Shanghai, China
Senior executive who has held regional and global responsibilities for Quality Assurance, Product Development & Innovation, Supply Chain Improvements, Sustainability & ESG, Efficiency & Change Management and Digital Transformation. Delivered continuous process improvement, sustainable technological innovations, supply chain compliance for complex scenarios in geopolitical sensitive scenarios - paradigm-shifting, industry-leading solutions based on value-added interactions with C-suite and board representatives and innovative Risk Management methods for Brand Protection. Life-long learner, passionate about helping sustainability-focused businesses navigate strategic growth, risk, and governance challenges. As a Westerner with Asian expertise, I want to support organizations in embedding ESG principles into their governance frameworks, to bridge the gap between compliance and long-term value creation in this evolving regulatory landscape. Now seeking to deploy my experience and learning to add value in board positions. Key board strengths: - Sustainability & ESG - Digital Transformation - Change management - Innovation & Product Development - Qualified Risk Director® - Certified Chair™ Applying these backgrounds at or as: - Foria (HK) Ltd. in a strategic corporate advisory capacity for sustainability, ESG, Compliance, Risk Assessment and supply chain solutions (www.foriahk.com) - EQOLOGIC. An ESG advisory JV setup between the Equasia Group of companies and Foria HK Ltd. (www.eqologic.co) - FirstCapital Advisers as Executive Director representing Wealth transfer, Asset deployment, Alternative residency and Citizenship-by-investment solutions (https://www.linkedin.com/company/104925532/admin/dashboard/). - In an (aspiring) INED/NED/Advisory/Trustee based board member role supporting organization to remain focused on a sustainable future (www.corporate-governance.co).
EQOLOGIC: www.equasia-group.com/esg-advisory As an independent adviser, with offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong, EQOLOGIC offers unrivaled expertise and experience concerning all issues surrounding sustainability and ESG in a Chinese and broader Asian context. The Equasia group has been active in China for over 20 years, in corporate finance, project finance, legal and regulatory issues, compliance and other related areas. EQOLOGIC adds unique expertise in corporate governance, sustainability projects and the field of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). As sustainability, responsible investing, and ESG are rapidly developing in China and SE Asia, we are happy to discuss any specific needs you may have, to share how our experience can assist you (https://www.equasia-group.com/contact/).
As an executive director instrumental in expanding FirstCapital Advisers suite of services and solutions for client mandates. - Asset Deployment - Wealth Transfer - Alternative Residency - Citizenship-by-Investment - Globally Regulated Trust Solutions (HKG) - Provide access to hotel assets for investment (TH) - Support sales in Investment Property Projects (TH)
The current service delivery for Foria (HK) Ltd. is based on: - A Joint-Venture with EQUASIA Group for ESG Advisory under the name of EQOLOGIC® - Acting as Executive Director for FirstCapital Advisors, a global offshore advisory firm providing for Asset Deployment, Alternative Residency & Citizenship-by-Investment and Wealth Transfer. - Acting as advisory board, Trustee or Independent Non-Executive Board Member (INED) - Interim Assignments. www.corporate-governance.co www.foriahk.co www.ecologic.co Acted as independent contractor for organization in renewables industry building their ESG service portfolio and deliverables for photovoltaic and battery storage supply chains. Developed innovative supply chain risk based systems for compliance with geopolitical sensitive frameworks. Historically provided consultancy for startups (mobile freon testing solution, water repellent electrical coating, luxurious mechanical watches). Responsible for business plans, fundraising, HR, corporate governance, marketing, incubator applications, and business development. Consultancy for TIC market; SME’s, government, expert groups. Lead multiple projects, where complex product development, government, and institutional requirements, product certification, and testing questions are involved with a focus on agribusiness, food, sustainability, environment, and social compliance. Acted as designated GM, MD and board member acting for shareholders of startups.
The IASE Association aims to be the main international certification body for all professionals in the field of ESG and thus promote the confidence of professionals and consumers in knowledge, skills, lifelong learning, behavior and ethics. Board members support the institute to expand across APAC and to instrumental in positioning IASE as an ESG training institute.
Responsible for development, delivery, and client interactions for companies' ESG service deliverables. Accountable for content, methodology, and development of ESG services. Primary contact for all multilateral/bilateral financial institutions and energy transition projects. Revenue growth from 250K to 3.5M US$ in 6 months. Responsible for Shanghai and Changzhou offices (110FTE). Member of CEA's risk committee (CEA: CEO, CFO, GM CN. ITK: Head of compliance) responsible for compliance with ITK Critical Management Control (CMC) scheme, benchmarking and implementation of safeguards.
Responsible for deliverables of ESG and supply chain related services through CEA's global team. CEA's team through its best-in-class services focuses on ensuring quality across all aspects of the solar and energy storage industries. And have been instrumental in supporting the installation of 85GW of solar power in 63 countries reducing 90,142,500 tones of CO2 emissions.