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and is key to its success - the company focuses on improving access to healthcare globally. Personal: BA in Finance and Accounting, University of Liverpool, UK; 1994, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Formerly, 12 years with GlaxoSmithKline, Europe and Asia. Since 2004, with Novartis: Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific Region, Novartis Pharma and Sandoz. Currently, Head of Commercial Operations, South-East Asia Cluster, Sandoz; responsible for development of high quality affordable generic medicines in South-East Asia markets.
462
Rouwers Bauke
Chairman, Unilever Group of Companies, Thailand and Indochina
Unilever, Thailand
NL
+66 2/512 1911 +66 2/512 3011 (fax)
Unilever is a world-leading FMCG supplier with operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. Consumers buy 170 billion Unilever packs worldwide every year. Its portfolio includes: Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Rexona, Pond's, Cif and Ben & Jerry's. The company employs 171,000 people in over 100 countries and generated annual sales of 46.5 billion euros in 2011. Leader in the food producers sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes for the last 13 years. Personal: Degree in Business Economics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam. International experience in the USA, Taiwan and China. Former 2nd Lieutenant, Dutch Army. 1991, joined Unilever, Netherlands; has held a variety of marketing positions; 2001-05, Vice-President and General Manager, Unilever's foods and beverage Business Unit in the USA including the NA Pepsi Lipton Tea joint venture; 2005-09, Senior Vice-President, Americas; since January 2009, Chairman and CEO, Unilever Thailand and Indochina.
463
Rowan Ruth
Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific
BT, Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /9789 9373
www.btplc.com
One of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions operating in over 170 countries. Principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally, local, national and international telecommunications, broadband, Internet and converged fixed and mobile products and services. For the year ending 31 March 2011, its revenue was £20 billion. It is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges. Personal: Degree (Hons) in Human Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. Formerly: Director Integrated Marketing, EMEA region, Siebel Systems; successfully launched Siebel's entry into both the hosted CRM space with Siebel CRM On Demand in early 2004, and subsequently the broader mid-market with a new strategy encompassing internal resources, partnerships, messaging, targets and product strategy. Since 2005, with BT: formerly, Head of Marketing UK; currently, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Global Services; responsible for designing and delivering a successful integrated marketing plan that delivers the profitable growth and customer satisfaction targets for BT's Global Services business across the Asia Pacific region.
464
Ruiz Mark
Co-Founder and Managing Director
MicroVentures, Philippines
Social Entrepreneur
PH
+63 29/209 580
Twitter: @markruiz www.hapinoy.com
A social enterprise that runs Hapinoy, a microentrepreneur enhancement programme, which is a network of micro, small, medium and large enterprises where community-based stores serve as the hubs of a network for goods and services. The products and services range from basic commodities and common grocery items to more specialized products like solar lanterns, medicine and affordable technologies. Personal: BSc in Management Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University. Founding Partner and Vice-Chairman, Rags2Riches. Co-Founder and Managing Director, Microventures. Recipient of awards: Young Inspiring Social Entrepreneur, Go Negosyo (2010); Finalist, Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernst & Young (2010).
465
Sae-Yoon Suthichai
Editor-in-Chief
The Nation, Thailand
TH
+66 2/338 3554
Twitter: @suthichai www.thenation.com
Studies at Assumption College of Commerce (ACC). Sub-Editor, ACC; contributor, Luminary Magazine, Bangkok Post, Siam Rath; 1968, Reporter, City Editor, Sunday Editor, Bangkok Post; joint founder, The Nation; other posts include: Vice-Chairman, Executive Board, ITV Public Company; Anchorman, National News Talk, Channel 9; Face To Face, ITV; The World This Week, ITV; Columnist, Kafedam, Page 2, Krung Thep Turakji; Columnist, Thai Talk, Editorial Page, The Nation; currently, Editor-in-Chief, Nation Multimedia Group.
466
Saengthong Taveesak
Managing Director
SAS Software (Thailand) Co. Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/663 6888
www.sas.com
SAS is a leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions, it helps customers at more than 55,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976, it has been giving customers around the world The Power to Know®. Personal: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Kasetsart University; Master's in Industrial Engineering and Management, Asian Institute of Technology. More than 20 years' experience in management consulting and information technology. Has held various senior management positions, including: Management Consultant, Business Process Re-engineering, Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA); Senior Sales Manager, Compaq; Thailand Country Manager, Billing; CRM and outsourcing solutions, Amdocs; Director, Enterprise and Partner Group, Microsoft; Thailand Country Manager, Hitachi Data Systems. Currently, Managing Director for Thailand, SAS Software, responsible for growing operations in Thailand, developing new markets, implementing business practices supporting global initiatives.
467
Saib Nadya
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Wangsa Jelita, Indonesia
Global Shaper
ID
+62 81/8082 35187
Twitter: @nadyasaib
Aims to be a place where people can play a key role and have a positive impact on the community, where people can contribute and make changes for a better future and where anyone can tell stories worth telling, with the objective of producing high-quality beauty products. Personal: 2008, degree in Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia. Currently, Chief Executive Officer, Wangsa Jelita, a social enterprise that conducts research on natural beauty products, produces natural beauty products, and works with groups of local communities in Indonesia. Interests: social entrepreneurship, natural beauty products, community development, youth movement, project management, innovative nation building.
468
Sakr
Ahmed Chairman
Al Sakr for Food Industries Co., Egypt
EG
+20 3/546 2890 +20 3/543 2852 (fax)
www.sakrgroup.net
A company operating in the food industry with over 1,500 employees. It has six factories in Borg El Arab City, Alexandria, specializing in the manufacture of nectars, processed cheese, pure butter ghee and UHT milk. In addition to the trading section, it is the sole agent of Fonterra Butter in Egypt and many international companies. It imports frozen chicken from Brazil, frozen liver from USA, frozen fish from all over the world. Personal: 1985, License of Law, Alexandria University, Egypt. Over 20 years' experience in professional trading, leading planning, staffing, budgeting, technology and operations. Founder of several trading, manufacturing and services companies. Currently, Founder, Owner and Chairman, Sakr Group. Member of the Board: Alexandria Chamber of Commerce; Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University; Egyptian Italian Business Council. Member: German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Le Café Association; Alexandria Businessmen’s Association.
469
Sanan Angubolkul Chairman
Srithai Superware, Thailand
TH
+66 2/427 0088 +66 2/871 1378 (fax)
BA in Business Administration, Oglethorpe University. Chairman and President, Srithai Superware. Chairman, AFS Intercultural Programmes; Thailand Membership Chair, World Presidents' Organization, Thailand Chapter; Honorary Consul-General to Thailand, Republic of Maldives. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration, Chiangmai University (1997); Honorary Doctorate in Marketing, Sripatum University (1998). Expertise and interests: plastic injection and melamine tableware businesses.
470
Sanchez Jonathan L.
Vice-President, Asia Clusters and Global Communications Capability
Unilever, Singapore
UK
+65 /6643 3000 +65 /6570 1090 (fax)
www.unilever.com
Unilever is a world-leading FMCG supplier with operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. Consumers buy 170 billion Unilever packs worldwide every year. Its portfolio includes: Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Rexona, Pond's, Cif and Ben & Jerry's. The company employs 171,000 people in over 100 countries and generated annual sales of 46.5 billion euros in 2011. Leader in the food producers sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes for the last 13 years. Personal: Formerly: Global Chief Communications roles at JWT, Euro RSCG and Fortune 500 digital conglomerate InterActive Corp; producing and presenting roles for national radio stations and BBC television, UK; Regional Director, Brand Marketing, Asia Pacific, Edelman, world's largest independent PR firm. Since 2011, with Unilever: Vice-President for Asia Clusters and Global Communications Capability, leads communications strategy and management across South Asia, North Asia, South-East Asia, Australasia, North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus; concurrently, leads development of global communication functions skills and capability.
471
Sapru Nirukt
Head of Growth Markets, OCC SEA and SA
Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
IN
+65 /6596 7163 +65 /6634 9566 (fax)
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: 1990-2004, with ABN Amro Bank: Deputy Country Manager, Global Head of Emerging Markets, Global Head of Leverage Finance. With Standard Chartered: Managing Director & Head of Growth Markets; responsible for Origination & Client Coverage business, Wholesale Banking in Asia and Australia. Chairperson, Financial Services Committee, EU Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
472
Saraf Shirish
Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Samena Capital Investments Co. WLL, Bahrain
IN
+973 1/711 2280 +44 20/7319 7699 (fax)
www.samenacapital.com
Established in 2008, Samena Capital is a premier investment group focusing on principal investments in the subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa, collectively known as the SAMENA region. It is capitalized with equity capital in excess of US$ 75 million. It currently manages total capital commitments of US$ 700 million across a range of close-ended fund structures, and operates through three affiliated companies in London (FSA regulated), Hong Kong (SFC regulated) and Bahrain. Personal: Bachelor's, Int'l Trade & Development, London School of Economics. Formerly with TAIB Bank & ANZ Investment Bank's Capital Market Group, India. Former Managing Director and Founder, Oriel Investments (UAE). 2002-07, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Abraaj Capital, active in global asset mgmt, managing US$ 5 billion. 2008, Founder, Samena Capital; currently Vice-Chairman & CEO. Has held numerous directorships, including: Abraaj Capital; Aramex Holdings; Memo Express; Commercial Bank of Oman SAOG; Amwal Capital (Qatar); DCM-Hyundai (India); BMA Capital Management (Pakistan). Director of the Board, Little Dreams Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative.
473
Sasaki Junichi
Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN and South-West Asia Block
Itochu Corporation, Japan
JP
+65 /6230 0401 +65 /6230 0425 (fax)
www.itochu.co.jp
A global trading company engaging in domestic trading, import-export and overseas trading of products such as textile, machinery, information and communications technology, aerospace, electronics, energy, metals, minerals, chemicals, forest products, general merchandise, food, finance, realty, insurance, and logistics services, as well as business investment in infrastructure, information and multimedia, consumer and retail, natural resource development and financial services in Japan and overseas. Personal: 1979, studies at Faculty of Economics, Kobe University. Since 1979, with Itochu: with Chemical and Plastics Departments; experience in Taiwan, China and US; 2007, President, Shanghai; 2010, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager, China Area, and Chairman, Itochu China Holding Co., Beijing; since April 2011, Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN and South-West Asia Block, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Singapore. Interests: golf, reading.
474
Sato
Teruhide President and Chief Executive Officer
netprice.com Ltd, Japan
Young Global Leader
JP
+81 3/5739 3355 +81 3/5739 3606 (fax)
www.netprice.com/english
A holding company of several Internet commerce ventures. Personal: 1997, BA in Policy Management, Keio University. 1997-2000, with Softbank Corporation, launched online payment company, Cyber Cash KK, in Japanese market. Since 2000, current positions. 2010, Founder, Mentor and Member of the Board, Open Network Lab, an entrepreneur and seed accelerator programme in Japan. Member, Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation). Recipient of award: Japan Technology Fast 50, Deloitte.
475
Sawai
Toshimitsu Bangkok Bureau Chief
Kyodo News, Thailand
JP
+66 2/266 2785 +66 2/266 2788 (fax)
A news agency in Japan that was founded in 1945 as a non-profit organization. It has an extensive news gathering network in Japan and 70 correspondents stationed in over 40 major cities throughout the world. Personal:
476
Schachter Carl
President, EMEA
Salesforce.com, United Kingdom
US
+44 1784/607 037
www.salesforce.com
Enterprise cloud computing company leading the shift to the Social Enterprise™. Its trusted cloud platform and applications, including its flagship CRM solution, help employees collaborate easily and connect with customers like never before. Personal: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Stanford University. Formerly: business development and sales positions with NoWonder and Remedy; eight years with Oracle, including Director, partner development and managed sales, recruitment and development of partners, in high tech, financial services, energy, oil and gas, and industrial verticals. Since 2000, with Salesforce.com including: President and Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific and Japan, responsible for operations in Japan; President, Field Sales, EMEA, responsible for revenue, customer success and overall go to market strategy for region; since 2011, President, Sales, Asia Pacific, responsible for revenue, customer success and overall go to market strategy for region.
477
Schneider Joachim
Senior Vice-President, Strategy
Bayer CropScience AG, Germany
DE
+49 21/7338 5533 +49 21/7338 2064 (fax)
www.bayer-ag.de
An international chemicals, agricultural and healthcare group. Personal: 1981, Master's in Agricultural Engineering, Bonn; 1984, PhD in Plant Pathology, Giessen, South Pacific and West Samoa universities. Since 1984 with Bayer: 1990, Head of Development, Kansas City, US; 1994, Head of Biological Development, Herbicides, Germany; 1996, JV negotiations, China; 1998, Head of Global Herbicides Business, Germany; 2001, Managing Director, UK; 2006, Head of global seeds and traits business, Bayer Crop Science, France; 2011, Senior Vice-President, Growth & Strategy, Bayer Crop Science, Germany.
478
Schoenfeld William
President and Founder
Asia Pacific Land Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /3656 8000 +852 /2509 3238 (fax)
www.asialand.com
Asia Pacific Land (APL) is a privately owned real estate investment, development and asset management company. It is one the few fully dedicated real estate investment and operating companies focused on East Asia. It has over 120 employees across offices in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei focused on acquisitions, asset management, finance and investor relations. It manages US$ 3.4 billion in retail, office and residential real estate assets and is Japan's third-largest asset manager of retail property. Personal: BA in Philosophy, Williams College. More than 20 years' real estate investment experience in Asia and North America. Formerly: advised real estate investors on acquisitions, real estate financing, and debt and equity structuring; Vice-President, BA Asia, a subsidiary of Bank of America, responsible for overseeing Asian real estate operations. With Asia Pacific Land: led company to become one of first foreign real estate investors in Japan after real estate bubble burst; led growth in management of more than US$3 billion in assets; currently, President. Has established numerous philanthropic efforts across mainland China.
479
Schoentgen Raphael
Chief Representative Officer
GDF Suez China, People's Republic of China
Young Global Leader
BE
+86 10/5953 7616 +86 10/5953 7605 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Degree in Civil Engineering and MBA, Ecole des Mines, France. Formerly: Diplomatic Adviser to French Energy, Telecommunications and Industry Minister; Detached National Expert, Competition Directorate, European Commission; Head, Economic Development Department, Northern Region, France; with, Alcatel-Lucent, China; with Suez-Tractebel, Mexico; with Mexigaz, Mexico; with Suez-Degremont, France; Adviser to China CEO, Alcatel-Lucent. Since 2007, with GDF Suez: Adviser on Strategic Issues, Energy International headquarters; since 2008, current position.
