Sophie Kamaruddin
Lead Anchor & Editor
Bloomberg TV, Malaysia
Sophie Kamaruddin is the lead anchor and editor for
Bloomberg TV Malaysia. In her role as local
correspondent for Bloomberg
Television, Sophie has
covered MH370 and Budget 2015 as well as reported live
on the breaking MH17 story.Before embarking on a career
in media, Sophie was part of the founding team at CIMB
Asean Research Institute (CARI), a think tank dedicated
to supporting the Asean economic integration agenda.
Constant Van Aerschot
Executive Director
Business Council for Sustainable Development Singapore
Constant is a General Manager and construction-sector expert.He heads the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Singapore, a business association dedicated to improving the business case for sustainability. He set it up in 2013 to serve as a policy advocacy platform that focuses on buildings, water, food and energy in South East Asia.
Zuhairi Abd Hamid
Executive Director
Construction Reserach Institute of Malaysia
Ir. Dr. Zuhairi Abd. Hamid has more than 31 years of experience in the construction industry.His expertise lies in structural dynamics, industrialised building systems, strategic IT in construction and Facilities Management. He is active in engineering education and research and has been appointed by six local universities in various capacities; from Adjunct Professor to member of the Advisory Panel as well as a Board member on the UN support International Research Council and CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction). Currently, as the Executive Director at CREAM, he leads and is actively engaging with construction research and industrial publications in Malaysia.
Norliza Hashim
Managing Director
AJM Planning and Urban Design Group Sdn Bhd
Norliza Hashim is the Managing Director of AJM Planning and Urban Design Group Sdn Bhd, a multi-disciplinary firm that focus on providing creative and innovative solutions for a sustainable built environment. With more than 25 years of experience, it covers a wide spectrum of the planning discipline and has undertaken projects all across the globe and where she has also serve as a consultant to UN-Habitat in its Human Settlement Programmes.
Dato Dr. Ken Yeang
Managing Director
Ken Yeang Design International Ltd, UK
Hamzah
& Yeang, Malaysia
North Hamzah Yeang Architectural
and Engineering Company, China
Ken Yeang is an architect and ecologist, known for his signature ecoachitecture having a distinctive verdant green aesthetic. He trained at the Architectural Association School (UK). His doctorate is from Cambridge University. He is principal of T. R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. with offices in UK and China - with expertise in delivering distinctive, innovative ecological architecture and masterplans beyond conventional accreditation.
Nicholas You
Director - Global Programs and Projects Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation China Chairman of Urban Strategy and Innovation Council ENGIE (previously GDF Suez) and Honorary Chair and Founder of UN-Habitat World Urban Campaign
Nicholas You is a veteran urban specialist and thought leader. He is the immediate former chairman of the UN-Habitat World Urban Campaign Steering Committee, the Assurance Group for Urban Infrastructure of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and is currently the Chair of the Urban Strategy and Innovation Council for ENGIE (formerly GDF-Suez).
Scott Dunn
VP Strategy & Growth SEA
AECOM, Malaysia
Council Chair ULI, Singapore
Scott Dunn is the Vice President at AECOM in Southeast
Asia, and a member of ULI Singapore Council for the
Urban Land Institute. Scott drives strategic growth for
South East Asia to advance the regional growth agenda of
AECOM’s Executive Leadership Team through
identification, development and support of strategic
initiatives that drive profitable growth for AECOM in
South East Asia.
Alan Dinnie
Senior Manager Development
City of Joburg Property Company, South Africa
Alan Dinnie is qualified Project Manager & Town and Regional Planner with over 25 years experience in the built environment. In his career Alan has worked as a Town Planner, Regional Planner, Housing Project Manager and Property Development Manager, gaining extensive knowledge in land management, development planning and property development.
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum
President
Malaysia Green Building Confederation, Malaysia
Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum is an architecture futurist, sustainability proponent and design activist. Currently he helms the hybrid architectural design firm [SA]2 or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn Bhd which combines cutting edge architectural design solutions with extensive researched based explorative approach to solve challenging integrated design problems.
Ron Tan
Head of Real Estate Investment
Amerald Land
Pte Ltd
Business Development Director
Amron Land,
Singapore
Mr. Tan is a Singapore business entrepreneur. He is the partner of Amron Land investment and Consultancy Corporation and a real estate development head of Amerald Land, a wholly owned subsidiary of Precise Development (An A1 builder graded by Building & Construction Authority of Singapore, BCA). The majority of his portfolio involves developing robust business strategies and evaluate business opportunities in developed countries and emerging markets. Mr. Tan involves in sourcing for deals, conducting feasibility study on potential investments and asset acquisitions, investing in real estate projects as well as structuring and negotiating deals for land acquisitions.
