Speakers & Moderators

Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship@ NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 

Dr. Lerwen Liu is a sustainability ecosystem builder, connecting all stakeholders (on the ground) through knowledge sharing, shifting mindset, empowering with skills to drive circular economy transition and reaching SDGs. She is particularly keen on empowering the youth in ASEAN, shining lights on their innovation and passion, enabling their Leadership in the world.

Centre for Impact Investing Practices

Lin-Net leads the Institutional Relations function at Temasek Trust, and also plays a leadership role in the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices. She joined Temasek Trust in 2021 after 4 years in Temasek Foundation, and prior to that served for over 20 years in Singapore’s Administrative Service. Her roles spanned heritage, arts, infocomm, intellectual property policy, foreign economic policy, and media regulation. She holds degrees from Oxford University and Harvard Business School and serves on various advisory boards.

CEO of SC GRAND textiles

Wat is leading a transformation of the textile lifecycle in Southeast Asia—redefining how waste becomes value. Through SC GRAND, he collaborates with designers, manufacturers, and recyclers to turn textile waste into high-quality products. As the company expands regionally and pioneers advances in traceability and recycling technologies, Wat brings a practical, scalable approach to innovation in circular fashion.

Former Founding CEO of Planet Tracker

Robin Millington, named Global Sustainable Business Leader of the Year 2023 and currently serving on the SHEIN ESG Advisory Board works with a NED & Advisory portfolio having recently retired as Founding CEO of Planet Tracker, a multi award-winning sustainable finance think tank embedding the value of nature into global capital markets.

Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries programme at LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore

Shannon is the Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries at LASALLE College of the Arts. Currently pursuing her PhD at the London College of Fashion, she stands at the forefront of digital initiatives and technological applications to prepare students for the evolving demands of the fashion industry.

Head of Singapore General Business at Salesforce

Sriram Ved is a Sales leader and Strategist based in Singapore. He currently leads Salesforce’s Singapore General Business, and previously held leadership roles at McKinsey and Dell. A builder at heart, he thrives on creating high-performing teams, businesses, and cultures across diverse markets.

CEO and Co-Founder of Hyran Technologies

Dr Ahmed Zaidi is CEO and co-founder of Hyran Technologies, an AI platform for agile fashion supply chains. A visiting researcher at Cambridge and guest lecturer at the London College of Fashion, he has advised companies like Farfetch, PVH and H&M. He holds a PhD in AI from Cambridge.

Founder and CEO, Sustainabelle Advisory Services

Christine is a sustainability and innovation expert with 20+ years of experience. She leads Sustainabelle Advisory Services, advising brands, innovators, and investors on scaling responsible solutions. Her past roles include leadership positions at PANGAIA, Kering, and INSEAD. She holds degrees from Harvard, Boston College Law School, and INSEAD.

Journalist at SPH Media, Lianhe Zaobao

Wei Qian is an environment and transport journalist with Lianhe Zaobao. His journalism journey started in 2018 as an intern crime journalist and has later moved to other beats including lifestyle, entertainment and court using different media from written to videos. He also had a stint with the Digital Media Product Team, looking at UX research and AI. Wei Qian is an SPH Journalism scholar with a Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from the National University of Singapore.

Head of Sustainability (ASEAN) of TÜV SÜD

Dr. Thawatchai Maneerung is Head of Sustainability (ASEAN) at TÜV SÜD and liaison for ISO/TC 323, shaping circular economy standards. With 15+ years’ experience, he has led sustainable product development in textiles and advanced waste-to-energy research, bridging science and policy to help industries achieve net-zero and comply with global sustainability regulations and standards.

CEO of Lee Yin Apparel Group; Honorary Treasurer of Singapore Fashion Council

As CEO of Lee Yin, an apparel manufacturer based in Southeast Asia exporting to global brands, Clarence has been at the frontline of fashion’s climate impact and striving with climate action now. With a firm belief in technology for the future, he sits on advisory boards of tech start-ups. In earlier years, Clarence was a practising lawyer and subsequently worked in industry-leading companies like Visa, Yahoo! and Adobe.

Senior Director, Global Public Affairs at SHEIN

As Senior Director of Global Public Affairs at SHEIN, Annabella oversees public policy strategic advisory for technology, trade and investment, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, as well as engagements with public, non-profit and industry stakeholders around partnerships, initiatives and advocacy efforts.

Chief Sustainability Officer at Green Story

Dr. Muthu, known as the “Father of Textile LCA,” is a globally recognized authority in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability, particularly within the textile and fashion industries. With over 15 years of groundbreaking work, he’s collaborated with top organizations like SGT and SGS to revolutionize environmental and sustainability practices. As the author of over 190 scientific publications, including the Handbook of Life Cycle Assessment of Textiles and Clothing which is regarded as the "bible" of LCA, Dr. Muthu’s influence is unmatched. A key contributor to the Higg Index (now Cascale), and for many regulatory and global efforts worldwide on supply chain assessments, his expertise is now spearheading Green Story’s mission to empower businesses to help consumers to make smarter, eco-conscious choices.