480
Schroeter Lisa
Global Director, Trade and Investment Policy
The Dow Chemical Company, USA
US
+1 202/429 3400 +1 202/429 3467 (fax)
www.dow.com
A diversified chemical company that connects chemistry and innovation with principles of sustainability to address the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation and increasing agricultural productivity. It services customers in 160 countries in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, it had annual sales of US$ 53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people. Its 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries. Personal: Graduate, George Washington University, US; studies at Institut d'Etudes Politiques. Formerly, Executive Director, TransAtlantic Business Dialogue. Currently, with Dow Chemical, responsible for trade and investment policy, managing investment/risk assessment strategies for emerging economies including Middle East and Africa.
481
Schutz Gary
General Director
Holcim (Vietnam) Ltd, Vietnam
CH
+84 8/3914 9000 +84 8/39149001 (fax)
www.holcim.com.vn/en
One of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, including crushed stone, sand and gravel, concrete, and downstream activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt, including services. The group holds majority and minority interests in over 70 countries, on all continents, and employs some 80,000 people. Personal:
482
Schwab Klaus
Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
DE
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
Studies at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, University of Fribourg and Harvard University, including doctorates in Mechanical Engineering and Economics (summa cum laude). Since 1972, Professor of Business Policy, University of Geneva. Academic contributions include: 1971, first ever publication describing Stakeholder Theory and 1979, new approach to concept of global competitiveness. 1971, founded World Economic Forum as not-for-profit foundation and built it into foremost global partnership of business, political, intellectual and other leaders of society committed to improving state of the world; 1998, Co-Founder, with wife Hilde, of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, supporting social innovation around the world; 2004, Founder, Forum of Young Global Leaders. Numerous honorary doctorates. Honorary Knighthood (KCMG) and recipient of international and national honours for initiatives undertaken in the spirit of entrepreneurship in the global public interest and for peace and reconciliation efforts in several regions.
483
Sciaroni Bretton G.
Senior Partner
Sciaroni & Associates, Cambodia
US
+855 23/210 225 +855 23/213 089 (fax)
www.ibccambodia.com
Sciaroni & Associates is a legal and professional services firm based in Phnom Penh. Since 1993, the firm has provided advice and business insight to many of the world's leading companies, as well as the government of Cambodia. It has 20 lawyers working in specialized practice groups providing guidance and expertise in all facets of law and investment, from company creation and contracts, to licensing, and advice on labour, tax, property, mining, telecoms, finance, general commerce, local due diligence and government relations. Personal: 1973, BA, Claremont Men's College; 1977, MA, Georgetown University; 1978, JD, UCLA School of Law. Legal Advisor, Royal Government of Cambodia. Chairman: International Business Chamber of Cambodia and AmCham. Co-Chairman, Private Sector Working Group on Law, Tax and Governance.
484
Sen
Sudipta K. Regional Director, South-East Asia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
SAS Institute (India) Pvt. Ltd, India IN
+91 22/6749 2222 +91 22/6749 2299 (fax)
www.sas.com
SAS is a leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions, it helps customers at more than 55,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976, it has been giving customers around the world The Power to Know®. Personal: Degree in Science; MBA. Over 27 years' experience in the IT industry, including senior executive positions with Tata-IBM and Fujitsu ICIM. Formerly, Managing Director, Comsat Max. Since 2004, with SAS; established the company as market leader in the analytics market in India; currently, responsible for setting strategic direction and leading growth in India and SouthEast Asia.
485
Sengnimnuan Anusorn
President
Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 /2335 4001 +66 /2140 8900 (fax)
www.bangchak.co.th
Bangchak Petroleum is a leading Thai petroleum company that imports crude oil from the Middle East, the Far East and indigenous sources, refining it into products with a maximum crude-processing capacity of 120,000 barrels per day. Personal: BSc in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University; Master's in Environmental Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology; PhD in Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne; Diploma, Joint StatePrivate Sector Course, National Defence College; Leadership Programme, Capital Market Academy; Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Public Law, King Prajadhipok's Institute. More than 25 years' experience in petroleum business. Currently, President, Bangchak Petroleum. Expertise/interests: strategic planning, oil refinery management, process design and project management, oil supply planning, industrial, retail and international marketing, industrial environmental management, promoting renewable energy and working towards sustainable business development in harmony with the environment and society.
486
Setiawan Eddy
President, South-East Asia
The Dow Chemical Company, Singapore
ID
+65 /6773 8508
www.dow.com
A diversified chemical company that connects chemistry and innovation with principles of sustainability to address the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation and increasing agricultural productivity. It services customers in 160 countries in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, it had annual sales of US$ 53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people. Its 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries. Personal: BSc in Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia; MBA, Northwood University. 1995, began career with Dow Indonesia; 2002, named Pacific Area Product Manager, Singapore; late 2003, named Senior European Commercial Manager, aromatics; 2009, appointed Global Business Director, chlorinated organics, Michigan; July 2011, named President, South-East Asia; responsible for spearheading geographic and business growth, providing leadership oversight for transforming the company's business portfolio.
487
Shahjihan Shakilla
Director, Corporate Affairs, PANSEA
Monsanto Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd, Singapore
SG
+65 /9725 0177 +65 /6488 5641 (fax)
www.monsanto.com
A global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. It is focused on enabling both small holder and large scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of the world's natural resources such as soil, water and energy. Personal: BSc, National University of Singapore; APEX (Asia Pacific Executive) MBA, National University of Singapore. Former: Regional Government Affairs Manager (SEA), Boston Scientific, Singapore; positions in sales, marketing and corporate affairs, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Singapore. 2008, joined Monsanto as Regional Marketing Manager; two years as Country Lead, Thailand; currently, Regional Director, Corporate Affairs, PANSEA (Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia); leads strategy development and implementation of activities to drive freedom to operate in PANSEA countries. Member, Outreach Committee, CropLife. ViceChair, Food and Agriculture Committee, US-ASEAN Business Council. Interests: travelling and yoga.
488
Sharma Manish
Business Head, South-East Asia
HCL Technologies, Singapore
IN www.hcl.in
HCL Technologies is a global IT services company and a leading provider of business transformation, enterprise & custom applications, infrastructure management, business process outsourcing, and engineering services. Leveraging an extensive global network of offices in 26 countries, it provides holistic, multi-service delivery in key industry verticals including financial services, manufacturing, consumer services, public services and healthcare. It takes pride in its "employees first" philosophy, which empowers its 85,000 transformers to create real value for over 500 forward-looking customers. Personal: Degree in Engineering. Formerly in the engineering and construction industry across India and Middle East. Leader in information technology industry with 20 years of experience across various functions in sales and business management across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Japan. Currently, Vice-President and Business Head, South-East Asia and Greater China, HCL Technologies. Interests: cloud computing and enterprise mobility.
489
Shen
Kenneth Executive Director, Investments
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia
US
+60 3/2034 0164 +60 3/2034 0001 (fax)
www.khazanah.com.my
The strategic investment arm of the Malaysian government. Personal: BA (Hons) in East Asian Languages and Civilizations (Japanese) and Economics, Harvard College; MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration; completed studies, Keio University. More than 25 years of global investment, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions experience in New York, Hong Kong, Doha and Kuala Lumpur. 1992-96, with Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking and Principal Investments Groups in New York. 1996- 2006, with Salomon Brothers and its successor companies, latterly as Co-Head, Corporate Finance, Citigroup Global Markets Asia. 200611, with Qatar Investment Authority, latterly as Advisor to the CEO; concurrently, Member, Board of Directors, Qatar Holding; had global responsibility for QIA's direct investments in public and private companies as well as its investments in private equity, special situations and venture capital funds. Since 2011, Executive Director, Investments, Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Member, Board of Directors, various Khazanah portfolio companies, including Axiata Group Berhad.
490
Shetler-Jones Robert
Chief Executive Officer
Group DF, Ukraine
UK
+380 44/593 8312 +380 44/593 8312 (fax)
www.groupdf.com
Group DF is an international group of companies operating in many industries, including chemical, energy, banking and real estate. Founded by Dmitry Firtash, a prominent Ukrainian businessman, its products include mineral fertilisers, titanium, titanium dioxide and soda ash. It is a major energy sector and chemical industry investor in Eastern Europe and exports to more than 100 countries. Personal: 1991, BSc in Linguistic and International Studies, University of Surrey, UK. Former positions in management consultancy, construction and development projects, and chemicals and gas trading. Since 2007, Chief Executive Officer, Group DF. Chairman, Scythian, a boutique consultancy advising on structuring corporate acquisitions in the FSU.
491
Shi Xianzhen Bureau Chief
Xinhua News Agency, Thailand
CN
+66 2/637 9289
www.xinhuanet.com
A news agency in China, founded in 1931, with a head office in Beijing and 33 domestic bureaus, including one in every province, autonomous region and municipality, except Taiwan, and the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. Since the 1980s, it has strengthened its news coverage in Taiwan and runs 160 overseas bureaus and seven regional headquarters. Its news and information products in eight languages have more than 60,000 subscribers in nearly 200 countries. Personal: 2003, BA, Beijing Foreign Studies University; 2007-08, studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 2003-07 and 2008-09, Assistant Editor and Writer, International News Department, Xinhua News Agency; 2009-11, Correspondent, Xinhua News Agency, Bangkok Bureau. Since 2011, Bureau Chief, Xinhua News Agency, Bangkok Bureau; interviewed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinnawatra, covered Thailand's general elections; held "Xinhua Gallery: China, Thailand As One Family", covered flood news and China's assistance to Thailand.
492
Shinawatra Yingluck
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
TH Twitter: @PouYingluck www.opm.go.th
1988, Bachelor's in Political Science, Chiang Mai University; 1990, MPA, Kentucky State University. 1993, Production Director, Shinawatra Directories Company. 1994, General Manager, Rainbow Media Company. 199599, again with Shinawatra Directories Company: 1995, General Manager, and 1997, Vice-President, Production. 1999-2006, with Advanced Info Service Company, including: 1999, Executive Vice-President, Service Operations; 2001, Senior Executive Vice-President, Wireless Corporate Planning; 2002, President. 2006-11, Chairman, SC Asset Corporation, a property development company.
493
Shinohara Naoyuki
Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC
JP www.imf.org
1975, BA in Economics, Tokyo University; 1979, Master's in Public Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University. 1986, Associate, Center for International Affairs, Harvard University; 1990-92, Visiting Professor, Saitama National University. Formerly with Ministry of Finance, Japan, including: Director-General, International Bureau; 1998-2001, Japan's Executive Director, Asian Development Bank; 2007-10, Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs, participated in IMFC, G7-G8, G20, ASEAN plus 3; since March 2010, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC.
494
Shiozaki Yasuhisa
Chief Cabinet Secretary (20062007); Member of the House of Representatives, Japan
JP www.shugiin.go.jp
1975, degree in American Studies, Department of Liberal Arts, College of Arts and Science, University of Tokyo; 1982, Master's in Public Administration, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. 1975, with Bank of Japan; 1993, Member of the House of Representatives; 1995, Member of the House of Councillors; 1996, Director, Standing Committee on Budget, House of Councillors; 1997, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Finance; 1999, Chairman, LDP Judicial Affairs Division, Policy Research Council (PRC); Chief Director, Standing Committee on Justice, House of Councillors; 2000, Member of the House of Representatives; Chairman, LDP Foreign Affairs Division, PRC; 2001, Director, Standing Committee on Judicial Affairs, House of Representatives; 2002, Chairman, LDP Treasury and Finance Division, PRC; 2003; Deputy Chairman, LDP, PRC; 2004, Chairman, Standing Committee on Judicial Affairs, House of Representatives; 2005, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs; 2006-07, Chief Cabinet Secretary.
495
Shipton James
Head of Government Affairs for Asia Ex-Japan
Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC, Hong Kong SAR
AU
+852 /2978 1000 +852 /2978 0440 (fax)
www.gs.com
A leading global investment banking and securities firm that provides a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. It is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world. Personal: BA in Asian Politics, History and Economics, Melbourne University; LLB, Monash University. Formerly: Funds and Securities Law Practitioner, Linklaters, Hong Kong and Thailand; Head, Asian ECM transaction management and Vice-President, European ECM team, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein; Head, Asian ECM transaction management and Vice-President, European ECM team, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein; CoFounder, Compliance Asia; Head, hedge fund consultancy, Eurekahedge. 2004, joined Goldman Sachs: Head, hedge fund consultancy team, Asia; 2007, Managing Director; since 2009, current position.
496
Sicre
Frédéric Partner
Abraaj Capital Limited, United Arab Emirates
FR Twitter: @fsicre www.abraaj.com
+971 4/506 4583 +971 4/323 0850 (fax)
The Abraaj Capital group is a leading private equity manager investing in high growth markets. Since inception in 2002, it has raised over US$ 7 billion and distributed around US$ 3 billion to investors. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs over 170 people and has a presence in 14 countries. It has over US$ 6 billion in assets under management. Personal: Bachelor's, Arts and Sciences, Villanova University; MBA, IMD, Switzerland; Fellowship, Stanford University. Over 20 years' experience in global issues, regional development agendas and community building. Formerly, with World Economic Forum: early 1990s, established activities in Africa and Middle East; managed Centre for Regional Strategies; 2000, Managing Director, responsible for Davos Annual Meeting move to New York; 2003, responsible for Extraordinary Annual Meeting in Jordan, following Iraqi conflict. Board Member: Spinneys; Mediaquest; Injaz; Ruwwad; Gerhart Centre for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement.
497
Silapa-Archa Chumpol
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
TH www.mots.go.th
1963, LLB, Thammasat University, Thailand; 1966, MA in Public Administration, Syracuse University, New York. Former Professor, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University; 1979, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, elected Member of the House of Representatives, Suphanburi; 1981, Deputy SecretaryGeneral to the Prime Minister, Deputy Minister of Transport; 1997, Vice-President of the House of Representatives, Adviser to the Prime Minister, President of Constitutional Tribunal Committee of Thailand, Minister of Education. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.
498
Simonneau Denis
Member of the Executive Committee, European and International Relations
GDF SUEZ, France
FR
+33 1/4422 5108 +33 1/4422 2040 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: Graduate, Institut d'Etudes Politiques and Ecole Nationale d'Administration, France. With French Diplomatic Service: in India and South Africa; 1996-97, Adviser to Minister of European Affairs; 1997-2001, Counsellor, French Permanent Representation to EU, Brussels; 2001-05, Consul-General and Head, French Trade Economic Mission, Houston, Texas; Deputy Spokesperson, Department of Foreign Affairs, French Government; 2005-07, Chief of Staff for Minister for European Affairs. Since 2009-10, current positions. VicePresident, Europanova.