Colin Henson
Principal
Henson Consulting, Australia
Former Governor of The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, Australia
Colin is an experienced project director for a broad range of private sector and government clients. He gained experience with the Strategic Planning section of the City of Melbourne as a transport planner. For three years from 1981 he travelled extensively overseas, working and living in various countries including France, Japan and the United Kingdom.
David Fitzpatrick
Special Projects, Chief Planner’s Office – City Planning Division
City of Toronto, Canada
David manages special projects and corporate initiatives on behalf of Toronto's Chief Planner. His work in this position is grounded in a fundamental belief that we can collectively make better planning decisions through strong data and analysis. This data and analysis also serves as the basis for improving our ability to communicate as planners with the public, stakeholders, and key decision makers.
Dr Lim Lan Yuan
President
Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers
President of FIABCI, Singapore and Association of Property and Facility Manager, Singapore
Dr Lim Lan Yuan has over 40 years of extensive experience in property business involved in development, valuation, management, training and consultancy. He is a licensed appraiser and a certified property and facility manager, and current President of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, and President of the Association of Property & Facility Managers.
Dr Renard Siew
Group Sustainability
Sime Darby, Malaysia
Dr Renard is currently attached to Group Sustainability at Sime Darby Berhad, a multinational conglomerate based in South East Asia. His research interest lies in sustainability/ integrated reporting, ESG research, socially responsible investment (across different asset classes: equities, infrastructure and property/real estate), climate change and sustainable construction for the building/infrastructure sector.
Matthew Gaal
Director of Development
South East Asia
WoodsBagot, Malaysia
Matthew is a registered Architect with extensive experience, ranging from concept design through to completion on site. Specialising in the management of large scale, complex projects, he has been involved at a senior level on numerous high profile buildings around the world. Having worked in the United States, Malaysia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, Matthew brings an international perspective to the projects he works on. Known for his strong leadership and design development skills, Matthew places an emphasis on achieving group established goals and design resolution. Matthew also holds the position of KL City Representative for the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, continuing to be involved with tower design within the Woods Bagot Global Studio. Spending time on projects around the world, Matthew’s tall building experience is regularly sought by his peers.
Georg Chmiel
CEO and Managing Director iProperty Group Asia’s No. 1 Online Property Group MBA, INSEAD France CPA (USA)
As Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the iProperty Group (ASX listed company), Asia’s No. 1 Online Property Group, Georg is responsible for the vision, strategy and operations of the Group’s business across the Asian region. With more than 380 employees operating in core markets in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore and with investments in India and the Philippines, iProperty Group is the leader in online advertising in South East Asia and the Hong Kong Region.
Ian Milne
Senior Design Director
Atkins, Hong Kong
Ian has been practicing architecture globally for 26 years spanning through Europe, Middle East and Asia/pacific. During the last decade, Ian has led competition winning design teams at prestige firms such as KPF and RMJM, and is presently Senior Design Director for Atkins Architecture in Hong Kong. Ian has led the design of multiple mixed use projects many of which are over half a million square meters in area and include Offices, Hotels, residential above complex retail podiums.
Jonathan Wall
Principal and Asia Projects Director
NBBJ, Hong Kong
Jonathan Wall is one of the leaders of NBBJ’s Asia practice. He brings with him over 18 years experience focused in international design of commercial mixed-use projects, and guides these projects from conceptual design through construction. For the last several years he has been working with the New York design teams from his office in Hong Kong where he has a better pulse on the Asia market and can better serve clients and projects.
Kenneth Yu
Senior Project Director
Far East Consortium, Hong Kong
As a developer senior development director, Kenneth have over 24 years of experience in design and construction management. He worked closely with sales, leasing, and operation teams to develop specific demand type of residential, mixed-use centers and shopping mall, hotels, golf courses, theme parks in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dalian, London, LA, New York.
Kevin Hor
National Project Manager - Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project
JKR (Jabatan Kerja Raya), Malaysia
Ir. Kevin Hor is a registered professional engineer as well as a registered electrical energy manager. He holds two degrees from Imperial College London and has been extensively involved in the energy and environment sector. He has a track record with various energy efficiency projects where he was responsible for developing energy efficiency financing and incentive models, development of policy papers and has a proven track record in implementation of “low cost/no cost” and investment energy saving measures.
