Frederick TEO
Chief Executive Officer
We all play an important role in ensuring a global transition to net zero. GenZero is managed by a dedicated team of experienced professionals with deep expertise in the investment and sustainability space.
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Frederick Teo
Frederick TEO
Frederick is the CEO of GenZero. He oversees the strategic direction of the company to achieve both climate impact and sustainable long-term financial returns.
Prior to his appointment at GenZero, Frederick held various leadership positions in Sustainability, Portfolio Management and Business Continuity Management in his 12 years at Temasek International. As Managing Director of Sustainable Solutions, he established the team and conceived capability programmes in clean energy, urban, and climate and nature solutions. He led key initiatives such as the establishment of Climate Impact X, a global marketplace and exchange for carbon credits, as well as Singapore’s first brownfield distributed district cooling retrofit project in partnership with SP Group. He also worked on value creation projects with some of Temasek’s large portfolio companies like SingTel and Mediacorp, and led corporate governance and stewardship initiatives within the Portfolio Management team. Frederick also took the lead in several community programmes. In 2014, he partnered Temasek Foundation to execute a nationwide delivery of mask kits during a severe haze episode and worked with ST Engineering on the development of the world’s first N95 masks specifically designed for young children.
Frederick is currently a member on the Advisory Panel of the Centre for Liveable Cities which was established by Singapore’s Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Sustainability and Environment to create and share knowledge on sustainable cities.
Frederick holds a MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a BA and MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Lincoln College, Oxford University.
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SOH Hui Qing
Chief of Staff
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Soh Hui Qing
SOH Hui Qing
Hui Qing is Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive at GenZero where she manages cross-functional coordination, drives stakeholder engagement and leads special projects.
Before GenZero, Hui Qing was Vice President in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, focused on commercialising sustainable solutions to support the decarbonisation of the built environment. She had a concurrent appointment in the Singapore Market team, responsible for forging strategic partnerships and advancing Temasek’s policy interests with government and other relevant stakeholders in Singapore.
Hui Qing started off her career in the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), overseeing industry development for the Cleantech industry and was based in Beijing where she engaged Chinese companies on their internationalisation strategies. Upon return to Singapore, she joined EDB’s Strategic Growth Partners Division where she was the account manager for large multinationals and Singapore enterprises.
Hui Qing graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering (First Class Honours).
Alicia LIM
Personal Assistant
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Alicia Lim
Alicia LIM
Alicia is the Personal Assistant in the CEO Office at GenZero.
Prior to joining GenZero, she worked at various multinational companies including GIC, Merlion Pharmaceuticals and Nokia. She provided secretarial support to senior management and their teams, assisting with both internal and external engagements. She has over 30 years of secretarial experience.
Alicia holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Informatics Academy.
Investment Group
Charles EWALD
Investment Advisor
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Charles Ewald
Charles EWALD
Charles Ewald is an Investment Committee Member and Investment Advisor at GenZero.
He is also a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught “Investing for Good” and been an Investment Committee member of the GSB Impact Fund since 2015. From 2006 to 2014, Charles was the Founding CEO and CIO of New Island Capital, a San Francisco based investment company. One of the world’s first institutional scale impact investment companies, New Island Capital managed approximately US$2b and made approximately 130 investments, across all asset classes, in alternative energy, the environment and sustainable agriculture.
Prior to founding New Island Capital, Charles was a Managing Director of Terra Firma Capital Partners in London, Founder of Argus Capital LLC (a San Francisco based seed stage venture capital fund), Investment Committee Member of JP Morgan Capital Corporation, and Principal at Investcorp. Before entering the private equity field, Charles spent nine years at Goldman Sachs, last as the Head of the Real Estate Department’s Fixed Income Group.
Charles holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Oxford, and a BA in Economics from Harvard College.
HOON Ling Min
Director
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Hoon Lin Min
HOON Ling Min
Ling Min is a Director in the Investment Group at GenZero, leading the company’s investments in nature-based solutions and carbon ecosystem enablers.
She was previously a Director in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, accumulating more than 10 years of experience investing in global companies across diverse industry sectors, including transportation, logistics, industrials and real estate. She also led early-stage supply chain technology investments at Reefknot Investments, a joint venture fund between Temasek and Kuehne+Nagel.