499
Singaram Ramesh
Regional General Manager, Thermal Enterprise, Power & Water, GE Energy
GE, Thailand
MY
+66 89/811 1024
www.ge.com
A diversified infrastructure, finance and media company. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services and medical imaging, it operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. It aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainable health through its ecomagination and healthymagination initiatives. Personal: Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Technology, Malaysia. Over 20 years' experience in energy industry in Malaysia. Former Gas Turbine Maintenance Engineer, Nat'l Electricity Board. 1994, joined GE, Malaysia as Field Engineer; then held various regional sales leadership roles; 2004, Global Sales Leader, Installation & Field Services, Atlanta; 2005, General Manager, Contractual Services, Asia; 2007, Lead, Energy Services Sales, Asia Pacific, grew the Energy Services business from US$ 700 million to US$ 1.8 billion in commitments; since October 2011, Head, Thermal Enterprise Commercial, Asia Pacific, responsible for commercial strategies and organic growth activities for Thermal Enterprise whose portfolio includes heavy duty gas turbines, steam turbine-generators, combined cycle power systems and power generation services.
500
Singh Daljit
President
Fortis Healthcare (India) Ltd, India
IN
+91 124/492 1091 +91 124/492 1041 (fax)
www.fortishealthcare.com
A healthcare provider, incorporated in 1996, predominantly operational in north India, which has 66 hospitals including eight satellite heart command centres. These include multi-specialty hospitals as well as centres providing tertiary and quaternary healthcare to patients in cardiac care, orthopaedics, neurosciences, oncology, renal care, gastroenterology and mother and child care. Its cumulative bed capacity is over 2,570. It is planning to commence operations in west and south India and expects to have a strong national presence by 2012. Personal: Graduate (Hons), IIT; 1995, Commonwealth Scholar, Senior Mgmt Programme, Manchester Bus. School. More than three decades of mgmt experience with a proven track record of turning around and growing diverse businesses through people leadership, innovation and operational excellence. 28 years with ICI India; various positions, including: Member, Board of Directors; Member, ICI Global Manufacturing Group, SSHE Excellence Group; Global HR Forum; Exec. Director, Human Resources, Manufacturing, External Relations and Comms. With Fortis Healthcare (India): former CEO; since 2006, President. Executive Coach. Leads & facilitates workshops on strategy & leadership.
501
Singh
Malvinder M. Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; Executive Chairman
Fortis Healthcare Global Pte Ltd, Singapore IN
+91 11/2301 4033 +91 11/2379 3344 (fax)
www.fortishealthcare.com
Leading, integrated healthcare delivery provider based in Singapore. Its healthcare verticals span primary healthcare, speciality day care, secondary care hospitals, tertiary care hospitals and diagnostics, with care facilities in Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam with 76 hospitals, 12,000 beds, 580 primary care centres, 188 day care speciality centres, 190 diagnostic centres and a talent pool of over 23,000 people. Personal: Degree in Economics; MBA, Duke Univ. Former Chairman, MD and CEO, Ranbaxy Laboratories. Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare. Has created the world's first multi-country integrated healthcare delivery model by transforming Fortis from an Indian company to the market leader in multiple healthcare verticals in Asia Pacific. Has channelled resources towards reducing cost of ARV medication and dev. of a new low-cost synthetic anti-malarial medicine. Member of the Board of Visitors, Fuqua School of Business, Duke; Member, Board, Indian Council for Research on Int'l Economic Relations.
Spouse's Name: Japna Malvinder Singh
502
Singh Nirvik
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific
Grey Group, Singapore
IN
+65 /6511 7628 +65 /6223 8992 (fax)
www.grey.com
WPP is the world's largest communications services group, with billings of close to US$ 66 billion, revenues of approximately US$ 15 billion, and 153,000 people, including associates, in 107 countries. Companies provide national, multinational and global clients with advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications and direct, digital, promotional and relationship marketing. Personal: Graduate, St Xavier's College, Kolkata. Formerly: Tea Salesman, Lipton; Account Supervisor, JWT. With Grey Group: 1997, Chief Operating Officer, Grey South Asia; re-engineered Grey total communications and marketing solutions partner; 2005, Head, Southeast Asian operations; since 2007, Chief Executive Officer, APAC G2. Recipient of awards: one of 25 young rising business stars in India; Bharat Nirman Rattan Award; Agency Head of the Year; Media magazine (2003); Global Indian Achiever Award, Lions Club of India (2006).
503
Singh Rajnesh
Regional Director, Asia
The Internet Society (ISOC), Singapore
FJ
+65 /6407 1469 +65 /6407 1501 (fax) Twitter: @rajneshsingh www.isoc.org/regions/asia
A non-profit organization, founded in 1992, to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, capacity building and policy. With offices in Washington, Geneva and Singapore, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet. It is the organizational home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Architecture Board. It has more than 130 organizational members, and more than 60,000 individual members in over 90 chapters around the world. Personal: Formerly: executive management roles and consulting roles in communications and power infrastructure, project management and business strategy, Asia Pacific region; advisory roles including governmental organizations, sports and private sector. Since 2008, current position; maintains business interests in Asia Pacific including real estate, agriculture and technology.
504
Singh Ranjana
Chairwoman, Indonesia and Vietnam
WPP, Indonesia
IN
+62 21/2922 7303 +62 21/2920 1494 (fax)
www.wpp.com
WPP is the world's largest communications services group, with billings of close to US$ 66 billion, revenues of approximately US$ 15 billion, and 153,000 people, including associates, in 107 countries. Companies provide national, multinational and global clients with advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications and direct, digital, promotional and relationship marketing. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Botany, Delhi University; postgraduate diploma in Advertising and PR, Indian Institute of Mass Communications. Started career at JWT (HTA), Delhi, in media; transferred to Contract Advertising, Delhi and later Mumbai; 1993, moved to JWT, Indonesia, in media; 1998, General Manager; 2000, moved to Mindshare; until 2011, CEO, GroupM, Indonesia; currently , Chairwoman, WPP. Indonesia, Vietnam.
505
Singh-Molares Rajeev
President, Asia Pacific Region and Executive Vice-President
Alcatel-Lucent, People's Republic of China
Global Agenda Council on Information & Communication Technologies US
+86 21/3856 1101 +86 21/5836 1299 (fax)
www.alcatel.com
A company that partners service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. It is active in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services. It leverages Bell Labs, has operations in more than 130 countries and an experienced global services organization. Personal: Studies in International Business, UN International School and School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; Master's in International Affairs, Yale University. Formerly, over 18 years as Senior Partner, Monitor Group, dealing with companies and governments on strategic issues, including competitiveness, organizational structure and social concerns. Positions with Alcatel-Lucent include: former Chief Strategy Officer; Member, Management Committee; currently President, Asia Pacific and Executive Vice-President; concurrently, Vice-Chairman, Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell. Chair, ICT Global Agenda Council on Information & Communications Technologies, World Economic Forum.
506
Singhania Raghupati
Vice-Chairman and Managing Director
JK Tyre & Industries Limited, India
IN
+91 11/2331 1320 +91 11/2332 2059 (fax)
www.jktyre.com
A maker of automobile tyres and tubes, paper, cement, cotton yarn, woollen textiles, hybrid seeds, sugar, dairy and food products, cosmetics, power transmission systems, including V belts, automotive belts, oil seals and industrial rubber products, and active in power generation using wind energy, clinical research and insurance. The group is diversifying into new areas, such as telecommunications, power generation and auto components. Personal: Chairman, JK Tornel, Mexico. Chairman, Fenner India. Director: JK Lakshmi Cement; JK AgriGenetics. Former: Deputy President, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association. Member: National Council, Confederation of Indian Industry. Honorary Adviser, Asia:NZ Foundation, New Zealand. President and Member of the Managing Committee: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Member of Bureau of Standards and Rubber Board.
507
Sinha
Janmejaya Chairman, Asia Pacific
The Boston Consulting Group, India
IN
+91 22/6749 7419 +91 22/6749 7001 (fax)
www.bcg.com
A global management consulting firm and a leading adviser on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. The company's customized approach aims to give clients sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, it is a private company with 77 offices in 42 countries. Personal: BA and MA in Economics, Cambridge University; BA and MA in History, Delhi University; PhD, Princeton University, US. Formerly, with Reserve Bank of India. Currently, Chairman, BCG's Asia Pacific Practice. Chairman, Financial Inclusion Committee, CII. Committee Member: RBI; Government of India, CII; IBA. Author of a monthly newspaper column.
508
Siregar Ananda
Founder
Blitz Megaplex, Indonesia
Young Global Leader
ID
+62 21/520 2687 +62 21/5292 0310 (fax)
www.blitzmegaplex.com
Blitz Megaplex was established in 2004 to bring the first modern megaplex movie theatres to Indonesia. Since opening its first location in 2006, the cinema chain has expanded to 7 locations with 65 screens, serving more than 3 million movie goers in 2010 and attaining 17% nation-wide market share. Its entry led to a fall of 50% in average ticket prices between 2006 to 2010, while total annual box office revenues doubled over the same period. Personal: Bachelor's degree, Northwestern University. Trained as an investment banker, Salomon Smith Barney. 2000-01, Assistant Vice-President, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA); then with an American hedge fund. 2003, launched Blitz Megaplex. 2010, Co-Founder, Global Entrepreneurship Program, Indonesian chapter, sponsored by the US State Department.
509
Sirisaengtaksin Anon
Chief Executive Officer
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 /2265 8400 +66 /2265 8500 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: BSc, Geology, Chulalongkorn Univ.; MBA, Thammasart Univ.; Certificate, Project Investment Appraisal & Mgmt, and in Global Leadership, Harvard; Capital Market Academy Leadership Programme. Former: President & CEO, PTT Exploration & Production; Chairman, PTT ICT Solutions; Senior Executive VicePresident, Corp. Strategy & Development, PTT. Former Director: HMC Polymers; Thai Paraxylene; Independent Power (Thailand); Bangkok Polyethylene; Thai Lube Base; Alliance Refining; Star Petroleum Refining; PTT Polyethylene; PTT Natural Gas Distribution. Currently, with PTT: Senior Exec. Vice-President, PTT; Director, PTTEP FLNG Holding; Director, PTT FLNG and Bangkok Commercial Asset Mgmt Co. Member, Univ. Council, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang.
510
Sirivadhanabhakdi Thapana
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/785 5468 +66 2/617 9628 (fax)
www.thaibev.com
A company founded three decades ago and incorporated in 2003 by consolidating Thailand's leading beer and spirits businesses into one single holding company. It is involved in beverage production and marketing both upstream and downstream. Its production facilities include three state-of-the-art breweries, 18 distilleries throughout Thailand and two non-alcoholic beverage production facilities with five hot filling lines and a cold aseptic bottle filling line. In addition, there are five distilleries in Scotland and a distillery in Yunnan Province, China, both through acquisitions. Personal: Bachelor's in Business Administration and Finance and MBA in Financial Economics, Boston University, US. Since 2008, President and Chief Executive Officer, Thai Beverage. Committee Member: Federation of Thai Industries; Thai Chamber of Commerce; Board of Trade of Thailand. Committee Member and Treasurer, Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association. Member: YPO-WPO; YPO International Chapter; Asia Business Council. Interests: golf, soccer, tennis, reading and travelling.
Spouse's Name: Paphatchya Sirivadhanabhakdi
511
Smith Douglas
Assistant Secretary, Private Sector, US Department of Homeland Security, USA
US www.dhs.gov
With US Department of Homeland Security: advises Secretary on impact of department's policies, regulations, and processes on 29 million private sector companies, universities, and non-profit institutions; enhances strategic communications in order to help public and private sectors to jointly meet their shared responsibility for homeland security.
512
Snook
Christopher Country President, Singapore; Head, Group Country Management
Novartis International AG, Switzerland
UK www.novartis.com
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Its portfolio focuses on science-based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, OTC, vaccines and animal health. It is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and is key to its success - the company focuses on improving access to healthcare globally. Personal: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Southampton Univ., UK. Began career as Medical Rep., Hoffman La Roche, UK; Marketing Management roles and later Export Manager; 1992, established the OTC Business Unit within the Pharma Int'l Div.; leadership positions in Asia; part of the JV start-up team in Shanghai. 2000, joined Novartis; Region Head, Asia Pacific, VMS operations; General Manager, Japan and South Korea, Novartis Consumer Health Div.; 2002, became Head, OTC Business Unit, Asia Pacific Region; 2007, operational responsibility for the SE Europe/Middle East/Africa Region; since 2008, Head of Group Country Management; Country President, Singapore.
513
Soemartopo Benjamin
Managing Director and Head of Principal Finance, Indonesia
Standard Chartered, Indonesia
Young Global Leader
AU
+62 81/119 1855 +65 /6634 9560 (fax)
www.standardchartered.com
A leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. The Londonheadquartered bank has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Personal: Formerly, 12 years with McKinsey & Company, including Managing Partner, Indonesia. With Standard Chartered: Principal, Finance and Private Equity practice, Indonesia, which invests in companies, infrastructure and real estate. Founder, Young Leaders for Indonesia Foundation.
514
Soh Lionel
Director
Actis Capital Partners Pte Ltd, Singapore
SG
+65 /6416 6401 +65 /6227 1004 (fax)
www.act.is
An investor in emerging markets that has been investing exclusively in emerging Asia, Africa and Latin America for over 60 years. It has specialist teams for private equity, infrastructure and real estate and has over 100 investment professionals in nine offices worldwide who manage funds of US$ 4.8 billion on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. Personal: MA in Economics, University of Cambridge; General Management Program, Harvard Business School. Formerly, Director, Temasek Holdings, led and executed investments in China, India and Southeast Asia. Currently, Director, Actis Capital Partners. Expertise: private equity, investments.
515
Soong Martin
Anchor
CNBC, Singapore
US
+65 /6323 0488 +65 /6323 0788 (fax)
www.asia.cnbc.com
One of the world's leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers in the US. It is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks. Personal: Over 20 years' reporting experience including major stories across Asia and interviewing many political leaders in the region. Formerly, six years' experience as Supervising Producer and Anchor, Asia Business News; four years as Anchor and News Editor, CNBC Asia. Currently, Anchor and Correspondent, CNN, Hong Kong. Recipient of awards including: Asian Television Awards; New York Festivals of International Television Programming Promotion.
