John Paolo R. Rivera is a researcher and professor at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). He focuses on socioeconomic research, particularly in macroeconomics, tourism development, and poverty economics. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with over 1,000 citations on topics like sustainable tourism and youth entrepreneurship. His work significantly contributes to economic policy discussions in the Philippines, making him a key figure in both academic and policy-making circles.

S. Steven Pan is the Executive Chairman of Silks Hotel Group and the listed FIH Corporation in Taipei, which is the leading listed hospitality company in Taiwan. Silks Group consists of 4 hotel brands including international luxury Regent, cultural luxury Silks Place, hotspring resort Wellspring and boutique hotel JUSTSLEEP brands. FIH is the owner and developer of Group’s flagship Regent Taipei Hotel and Regent Galleria, the first luxury hotel and retail mixed use complex in Asia. The Group also manages Regent branded residences and listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) in Taiwan. Steven obtained a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 and an MBA from Columbia Business School in 1988. Prior to joining FIH in 1991 he was an Associate at First Boston.

Shawn Jang is a recognized leader in the global sustainability industry, dedicating over 20 years to fostering a greener, healthier built environment. He has successfully managed and implemented sustainable design strategies for corporate programs worldwide, helping clients achieve their environmental goals.

Shawn actively shapes the sustainability landscape by serving on the LEED Steering Committee, contributing as a reviewer for educational content, and leading workshops across Asia. He also brings his expertise to academia as an assistant professor at Feng Chia University, where he teaches the first international LEED Lab.

As the founder and visionary behind RCI Sustainability Group, RCI has become a trailblazer in the region, pioneering the introduction of internationally recognized certifications such as LEED, WELL, EarthCheck, and UL Healthy Building Program. RCI forward-thinking approach has revolutionized how sustainability is perceived and implemented across the building sector, setting new benchmarks for excellence and environmental stewardship.

At RCI Sustainability, Shawn’s leadership is more than just a title—it’s a movement. His work is a testament to the power of vision, challenging the status quo, and setting a new course for a greener, healthier, and more sustainable world.

John graduated from The Ohio State University and possesses extensive cross-disciplinary experience. He has been involved in automotive business development at Inchcape Group in Hong Kong, B2B corporate channel strategy integration and sales at Staples Inc. in the U.S., and the export of machinery manufacturing, accumulating broad expertise across various fields. Since joining RCI Sustainability in 2020, he has led the company's business development and marketing department, applying sharp market insights and strategic planning to drive business growth and deepen the client base. He excels at building and maintaining long-term partnerships by prioritizing client needs and helping the company stay at the forefront of sustainable development trends.

Shaun is the SSolutions Director of RCI Sustainability Group, a leading sustainability consulting firm specializing in guiding building projects toward achieving international and local third-party sustainability certifications. With a sharp focus on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and environmental performance, Shaun is dedicated to crafting tailored strategies that help clients navigate complex certification processes, such as LEED, WELL, EarthCheck and Taiwan’s Green Building Mark, EEWH.

Leveraging his expertise in green building standards and innovative solutions, he works closely with architects, engineers, and project teams to optimize building performance and ensure sustainable outcomes. Shaun’s commitment to excellence and sustainability drives RCI’s mission to create healthier, more efficient, and environmentally responsible spaces. With an eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Shaun ensures that every project not only meets the highest standards of sustainability but also contributes positively to the communities they serve.

Steve has worked as a Chief Sustainability Officer within thehospitality industry for almost a decade, giving him a deepunderstanding of sustainable operations, management andstrategy. He has designed, led and delivered projects across allaspects of ESG, translating complex issues to actionable, targeted,initiatives across different cultures and geographies, and hasproduced multiple award-winning ESG investor reports. Prior toworking in the hospitality industry, Steve spent ten years inacademia as an ecologist specialising in ecological and climatechange modelling, working in SIDS to understand and managenatural resources. Steve has spent a decade in each of theAmericas and Asia, employing a stakeholder engaged approach toempower businesses to create, measure and communicate positivesustainable impact.

Daniel Gschwind is Professor of Practice in the Griffith Institute for Tourism at Griffith University since August 2022. He was the CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) from 2001 to 2022, representing the industry in numerous committees and forums. He is an Adjunct Professor at University of Queensland since 2002. Daniel is also the Chair of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), the Chair of the Tourism Reef Advisory Committee of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), the Chair of QMF: Queensland Music Trails, a Director and founding member of the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) and a Director of Tourism Whitsundays. He previously served as a member of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) from 2009 to 2013.

He is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Queensland.

Earlier in his career Daniel was involved in yacht charter operations in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean before relocating to Australia where he completed an Honours Degree in Economics at the University of Queensland. He worked as a Senior Economist for the Queensland Treasury for six years before taking on his tourism roles.

DAs Head of Sustainability Strategy at TÜV Rheinland and Advisor to RE100’s local partner in Taiwan, Sammy Su plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainability initiatives and champions public-private partnerships to advocate for government policies and drive industry solutions toward ESG and sustainability goals.

Over the past decade, Sammy has collaborated with global, regional, and Taiwanese partners, including RE100, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), BloombergNEF, Taiwan Power Company, CPC Taiwan, and Taiwan International Ports Corp., to lead flagship projects and author eight influential reports, including the 'Taiwan Energy Market Briefing: Net-Zero Plan and Aggregated PPAs' (co-published with RE100 in December 2022) and the 'Paving the Way to Net Zero Power' report (co-published with Taipower in December 2023).