Ling Min is currently a Board member of C-Quest Capital Asia Stoves, CHOOOSE and Rize. She is also a Board observer of Perennial.
She graduated from the Singapore Management University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Management.
May LIEW
Director
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May Liew
May LIEW
May is a Director in the Investment Group at GenZero, and she is responsible for investments in technology-based decarbonisation solutions.
Before GenZero, she was Head of Sustainability and Innovation at SP Group, a leading utilities company in Asia Pacific. There, she led several key initiatives in energy transition, including strategising its sustainability focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, investing in cutting edge sustainable technologies and venture-building of innovative business models. Her achievements include incubating and building the world’s first blockchain-powered Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) platform to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
She also worked at J.P. Morgan’s investment banking arm, in their New York and Hong Kong offices, where she executed strategic business reviews and capital markets transactions across fast-changing economic conditions. May started her career as a financial analyst with Fidelity Investments and with the private equity fund investments team at Temasek.
May graduated from the Boston University with a Master of Business Administration.
TAN Junda
Vice President
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Tan Junda
TAN Junda
Junda is a Vice President in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he focused on investing in early-stage sustainable industrial innovation opportunities at Emerald Technology Ventures. Prior to his work at Emerald, Junda spent 8 years in Temasek International working on investments in energy, renewable and mobility industries.
Junda graduated from the Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Business.
Andrea FALLETI
Assistant Vice President
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Andrea Falleti
Andrea FALLETI
Andrea is an Assistant Vice President in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was the Corporate Finance Manager at Lestari Capital, where he was involved in the structuring and fundraising of a vehicle investing in nature-based projects across Southeast Asia. Prior to Lestari, he was a Senior Manager in the Deals Advisory team at PwC, advising on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions in Europe and Asia. Andrea started his career in the UK at EY.
Andrea graduated from Cass Business School, City University of London with a Bachelor in Business and Finance, and is a chartered accountant.
Nicholas ONG
Assistant Vice President
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Nicholas Ong
Nicholas ONG
Nicholas is an Assistant Vice President in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was Assistant Vice President in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group looking at catalysing solutions in carbon capture and its utilisation, advanced biofuels and hydrogen. Before Temasek, he worked at ExxonMobil.
Nicholas graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Bryan YAP
Assistant Vice President
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Bryan Yap
Bryan YAP
Bryan is an Assistant Vice President in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was at Surbana Jurong Capital working on sustainable infrastructure investments and fundraising activities. Before that, Bryan was a Senior Manager in the Deals Advisory team at PwC, focusing on energy and infrastructure M&A in Asia Pacific.
Bryan graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Business, and is a CFA charterholder.
ZHOU Taisheng
Senior Associate
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Zhou Taisheng
ZHOU Taisheng
Taisheng is a Senior Associate in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was in KPMG’s Corporate Finance team based in Singapore, covering M&A, public takeovers, and other capital raising transactions. His coverage included subsectors such as technology, real estate, healthcare, and industrials.
Taisheng graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy.
Jacob CHEW
Associate
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Jacob Chew
Jacob CHEW
Jacob is an Associate in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was part of Temasek International’s Sustainability Group looking at alternative clean energy solutions in advanced biofuels and nuclear fission.
Jacob graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
HENG Chun Kiat
Associate
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Heng Chun Kiat
HENG Chun Kiat
Chun Kiat is an Associate in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was based in San Francisco as an Investment Analyst at Scrum Ventures, where he invested in early-stage technology companies in Silicon Valley. He also co-developed technology that automatically measures water quality in a sustainable manner.
Chun Kiat graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Chelsea LEE
Associate
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Chelsea Lee
Chelsea LEE
Chelsea is an Associate in the Investment Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was part of Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, covering carbon markets and nature-based solutions. She previously undertook several research projects on climate change and natural disasters at the Asian School of the Environment.
Chelsea graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science (specialising in Society and the Earth Systems).
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Ashley CHAN
Director
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Ashley Chan
Ashley CHAN
Ashley is a Director in the Strategy and Development Group (Investment Strategy) at GenZero, where she leads the development of GenZero’s investment strategy and drives business development.