516
Sophonpanich Chartsiri
President
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/230 2329 +66 2/236 8288 (fax)
www.bangkokbank.com
Established in 1944, Bangkok Bank is the largest commercial bank in Thailand, one of the largest regional bank in South-East Asia, with total assets of approximately US$ 64 billion and offering full commercial banking services. It is Thailand's market leader in corporate and SME banking and has the country's largest retail customer base. It has 17 million accounts including business and retail customers, over 230 business centres and business desks and a nationwide network of approximately 1,000 branches. Personal: Master's in Chemical Engineering and Management, MIT. Career in Marketing Services and Fund & Liquidity Management; held various positions with Citibank, New York. Since 1986, with Bangkok Bank: has gained extensive experience at both operational and managerial levels in various departments, including foreign exchange trading, marketing, treasury, investment banking and international banking ; since 1994, President. Chairman, Thai Banker's Association; Member of the Board of Trustees, Singapore Management University.
517
Sophonpanich Prapavadee Partner
Bain & Company, Thailand
TH www.bain.com
Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, technology, organization, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Its clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. Founded in 1973, it has 47 offices in 30 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector. Personal: BA in Economics and International Relations, Tufts University; MIA in International Finance and Banking, Columbia University. Former: Managing Director, Palang Sophon Company; Managing Director, Ideas 1606 Company; Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company. Since 2011, with Bain & Company. Extensive experience in oil and gas. Executive Director, Palang Sophon Company. Certified Director, Thailand Institute of Directors. Member, Petroleum Institute of Thailand (PTIT).
518
Sparrow Jeremy
Chief Executive Officer
Renaissance Capital, People's Republic of China
UK
+852 /3972 3838 +852 /3972 3801 (fax)
www.rencap.com
Renaissance Group is an independent group of unified finance, investment and management companies specializing in creating value in high-opportunity emerging markets. The Group consists of investment banking (Renaissance Capital), asset management (Renaissance Asset Managers), merchant banking (Renaissance Partners) and consumer credit (Renaissance Credit). It operates in 19 countries and regions, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Africa, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States and Cyprus. Personal: Degree in International Relations and Mathematics, Keele University. Formerly with Morgan Stanley and Paribas Capital. 2001, joined Renaissance Capital; former Head of Sales and Head of Equity, New York and London; currently, CEO, Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong.
519
Spittle Wayne
Senior Vice-President, Healthcare, Asia Pacific
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
NZ
+65 /6882 5253 +65 /6256 2502 (fax)
www.philips.com.sg
Diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs about 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. Personal: Qualified medical imaging technologist with clinical experience in hospitals and management within the public health sector. Has worked extensively with governments on health funding standards in Australia and medical regulations, as well as hospital administration and workflow management. 2001, joined Philips after its acquisition of ATL Ultrasound; 2001-03, General Manager, Sales and Operations, Philips Healthcare Australia and New Zealand; early 2004, started as Managing Director for the same business; 2006, appointed Senior Vice-President and Commercial Leader, Asia Pacific Cluster, overseeing the healthcare business across the Asia Pacific region.
520
Stefanac John
Vice-President and President, South-East Asia and Pacific
Qualcomm Inc., Hong Kong SAR
AU
+852 /3144 8388 +852 /2537 1188 (fax)
www.qualcomm.com
Headquartered in San Diego, USA, Qualcomm is a world leader in developing 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, the company has helped drive the evolution and growth of the wireless industry, transforming the way people everywhere communicate and interact with the world around them. It is a Fortune 500 company, included in the S&P 500 Index and traded on the NASDAQ stock market. It employs more than 21,000 people at 172 locations around the world. Personal: MBA, Henley School of Management, UK. Over 20 years' experience in telecommunications and information technology. Formerly: over 10 years with Lucent Technologies/AT&T, Australia and Singapore; Vice-President, Sales and Business Development, Asia Pacific, Flextronics Network Services Singapore; VicePresident and General Manager, Asia Pacific, Nokia Siemens Networks.
521
Steinberg Kevin
Chief Operating Officer, World Economic Forum USA
US
+1 212/703 2300 +1 212/703 2399 (fax)
Twitter: @kswef www.weforum.org/usa
AB (Hons) in Economics, Harvard University; MBA and JD (Order of the Coif), Stanford University. Formerly: 10 years with Wholesale and Investment Banking Practice, McKinsey & Company, New York and Switzerland, primarily focused on corporate, business unit and product strategy. With World Economic Forum: headed its Centre for Global Industries; oversaw its Membership and Partnership Department; led its Financial Institutions Sector; guided its Institutional Strategy function. Since 1992, internally or as external adviser, launched several Forum initiatives including: the Risk Response Network; Private Investors industry; worldwide industry summits, and Global Leaders for Tomorrow community. In 2005, founded the World Economic Forum USA, the North American affiliate of the Forum, which acts as the headquarters for various industries within the Centre for Business Engagement that are based in New York, as well as for the Forum's North American and Latin American activities. Currently, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary, World Economic Forum USA. Adjunct Professor, Brandeis University International Business School. Member of the Board: Claridge; New Center for Arts and Culture.
522
Steinhauer Erin
Head of Corporate Responsibility, Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa Inc., Singapore
US
+65 /6437 5800 +65 /6437 5567 (fax)
www.visa-asia.com
A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to digital currency. VisaNet, one of the world's most advanced processing networks, is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Its services enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. Personal: BA (Hons) in International Relations and Economics, George Washington University, US. Formerly: International Vice-President and Chief Representative for Vietnam, New York Life Insurance Company; Director of Trade Policy, US Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC. Currently with Visa: oversees corporate responsibility programmes in Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa, including financial inclusion and CSR.
523
Stevens Andrew
Anchor and Correspondent
CNN International, Hong Kong SAR
UK
+852 /3128 3422 +852 /3128 3985 (fax)
edition.cnn.com
A global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing. It uses its operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets. Personal: Formerly: Correspondent, Australian Financial Review; six years as Economics Editor, Press Association, London; Financial Editor, South China Morning Post newspaper, Hong Kong; 1996-99, Chief Investment Correspondent, CNBC Asia, Hong Kong. Since 1999, Anchor, World News Asia, a prime time evening news and business show, and Correspondent, CNN, interviewed key opinion-makers and business leaders across region, reported on business and economic developments from most parts of Asia.
524
Stiglitz Joseph E. Professor
Columbia University, USA
US
+1 212/854 1481 +1 212/662 8474 (fax) Twitter: @joestiglitz www.columbia.edu
An educational institution. Personal: 1964, BA, Amherst College; 1967, PhD, MIT. 1970, Professor, Yale Univ.; taught at Princeton, Stanford, MIT; Drummond Professor and Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford; currently, Professor, Columbia Univ. 1997-2000, Chief Economist and Senior VP, World Bank; Co-Founder and Co-President, Initiative for Policy Dialogue, Columbia Univ. Member: 1993-95, Council of Economic Advisers; Board of Trustees and Resources for the Future, Amherst College.1995-97, Chair, CEA; 2008, Chair, Commission on Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress; 2009, Chair, Commission of Experts on Reform of International Financial and Monetary System; Chair, Management Board, Manchester Univ.; Co-Chair, Committee on Global Thought, Columbia Univ. Director, Graduate Summer Programmes, Brooks World Poverty Institute. Author of many published books on economics. Recipient of awards including: Nobel Prize in Economics (2001); lead author, Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which shared Nobel Peace Prize (2007). Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Times (2011).
Spouse's Name: Anya M. Stiglitz
525
Su Huiyao Vice-General Manager
Tianjin House Construction Development Group Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 22/2302 3670 +86 22/2302 2831 (fax)
www.tjhousing.com
A large state-owned enterprise in the Tianjin construction sector. It integrates four industrial areas: real estate development management, new building material manufacture, building construction and the residential services industry. Personal:
526
Sukumanont Chantana
Executive Vice-President, Marketing and Sales
Siam City Cement Public Co. Ltd, Thailand
TH
+662 /797 7700 +662 /263 0555 (fax)
www.siamcitycement.com
One of Thailand's leading suppliers of cement, concrete, aggregates and wood-replacement products, employing over 3,000 people. Personal: Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School; Senior Management Programme, MD, Lausanne. Recipient, Quality Person of the Year (2011). Interests: coaching, human resources, reading.
527
Sulistiyanto Gandi
Vice-Chairman and Managing Director
Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/391 1116 +62 21/230 1411 (fax)
www.sinarmas.com
A company focused on pulp and paper, agribusiness and food, property development, financial services, mining and telecommunications. The group has eight publicly listed companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange and is rapidly becoming a diversified company with multinational operations and international partners from Japan, China, Australia and the US, among others. Personal: Bachelor's in Engineering, Diponegoro University. Since 2001, VP Commissioner, Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia; since 2002, VP Commissioner, Indah Kiat Pulp Paper; since 2002, Managing Director, Sinar Mas. Since 2003, Commissioner: Bumi Serpong Damai; Asuransi Sinar Mas; Asuransi Jiwa Mega Life. Since 2004, Commissioner: Kalibesar Raya Utama; Simas Reinsurance Brokers. Since 2006, Chairman, Eka Tjipta Foundation; since 2008, President Commissioner, Smart Telecom.
528
Sun Haiyan Vice-President
Trina Solar Ltd, People's Republic of China
CH
+86 21/6057 5303 +86 21/6057 5333 (fax)
www.trinasolar.com
A company active in the photovoltaic industry producing its own ingots, wafers, cells and modules in-house. It was founded in 1997, was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006 and created the first solar model room in China. It was ranked China's first and the world's second foremost solar company in terms of sales growth, brand, market share, profitability, market cap and financing status in a 2009 report by PRTM. Its product quality has been ranked among the top two out of the major global solar module manufacturers by product testing agencies such as TUV Reinland. Personal: PhD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland. Formerly, Vice-Chairman, PV Committee, SEMICON China. Formerly, Vice-President, New Energy Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Board: Shanghai New Energy Industry Association. 2010, Scientific Committee Member and Session Co-Chairman, SNEC, Shanghai. Speaker at renewable energy and solar energy conferences and forums across China.
529
Survé Iqbal
Executive Chairman
Sekunjalo Investments Ltd, South Africa
ZA
+27 21/671 7058 +27 21/671 8257 (fax)
www.sekunjalo.com
A part of the Sekunjalo Group which has investment holdings in the oil and energy sector and resources including gold and platinum, financial services, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, fishing and aquaculture, ICT, hospital information systems, leisure, entertainment and tourism. It is an investor in multinationals such as Siemens, British Telecom SA, Nokia NSN RSA and is a South African partner to international businesses in other sectors. It has over 130 investments, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. Personal: Medical doctor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Former Chief Executive, Sekunjalo Investments; currently, Executive Chairman. Chairman, several NGOs, supportive of social entrepreneurs. CoChairman, SA-Saudi Business Council. Director of several external boards, including: Siemens; British Telecom; Nokia Siemens Networks; Advisory, Siemens Global Sustainability. Member: Clinton Global Initiative on Governance; SA-US Business Forum. Fellow: Prince of Wales Business and Environment Programme; African Leadership Initiative. Recipient of several awards for business excellence and business performance.
530
Suthiwart-Narueput Sethaput
Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer
PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 /2537 2000 +66 /2537 3499 (fax)
www.pttplc.com/en
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: BA (Hons), Swarthmore College; MA and PhD in Economics, Yale University, full university fellowship. Extensive experience in economics, policy, and financial markets. Formerly: with Stock Exchange of Thailand; with Ministry of Finance; with The World Bank, Washington DC; with McKinsey & Co., New York; various senior positions, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) group, including Chief Economist and President, SCB Asset Management, one of Thailand's largest asset management companies. Currently, Managing Partner, Advisor Co., a corporate advisory firm; Board Member, TMB Bank.
531
Suthumpun Dhanawat
Managing Director and Director, Global Sales and Enterprise Marketing
Hewlett-Packard Company, Singapore TH
+66 /2353 9100 +66 85/6868 888 (fax)
www.hp.com
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: BA in Accounting, Assumption University, Bangkok; MBA, California State University, San Bernardino. More than 20 years' technology experience, mostly with IBM in South-East Asia helping organizations grow and transform their business, including: General Manager, telecommunications, ASEAN region. Currently, Managing Director and Director, Global Sales and Enterprise Marketing, HP Thailand, responsible for overseeing a broad hardware, software and services portfolio whilst providing country leadership.
532
Takasu Takeo
Director, Senior Adviser
NAMCO BANDAI Holdings, Inc., Japan
JP
+81 3/5783 5500 +81 3/5783 5577 (fax)
www.bandainamco.co.jp
The BANDAI NAMCO Group develops entertainment products and services, including toys, game software, arcade game machines, visual and music software, and amusement facilities. Its consolidated results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2012, were net sales of 454.2 billion yen and operating income of 34.6 billion yen. The group started its new mid-term plan in April 2012, and aims to grow both in Japan and overseas with the midterm vision of "Empower, Gain Momentum, Accelerate Evolution". Personal: 1968, degree, Waseda University, Tokyo. Since 1968 with The Sanwa Bank. Since 1996, with Bandai Co.,: General Manager of Medium Term Planning Office; 1999, President and Chief Operating Officer; 2005, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Since 2005 with NAMCO BANDAI Holdings: President and Representative Director; 2009, Chairman, Representative Director; 2010, Chairman and Director; 2011, Director, Senior Adviser.
533
Takenaka Heizo
Director, Global Security Research Institute
Keio University, Japan
Global Agenda Council on Japan JP +81 3/5427 1702 World Economic +81 3/5427 1703 (fax) Forum Foundation Twitter: @heizotakenaka Board Member www.keio.ac.jp
A university, founded in 1858, in an era of extreme change near the end of the Edo Period. It was Japan's first modern comprehensive institution of higher learning and based on the founding principles of Yukichi Fukuzawa, who nurtured leaders of society. Students of Keio have risen to the forefront of innovation in every academic field, emerging as social and economic leaders. In 2008 the University celebrated its 150th anniversary. Personal: BA in Economics, Hitotsubashi Univ.; PhD in Economics, Osaka Univ. 1973, with Japan Development Bank; 1981, Visiting Scholar, Harvard and Univ. of Pennsylvania; 1990, Associate Professor and 1996, Professor, Policy Management, Keio Univ.; 1998, Member, Economic Strategy Council; 2000, Member, IT Strategy Council; 2001, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and for IT Policy; 2002, Minister of State for Financial Services and for Economic and Fiscal Policy; 2004, elected to House of Councillors; Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy; 2005, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications and Privatization of Postal Services. Currently, Director, Global Security Research Institute, Keio Univ.
