Green Buildings, Greener Future (Joint Event by APREA and IFC)

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.

Michelle works on the Climate Strategy and Green Buildings Market Transformation Program (GBMTP) at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. With her experience in emerging markets, she leads regional teams to expand geographical and typological markets for the EDGE program. She was originally educated as an architect, and is an accredited green building professional, with certifications such as LEED AP, EDGE Expert, and a DGNB International Consultant. She is also experienced with sustainable financing and has trained emerging market banks on the opportunities with real estate financial products such as green bonds and mortgages.

David is the Senior Executive Director, Head of ESG Consulting & Sustainability Services for CBRE in Singapore and across APAC. Prior to taking on this important assignment, David held the roles of Senior Executive Managing Director, Property Management in the United Kingdom, Managing Director, Asset Services, Singapore & Southeast Asia, and Regional Director, Asset Services, Pacific. In each role over his career, David led the Sustainability business within the Asset Services & Property Management business lines. Prior to joining CBRE, David led Investment Property Management for Knight Frank in Australia.

His strengths are driving excellent client outcomes through strong leadership, strategy development and execution, galvanizing teams through implementing positive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

David is a passionate advocate for creating an environment where people thrive, building communities and connections, integrating technology, sustainability, and people to help shape the future of the workplace and real estate.

As Head of ESG Consulting & Sustainability Services, David works with CBRE’s Investor and Occupier clients across APAC delivering on ESG Strategy, Net Zero Decarbonisation, Sustainability Reporting, GRESB, Circular Economy and Green, WELL and Smart Building Certifications. He has been recognised and respected in the industry for his leadership and is passionate about the Environment and Sustainability and building successful high performing teams.

Following the acquisition of Paia Consulting, to become Paia FROM CBRE, the Singapore hub regional team has grown to 27 professionals, with a further 74 + professionals across the wider APAC region.

David is a member of the CBRE Global Sustainability Committee. He holds an MBA from Southern Cross University and is a fellow of RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and sits on the RICS Global Standards & Regulation board.

David is a member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), the Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA) where is he is a registered Environmental practitioner (REnvP). David is also a Certified Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA) and Certified Carbon Management Leader (CCML). David is a member of the APREA APAC Sustainability Committee, the Australian Singapore Chamber of Commerce Green Committee, The British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, the Mckinsey Net Zero Global Committee and the ULI (Urban Land Institute) Sustainability Committee and is the CBRE member representative on the Singapore Green Building Council.

Mr. Sanjay Dutt is the MD & CEO of Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd and Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. Mr. Sanjay has over 28 years of experience in the Real Estate Development and Consulting space.Mr. Sanjay Dutt is the MD & CEO of Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd and Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. Mr. Sanjay has over 28 years of experience in the Real Estate Development and Consulting space.

He is managing 20 ongoing projects measuring across 13 cities in India, Sri Lanka & Maldives, which includes Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Residential (Luxury/Premier, Affordable, Second Home & Mixed-Use Township). He is also involved in the management of the infrastructure projects, which includes 3 rope ways, 4 roadways & a Metro project in Pune.

In his previous role, he was the CEO India Operations & Private Funds with The CapitaLand, a multinational Alternative Asset Management Company focusing on real estate, infrastructure and private equity.

Sanjay spent 23 years with globally top 3 real estate consulting companies. He was MD South Asia at Cushman & Wakefield (2001-2008 and 2012-2016), also CEO Business with JLL (2008 – 2012) and was one of the founder member of CBRE, India (1996-2001).Sanjay holds a Post-Graduate in Marketing & HR from the International Management Institute. He is the Chairman South Asia - RICS, Joint Chairman of the FICCI - Real Estate Committee and Chairman APREA Asia-Advocacy Committee, Advisory Board NAREDCO and Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM – Ease of Doing Business Council and a member of CoreNet Global.

Michelle works on the Climate Strategy and Green Buildings Market Transformation Program (GBMTP) at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. With her experience in emerging markets, she leads regional teams to expand geographical and typological markets for the EDGE program. She was originally educated as an architect, and is an accredited green building professional, with certifications such as LEED AP, EDGE Expert, and a DGNB International Consultant. She is also experienced with sustainable financing and has trained emerging market banks on the opportunities with real estate financial products such as green bonds and mortgages.