APREA 領導人午餐會

Esther 從事可持續發展工作超過二十年，於 2008 年出版了新加坡第一份可持續發展報告，並於 2017 年發行了新加坡公司的第一筆綠色債券。Esther 被聯合國全球盟約授予 2018 SDG 綠色基礎設施和低碳經濟先鋒，並被路透社評為 2023 年 25 位應對氣候變化的開創性女性之一，以及首屆 TIME100 2023 商界氣候領袖：

• 世界經濟論壇自然積極城市全球委員會
• 世界綠色建築協會企業諮詢委員會主席
• 與自然相關的財務揭露工作小組
• UN PRI 房地產諮詢委員會
• UN ESCAP 可持續商業網路執行理事會
• 全球報告倡議組織 (GRI) 監事會
• 城市土地學會 (ULI) Randall Lewis Center 房地產可持續發展諮詢委員會和 ULI 亞太淨零理事會
• 亞太房地產資產協會 (APREA) 董事會兼 ESG 委員會主席
• GRESB 基金會董事會

她創辦了 Women4Green 和 Youth4Climate 網路，以賦予婦女和青年支持氣候行動和永續發展的能力。.

With over 30 years of experience, Geraldine Ong is a distinguished real estate lawyer whose practice spans real estate, digital infrastructure and cross-border investments across Asia Pacific and beyond. As Head of Baker McKenzie's Corporate Real Estate Practice in Singapore and a member of the firm's Asia Pacific Data Centre Focus Group, she advises investors, developers, REITs, multinational corporations and technology companies on complex and strategic matters across the region. Her experience extends across Asia Pacific, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa and the Middle East, reflecting a practice shaped by some of the world's most dynamic markets.

As Co-Regional Client Relationship Leader and Executive Director, Sarah leads local and global teams in crafting design solutions that harmonize aesthetic appeal with business objectives for clients worldwide. In her previous roles, she served as the Managing Director of Gensler’s Tokyo office for six years and as Co-Managing Director of the firm’s Chicago office for three years. Her extensive experience encompasses a variety of industries and project types, ranging from new urban high-rise hospitals to intimate workplace designs. Sarah excels in leading teams within diverse, multicultural environments and consistently prioritizes client experience.

Sarah is actively involved in the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, where she serves as Vice President and Co-Chair of the CEO Forum. Additionally, she is a Co-Chair for the Hospitality Product Council at the Urban Land Institute and is the Regional Director for the U.S.-Japan Council.

Edd heads the Middle East operations for Cushman & Wakefield, having joined (what was then ) DTZ in the Middle East over 20 years ago.

Having worked through the Financial Crisis of 2008/9, the oil price crash of 2014, the blockade of Qatar (2018-2022) and most recently the pandemic, Edd has seen a number of disruptions to the property cycle and finds it fascinating how the market copes with major events outside the traditional market cycle.

A longstanding APREA supporter, Edd has a home in Thailand and has a passion for being out on the water whenever possible!