534
Tami Pierre
Founder and Non-Executive Director
Hagar International, Cambodia
Social Entrepreneur
CH
+855 23/219 045 +855 23/213 375 (fax)
www.hagarinternational.org
A Swiss foundation that began in Cambodia to assist severely disadvantaged women, mothers and children who had been abused and trafficked. In Cambodia, it has established and manages three large commercial social enterprises. It co-owns a chain in Laos and Vietnam to create safe and meaningful employment with a decent wage for the financial self-sustainability of beneficiaries, and to produce profits for funding social activities. It operates in Vietnam and Afghanistan and has representative offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and US. Personal: Social entrepreneur with over 30 years' experience in Asia; since 1992, working in Cambodia; launched Hagar in Cambodia, consisting of social rehabilitation programmes and commercial businesses. Member of boards, Switzerland and International Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia. Honorary ConsulGeneral of Switzerland in Cambodia. Recipient of awards: from former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Cambodian King and Prime Minister; Brandenberger Prize, Switzerland.
535
Tantivorawong Apisak
President
Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand
TH
+66 2/208 3991 +66 2/256 8898 (fax)
www.ktb.co.th
536
Teo Lay-Lim Managing Director, ASEAN
Accenture, Singapore
SG
+65 /6410 8008 +65 /6410 8008 (fax)
www.accenture.com
A global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with some 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, it collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$ 25.5 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2011. Personal: More than 20 years of management consulting experience. With Accenture: previously ran various lines of business, including APAC Managing Director, Customer Relationship Management, APAC Managing Director, Analytics, and APAC Managing Director, Accenture Sustainability Services; 2 years in Shanghai; currently, Managing Director, ASEAN; concurrently, Country Managing Director, Singapore. Member of the Board: Singapore Land Authority; Council for the Third Age. Member, Board of Advisors, Singapore Management University School of Information Systems.
537
Ter Kulve Peter
Executive Vice-President, SouthEast Asia and Australasia
Unilever, Singapore
NL
+65 /6643 4186 +65 /6570 1090 (fax)
www.unilever.com
Unilever is a world-leading FMCG supplier with operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. Consumers buy 170 billion Unilever packs worldwide every year. Its portfolio includes: Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Rexona, Pond's, Cif and Ben & Jerry's. The company employs 171,000 people in over 100 countries and generated annual sales of 46.5 billion euros in 2011. Leader in the food producers sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes for the last 13 years. Personal: Studies in monetary economics and business administration, Erasmus University of Rotterdam. Since 1998, with Unilever: held marketing and sales roles; then various general management roles, including Chairman, Iglo-Mora Group Holland, instrumental in setting up the One Unilever organization; 5 years in Beijing and Shanghai; Chairman, Walls China; 1995-98, Prague, managing Eastern European foods business; 2005-09, Global Head, Ice Cream Category, Rome, developed a repeatable growth model for emerging markets; former Chairman, Benelux, and Dutch Unilever companies; currently President, Unilever South-East Asia and Australasia (SEAA). Interests: running marathons; collecting Chinese art.
538
Terazawa Toshiyuki
Correspondent
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Thailand
JP
+66 2/246 7950 +66 2/247 1262 (fax)
www.nhk.or.jp
Japan's sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. It operates five television channels and three radio services. General TV and educational TV are broadcast terrestrially and three radio channels include news, education and family entertainment. Internationally, it offers three television and radio services which are NHK World TV, NHK World Premium and NHK World Radio Japan. It has 54 stations across Japan and correspondents in 28 locations around the world. Personal: 1995, Announcer, Toyama bureau; 2000, Announcer, Nagoya bureau; 2005, Newscaster, Tokyo head office; 2007, Correspondent, international news division, Tokyo head office; 2010, Correspondent, Bangkok bureau.
539
Terbsiri Atikom
President
IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC), Thailand
TH
+66 2/649 7985 +66 2/649 7910 (fax)
http://www.irpc.co.th
IRPC is a pioneer in integrated petrochemical industry in South-East Asia. Its refinery and petrochemical complexes are situated on its own industrial estate on the eastern coast of Thailand, in Cheong Nern district, Rayong Province. Besides basic utilities, there are supporting facilities such as a deep-sea port, a tank farm and a power plant. Personal: 1984, BBA, Assumption University; 1986, MBA (Hons) in Finance & International Business, Armstrong University, US; 1986, doctoral course in Human Resources Management and Managerial Economics, Golden Gate University, USA. 2002-07, Executive Vice-President, Business & Finance, The Aromatics (Thailand). 2007-09, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & Commercial, PTT Aromatics and Refining. 2009-11, Senior Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & Planning, Acting Senior Executive Vice-President, Port & Asset Management Business Unit, IRPC; since Oct. 2011, President, IRPC.
540
Terdprisant Shatetha Partner
McKinsey & Company, Thailand
TH
+66 2/694 8516 +66 2/694 8501 (fax)
www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: BEng, Electrical Eng, Chulalongkorn Univ.; MBA, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Fulbright Scholar. Since 1997, with McKinsey; former Managing Partner, Thailand; currently, leader, Asia Upstream Energy Sector; has worked with both major local and multinat'l companies in Asia & Middle East, including with governments on energy and economic policy; assisted Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on work to develop an integrated trade and commerce strategy; led collaboration efforts between McKinsey and major government agencies to assess competitiveness and productivity of Thailand's key sectors; led work for Thailand's Ministry of Industry to restructure Thai steel industry.
541
Termpittayapaisith Arkhom
Secretary-General, National Economic and Social Development Board, Thailand
TH www.nesdb.go.th
1974-77, BA in Economics, Thammasat University, Thailand; 1981-83, MA in Development Economics, Williams College, US. 2001, Senior Executive, Civil Servant Commission; 2003-04, National Defense College. Since 2010, Member of the Board: Civil Service Commission; Bank of Thailand. Member of the Board: Airports of Thailand; Thailand Assets Management Corporation.
542
Thai David
Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Viet Thai International Joint Stock Company, Vietnam
Young Global Leader
VN
+84 8/512 7355 +84 8/512 7356 (fax)
www.highlandscoffee.com.vn
Viet Thai International has interests in food services, consumer products retailing and fast moving consumer goods distribution. It operates house brands Highlands Coffee and Pho 24. Its foodservice division is the developer for Hard Rock Café in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau and Southern China; its consumer lifestyle division represents global consumer retail brands; its distribution division is the JV partner for Molson Coors, Vietnam and Russian Standard Vodka, ASEAN, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Personal: Degree in Comparative History of Ideas, Univ. of Washington. Seventeen years' experience developing and understanding the Vietnamese retail industry's landscape, consumer segments, development trends, and cultures. Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Viet Thai International; drives the development of the company's strategic growth plans; has been pivotal in the founding, expansion and strategic positioning of the company's foundation business unit and house brand, Highlands Coffee, the market leader in the specialty café and premium packaged coffee segment; has been instrumental in shaping Vietnam's modern branding and retail environment.
543
Thakur Rajesh
Head, India Business
HCL Technologies Ltd, India
IN
+91 120/252 0917 +91 120/253 0591 (fax)
www.hcltech.com
HCL Technologies is a global IT services company and a leading provider of business transformation, enterprise & custom applications, infrastructure management, business process outsourcing, and engineering services. Leveraging an extensive global network of offices in 26 countries, it provides holistic, multi-service delivery in key industry verticals including financial services, manufacturing, consumer services, public services and healthcare. It takes pride in its "employees first" philosophy, which empowers its 85,000 transformers to create real value for over 500 forward-looking customers. Personal: Since 2000, with HCL in various roles; has incubated and nurtured several business lines and propositions for the India market; currently, Head, India & SAARC Business, HCL Technologies; team is responsible for sales, business development & alliances/partnerships across all verticals in the geo, across all horizontals of infra & application sales including IT outsourcing, application led transformational deals, infra-led system integration projects and single/multitower infra engagements.
544
Thammalelakul Somchai
Managing Director
Agility, Thailand
TH
+66 2/360 8860 +66 2/360 8889 (fax)
www.agilitylogistics.com
A provider of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to US$ 6 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in over 100 countries. Agility Global Integrated Logistics provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers. Its portfolio businesses include Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments and international organizations. Its infrastructure group companies provide support in industrial real estate, customs optimization and airline services. Personal: BA in Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University; MBA, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. 1980, started career in logistics with a local service provider; worked for nine years at that firm. Currently, with Agility. Looks after the overall control budget for all business units.
545
Thanachanan Tongjai
Partner and Managing Director, Leader of Thailand
The Boston Consulting Group, Thailand
TH
+66 2/667 3005 +66 2/667 3123 (fax)
www.bcg.com
A global management consulting firm and a leading adviser on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. The company's customized approach aims to give clients sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, it is a private company with 77 offices in 42 countries. Personal: BA in Economics and East Asian Studies, Princeton University; MBA, Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Formerly, at the Bank of Thailand, Ayudhya JF Asset Management and Deutsche Bank, Bangkok. Core member of BCG's Financial Services practice, focusing on strategy and PMI assignments.
546
Thien-Ngem Orapong
Country Managing Director, Thailand
Accenture, Thailand
TH
+66 2/686 7460 +66 2/636 1640 (fax)
www.accenture.com
A global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with some 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, it collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$ 25.5 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2011. Personal:
547
Thomya Chairat Editor
Thai PBS, Thailand
TH
+66 2/790 2550
http://www.thaipbs.or.th/
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) began broadcasting in January 2008. With an annual budget of US$ 65 million, it is committed to broadcasting diverse educational and entertainment programmes while strictly abiding by its code of ethics that ensures fair, balanced and impartial news coverage. Personal: 1996, BSc in International Economics, Hititsubashi University, Japan. 1993-96, Announcer, Reporter and Translator, Radio Japan and International Bureau, Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK). 1998-2001, News Research and Reporter, Fuji Television Network, Bangkok Bureau. Since 2001, Foreign News Correspondent. 2001-04, presenter and producer of a weekly international issues analytical programme; 200407, Co-Host, Weekend News Programme, ITV (Thailand), Bangkok. 2007-08, with True Visions cable TV news; co-hosted daily morning news programme. Since 2008, with Thai PBS (Thailand Public Broadcasting Service). Recipient of numerous awards and scholarships.
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Thongsing Thammavong Prime Minister of Laos
LA
Certificate in Personnel Mgmt; higher-level political studies. 1963-65, Teacher, Deputy MD, Samneua Secondary School, Houaphan Province. Former: Director, inner secondary school & Head, Education Office, Xieng Khor Dist, Houaphan Province; Director, upper secondary school & teacher, training college, Xobxay & Nakhao, Viengxay Dist; Deputy Director-General, Personnel Dept, Deputy Director-General, Vocational Dept, Acting Director-General, Personnel Dept, Ministry of Education; Alternate Member, Party Central Cttee, President, Cttee for Press, Newspaper & Radio, Ministry of Culture; Deputy, Propaganda & Training Board, Party Central Cttee; Cultural Minister; Secretary, Party Cttee, & VP, People's Supreme Assembly, II Legislature; Acting President, People's Supreme Assembly of II Legislature; Politburo Member, V & VI Party Congress; Head, Personnel Cttee, Party Central Cttee; Standing Member, Party Politburo; Politburo Member, VII Party Congress; Secretary, Party Cttee, Vientiane; Mayor of Vientiane; Politburo Member, VIII Party Congress; Member, National Assembly, VI Legislature; President, National Assembly, VI Legislature. Since 2011, Politburo Member & Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
549
Tian Ning Chairman and President
Zhejiang Panshi Information & Technology Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
Young Global Leader
CN
+86 571/5607 8765 +86 571/8775 5018 (fax)
www.adpanshi.com
A company, established in 2004, with a staff of 600 and active in marketing enterprise networks. Personal: 2000, graduate, Zhejiang University. 1999, Founder, own company, Zhejiang Province. Secretary, Zhejiang Youth League. Secretary-General Commissioner, Hangzhou International Chamber of Commerce. Vice-Chairman: Hangzhou Information Association; Association of Hangzhou Software Professionals. Assistant Secretary-Genera,l Political Consultative Conference, Xihu Area, Hangzhou Commissioner. Interests: Internet industry, Internet advertising.
550
Tonby Oliver
Managing Partner, South-East Asia
McKinsey & Company, Singapore
NO
+65 /6586 2680 +65 /6836 9200 (fax)
www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: MBA (Hons), INSEAD; MSc in Biochemical Engineering, Norwegian Institute of Technology. Formerly, with Shell International and Norsk Hydro. With McKinsey & Company: Director, Singapore office; Leader, South-East Asian Basic Materials and Energy Practice, and Asian Petroleum practice; has served wide variety of industries, recently focusing on oil and gas, basic materials and private equity; focused on large scale, integrated transformation and growth including internationalization, organizational development, leadership development, operational improvement, strategic planning and M&A.
551
Torres Claudio
Regional Vice-President
Monsanto Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd, Singapore
CL
+65 /6488 5501 +65 /6488 5641 (fax)
www.monsanto.com
A global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. It is focused on enabling both small holder and large scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of the world's natural resources such as soil, water and energy. Personal: 1990, Ag. Engineer, Universidad Catolica de Chile; 2000, MBA, Tulane University; 2006, Master's in Applied Finance, Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile. 199497, Commercial Lead, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru (Vegetables), Santiago; 1997, Commercial Lead, Brazil, São Paulo; 1998-2003, South America Marketing Manager, Seminis Vegetables Seeds, Santiago; 2000-04, South America Commercial Manager, Seminis Vegetables Seeds, Santiago; 2004, SAP Implementation Lead, Santiago; 2005-08, South America Finance Lead, Vegetables Division, Monsanto, Santiago; 2008-10, South America Regional Lead, Vegetables Division, Monsanto, Santiago; since April 2010, PANSEA Regional Lead (Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, SouthEast Asia), Seeds & Traits, Monsanto, Singapore.
552
Tovichakchaikul Surapong
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
TH www.mfa.go.th
553
Tsamados Dimitri
Partner
CTPartners LLC, Singapore
FR
+65 /6622 9717 +65 /6720 8013 (fax)
www.ctnet.com
An executive search firm with a record in C-Suite, top executive and board searches, and private equity and venture capital backed expertise. With origins dating back to 1980, it serves clients with a global organization of more than 350 professionals, offering expertise in technology, media and telecom, financial services, life sciences, professional services, retail and manufacturing. Personal: Bachelor's in Law, Paris Nanterre University. Over seven years' experience as a search professional based in Asia. 1995, Director, Michael Page, Paris; with Morgan Howard, a UK-based search firm, 2000, relocated to Singapore and established company's Asia Pacific operations; Managing Director and Co-Founder, Amhurst Gordon International, a boutique executive search firm. With CTPartners: currently, responsible for leading expansion in Asia from newly established Singapore office; serves broad spectrum of clients located throughout Asia Pacific, from technology vendors and investors to professional services firms and life sciences players; also works with European and North American companies in establishing and strengthening Asia Pacific operations; since 2007, in Singapore.