Before GenZero, she was Director in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, focusing on developing sustainability strategy in the areas of carbon markets, climate and nature, sustainability investing and sustainable finance. Prior to the Sustainability Group, Ashley was in the Investment Group and made investments of over US$5b across over 10 transactions in retail, restaurants, and personal care subsectors globally. Ashley started her career at the CIMB Group.
Ashley graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics.
Anshari RAHMAN
Director
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Anshari Rahman
Anshari RAHMAN
Anshari is a Director in the Strategy and Development Group (Policy & Analytics) at GenZero, and he is responsible for providing thought leadership on policy, regulations and standards in support of GenZero’s investment activities.
Before GenZero, he was a climate change negotiator with the National Climate Change Secretariat under the Prime Minister’s Office. He had represented the Singapore Government at various multilateral fora such as the UNFCCC, UNCBD, IPCC and ASEAN. In total, Anshari has accumulated over 10 years of experience in multilateral negotiations and policymaking.
Anshari has coordinated whole-of-government initiatives such as Singapore’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution and carbon markets strategy. He was also the lead carbon markets negotiator for Singapore, and has co-chaired expert level negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (international market and non-market based cooperation).
In terms of external appointments, Anshari currently sits on the Board of Verra. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences).
HUANG Rui
Vice President
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Huang Rui
HUANG Rui
Rui is a Vice President in the Strategy and Development Group (Investment Strategy) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was Assistant Vice President in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, focusing on Temasek’s sustainability strategy and related investments in the areas including climate change, nature-based solutions, carbon markets, impact investing.
Rui started off as an investment banking analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Hong Kong. She has also worked in the CEO’s Office at South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong-based media group, looking after its corporate strategy and investments. Rui also has experience working with impact investor and micro enterprise incubator in Pakistan and Kenya.
Rui graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice, and obtained from Georgetown University a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.
PUAR Si Liang
Assistant Vice President
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Puar Si Liang
PUAR Si Liang
Si Liang is an Assistant Vice President in the Strategy and Development Group (Policy & Analytics) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he worked in the Climate Change & Sustainability Team in the Ministry of Trade and Industry. During that time, he developed Singapore’s carbon markets and carbon pricing policies. This includes fostering international agreements with governments in Asia, South America and Africa to enable the transfer of carbon credits, developing Singapore’s ecosystem and regulations for carbon credits, and evolving Singapore’s carbon tax. Si Liang was also a negotiator at the UNFCCC on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and was involved in the analysis and development of other climate policies, which includes the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, International Carbon Price Floor and Singapore’s coal phase out policies.
Si Liang graduated from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy from the National University of Singapore with a Master in Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Business Management from the Singapore Management University.
Edmund SIAU
Assistant Vice President
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Edmund Siau
Edmund SIAU
Edmund is an Assistant Vice President in the Strategy and Development Group (Policy & Analytics) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was Head of Asia Fundamentals (Gas/LNG) at FGE, a boutique energy consulting firm. Edmund led the natural gas and LNG research coverage and was primarily responsible for global LNG market analysis to produce supply, demand, and price forecasts. Additionally, he developed integrated energy market forecasting models which incorporates energy economics, policy developments, and decarbonisation trends. He also supported consulting engagements, which dealt with topics such as market liberalisation, sales/procurement strategies, and contract evaluation.
Edmund graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics). He is a CFA charterholder and a certified ERP.
Sofia GALANEK
Senior Associate
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Sofia GALANEK
Sofia GALANEK
Sofia is a Senior Associate in the Strategy and Development Group (ESG & Climate Impact) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was at ESG Book advising corporates, consulting firms and financial institutions across Europe and APAC on ESG strategies, with a focus on sustainable finance. Prior to this, Sofia worked in sustainability policy across international organisations such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in London, International Trade Center (a United Nations & World Trade Organisation body) in New York, and at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
Sofia holds a MSc in Development Economics & International Development from the London School of Economics, and a BA in International Relations from King’s College London.
Chloe LIM
Senior Associate
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Chloe Lim
Chloe LIM
Chloe is a Senior Associate in the Strategy and Development Group (Investment Strategy) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was part of Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, supporting the team on work around the development of carbon markets and shaping the strategy on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Before Temasek, Chloe worked in Meteorological Service Singapore, an operational pillar under the National Environment Agency.