Dr. Daniele Gambero
CEO and Co-founder
REI Group of Companies, Malaysia
Dr. Daniele Gambero, expatriate to Malaysia from Italy since 2000, is the CEO and co-founder of strategic marketing consultancy firm REI Group of Companies. He holds an MBA in Macroeconomics, a Master in Marketing and Communication and a PhD in Marketing Strategies and Mass Communication from the University of Michigan. Since 2007, through REI Group of Companies he has been a strategic consultant for Malaysian developers. REI Group portfolio includes: UMLand Bhd, I&P Sdn Bhd, PNB and Genting Properties Sdn Bhd.
Dato M.Murly
Group Chief Executive Officer Aspen Group, Malaysia
Renowned for his innovative thinking, Dato’ M. Murly has an aptitude for seizing the moment and making strategic decisions. Testament to this is his track record of being appointed as the youngest Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer in Malaysia’s Public Listed Companies’ history, when he was just 25 years old. He has more than 10 years of experience in the property development & construction industries, ranging from town & urban master planning, industrial, commercial & residential projects as well as extensive exposure in designing & construction management of major industrial projects locally and internationally for multinational corporations. Prior to founding Aspen Group and his appointment as the Group CEO, he was the Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer of Ivory Properties Group Berhad (IPGB) for more than seven years.
Renato De Castro
Advisor
World e-Government Organisation of Cities and
Local Governments (WeGO), Italy
Senior consultant and executive director of Baumann
group, responsible for the offices in Asia and Europe.
Official consultant for the Brazilian Retail Association
regarding internationalization strategies. Doctor of
Business Administration candidate at Maastricht School
of Management – MSM - doctoral research topic: The
effects of intense exposure to ICT in Smart Cities in
consumer behavior of citizens.
Arch. Joel Luna
Chief Architect and Vice President
AyalaLand Inc
Joselito N. Luna is a Vice President and member of Ayala Land’s Management Committee since August 2008. He is also Ayala Land, Inc.’s Chief Architect and Head of Innovation and Design. His other significant positions include: Director of Vesta Properties Holdings, Inc., Aurora Properties, Inc., Anvaya Beach and Nature Club Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees of Philippine Green Building Council.
Sean Kim
Principal
RTKL International Ltd, China
Sean Seonkook Kim has over 18-year experience on architectural design, research and master planning experience with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale in architecture for numerous project types. His design and project management experiences include academic, healthcare, institutional, hospitality throughout California, Massachusetts in U.S., Bahamas, Mexico and Seoul, Korea.
Craig Czarny
Director of Urban Design
Hansen Partnership, Australia
Craig Czarny (BTRP MLArch FPIA AAILA RLA MVPELA) is a Director of Hansen Partnership - one of Australia’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies servicing projects across Australia and the Pacific region. He has more than 27 years’ experience across design practice and research with an outstanding array of local and international award winning projects undertaken for the public and private sector and international agencies such as the UNWTO and World Bank.
Dr. James Tee
Executive Director
Setia Awan Group, Malaysia
DR. JAMES TEE is an Executive Director of the Setia Awan Group. He is the author of the book entitled “Malaysian Real Estate Industry – Value Creation Strategies”. He has extensive experience in corporate management, specialising in strategic planning, value engineering, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement in businesses. He has garnered invaluable expertise in many fields – including property development, investment and management – rising to the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director before the age of 40.
David Mizan Hashim
Group President and Director
VERITAS Design Group, Malaysia
David Mizan Hashim is the President and founding Director of the VERITAS Design Group, which has offices in 6 countries and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His academic credentials include a Bachelor degree in 1983 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Master in Architecture in 1986 from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD), both located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the USA. Upon graduation, he was awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Travel Fellowship for research in Islamic architecture.
Terrence Seah
Divisional Director & Head of Studio
Benoy, Singapore
Terence joined Benoy in 2014 as a Divisional Director. He is the Head of Singapore Studio. Having studied and practiced in Singapore, China and London, Terence has a diverse portfolio which includes projects across Southeast Asia and Europe. Skilled at delivering a range of projects from large-scale, mixed-use developments to individual residences, Terence has valuable insight across multiple sectors. Terence is currently involved in the delivery of the high-profile Jewel Changi Airport development in Singapore.
Wesley Chan
Founding Director
Starland Group, Hong Kong and China
Educated from M.I.T., Wesley Chan has successfully founded property businesses in China and Hong Kong. He specializes in property development, marketing and finance and is an award-winning expert in shopping malls in China. Wesley is an active member of Am Cham South China, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, Foreign Investor Association of Dong Guan, and has recently spoke at the HKIM Forum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Marcus Evans and Truvent US Conferences. Wesley is one of the key members establishing the known projects such as the Boao Aquapolis in Hainan and Mall of the World in Guangzhou. Wesley is currently the founding director of Starland Real Estate Group in Hong Kong and China.