554
Tsuchiya Akira
Director, Head of Japan, World Economic Forum
JP
+41 22/869 1212 +41 22/786 2744 (fax)
www.weforum.org
BA and MA, Keio University; MPP, Georgetown Public Policy Institute; Fulbright Scholar; pre-doctoral studies, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and Trinity College, University of Oxford; Executive Master’s in Global Leadership, World Economic Forum. Formerly: with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Japanese National Diet; Keio Research Institute, SFC. With World Economic Forum: leads Japan relations, Global Agenda Council on Japan and responsible for Japan office, Tokyo.
555
Tyrwhitt Hamish
Chief Executive Officer
Leighton Holdings Ltd, Australia
AU
+61 2/9925 6666 +61 2/9925 6000 (fax)
www.leighton.com.au
The parent company of Australia's largest construction and contract mining group with services including design and construction, project management, infrastructure development, process engineering, operation and maintenance, environmental services and property development. The group has over 45,000 employees across Australia, Asia and the Middle East, with annual revenues of AUD 18.6 billion. Personal: Graduate, University of Western Australia. Civil Engineer. Over 25 years' experience in the construction industry, including extensive senior management experience for large multi-discipline projects.
556
U Htay Aung Vice-Minister of Hotels and Tourism of Myanmar
MM www.myanmar.com/ministry/Hotel-tour.
1991, Master's in Tourism, George Washington University, USA. 2002-05, Managing Director, Myanmar Hotels and Tourism Services. 2005-10, Director-General, Directorate of Hotels and Tourism. Since 2011, ViceMinister for Hotels and Tourism.
557
U Soe Thane Union Minister of Industry of Myanmar
MM www.industry1myanmar.com/English
Graduate, Defence Services Academy. Former Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy. 2008, appointed Minister of Industry of Myanmar; March 2011, reappointed Minister of Industry after popular elections. Since 2011, Chairman, Myanmar Investment Commission.
558
U Than Htay Union Minister for Energy of Myanmar
www.energy.gov.mm/
BA, Defence Services Academy; MA, Defence Studies. Long-term work experience in economics management and in various energy fields. With military service: 2002, Brigadier General; Division Commander, No.77 Light Infantry Division. 2003-11, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy. Since March 2011, Union Minister for Energy. Interests: reading; golf.
559
U Thein Sein President of Myanmar
MM www.myanmars.net/directory/myanmardd h
April 2007, appointed interim Prime Minister by Myanmar's ruling military junta.
560
U Thein Tun Union Minister of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs of Myanmar
MM www.mcpt.gov.mm
Bachelor of Science, Defense Services Academy; Master of Arts, National Defence University. Currently, Union Minister of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs of Myanmar.
561
Ushioda Yoichiro
Chairman of the Executive Board
JS Group Corporation, Japan
JP
+81 3/6268 8802 +81 3/6268 8824 (fax)
www.jsgc.co.jp
An integrated manufacturer of the top housing materials brands in Japan, including Tostem, INAX and Sunwave. It is the holding company of Permasteelisa, a leading curtainwall brand worldwide, and American Standard, Asia Pacific region. Personal: 1977, BA in Economics, University of Tokyo; 1979, MBA, University of Chicago. Expertise: architectural design. Interests: tea ceremony (Sado), Zen, motorcycle, piano.
562
Van Twembeke Willem
Chief Executive Officer and President, IPR - GDF SUEZ Asia
GDF SUEZ, Thailand
BE
+66 /2684 6010 +66 /2684 6099 (fax)
www.gdfsuez.com
GDF SUEZ is dedicated to developing its businesses responsibly by considering energy and environmental challenges such as energy needs, ensuring security of supply, fighting climate change and maximizing resource use. It provides efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas supply sources, and flexible and low-emission power generation in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency, independent power production and environmental services. It employs 218,900 people worldwide and had revenues of €90.7 billion in 2011. Personal: MSc in Electromechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; Master's in Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, US; MBA. 1991, joined the GDF Suez group as Project Manager, Tractebel Energy Engineering; 1997, transferred to South America; executive positions, Chile and Peru; 2001-04, CEO, Electroandina; 2004-06, CEO, EnerSur, Gas Natural de Lima y Callao and Suez Energy Peru; 2006, returned to Brussels as Deputy General Manager, Trading and Portfolio Management, Electrabel; former COO, IPR-GDF SUEZ Latin America; current CEO and President, IPR-GDF SUEZ Asia region.
563
Veilleroy Damien
Regional Operating Officer
METRO GROUP, Singapore
FR
+65 /8139 3789
www.metrogroup.de
One of the largest and most international retailing companies. In 2010, it reached sales of around 67 billion euros. It has a headcount of some 290,000 employees and operates over 2,100 stores in 33 countries. Its performance is based on the strength of its sales divisions, which operate independently in their respective market segment. They are Metro-Makro Cash & Carry in self-service wholesale, Real hypermarkets, Media Markt and Saturn in European consumer electronics retailing, and Galeria Kaufhof department stores. Personal:
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Vialatou Monique
Chief Executive Officer
BNP Paribas, Bangkok Branch, Thailand
FR
+66 2/659 8902 +66 2/636 1559 (fax)
www.bnpparibas.com
A European leader in banking and financial services, with broad international coverage and a strong presence in all the major financial capitals in the world. It is present in over 80 countries with more than 200,000 staff worldwide, and has been recognized as one of the six strongest banks in the world, according to Standard & Poor's. It ranks highly in its three core activities of corporate and investment banking, investment solutions and retail banking. Personal: Graduate, Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP). Career spans French retail banking to corporate and investment banking. More than 20 years with BNP Paribas; since September 2008, CEO, BNP Paribas, Thailand.
565
Vijayaratnam Vijayeswaran
Executive Chairman
QI Group, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/7967 9977 +60 3/7967 9878 (fax) Twitter: @VjayEswaran www.qi-ltd.com
A multinational conglomerate with regional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia and subsidiary companies in nearly 30 countries. It has six main business lines which are telecommunications, lifestyle and leisure, luxury and collectibles, training and conference management, property development and an e-commerce based retail and direct sales business. It has recently ventured into education with the establishment of a university in Malaysia. It has over 1,000 employees and a customer base of over five million that spans nearly 160 countries. Personal: Leading Asian entrepreneur. Formerly: with IBM and other organizations, US, Europe, Australia and Canada; early 1990s, entrepreneur, Asia; 1998, CoFounder, QI Group. Speaker, on subjects ranging from spirituality to business. Author of four books on life management. Listed in Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy 2011; recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award for Regional Philanthropy; recipient of award for Excellence in Global Business Strategies.
Spouse's Name: Umayal Vijayaratnam
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Viraphonh Viravong Vice-Minister of Energy and Mines of Laos
1976, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Footscray Institute of Technology, Victoria University, Australia; 2009, Higher Diploma in Politics and Public Administration, National Academy of Politics and Public Administration, Lao PDR. 1978-95, with Electricité du Laos (EdL); 1995-2006, General Manager, EdL; 19952006, Member, Lao National Committee for Energy (LNCE); 1995-2012, Board of Directors, Theun Hinboun Power Co.; 2001-05, Board of Directors, Nam Theun-2 Power Co.; 2002-05, Member, Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 2006-07, Director General, DEPD, Ministry of Energy and Mines; 2007-Nov. 2011, Director General, DOE, Ministry of Energy and Mines; since Nov. 2011, Vice-Minister of Energy and Mines of Laos.
567
Voetmann Fleming
Director, Head of Public Affairs
Novozymes A/S, Denmark
DK
+45 /4446 0000 +45 /4446 9999 (fax) Twitter: @fvoetmann www.novozymes.com
Novozymes is a technology and science company focused on bioinnovation. It has more than 5,600 employees and more than 5,000 patents and 700 products at work in 130 countries, including enzymes that remove trans-fats in food, lower the temperature needed to wash consumers' clothes, and convert renewable biomass, from switch grass or corn stover, into biofuels. Personal: Master's in Communication, Roskilde University, Denmark; executive studies, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, US. Over 15 years' experience managing stakeholder relations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Former Head, Corporate Communications, Saxo Bank. Since 2009, current position, responsible for raising political awareness about environmental, social and economic advantages of increased use of biotechnology.
568
Vogt Peter
Region Head, Malaysia and Singapore
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad, Malaysia
CH
+60 3/7965 6101 +60 3/7965 6791 (fax)
www.nestle.com.my
A leading nutrition, health and wellness company with global sales of about US$ 94.3 billion in 2011. The focus is on branded products such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Nido, KitKat, Lean Cuisine, Maggi, Powerbar and Purina, known across the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, it has 461 factories in 83 countries. The product range is for virtually all income groups and there are continuous efforts to offer better value for money. Personal: Graduate in Finance and Accounting, University of St Gallen, Switzerland; GC studies at London School of Economics. Over 30 years of management experience with Nestlé worldwide, mostly in Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia). Also headed various European Nestlé operations in Switzerland, Scandinavia and Germany. Since Sept. 2009, Region Head, Nestlé Malaysia/Singapore. Active in various international chambers of commerce; currently, Vice-Chairman, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Interests: foreign cultures, art, philosophy.
569
Vongvanich Tevin
President and Chief Executive Officer
PTT Exploration & Production Plc (PTTEP), Thailand
TH
+66 2/537 4000 +66 2/537 4444 (fax) Twitter: @TevinVongvanich www.pttep.com
A company registered in 2001, following the privatization of the state enterprise, Petroleum Authority of Thailand. PTT is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas and the international trading of crude oil, LPG and petrochemical and feedstock. It had an initial registered capital of THB 20 billion and the Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder. It was listed on the Thai stock exchange in 2001. Personal: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University; Master's in Chemical Engineering, Rice University; Master's in Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston, US. 1984, Engineer, Unocal Thailand. 1989-2004, with PTTEP: Reservoir and Planning Manager; executive positions in corporate planning, business development, operations and asset management. 2004-2012, with PTT Public Company: Executive Vice-President for international expansion; Senior Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Development; Chief Financial Officer. 2012, President and CEO, PTTEP. Fellow Member, IOD.
Spouse's Name: Preamrudee Suwanatat
570
Vorasuntharosoth Vorapong
Director, Government Affairs, ASEAN and ANZ regions
The Dow Chemical Thailand Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/365 7422
www.dow.com
A diversified chemical company that connects chemistry and innovation with principles of sustainability to address the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation and increasing agricultural productivity. It services customers in 160 countries in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, it had annual sales of US$ 53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people. Its 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries. Personal: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University; MSc in Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, US. 1984, joined Dow Chemical Thailand as Production Engineer: held numerous positions in manufacturing and engineering in Thailand, Australia and Korea; 2000, Public Affairs Leader. 2009-10, Governor, AMCHAM Thailand. Chairman, manufacturing Committee, AMCHAM Thailand. Director, Thailand's Petrochemical Club.
571
Vriens Hans W.
Managing Partner
Vriens & Partners Pte, Singapore
NL
+65 /6471 5269 +65 /6226 2685 (fax)
www.vrienspartners.com
Vriens & Partners is headquartered in Singapore. It is active in political risk and government relations. It has offices in Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos and Cambodia. Personal: Graduate, Law School, Groningen University, Netherlands; postgraduate studies, Bologna Center of Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University; studies at the universities of Grenoble, France, Krakow in Poland. Formerly: Corporate Strategist, Philips Electronics, Netherlands; Asia Correspondent, leading Dutch financial and economic daily; Hong Kong; Lawyer, Clifford Chance; Political Economist, Political and Economic Risk Consultancy, Hong Kong. With APCO: 1998, Hong Kong; 2000, Managing Director and established Jakarta office; currently, based in Singapore.
572
Wagner Jean-Paul
Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Technology Services Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Enterprise Group
Hewlett-Packard Company, Singapore FR
+33 6/7299 1913 +65 /6275 6839 (fax)
www.hp.com
The world's largest technology company with 2011 revenues of US$ 127 billion and employing over 320,000 people in more than 170 countries. Drawing on its size and scope, the company offers information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It brings the advantages of that scale, the breadth and depth of its portfolio, its innovation, and its competitiveness to customers every day and in almost every country in the world. Personal: Master's, École Nationale Supérieure de Physique, Strasbourg; MBA, Institut Français de Gestion, Paris and Stanford University, US. Since 1983, with Hewlett-Packard: Systems Engineer, Technical Division; 1996, Director, Education, France and Southern Europe; 1999, General Manager, HP Services, France; VP, Technology Solutions Group, France, responsible for enterprise storage and systems, software and services; Member of the Board, HP France; VP, Technology Services, Europe, Middle East and Africa; currently, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Technology Services, Asia Pacific and Japan.
573
Walsh Garry
Managing Director, South-East Asia
APCO Worldwide, Singapore
UK
+65 /6922 0550 +65 /6922 0556 (fax)
www.apcoworldwide.com
APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication, public affairs and stakeholder engagement consultancy with 31 offices in major business, political and media capitals throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Headquartered in Washington, DC, it offers services related to business, industry and finance; traditional and social media, public opinion and society; and government and public policy. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a majority women-owned business. Personal: Formerly: background in technology sector; worked in Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America and Europe, Middle East and Africa; communications positions for consultancies and in UK politics; advised on two of the world's biggest anti-trust cases; worked on several financial transaction deals. 1998-2002, Member, Westminster City Council, Central London, UK. With APCO Worldwide: Managing Director, Brussels; since 2010, Managing Director, South-East Asia. Recipient of awards.
574
Wanchoo Amit
Managing Director
Eaton Laboratories, India
Young Global Leader
IN
+91 941/902 1787
www.eatonlabs.co.in
The only pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Kashmir, manufacturing tablets, capsules and liquids. It has recently created herbal and veterinary divisions. Its approach is to provide quality and low-cost medicines to people in India. Presently it is working in the Jammu and Kashmir and Naxalite areas of Madhya Pradesh in India. Personal: Studies in Medicine; degree in Medico-Legal Systems of Health and Disaster Management. Medical Doctor. Formerly: residency in Oncology; specialization in hospital and healthcare management. Founder, Rotary Club of Kashmir. Director, Space Communications, first event management company in Kashmir. Health Editor, Rising Kashmir. Documentary filmmaker on social issues regarding children. 2005, Paul Harris Fellow; 2006, Commonwealth Fellow; 2007, Yale World Fellow; 2008, SIP Fellow; 2009, LSE Fellow; 2009, Young Global Leader. 2010, Executive Member, Children Film Society of India. Interests: health and public policy, conflict management and resolution, art, film, music, social entrepreneurship, politics and media.