Chloe graduated from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, with a Bachelor of Environmental Science.
Benjamin SIM
Associate
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Benjamin Sim
Benjamin SIM
Benjamin is an Associate in the Strategy and Development Group (Policy & Analytics) at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was in Temasek International’s Sustainability Group, covering emerging sub-sectors such as sustainable materials and hydrogen. He started his career at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), managing Singapore’s Low-Carbon Energy Research Funding Initiative and supported capacity building of R&D knowledge in the nascent research fields, including hydrogen as well as carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration (CCUS).
Benjamin graduated from the University of Tokyo, Japan with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Sciences (major in Environmental Sciences).
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Maxime GRIMAUD
Risk Director
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Maxime GRIMAUD
Maxime GRIMAUD
Maxime is the Risk Director in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero, where he plays an instrumental role in embedding a strong risk management framework and culture across the organisation.
Before GenZero, he was at Asian Development Bank, where he was the lead risk manager for private equity investments in the region. Prior to that, he held several risk positions for management companies, multilateral development banks and UN agencies in Europe, the US and South-East Asia. He started his career as an auditor in PwC Luxembourg focusing on private equity clients.
Maxime graduated from Université Laval, Canada with a Master of Business Administration and is a CFA Charterholder.
Jeraine NG
Finance Director
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Jeraine Ng
Jeraine NG
Jeraine is the Finance Director in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero, where she plays an instrumental role in stewarding GenZero’s financial resources.
Before GenZero, she was Finance Director at InfraCo Asia, an international infrastructure development and investment company, where she set up and led the finance team, working closely with international stakeholders and business partners.
She started off as an auditor in KPMG Singapore and London, working largely with banking/financial institution and infrastructure clients. She also spent a number of years working at a UK bank and a Fortune 500 energy company.
Jeraine graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
SIM Ting
Legal Director
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Sim Ting
SIM Ting
Ting is the Legal Director in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero, where she provides leadership on contractual, compliance and corporate governance matters.
Before GenZero, she was at Shell for around 13 years, where she was the lead lawyer for significant investments, assets and projects in the energy value chain which spans across the upstream, LNG, gas, downstream and decarbonisation space.
Ting started off in private practice, focusing on project finance and M&A work. She has broad in-house experience across industries such as IT, F&B, printing and hospitality.
Ting graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Law and has been admitted to practice law in Singapore.
Michelle TAN
Corporate Affairs & Communications Director
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Michelle Tan
Michelle TAN
Michelle is the Corporate Affairs & Communications Director in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero, where she provides strategic counsel for external and internal communications as well as fosters partnerships with the public and private sectors.
Prior to GenZero, she was Senior Vice President of Group Strategic Marketing and Communications at DBS Bank, leading external communications for sustainability, capital markets, project financing and transaction banking regionally.
In her early career, she started off as an equity analyst and corporate broker at CIMB. She was also previously the banking and property reporter at Singapore’s flagship business daily, The Business Times.
Michelle graduated from the Singapore Management University with a Bachelor of Accountancy.
YEO Yen Chen
HR Director
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Yeo Yen Chen
YEO Yen Chen
Yen Chen is the HR Director in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero, where she manages and develops the full spectrum of HR functions, ranging from recruitment, organisational development to employee engagement.
Before GenZero, she was Head of HR and Admin at ADDX, a blockchain-enabled private markets exchange platform, where she was key in setting up the HR function and also in doubling the team size of the company. Prior to that, she spent seven years in GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, where her last held position was Vice President, Talent & Organization, HR.
Yen Chen graduated from Stanford University with a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
Randall PERERA
Legal Vice President
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Randall Perera
Randall PERERA
Randall is the Legal Vice President in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was a director at CHP Law LLC with a corporate and financial services regulatory practice. Prior to that, he was at Colin Ng & Partners LLP advising on private equity acquisitions, ventures, and other corporate commercial matters.
Randall graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws and is admitted to the Singapore Bar.
