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In this section, we cover who's moving where in the sustainability sector and provide insights into the skills needed to excel in this fast-changing discipline.

Sam Smith, Cathay Pacific

Sam Smith moves into the role after three and half years with Swire Pacific, Cathay's majority owner, where he served as sustainability and innovation lead.

20 Apr 2026

Andy Yap of CSV

The former managing director of the Singapore-based climate finance consulting group assumes the top role as the organisation enters a new phase of growth focused on accelerating coal-to-clean transactions.

Jackie Mah

Mah is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).

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The new 26-member commission will investigate issues regarding how rising sea levels are affecting vulnerable communities and affecting their health.

2 April 2026

Carolyn Lim, head of sustainability operations, Golden Agri-Resources

31 March 2026

Kristina Anguelova, The Nature Conservancy

19 March 2026

Speaking at an event in Singapore, ClientEarth CEO Laura Clarke (second, left)

3 March 2026

Brian Ho, former CSO of Resorts World Sentosa

27 February 2026

DENR incoming acting secretary Juan Miguel Cuna

15 February 2026

9 February 2026

Julio Cordano-INC

4 February 2026

Vinamra Srivastava speaking at an event in Singapore.

2 February 2026

A Coca-cola booth at the ReThink sustainability event in Hong Kong.

21 January 2026

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting with philanthropist Bill Gates in May 2025.

20 January 2026

Shah Redza UCFS 2025

19 January 2026

The audience at Unlocking Capital for Sustainability Malaysia

Sarvesh Suri, IFC's senior vice president, Asia Pacific

9 January 2026

Vivek Kumar, WWF-SG

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