575
Wardhana Wishnu
Vice-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer
PT Indika Energy Tbk, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/2557 9888 +62 21/2557 9800 (fax)
www.indikaenergy.co.id
An integrated Indonesian energy company with three pillars of business covering the full coal business value chain: energy resources, services and infrastructure. Currently also developing that of oil and gas. Group companies include: Kideco Jaya Agung, Indonesia's third largest coal producer; Petrosea, a leading contract mining company; Tripatra Engineers & Constructors; Tripatra Engineering, a leading oil & gas EPC and O&M services company; Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati, a leading integrated coal transport and logistics services company. Personal: 1993, Bachelor's in Economics, Pepperdine University, US. Since 2005: Commissioner, Indika Mitra Energi; Commissioner, Indoturbine; Commissioner; Kideco Jaya Agung. Since 2007: Commissioner, Tripatra Engineers & Constructors; Tripatra Engineering. Since 2009, Commissioner, Indika Infrastruktur Investindo. Since June 2010, Commissioner, Indika Energy Infrastructure. With Indika Energy: 2007, Director; since 2009, current positions. Currently also, President Director: Teladan Resources; Indika Inti Corpindo.
576
Wattanavrangkul Kobkarn
Chairperson
Toshiba Thailand Co. Ltd, Thailand
TH
+66 2/511 7999 +66 2/513 0305 (fax)
www.toshiba.co.th
A leader in the development and manufacture of information and communications systems, electronic devices and components, consumer products, power systems and social infrastructure systems. In 135 years of operation, the company has established a tradition of achievement, recorded numerous industry firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. It has over 740 consolidated subsidiaries, approximately 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$ 78 billion. Personal: Studies in Fine Arts, Wellesley College, US; degree in Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, US. Former Assistant to Project Manager, MahBoonKrong Center Co., for the interior design of the largest shopping complex in Bangkok. Joined Toshiba Thailand Co. as Advertising Manager; successive promotions leading up to current post as Chairperson. During the 1997 economic crash, led the business towards development, launching a range of IT products. Interests: promotion of the arts and educational projects, social responsibility. Recipient of award.
577
Weetjens Bart
Founder and Director
HeroRAT, Belgium
Social Entrepreneur
BE Twitter: @herorats www.apopo.org
+255 754/272 572 +255 232/600 636 (fax)
An organization, founded in 1998 in response to a global demand for innovative landmine detection technologies. It develops, deploys and disseminates rat detection technology for humanitarian detection applications such as detecting landmines and tuberculosis. It is a Belgian registered NGO and has become a centre of expertise in animal training in the African Great Lakes region. It has received international recognitions, such as Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. Personal: Zen Buddhist priest and product designer by training. Initiated the use of trained giant African pouched rats, so-called HeroRATS, as an alternative landmine detector and as an appropriate tuberculosis screening tool. Fellow, Ashoka. Schwab Fellow to the World Economic Forum.
Spouse's Name: Maureen Jubitana
578
Weinberg Andrew S.
Chairman, Strategy
Brightstar Corp., USA
US
+1 212/651 1160 +1 212/373 4160 (fax)
www.brightstarcorp.com
Brightstar is a leading global services company focused on enhancing the performance and profitability of the key participants in the wireless device value chain: manufacturers, operators, retailers and enterprises. It is a global organization with a local presence in 51 countries and territories on six continents, and its global network enables over 90,000 points-of-sale worldwide. Personal: BA in Economics and History, Dartmouth College, US; MBA, Stanford University, US. Formerly with: Goldman Sachs; Morgan Stanley. Currently, Chairman, Strategy, Brightstar Corp.; concurrently, Partner, Lindsay Goldberg. Member of the Board: Brightstar Corporation; Brock Group; PL Olefins; PL Propylene; PSC; Recon Holdings; Scandza; Trygg Pharma.
579
Welch Julie
Head of Government Affairs, South-East Asia and Pacific
Qualcomm Inc., Hong Kong SAR
US
+852 /3144 8320 +852 /2537 1188 (fax)
www.qualcomm.com
Headquartered in San Diego, USA, Qualcomm is a world leader in developing 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, the company has helped drive the evolution and growth of the wireless industry, transforming the way people everywhere communicate and interact with the world around them. It is a Fortune 500 company, included in the S&P 500 Index and traded on the NASDAQ stock market. It employs more than 21,000 people at 172 locations around the world. Personal: BSc in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US; MBA, University of Maryland, US. Formerly: private government and regulatory affairs consultant based in Singapore; ten years in various positions with United States Federal Communications Commission including Director, ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences. Currently, directs public policy and regulatory agenda and its relationships with government entities in the region. 1997 and 2000, US delegate to ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences.
580
Wessel Jens F.
Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Asia Pacific Region
Agility, Singapore
US
+65 /6463 9868
www.agilitylogistics.com
A provider of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to US$ 6 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in over 100 countries. Agility Global Integrated Logistics provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers. Its portfolio businesses include Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments and international organizations. Its infrastructure group companies provide support in industrial real estate, customs optimization and airline services. Personal: BSc, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Over 15 years' experience in international logistics from both a commercial and business owner perspective in global environments. Formerly with Maersk Logistics, US and Singapore. Current responsibilities include developing and executing the commercial strategy across Southeast Asia and driving sector development for retail and consumer goods across the 26 Asian countries with global strategic impact.
581
West Tiffany
Director, Head of Agriculture, Food and Beverage Community, World Economic Forum
US
+1 212/703 2300 +1 212/703 2399 (fax)
www.weforum.org/usa
AB (Hons) in Humanities, Stanford University; MBA, University of California, Los Angeles. 1998-2002, brand management, Snacks, Foodservice, International, and Yoplait divisions, General Mills. 2004-05, strategic planning and brand management, The Walt Disney Company, concentrating on overall brand strategy and new product development. Since 2006, with World Economic Forum, first responsible for programme development of the Annual Meeting and regional summits; currently Head of Agriculture, Food and Beverage Community, responsible for business development, relationship management, and developing engaging and relevant workstreams for the community.
582
Wheelwright Thomas Clive
Head, Corporate Public Policy, APAC and EEMEA
Deutsche Post DHL, Singapore
AU
+65 /6879 8166 +65 /6879 8177 (fax)
www.dhl.com
A global market leader in mail and logistics services with services ranging from standardized products to tailored solutions. About 470,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories form a global network focused on service, quality and sustainability. With several global initiatives, it is committed to social responsibility. In 2011, its revenues exceeded 53 billion euros. Personal: Graduate, University of New South Wales, Australia; 2003, studies in Mandarin Chinese, Beijing. Formerly: experience in stock broking and funds management; Senior Political Adviser to Australian Prime Minister; 1995-96, Senator, Australian National Parliament; set up public affairs function, Lucent Technologies, Australia then Asia Pacific; set up own consultancy, Politic, advising multinationals on public affairs in region, Hong Kong. Since 2006, Head, Corporate Public Policy, taking care of Asia Pacific and emerging markets, Deutsche Post DHL.
583
White
Christopher Chief Executive Officer
Bunge Asia, Singapore
US
+65 /6227 0090 +65 /6536 6136 (fax)
www.bunge.com
A global agribusiness and food company founded in 1818 and headquartered in White Plains, New York. It has over 37,000 employees in more than 30 countries. It supplies fertilizer to farmers in South America, originates, transports and processes oilseeds, grains and other agricultural commodities worldwide, produces food products for industrial customers and consumers, and supplies raw materials and services to the bio fuels industry. Personal: Graduate, Yale University. Over 20 years with Bristol Myers Squibb including: President, Mead Johnson Nutritionals Worldwide, Mead Johnson Nutritionals and Bristol Myers Consumer Products Asia; Vice-President, Finance and Strategy. With Bunge: 2003, Regional General Manager, Asia; since 2006, current position.
584
Widjaja
Franky Oesman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/230 1231 +62 21/230 1388 (fax)
www.sinarmas.com
A company focused on pulp and paper, agribusiness and food, property development, financial services, mining and telecommunications. The group has eight publicly listed companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange and is rapidly becoming a diversified company with multinational operations and international partners from Japan, China, Australia and the US, among others. Personal: Bachelor's in Commerce, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan. Since 1996, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Golden Agri-Resources. Since 2001, President Commissioner, Plaza Indonesia Realty. Since 2003, President Commissioner, SMART. Since 2006, Executive Chairman, Asia Food and Properties. Since 2007: Executive Chairman, SMART Telecom; VicePresident Commissioner, Bumi Serpong Damai and Duta Pertiwi.
585
Widjaja Jesslyne
Vice-President, Strategic Planning and Business Development
Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, Indonesia
ID
+62 21/230 1231 +62 21/230 1388 (fax)
www.sinarmas.com
A company focused on pulp and paper, agribusiness and food, property development, financial services, mining and telecommunications. The group has eight publicly listed companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange and is rapidly becoming a diversified company with multinational operations and international partners from Japan, China, Australia and the US, among others. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles; MBA, concentration in finance, Wharton School, Palmer's Scholar. Previous experience in the field of corporate finance and business consulting with a leading financial institution and consulting firm in the US. 2011, joined Golden Agri Resources as Vice-President focusing on Corporate finance and strategic business development.
586
Widjaja Kamdani Shinta
Managing Director
Sintesa Group (PT Widjajatunggal Sejahtera), Indonesia
ID
+62 21/522 5090 +62 21/522 9572 (fax)
www.sintesagroup.com
A group, founded in 1919, which has grown into an investment holding with shareholder interests in 17 subsidiaries. Its principle activities cover property, hotels, consumer products, industrial products and energy. Two of the 17 subsidiaries, Tigaraksa Satria and Tira Austenite, are listed on the Jakarta stock exchanges. It has over 4,000 employees, an annual revenue of more than US$ 700 million in 2010, and partnerships with more than 20 Indonesian and foreign business groups. Personal: 1989, graduate, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York; 2002, studies in Executive Education, Harvard Business School, Boston. With Sintesa: responsible for management and expansion of business interests in Indonesia. Founder, Global Entrepreneurship Programme, Indonesia; Vice-President, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chair, Employers' Association of Indonesia. Member: Regional Executive Board, ASEAN, Young Presidents' Organization; Executive Board, Indonesian World Wide Fund for Nature; Indonesia Aids Foundation.
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Wirjawan Gita
Minister of Trade of Indonesia
ID
Studies at Harvard. Formerly, Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan; Senior Adviser, JPMorgan, South-East Asia; Founder and Chairman, Ancora Capital, a Jakarta-based private equity fund; Commissioner, Pertamina, a state-owned oil giant; Independent Board Director, Telekom Malaysia International; endowed scholarships for Indonesians to attend universities including Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University, and Sciences Po; produced albums through Omega Pacific Production. Establishing 1,000 preschools across Indonesia; set up academy to groom future Indonesian golfers. Member, Dean's Leadership Council, Harvard Kennedy School and S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.
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Wong Simon
Executive Director
Samena Capital Investments Co. WLL, Bahrain
HK
+973 1/711 2280 +973 1/711 2281 (fax)
www.samenacapital.com
Established in 2008, Samena Capital is a premier investment group focusing on principal investments in the subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa, collectively known as the SAMENA region. It is capitalized with equity capital in excess of US$ 75 million. It currently manages total capital commitments of US$ 700 million across a range of close-ended fund structures, and operates through three affiliated companies in London (FSA regulated), Hong Kong (SFC regulated) and Bahrain. Personal: Graduate, London School of Economics. Since early 1990s, has worked in a variety of roles in the Greater China region, including raising funds for the first two China dedicated private equity funds, launching the first four initial public offerings on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and as Founder Partner, GC Capital, an investment banking boutique focusing on Greater China. Since 2000, Board Member, Invicta Investment Management. Currently, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Samena Capital.
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Wong Peishan Financial Adviser
PwC, Singapore
Global Shaper
SG
+65 /9452 3104 +65 /6236 3300 (fax)
www.pwc.com
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. It is a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. With diverse skills, backgrounds and experience, its people build relationships and use their expertise to work with clients and each other to create value. Personal: Financial adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers advisory team. Provides financial advisory to clients in merger and acquisition deals. Involved in the corporate social responsibility committee at PwC and in the community. Interest: using own advisory skills for GSC projects.
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Wright Sir David
Vice-Chairman
Barclays, United Kingdom
UK
+44 20/3134 1499 +44 20/7773 4935 (fax)
www.barclays.com
A major global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, it operates in over 50 countries and employs over 145,000 people. It moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Personal: Degree in History, Peterhouse, Cambridge. Former experience in UK Diplomatic Service, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, London, including Private Secretary to: UK's Cabinet Secretary; Prince of Wales. 1990-94, British Ambassador in Korea; 1996-99, British Ambassador in Japan; 1999-2002, Chief Executive, British Trade International. 2003-11, Vice-Chairman, Barclays Capital. Since June 2011, Vice-Chairman, Barclays. Senior Relationship Adviser, UK and Asia Pacific Region; Executive Director, Barclays Asia Pacific Advisory Committee; Chairman, UK-Korea Forum. Honorary Fellow, Peterhouse, Cambridge. Honorary LLD, universities of Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Recipient of awards: KCMG (1996); GCMG (2002).
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Yamada Masahiko
Head, Technical Computing Solutions Unit
Fujitsu Limited, Japan
JP
+81 3/6252 2554 +81 3/6252 2910 (fax)
www.fujitsu.com
A provider of Internet-based information technology solutions for the global marketplace. It has over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide, over 60,000 systems and services experts, 172,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Personal: 1979, Bachelor's in Machine Engineering, Hokkaido University. With Fujitsu: since June 2008, Head, Technical Computing Solutions Unit.
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Yamada Yuito
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company, Japan
Global Shaper
JP
+81 90/4597 5109 +81 3/5562 2200 (fax) Twitter: @saltydog1811 www.mckinsey.com
A management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organizations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, its primary objective has remained constant, to serve as an organization's most trusted external adviser on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from more than 90 offices in more than 50 countries, it advises companies on strategic, operational, organizational and technological issues. Personal: Worked in an education start-up; later, joined McKinsey & Company. Curator, Tokyo hub, Global Shapers. Interests: economic development of South-East Asia, especially in relation to Japan; education issues; travelling, exercising.