Deanna GAN
Corporate Affairs & Communications Assistant Vice President
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Deanna Gan
Deanna GAN
Deanna is the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Communications at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was an Assistant Manager at KPMG (Singapore), where she worked on building the firm’s social media strategy and managed strategic sponsorships and events. Prior to that, Deanna spent several years at DBS Bank where she worked on bank-wide sponsorships and events.
Deanna graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies.
Kenneth KWEK
Finance Assistant Vice President
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Kenneth Kwek
Kenneth KWEK
Kenneth is the Finance Assistant Vice President in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, he was a Finance Manager at Infraco Asia, an international infrastructure development and investment company, providing financial oversight and support across various investments.
He started his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young where he developed and implemented audit strategies across various industries including real estate, hospitality, and technology. He also spent several years working in Keppel Corporation Limited, where he supported the consolidation and reporting function of the group, comprising more than 600 subsidiaries and associates.
Kenneth graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
Louisa QUEK
Legal Assistant Vice President
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Louisa QUEK
Louisa QUEK
Louisa is the Legal Assistant Vice President in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was with the Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice at Linklaters in Singapore, where she advised clients on acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and private equity investments. Prior to that, she was with the Corporate M&A and Equity Capital Markets teams at Allen & Gledhill LLP.
Louisa graduated from University College London with a LLB (Hons) in Law and is admitted to the Singapore Bar.
Geraldine LIM
Administrative Manager
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Geraldine LIM
Geraldine LIM
Geraldine is the Administrative Manager at GenZero.
Before her appointment at GenZero, she was at ADDX, a blockchain-enabled private markets exchange platform, as an Office Administration Assistant Manager. Her responsibilities extended beyond office management as she also served as the Personal Assistant to the CEO.
Prior to that, Geraldine dedicated a decade of her life to the field of clinical and research nursing as a qualified nurse.
Jill PENG
Accountant
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Jill Peng
Jill PENG
Jill is an Accountant in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero.
Jill started her career with DFS Group’s Global Shared Services Centre, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer. From there, she gained solid fundamentals of bookkeeping. She has since garnered more than a decade of accounting experience in different industries, such as technology, pharmaceuticals, early childhood education, and more.
Jill graduated from Oxford Brooks University with a Bachelor of Applied Accounting and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). She is also a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
SIM Shin Kit
HR Associate
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Sim Shin Kit
SIM Shin Kit
Shin Kit is the HR Associate in the Corporate Services Group at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was part of ByteDance and ADDX where she assisted in talent acquisition and employee engagement programmes.
Shin Kit graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Social Science.
TAN Shu Ning
Corporate Affairs & Communications Associate
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TAN Shu Ning
TAN Shu Ning
Shu Ning is the Corporate Affairs & Communications Associate at GenZero.
Before GenZero, she was part of Sembcorp Industries’ Carbon Management Business, GoNetZero and the Group Digital team where she worked on content, branding, digital initiatives and event marketing.
Shu Ning graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialisation in Marketing.
Sunny VERGHESE
Chairman
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Sunny Verghese
Sunny VERGHESE
Sunny Verghese is the Co-founder and Group CEO of Olam, and post the re-organisation of the Group, he holds charge as CEO of Olam Global Agri and Olam Group Limited (OGL). Olam is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and ranks amongst the top 30 companies in Singapore in terms of market capitalisation.
Sunny is a thought leader in sustainability, particularly in the food and agriculture sector. Under his leadership, Olam has been a pioneer and at the forefront of Climate and Sustainability initiatives.
In April 2022, Sunny was appointed as Chairman of GenZero, Temasek’s Carbon Solutions Platform. He is also currently Chairman of the Board of the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI), Singapore, Chairman of JOil (S) Pte Ltd and also serves on the Board of Trustees of Singapore Management University.
From 2018 to 2021, Sunny was Chair of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the global, CEO-led organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. He was also a Commissioner of the Business and Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC) in 2016. He served on the Board of International Enterprise Singapore from 2002 to 2013 and was its Chair from 2008 to 2013.
He has won several awards including ‘Outstanding Chief Executive’ at the Singapore Business Awards in 2007, ‘Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ for Singapore in 2008 and ‘Best CEO of the Year 2011’ at the Singapore Corporate Awards. Sunny was conferred The Public Service Medal by the Government of Singapore in August 2010.
