Speaker Categories: Food Systems

Su-E Yap

Director for Corporate Engagement, Asia Pacific, The Nature Conservancy

Su-E is the global lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Foodscape Accelerator—a technical assistance facility that aims to scale up Regenerative Foodscapes around the world. 

Previously, Su-E served as the Director for Corporate Engagement (Asia Pacific) for The Nature Conservancy where she worked with private sector players to mobilize capital and action for conservation. 

Robin Willoughby

Chief Strategy Officer, Tilt Collective

Robin Willoughby brings 20 years of experience as a director and leader in international affairs and environmental organizations with expertise on human rights, development, and sustainability issues. Robin was previously Co-founder and Managing Director at Madre Brava and has worked at the United Nations in New York; served as Head of Policy and Campaigns on Food and Climate Change at Oxfam GB; led research on energy and the environment at the Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House) and directed the UK campaign work of environmental organization – Mighty Earth. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters.

Khanh Tran

Managing Partner, Touchstone Partners

Khanh Tran is driven by a mission to empower visionary founders who are building real solutions to Vietnam’s most pressing challenges. As the son of a brilliant engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Khanh grew up witnessing the obstacles of doing business in an emerging market—especially the barriers that prevent talented individuals from accessing capital and support. He came to believe that talent and technology alone are not enough; a more inclusive and purpose-driven financial ecosystem is essential for innovation and long-term prosperity.  

With a deep commitment to impact, Khanh focuses on enabling startups that are transforming Vietnam’s critical sectors such as education, healthcare, supply chains, and sustainable climate solutions through digital innovation. He also aspires to play a pioneering role in building a full continuum of capital in Vietnam—from grants and philanthropic funding, to early-stage risk capital, growth-stage financing, and eventually listing pathways—ensuring that entrepreneurs have access to the right resources at every stage of their journey.  

Khanh was previously Head of Technology Investment at VinaCapital, after years of experience at Goldman Sachs, Grab, and GoBear. He holds a BEng and MSc in from the University of Nottingham and an MBA from INSEAD.  

Bambang Cahyo Susilo

Co-founder & CFO, Eratani

Bambang is the Co-founder and CFO of Eratani, a farmer and community-centric startup in Indonesia that is dedicated to empowering farmers and the community while tackling pressing global issues surrounding food sufficiency, security, and sustainability. Eratani is committed to enhancing the livelihood of smallholder farmers by delivering comprehensive and fully integrated solutions that address the entire agriculture value chain, from upstream production to downstream distribution. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep operational expertise, the Company has empowered over 36,000 farmers across 410 villages in Indonesia. 

Before co-founding Eratani, Bambang distinguished himself as a passionate leader in development and innovation, accumulating over 17 years of experience in pivotal leadership roles across a spectrum of global corporations, large-scale organizations, and some of Indonesia’s most innovative startups, including Gojek, Privy, Endeavor, and Ernst & Young. His diverse experiences provide him with a unique perspective and a solid foundation to transforming the agricultural landscape and fostering a sustainable, positive impact for farming communities throughout Indonesia. 

Tania Strauss

Head of Sustainable Growth and People Agenda, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

At the World Economic Forum, Tania leads the Food, Water and Clean Air agenda, advancing sustainable and inclusive transitions to healthy, resilient systems through business, finance, technology, policy, and inclusion. With over 20 years’ experience across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, she has managed global initiatives in food security, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and integrated value chains. Previously the Head of the New Vision for Agriculture initiative, a global public private partnership platform that has mobilized over US $11 billion in investment commitments, reaching over 10 million smallholder farmers, including catalyzing the Grow Asia initiative with ASEAN. Her expertise spans international development strategy, public-private partnerships, and development economics. Tania holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University, and an Executive Master’s degree in Global Leadership with the World Economic Forum’s Global Leadership Academy.  

Frank Sha

Research Specialist/Health Manager, AT ONE Wellness Clinic

Frank Sha is a licensed physician in both China and the United States, with a diverse and global background in integrative medicine. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne in Australia and an M.D. from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States. His clinical and research experience spans internationally, having served as a Clinical Statistical Analyst and Research Assistant at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and as a Pain Management Specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital. Currently, he leads the EBOM Clinic’s Lincoln Branch and serves as a Research Specialist and Health Manager at AT ONE Wellness Clinic. His expertise lies in developing comprehensive therapy plans that integrate traditional Chinese and Western medicine, with a focus on managing unexplained chronic pain, visceral hypersensitivity, cancer prevention and postoperative support, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

Tulika Raj

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SunGreen H2

Tulika is an experienced commercial leader who has led $2B worth of transactions including fundraising and large project investments. She has hands-on experience of developing and growing renewable energy companies, coupled with more than 10 years of experience in clean energy investments (from solar to wind developers at growth to exit stages), at major energy companies and renewable funds.

Tulika holds a bachelor’s degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and an MBA from the London Business School. After a long career working for companies like Schlumberger, BP, Denham Capital and Octopus Investments, in 2020 she co-founded SunGreenH2.

SunGreenH2, a globally recognized innovator and Bloomberg NEF Pioneers award winner, is unlocking clean hydrogen adoption with cutting-edge electrolyser solutions.

Their advanced materials based electrodes for water-splitting can be used in across all types of electrolysers to deliver 2x (doubled) hydrogen production with 20% greater energy efficiency while eliminating precious metals use – a breakthrough in cost and sustainability.

Antoine Raes

Investment Director, Mirova

Antoine is based in Singapore and Investment Director at Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers and a global leader in sustainable finance with over $35bn of assets under management. With Mirova, he leads the development of natural capital and private equity activities across various funds in the APAC region supporting fundraising and investor relations, capital deployment, and provides operational support to companies. Antoine brings senior private sector investment expertise in emerging markets having accompanied as an investor and board member more than 30 companies over the past 17 years across multiple sectors.

Beverley Postma

Executive Director, Grow Asia

Beverley Postma is the Executive Director of Grow Asia, a multi-stakeholder platform established by the World Economic Forum and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to broker market-driven solutions for sustainable food systems in Southeast Asia. With 25 years in the global food system, Bev has held C-Suite roles in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas in both corporate and non-profit settings. Her previous roles include CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); CEO of HarvestPlus; and Executive Director of Food Industry Asia (FIA). Prior to this, Bev held senior corporate affairs roles for Syngenta and Kellogg’s and is a strategic advisor to the Milken Institute on food and agri-investments. She holds a BSc in marine ecology and serves on the advisory boards of venture capital firms and impact funds in the biotech and agritech space. Bev has led high-performing teams across the full breadth of the global food system, is an angel investor, and is an active champion for diversity and inclusion.

Yvonne Pinto

Director General, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Yvonne Pinto has a long career in technology generation, innovation ecosystems, and international development. She started in agricultural research and academia before spending 15 years in private philanthropy, focusing on investments in agriculture, enterprise, finance, and education, particularly in Africa. She has collaborated with various stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and private foundations, promoting evidence-based approaches and diverse perspectives. Her work has addressed significant agricultural disease challenges in Africa and explored digital economies and technology ecosystems. She is particularly interested in the intersection of big data, science, and sustainability in the ongoing bio-revolution.