APREA Team

Sigrid Zialcita
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Asia Pacific Real Assets Association
sigrid.zialcita@aprea.asia
Sigrid Zialcita
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Asia Pacific Real Assets Association
sigrid.zialcita@aprea.asia
Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA). Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure.
Sigrid joined APREA’s executive team in January 2019.
Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management. Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington, D.C. and led C&W’s U.S. research group in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC; Virginia; Suburban Maryland, Baltimore; and Philadelphia areas. Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.
A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events. Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.
Sigrid holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of several civic groups including the Rotary Club of Raffles City in Singapore, where she has served in various leadership positions, and serves in the Executive Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Society of Singapore.
Regional Principal Contacts

Gordon Tang
Principal, Greater China & Australia
M: +852 9457 8638
Email: gordon.tang@aprea.asia
Gordon Tang has served as our Hong Kong Chapter Lead, responsible for the Greater China affairs since he joined APREA in 2015. He oversees APREA Hong Kong Chapter’s activities, including events coordination, member retention, daily administration, and business development in Greater China. He commenced his career working for prestigious local English and Chinese newspapers with solid account management and business development experiences, especially on the real estate category. Mr Tang graduated with a B.Soc.Sc. in History from Hong Kong Baptist University and has completed a Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law with Commendation from The Manchester Metropolitan University of UK, jointly with The University of Hong Kong.

Sameeksha Sharma
Country Principal – India
Mobile: +91 98202 70706
Email: sameeksha.sharma@aprea.asia
Sameeksha Sharma
Country Principal – India
Mobile: +91 98202 70706
Email: sameeksha.sharma@aprea.asia
An NMIMS Alumni, Sameeksha has more than 18 years in sales, business development and marketing, and has worked with brands like Vodafone (I), Bennett Coleman, American Express, HDFC Developers. She has led sales teams and worked with leading developers across India, not only on digital campaign strategies but also on offline strategies, along with process improvement strategies - by use of various process improvements tool - to ensure a delivery on ROI.
Sameeksha graduated with a Degree in Marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in 2008.

Selina Wang
Regional Principal, Singapore and Other Markets
Email: selina.wang@aprea.asia
Prior to APREA, Selina worked at the Singapore Business Federation to develop high-level strategies on market engagement for key markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Mongolia. She is experienced in member and stakeholder engagement through national-level exhibitions, conferences, seminars, overseas mission trips and digital platform creation.
Selina has also worked with both Ascendas Funds Management and City Development Limited (CDL). In Ascendas, she supported the portfolio management of industrial space in the UK and Australia. In CDL, she rotated in various roles, from commercial leasing in Singapore to project and operations management of various projects in China.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from National University of Singapore with a Dean’s List award.

Takuya Nasukawa
Country Principal, Japan
Email: takuya.nasukawa@aprea.asia
After graduating from Waseda University, Takuya Nasukawa began his career in the International Finance Division of Nikko Securities. He was in charge of corporate finance in both Tokyo and New York, and was appointed head of the Debt Finance Group. He arranged various financings for borrowers such as the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank and APAC governments. He moved to the Fixed Income Department where he served as Head of Foreign Bond Sales and Co-Head of Fixed Income Sales. When Nikko Salomon Smith Barney was founded, he worked there as an original member and then assumed responsibility as Head of Foreign Exchange at Citibank Japan. Most recently, he established the BOP business and worked at NPO for Education and International Exchange. Prior to joining APREA, he was a partner in a consulting firm advising global asset manag

Yan Chen
Country Principal, China
Email: Yan.Chen@aprea.asia
Ms. Yan Chen was Managing Director in International Business Division, COS Capital. She was responsible for acquisition, fund management and investor relations of overseas business at COS Capital. Ms. Chen had worked in Morgan Stanley, Asia Pacific Land and Treasury China Trust. Ms. Chen holds two master degrees from MIT and a bachelor degree from Tsinghua University.
Corporate Services

Rodrigo Dela Peña, Jr.
Director, Marketing & Communications
Email: rodrigo.delapena@aprea.asia
Rodrigo Dela Peña, Jr. has 15 years of experience that spans marketing communications, event and project management, and content creation. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including Google, Pfizer, the US Embassy, Australian High Commission, and other MNCs. As part of his extensive marcomms portfolio, he has successfully led product launches, strategic partnerships, and communication campaigns. His track record extends into the digital realm, with different projects in social media marketing, virtual and hybrid events, and online advertising.
A multi-awarded writer, Rodrigo graduated with a degree of Political Science from the University of the Philippines and is the author of two books.

Prajakta Kuveskar
Membership Services Manager
Prajakta Kuveskar
Membership Services Manager
Prajakta Kuveskar is a Membership Services Manager with strong experience in event management and operations. She specializes in end-to-end project execution, stakeholder coordination and budget planning. She has worked closely with senior leaders, faculty, and international partners to deliver projects within defined timelines and budgets. She also supported communication and marketing activities, including campaign coordination and participant engagement.

Cynthia Yuan
Executive, Marketing & Events
Cynthia Yuan
Executive, Marketing & Events
Cynthia Yuan possesses five years of professional experience in marketing, having served international renowned enterprises such as Forbes, Ogilvy, and Swire Group. Specializing in commercial real estate, 4A advertising, and international media, she excels in high-end client relationship management, strategic brand collaborations, and full-link integrated marketing. She helped key projects including the Forbes China 30 Under 30 Summit (2019-2020), China-Japan Future Industry Forum (2020), and Innovation Summit. Graduating from the University of East Anglia’s Media Studies program, she was awarded the China Great Scholarship in 2018, showcasing dual strengths in academia and practice.
Cynthia Yuan女士拥有五年市场营销领域专业经验,曾服务于福布斯、奥美及太古集团等国际知名企业,深耕商业地产、4A广告与国际媒体领域。擅长高端客户关系运营、品牌战略协作及全链路整合营销,协助完成福布斯中国30岁以下精英峰会(2019-2020)、中日未来产业论坛(2020)及创新峰会等重点项目。其毕业于英国东英吉利大学传媒专业,并于2018年获评中国国家优秀留学生奖学金,彰显学术与实践双重实力。

Sonia Danker
Administrative Assistant
(Part-time)
Tel: +65 6955 7850
Email: sonia.danker@aprea.asia

Atiqah Misran
Accounts & Administrative Assistant
Atiqah Misran
Accounts & Administrative Assistant