Sunny holds a post graduate management degree from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) from the Harvard Business School. Sunny was recognised as a Distinguished Alumni by IIMA in its Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2011.
Peter BAKKER
Board Member
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Peter Bakker
Peter BAKKER
Peter Bakker is a Board Member of GenZero. Since 2012, Peter Bakker has led the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), based in Geneva, Switzerland as its President and CEO. WBCSD is the global, CEO-led community of the world’s leading sustainable businesses working collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net-zero, nature-positive, and more equitable future.
Peter serves as a member of several corporate sustainability advisory boards. Notable appointments include, International Advisory Member of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development, Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme, Commissioner at the Business Commission to Tackle Inequality, and Board Member of the Capitals Coalition. He is also a Member of the Advisory Board for Integrity and Corporate Responsibility at Mercedes-Benz Group and a Member of the Sustainability and Impact Forum at UBS.
Recognised for his contributions to the global sustainability agenda, Peter is a recipient of the Clinton Global Citizen Award (2009), the Sustainability Leadership Award (2010), and the Prix Voltaire International (2023). He also received the Royal Order Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2018 in recognition of his long-lasting commitment to engaging businesses in tackling global sustainability issues.
GOH Swee Chen
Board Member
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Goh Swee Chen
GOH Swee Chen
Goh Swee Chen is a Board Member of GenZero. Swee Chen joined Shell in 2003 and retired as Chairman, Shell Companies in Singapore in January 2019. She was previously with Procter & Gamble and IBM. A global leader, she has lived and worked in Singapore, Malaysia, Netherlands, Australia, USA, Japan and China. Swee Chen has a diverse professional background, having led significant businesses in Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods and IT sectors.
Swee Chen is currently Chairman, National Arts Council, and Chairman, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Board of Trustees. She also serves on the Boards of Singapore Airlines, SP Group, JTC Corporation, Woodside Energy (Australia) and GenZero. She is a member of the Legal Services Commission.
Swee Chen had previously chaired/served in the Boards of Shell Joint Ventures in China, Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Swee Chen graduated with B.Sc. – Victoria University and MBA – Chicago Booth, University of Chicago. She was named Distinguished Alumni, Chicago Booth, in 2018. She is married with three children.
Steve HOWARD
Board Member
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Steve Howard
Steve HOWARD
Dr Steve Howard is a Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee at GenZero. He is also the Vice Chairman of Sustainability at Temasek, the Founding Chair of the We Mean Business Coalition and a member of the LeapFrog’s Global Leadership Council. In addition, Steve is also a founding board member of the Temasek-BlackRock joint venture, Decarbonization Partners, and is a member on its Investment Committee. He was, until recently, on the Administrative Board of SEforALL.
Before joining Temasek, Steve was Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA Group and served on IKEA’s Executive Group Management from 2011-2017. In 2015, Steve co-founded We Mean Business, a leading climate change coalition of organisations that helped support the Paris Agreement. Prior to IKEA, Steve was Founder and CEO of The Climate Group, a global NGO that has built networks of cities, states, regions, and businesses committed to a net-zero carbon world. Before the Climate Group, Steve consulted on sustainability for major corporations and institutions, working as a partner at ERM Group in London and a Director at URS Corporation. He has worked with various NGOs and UN bodies on a wide range of global sustainability topics. Earlier in his career, Steve worked in WWF, where he established the Global Forest and Trade Network, chaired the UK Forest Stewardship Council and helped launch and chair The Forest Trust.
Steve is trained as an ecologist and has a PhD in Ecophysiology and Environmental Physics based on research in Kenya.
Ruth NUSSBAUM
Board Member
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Ruth Nussbaum
Ruth NUSSBAUM
Dr Ruth Nussbaum is a Board Member of GenZero. She has been working with responsible production and sourcing of natural resources for more than three decades and is the Global Director of Proforest.
Ruth has worked with companies, governments and NGOs in more than 40 countries on the practical implementation of responsible practices for forest and agricultural commodity production, supporting collaboration between different stakeholders, developing international and national policies and standards, and writing a range of guides and books.