Ir Lee Suet Sen
Councillor
PJ City Council,
Malaysia
Ir Lee Suet Sen was working with Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd as Design Engineer for 3 years after graduating from University technology of Malaysia. As Councillor, he is the Chairman of Master Transportation Plan Committee for MBPJ since 2014. Master Transportation Plan consists of Public Transport, Traffic Information System, Transit Orientation Development and Mobility for Pedestrian/Cyclist. He is involve in setting up Highland Development guidelines and also drafting amendments for Local Plan of Petaling Jaya. He is also involve in the TOD committee of Petaling Jaya and drafting the final guidelines for the City.
KK Wong
Chief Executive Officer
UMLand and Seri Austin, Malaysia
Mr KK Wong has more than 25 years experience in property development and is currently the CEO of UMLand SERI AUSTIN fully in charge and responsible for the operation of awards-winning township known as SERI AUSTIN which is located in the hotspot corridor of Tebrau in Iskandar Malaysia. With his leadership, SERI AUSTIN had bagged more than 40 awards/recognitions for the township in last two years including recognition by IRDA as the 1st Smart Healthy City & Communities Township in Iskandar Malaysia. Mr Wong is currently the Deputy Chairman of REHDA (Real Estate Housing Developers Association) Johor Branch in which he is also the Sub-committee Chairman for Infrastructure, Utilities & Environment. With his vast experience in property development, he was invited as guest speaker for various property seminars and forums. With his continuous and passionate contributions to the property industry, he is named the “Property Man of the Year 2014” at The Malaysian Reserve Property Press Awards 2014 and “Property Entrepreneur of the Year 2015” at The Malaysian Property Press Award 2015.
Dr Gerard Kho
Chief Marketing Officer
Medini Iskandar
Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Dr Gerard Kho is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd. He is currently placed in charge of promoting Medini as the Future CBD of Iskandar Puteri (formerly Nusajaya). Medini CBD is a catalytic initiative led by Khazanah with minority shareholders being Mitsui and UWI. Gerard’s role includes, as part of the destination building initiative, determining the components and types of development that could help build this future CBD. His role includes making strategic decisions in developing catalytic commercial, retail and lifestyle projects. Identifying and building a strong network of joint venture partners to assist in building Medini CBD is his top priority. The opportunity of being engaged in developing a future city is the key driver for his decision to be part of the Medini Iskandar Malaysia team.
Kevin B. Miller
Director, Architectural Services
USG BORAL
Building Products, Malaysia
Kevin Miller has over 25 years of experience in architectural building products industry with USG Corporation and Armstrong World Industries. Kevin is currently the Director of Architectural Services for USG Boral based in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. He has spent his career working with Architecture firms, Developers and Corporate Clients in the design and construction of major projects around the world. Kevin has been actively involved with the USGBC and the AIAs Committee on Design for the past 10 years. Partnering with firms on the design of several LEED and Healthy Building Network projects including work on Health Product Declarations. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Steven Koh
Technical Services Manager
USG BORAL
Building Products, Malaysia
Steven Koh has 21 years’ experience in the Building Products industry. He has regional industry experience gained from his time working in Hong Kong & Macau, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. He led our team, which was involved in the initial development for sustainable construction in Singapore working closely with various stakeholders, the Singapore Environmental Council (2005-2009) and more recently with the Hong Kong Green Building Council. He has been involved in design & construction for walls and ceilings for many major projects in these countries. This involved innovative solutions which challenged traditional methods of construction that enabled major projects (casinos, hotels, hospitals, residential – high rise and public housing) to be built with lightweight high performance walls instead of labour intensive conventional materials.
Saeed Zaki
Regional Managing Director
dwp Southeast Asia
Dr. Saeed possesses over two decades of extensive experience in property and real estate development. An architect, urban designer and urban planner by profession, Dr. Saeed has a proven track record of successful project planning design, development and implementation, throughout Asia. Saeed holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning, from the Asian Institute of Technology, and also guest lectures at international institutes. He has authored research papers in design and planning and is also a regular speaker at conferences, seminars and workshops, around Asia, on property and real estate development. Dr Saeed has been with dwp, a multinational architecture and interior design firm, since 2007. Presently he is responsible for overseeing all Southeast Asian countries’ operations, directing four offices in the region. Saeed collaborates closely with regional and country management teams to ensure key project requirements and client business objectives are met, while maintaining design integrity and quality. Dr. Saeed is very passionate about promoting sustainable development both through his academic as well as professional practice. He is actively promoting Carbon Neutral Development in the region.