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Yamakawa Tetsuo
Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan
JP www.soumu.go.jp
Over 30 years' experience working for the Japanese government, including: establishing ICT policies contributing to multilateral frameworks and international organizations, such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Telecommunication Union, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Asia-Pacific Telecommunity; enhancing competitive telecommunication markets through trade liberalization negotiations including the World Trade Organization and Economic Partnership Agreement; 2006-07, Director-General, Policy Coordination; 2007-08, Director-General, International Affairs Department, Telecommunications Bureau; 2008-10, Director-General, Information and Communications Bureau, MIC. Since 2010, Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, responsible for ICT policy coordination, especially in international affairs.
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Yamamoto Masami
Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012; President and Representative Director
Fujitsu Limited, Japan JP
+81 3/6252 2220 +81 3/6252 2770 (fax)
www.fujitsu.com
A provider of Internet-based information technology solutions for the global marketplace. It has over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide, over 60,000 systems and services experts, 172,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Personal: 1976, Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Kyusyu University. With Fujitsu: 2002, Senior VicePresident, Personal System Business Group; 2005, Corporate Vice-President, Personal Systems Business Unit; 2007, Corporate Senior Vice-President and President, Ubiquitous Products Business Group; since June 2010, President and Representative Director.
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Yamamoto Osamu Partner
Unison Capital Inc., Japan
JP
+81 3/3511 3909 +81 3/3511 3981 (fax)
www.unisoncap.com
A private equity firm based in Tokyo that was founded by five partners. Since 1998, it has invested in a variety of Japanese companies. Personal: BA, Keio University; MBA, University of Chicago; PhD, Tokyo Institute of Technology. Expert in high-tech manufacturing. Interests: golf, skiing, music.
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Yang Shu President and Chief Executive Officer, South-East Asia Region
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 755/2878 0808 +86 755/2835 8790 (fax)
www.huawei.com
A telecom solutions provider active in network infrastructure, applications and software, and professional services and devices. It has expertise in wireline, wireless and IP technologies, and its products are used in over 100 countries and have served 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, as well as one-third of the world's population. Personal: 1995, Bachelor's in Communication Engineering, Chongqing Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China. 1995-98, positions with Shenzhen Science and Technology Industrial Park Corporation, Shenzhen, China. With Huawei Technologies: 1998-2000, Optical Product Director; 2000-03, Country Manager, Thailand; 2003-06, Vice-President, Business Development, Asia Pacific Region; 2006-07, President, South-East Asia, Huawei Asia Pacific Region; 2008, Vice-President, Global Sales Dept, Headquarters, Shenzhen, China; since 2009, President and Chief Executive Officer, South-East Asia Region, Shenzhen.
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Yang Xiyu Senior Fellow
China Institute of International Studies, People's Republic of China Global Agenda Council on Korea CN
+86 10/8511 9571 +86 10/6512 3744 (fax)
www.ciis.org.cn
Diplomat with more than 10 years' experience in Korean Peninsula issues. With Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China: 2004, inaugural Director, Office for Korean Peninsula Issues, dealt with nuclear issues on Korean Peninsula and issues relating to Six-Party Talks between China, the two Koreas, Japan, Russia and the US; 2005, Counsellor, Department of Asian Affairs, involved in planning, drafting, and negotiating Joint Statement of six nations talks; experience in policy planning and analysis at the Ministry and Development Research Centre, State Council of China. Recipient of awards: China National Award for Outstanding Contributions to Social Science Studies (1999); Honourable Subsidies for National Distinguished Experts, State Council of China.
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Yap Kwong Weng Secretary-General
United Nations Association of Singapore, Singapore
Young Global Leader
SG
+65 /9093 7733
www.unas-sg.org
The United Nations Association of Singapore (UNAS) was established as a voluntary organization in 1969. Within the United Nations system, and together with other UN Associations affiliated with the World Federation of UN Associations, it represents a people's movement in support of the United Nations. It has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of UN Associations. Its activities and programmes are educational and aimed at providing community service, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Personal: BA (Hons), State Univ. New York; MBA, Univ. of Manchester; MPA, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy; Doctoral Fellow, Univ. of Glasgow. Formerly with Singapore Special Forces; Defence Ministry. Currently, Secretary-General, United Nations Association of Singapore; has revitalized the org. by expanding reach and scope via community projects and youth dev. initiatives. AILA Int'l Fellow, Center for Strategic and Int'l Studies. Rotary Peace Fellow, Rotary Int'l (2012). Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (2012); Young Outstanding Singaporean (2011). Expertise: social initiatives; security and crisis management; conflict resolution; education and public administration.
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Yew Elaine
Head of Singapore and Member of the Executive Committee
Egon Zehnder International Pte Ltd, Singapore
SG
+65 /6422 0833 +65 /6225 0352 (fax)
A company that advises clients on leadership issues including search, succession planning, talent management and board composition. It was founded in Switzerland in 1964 and is a single worldwide partnership with 400 consultants in 64 offices in 37 countries. Personal: BA (Hons) in English and Drama, University of Kent; MBA, INSEAD. Former: positions with Singapore Economic Development Board; Executive Director, Goldman Sachs; Consultant, Monitor Company; Business Development Director, Global Freight Exchange. 2000, joined Egon Zehnder International, London, developing Private Equity practice; currently, Member of the Global Executive Committee and Managing Partner, Singapore office; also Asian lead in the CEO Succession Practice and Board Advisory work, advising some of the world's leading corporations on board performance, capability and succession; research on most effective practices in talent development in Asia for global companies. Frequent speaker at conferences on board effectiveness and team effectiveness.
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Yi Kuk Vice-President, Best Buy, and Managing Partner, Best Buy Capital
Best Buy Co. Inc., USA
Young Global Leader
US Twitter: @kyikme www.bestbuy.com
+1 612/291 4905 +1 952/430 4817 (fax)
A multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with operations in the US, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico. Its brands and partnerships generate over US$ 49 billion in annual revenue. The company operates over 4,000 stores and has approximately 180,000 employees. In its fiscal year 2010, it donated a combined US$ 25.2 million to the communities where its employees and customers live and work. Personal: BSc, University of Maryland, College Park. Formerly: Senior Investment Manager, Samsung, Korea; Senior Associate, ABN AMRO Capital. With Best Buy: 2004, founding member, corporate development team, responsible for supporting strategic transactions, including acquisitions and investments; founding Managing Partner, Best Buy Capital, responsible for investment activities for growth and encouraging adoption of new technologies, solutions and services for consumer technology ecosystem.
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Yokoyama Norio
Chairman
Japan Asia Securities Limited, Hong Kong SAR
JP
+852 /2283 8000 +852 /2283 8008 (fax)
www.japanasia.com
A corporate group that undertakes technical services and focuses on investing and expanding operations in the photovoltaic power business. It is part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, which has 55 companies conducting business in over 30 countries worldwide. Personal: With Nomura Securities Co.: 1979-81, Officer, Retail Sales Dept; 1982-83, Officer, General Operation Dept; 1984-85, Senior Officer, Overseas Controller's and Administrative Dept; 1986-89, Vice-President, Administration, Nomura Singapore; 1990, Deputy Manager, Operation Planning Dept; 1991-92, Manager, Compliance Dept; 1993-98, Director, Administration, Nomura International (Hong Kong); 1999-2001, Manager, Compliance Dept. With Japan Asia Securities Co.: 200205, Executive Officer, Operating and Compliance System Dept; 2006-07, Director and Managing Director, Marketing Dept, and Director, Operating and Compliance System Dept; 2007-08, Director, all back-office areas except Compliance Dept; 2008-09, Director, projecting to establish a securities house in Vietnam; 2009-10, President and CEO, Japan Securities; since July 2010, Chairman.
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Yong Su En Senior Associate
The Boston Consulting Group, Malaysia
Global Shaper
MY
+60 123/733 155 +60 3/2688 5100 (fax)
www.bcg.com
A global management consulting firm and a leading adviser on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. The company's customized approach aims to give clients sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, it is a private company with 77 offices in 42 countries. Personal: BSc (Hons) in Economics, London School of Economics. Three years in management consulting, London; returned to Malaysia and joined a team of social entrepreneurs to establish a non-profit organization addressing education inequity, Teach for Malaysia; as Founding Recruitment Director, enlisted 50 outstanding Malaysians to teach in underperforming schools. Currently, with The Boston Consulting Group, Kuala Lumpur. Global Shaper, World Economic Forum (2012).
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Yu Rong Chairman
Shanghai TianYi Investment Group Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 21/5407 0999 +86 21/5407 0655 (fax)
www.tyi.cn
A private equity investment firm in China specializing in growth capital and venture capital. It invests in industries including healthcare, industrials, technology, consumer and retail, and telecommunications. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Shanghai. Personal: 1993, Bachelor's, Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University; 1999, Master's, Finance, Shanghai University of Finance Economics; 2009, MBA, China Europe International Business School. With Shanghai Tianyi Investment Group: Founder; sharpened strategic focus and concentrated on private equity investment; currently, also Chief Executive Officer. Director: Shenzhen Rapoo Electronics; PNX Software Corporation.
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Yudhoyono Susilo Bambang
President of Indonesia
ID www.indonesia.go.id
1973, studies at Military Academy; 1991, Master's in Management, Webster University; 2004, PhD in Agriculture Economics, Bogor Institute of Agriculture. 1973-2000, with Indonesian Army including: Troop and Territorial Commander, Staff Officer, Trainer and Lecturer; overseas assignments as Chief Military Observer, UN Peace Keeping Operations and 1995-96, Commander, Indonesian Military Contingent, Bosnia Herzegovina. 1999-2000, Minister of Mines and Energy; 2000-01, Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs; 2001-04, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs. Since 2004, President of Indonesia. Author: Transforming Indonesia: Selected International Speeches (2005); Peace Deal with Aceh is Just a Beginning (2005); The Making of a Hero (2005), Revitalization of the Indonesian Economy: Business, Politics and Good Governance (2002), Coping with the Crisis - Securing the Reform (1999). Recipient of awards, including: 2005, honorary doctorates in Law, Webster University, and Political Science, Thammasat University, Thailand.
Spouse's Name: Ani Bambang Yudhoyono
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Yune Byung-Hoon Vice-President, Overseas Business Division
Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water), Republic of Korea KR
+82 42/629 2208 +82 42/629 3819 (fax)
www.kwater.or.kr
Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) was founded in 1967 as a state-owned corporation, responsible for water resources development and management in the Republic of Korea. It has eight regional headquarters, 65 branch offices nationwide and nine branch offices overseas. Its total assets are valued at US$ 16.8 billion and its annual revenue was US$ 5.4 billion in 2011. It provides 11 billion square metres of source water a year, which is 43% of the total amount of source water supplied in Korea. Personal: 1985, Bachelor's in Business Administration, Yeungnam University, Korea; 2006, Executive MBA, School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. With Korea Water Resources Corporation: 2009, Director General, Public Relations Department; 2009-10, Director General, Secretariat Department; 2010, Director General, Overseas Business Department; since 2010, Vice-President, Overseas Business Division.
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Zain
Shah Hakim Group Chief Executive Officer
Scomi Group BhD, Malaysia
MY
+60 3/7717 3001 +60 3/7728 5598 (fax)
www.scomigroup.com.my
A group that has almost 50 years of experience in the industry servicing local and multinational customers and that employs over 5,000 people at 60 locations in 29 countries. It has three three business units: oilfield services, integrated transport manufacturing and marine transportation. Personal: Formerly: Auditor, Ernst & Young; Consulting Manager, responsible for servicing large corporations. 1992, Executive Director, regional packaging manufacturer, with direct operational responsibility. Member of the Board: Scomi Group; Scomi Marine; Scomi Engineering; Sapura Industrial; KMCOB Capital.
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Zha Daojiong Professor, School of International Studies
Peking University, People's Republic of China Global Agenda Council on Energy Security CN
+86 10/6275 4853 +86 10/6275 1639 (fax)
www.pku.edu.cn
A university that includes 53 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, seven members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and 14 members of the Third World Academy of Sciences. It has combined research on scientific subjects and strives not only for improvements in teaching and research work, but also for the promotion of interaction and mutual promotion among disciplines. Its aim is to rank among the world's best universities in the future. Personal: 1995, PhD in Political Science, University of Hawaii. 1995-97, taught at University of Macao; 19972003, taught at International University of Japan; 200307, taught at Renmin University of China. Visiting Professor: 2001, Central European University; 2003 and 2006, University of Michigan; 2005, Uppsala University, Sweden; 2006, University of Hong Kong. 2009 and 2011, Visiting Senior Researcher, Center for Non-traditional Security, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Professor of International Political Economy, School of International Studies, Peking University. Specializes in studying non-traditional security issues China is facing, including energy, food, international rivers and public health.
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Zhang Wei Vice-General Manager
Tianjin Materials and Equipment Group Corp., People's Republic of China
CN
+86 22/2303 0779 +86 22/2331 5316 (fax)
www.tewoo.com
A Chinese state-owned logistics company active in production materials, modern logistics, production, processing and real estate development. Its products include steel, iron ore, coal, coke, fuel oils, chemical products, cars, machinery, electrical products, timber and cotton. It has branches and offices in South Korea, Russia, Hong Kong, Laos, the Philippines and the US. It trades with more than 10 countries and world regions and has 3,840 employees. The total group profit in 2006 was RMB 300 million. Personal:
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Zhang Yixiao Kenneth
Chief Executive Officer
Haohe Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd, People's Republic of China
CN
+86 20/3221 0088 +86 20/3221 0099 (fax)
www.hecan.com.cn
Haohe Engineering and Construction is a multidisciplined construction and engineering company based in China. It aims to be the most trusted construction firm. Integrity and quality have been at the core of its success over the last 30 years. Personal: Graduate, Guangdong Industry University. 1997-2000, Vice-President, Haohe Canye US, a subsidiary of Haohe Canye Group; General Manager, Haohe Construction Company; since 2007, current position.
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REGIONAL EVENTS 2012 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 16-18 April 2012 World Economic Forum on Latin America Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 9-11 May 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa Bangkok, Thailand 30 May – 1 June 2012 World Economic Forum on East Asia Istanbul, Turkey 4-6 June 2012 World Economic Forum on the Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia Tianjin, People’s Republic of China 11-13 September Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012 New Delhi, India 6-8 November 2012 World Economic Forum on India
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