Ruth sits on the board of the Climate and Land Use Alliance and is also a member of strategic advisory groups for IDH, PepsiCo and APRIL.
Alan THOMPSON
Board Member
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Alan Thompson
Alan THOMPSON
Alan Thompson is a Board Member of GenZero. He is also currently an Operating Partner at Temasek International. Prior to that he was Joint Head of Strategic Development. Alan was previously Senior Managing Director of the Enterprise Development Group, Joint Head of Private Equity Fund Investments and Managing Director, Portfolio Management, and Managing Director, Telecommunications and Media. He was also based in Sao Paulo for several years as Managing Director, Latin America while he established Temasek’s offices in Latin America.
Prior to joining Temasek in 2004, he was a Partner at Stern Stewart & Co, where he led numerous client engagements on managing for shareholder value across a wide range of industries in Southeast Asia, Australia and South Africa.
Mr Thompson previously worked in the private equity fund of a large banking group in South Africa, and had ten years of operational experience in the high-tech sector in South Africa, spanning software engineering, systems engineering and executive management roles.
He holds an MBA, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering and a B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical) degree, from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Steve HOWARD
Committee Chair
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Steve Howard
Steve HOWARD
Dr Steve Howard is a Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee at GenZero. He is also the Vice Chairman of Sustainability at Temasek, the Founding Chair of the We Mean Business Coalition and a member of the LeapFrog’s Global Leadership Council. In addition, Steve is also a founding board member of the Temasek-BlackRock joint venture, Decarbonization Partners, and is a member on its Investment Committee. He was, until recently, on the Administrative Board of SEforALL.
Before joining Temasek, Steve was Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA Group and served on IKEA’s Executive Group Management from 2011-2017. In 2015, Steve co-founded We Mean Business, a leading climate change coalition of organisations that helped support the Paris Agreement. Prior to IKEA, Steve was Founder and CEO of The Climate Group, a global NGO that has built networks of cities, states, regions, and businesses committed to a net-zero carbon world. Before the Climate Group, Steve consulted on sustainability for major corporations and institutions, working as a partner at ERM Group in London and a Director at URS Corporation. He has worked with various NGOs and UN bodies on a wide range of global sustainability topics. Earlier in his career, Steve worked in WWF, where he established the Global Forest and Trade Network, chaired the UK Forest Stewardship Council and helped launch and chair The Forest Trust.
Steve is trained as an ecologist and has a PhD in Ecophysiology and Environmental Physics based on research in Kenya.
Charles EWALD
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Charles Ewald
Charles EWALD
Charles Ewald is an Investment Committee Member and Investment Advisor at GenZero.
He is also a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught “Investing for Good” and been an Investment Committee member of the GSB Impact Fund since 2015. From 2006 to 2014, Charles was the Founding CEO and CIO of New Island Capital, a San Francisco based investment company. One of the world’s first institutional scale impact investment companies, New Island Capital managed approximately US$2b and made approximately 130 investments, across all asset classes, in alternative energy, the environment and sustainable agriculture.
Prior to founding New Island Capital, Charles was a Managing Director of Terra Firma Capital Partners in London, Founder of Argus Capital LLC (a San Francisco based seed stage venture capital fund), Investment Committee Member of JP Morgan Capital Corporation, and Principal at Investcorp. Before entering the private equity field, Charles spent nine years at Goldman Sachs, last as the Head of the Real Estate Department’s Fixed Income Group.
Charles holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Oxford, and a BA in Economics from Harvard College.
David HENG
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David Heng
David HENG
David Heng is an Investment Committee Member at GenZero. He is also currently the Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Trust Asset Management and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of ABC Impact. He has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, leading investments across multiple themes, geographies, and asset classes.
Prior to leading Temasek Trust Asset Management, David held senior positions in Singapore global investment company Temasek. His appointments included Joint Head of Consumer, Head of Real Estate, Joint Head of China, and Head of Japan & Korea.
During his 14-year tenure with Temasek, David stewarded the growth of financial services, consumer, and real estate portfolios where he made significant contributions in both value accretion and talent development. With an established track record of leading and structuring complex investment and divestment transactions, David was involved from the very beginning in Temasek’s evolution from a holding company to a direct investor actively seeking long-term returns.
In the financial services sector, David spearheaded pioneering investments into Chinese banks for Temasek. In 2005, he led a groundbreaking US$1b investment in China Construction Bank at its IPO with follow-on investments bringing the value to nearly US$3b, which eventually generated a 5X multiple on invested capital (MOIC); a US$108m investment in Ming Sheng Bank with 7X MOIC; and a US$500m investment in Siam Commercial Bank with 2X MOIC. He also led Temasek’s investment into Alliance Bank and successfully divested a significant stake in Bank International Indonesia.
David was subsequently handed the responsibility of building up the Temasek consumer portfolio in late 2007. He built up an investment team with consumer sector expertise and together they grew the sector portfolio value to SG$17b. Notable investments include the landmark US$5.7b acquisition of a stake in A.S. Watson and the US$4.3b acquisition of Olam International in 2014. He also led an investment into luxury goods maker Delvaux in 2011 and the divestment of a significant stake in Fraser & Neaves in 2010.
In 2010, David was given the additional responsibility of overseeing the real estate cluster at Temasek. He steered the team into new geographies and asset classes, including venturing into distressed US real estate opportunities. David initiated and formulated the real estate hard asset strategy for Temasek and drove the expansion into the London real estate market. Under his watch, the real estate portfolio value nearly doubled from SG$13b to SG$24b.
David is a Board Director of NSYE-listed SEA Limited (NYSE:SE), Seatown Holdings, and Temasek Trust Asset Management, among other appointments. He sits on the investment committees of ABC Impact and decarbonisation investment platform GenZero. David is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Sustainable Finance Development Network. Other boards that David serves on include the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices, and the Singapore Art Museum.
A firm believer that impact investing exemplifies how private capital can be a force for good, David founded ABC Impact in 2019 after leaving Temasek. The private equity fund invests in impact-driven companies with the aim of generating positive and measurable social or environmental outcomes in Asia, alongside a compelling risk-adjusted return for its investors. With the support of founding investors Temasek Trust, Temasek, Pavilion Capital, Mapletree, Seatown Holdings, SP Group, and Sembcorp, ABC Impact today nurtures a portfolio that is catalysing positive change at scale in Asia.
David is concurrently Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Trust Asset Management, the Singapore-based global asset management company investing in positive outcomes for economies, societies, and the environment. Established in 2019 by Temasek Trust, a steward of philanthropic endowments and gifts, Temasek Trust Asset Management has two core investment units – ABC Impact and Temasek Trust Capital. Temasek Trust Capital generates sustainable returns to power philanthropic outcomes.
Prior to Temasek, David was with Deutsche Bank AG as its Vice President (Telecom, Media & Technology) of Investment Banking from 2000 to 2003 and was Vice President of Merger & Acquisition Advisory for Hong Kong and Singapore from 1998 to 2000. Before Deutsche Bank AG, David worked in Standard Chartered Merchant Bank.
David holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hull (United Kingdom) and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Canterbury (New Zealand).
Russell THAM
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Russell Tham
Russell THAM
Russell Tham is an Investment Committee Member at GenZero. He is also currently the Head of Strategic Development, and Joint Head of Enterprise Development Group at Temasek, focusing on building new businesses and investing globally in early-stage high potential Science & Technology ventures respectively. He joined Temasek in May 2020 after 2 years at ST Engineering where he was President of New Enterprises and Ventures.
Previously, he worked at Applied Materials, a Silicon Valley headquartered technology MNC, from 1994 to 2018 where he last held the position of President, Applied Materials Southeast Asia and concurrently held global corporate level business development responsibilities for new markets. He led the regional business and oversaw the company’s Singapore infrastructure expansion into manufacturing, supply chain, R&D and product development for global markets. Having joined Applied Materials in 1994, he assumed the position of Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia from 2004 to 2009 after serving in various positions between 1994 to 2003. He went on to concurrently hold various global leadership roles.
Mr. Tham serves on the board of AEM and Nanofilm Technologies, both SGX listed companies, Xora Innovation, Surbana Jurong Private Limited and Tangram Asia Capital. He is also a board member of Infocomm Media Development Authority, IMDA.
Mr. Tham holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.