Synopsis
As global businesses face increasing pressure to respond to environmental, social, and economic challenges, both seasoned and next-generation leaders are stepping up to shape a more sustainable and innovative corporate future.
This panel brings together distinguished leaders from diverse industries to explore how leadership can be a powerful driver of business transformation, cultural evolution, and long-term sustainable growth. The conversation will go beyond theory, spotlighting how organisations are embedding sustainability into their core strategies — and how leadership at all levels plays a critical role in aligning purpose with performance.
Panelists will share practical insights on the evolving leadership skillsets required in today’s dynamic environment — from strategic foresight and stakeholder engagement to innovation and resilience in the face of disruption.
Join us as we uncover what it takes to lead with impact at the intersection of Leadership, Sustainability, and Innovation — and how today’s decisions shape the world for tomorrow.
Programme
6:30 pm Registration Opens
7:00 pm Welcome by Louise Nguyen, Head of Growth and Strategic Partnerships, Catapult
7:05 pm Opening Remarks by Ms Eva Vincetic, Head of Committees and Advocacy Manager, EuroCham Singapore
7:10 pm Keynote Presentation by Ms Claire Langrée Saf, Co-Founder and Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, WABIO Technology
7:25 pm Keynote Presentation by Ms Marieke Nispeling, Sustainability Lead, Asia at FrieslandCampina
7:40 pm Panel Discussion & Q&A moderated by Mr Samuel Chauffaille, Managing Director, Ecocert Southeast Asia Pte Ltd
- Ms Claire Langrée Saf, Co-Founder and Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, WABIO Technology
- Ms Amy Long, Head of Business Development, Siemens Energy
- Mr Fabrizio Pettazzi, Head of Office & Industry, Signify
- Ms Marieke Nispeling, Sustainability Lead, Asia at FrieslandCampina
8:25 pm Closing Remarks by Ms Eva Vincetic, Head of Committees and Advocacy Manager, EuroCham Singapore
8:30 pm Networking
9:00 pm End of Event
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme content without giving prior notification or any reasons thereof.
Speaker and Panellists
Ms Claire Langrée Saf
Co-Founder and Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development
WABIO Technology
Claire is the co-founder of WABIO Investment Holding, focusing on Capital Financing, Investor Relations and Governance. Entrepreneur at heart, she contributes to driving the business development of WABIO Group.
WABIO provides green energy – electricity, renewable gas (in the form of bio-LNG and bio-CNG) -through the bacterial digestion of organic waste. WABIO’s delivers efficient high-tech large-scale biogas plants, with over 30 years of biotechnology research.
Claire brings over two decades of experience in driving business transformation programmes as a member of the executive team for two Forbes 500 banking and insurance organisations. She is also the co-chair of the Sustainability Committee of the EuroCham in Singapore.
Her sustainability career initially brought her to her passion for soil regeneration and nature-based solutions. She specialises in energy, decarbonisation and soil regeneration. All three areas are the focus of her work since 2014 through a sustainability through independent advisory from the early 2018 and much pro-bono work with the experts on the ground.
Claire is an INSEAD certified International Director, holds an M.A in Marketing and Economics from the Sorbonne Business University in Paris, and obtained her Corporate Finance training from the London Business School. Her sustainability academia comes from the University of Cambridge (CISL) in Sustainability Management and Sustainable Finance.
Ms Marieke Nispeling
Sustainability Lead, Asia
FrieslandCampina
Marieke Nispeling serves as the Sustainability Lead for FrieslandCampina Asia, where she is responsible for shaping and executing the regional sustainability strategy, with key priorities including Better Nutrition, Circular Packaging, and Local Sourcing. Based in Singapore, she is committed to integrating sustainability into core business practices across both regional and country operations, with a strong emphasis on cross-value chain collaboration to drive meaningful and measurable impact.
Marieke brings a strong commercial acumen to her sustainability leadership, having previously held several commercial roles in Europe before transitioning into the sustainability field five years ago. Her approach ensures that sustainability initiatives are strategically aligned with business objectives, fostering innovation, resilience, and long-term value creation for FrieslandCampina and its stakeholders.
Ms Amy Long
Head of Business Development
Siemens Energy
Amy Long is the Head of Business Development (Asia Pacific) at Siemens Energy, where she leads early opportunity development across Siemens Energy’s portfolio to drive growth across the region. With extensive experience in the energy sector, Amy has successfully spearheaded projects in upstream oil & gas, LNG, CCS, geothermal, and shipping. She previously held commercial and business development roles at Shell and was a founding member of SLB’s consulting division.
Amy is a global citizen, having been born in Singapore but raised in Seoul, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, and Paris. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Certificate in Urban Design from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and a BA (Hons and Distinction) from Stanford University.
Mr Fabrizio Pettazzi
Head of Office & Industry
Signify
Fabrizio Pettazzi is a leading expert in sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for the enterprise sector. As the Head of Office & Industry for Signify’s systems and service business, Fabrizio specializes in helping companies increase productivity and sustainability through the implementation of advanced smart lighting technologies. He has worked with large, multinational companies across Europe and the APAC region and possesses a profound understanding of the latest trends and challenges in the real estate industry.
Fabrizio is passionate about driving the adoption of sustainable and energy-efficient practices and is committed to helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint, while also improving their productivity. With over 15 years of experience in enterprise sales for leading technology companies and over a decade with Signify, Fabrizio is a seasoned industry leader with a proven track record of success.
Moderator
Mr Samuel Chauffaille
Managing Director
Ecocert Southeast Asia
Samuel Chauffaille is the Regional Director Asia Pacific at Ecocert (www.ecocert.com), a pioneer and global leader in organic and sustainable certification for agriculture, cosmetics and textile industry. He began his career in 1996 in France, then moved to the USA in 2003 where he joined International SOS, a multinational company providing medical and security assistance services. The company relocated him to Singapore in 2008, where he held various regional leadership roles. During his tenure at International SOS, he was a founding member of the Sustainability Committee, initially leading the Social pillar and later focusing on Environmental initiatives, including the Ecovadis certification.
In 2020, Samuel enrolled at Singapore Management University and graduated from the Sustainability and Sustainable Business executive masterclass. In July 2021, he joined H3Dynamics, a Singaporean startup aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry. By May 2023, he assumed his current role at Ecocert, overseeing operations across the Asia Pacific region.
Beyond his professional commitments, Samuel serves as the Singapore Ambassador for Ecomatcher, assisting brands in combating climate change through tree planting initiatives. He is also a French Trade Advisor and part of the Sustainability Committee, strengthening ties between France and Singapore on sustainability agendas. Samuel actively contributes to sustainability discussions in the region, having moderated panels such as the France-Singapore Circular Economy Forum, where he led discussions on leveraging sustainable development to create market opportunities and drive business growth.
POST EVENT
On 5 May, EuroCham Singapore, Catapult by CapitaLand, and Temasek Foundation co-hosted an engaging session on “Leadership for the Future: Shaping Corporate Strategies for a Sustainable Tomorrow.”
The event welcomed members of EuroCham Singapore and delegates from the Temasek Foundation Ecosperity Leaders Network for an evening of cross-sector exchange on how leaders can navigate complexity in the climate transition.
Claire Langrée Saf (WABIO Technology) spotlighted the need for future leaders to champion good governance, risk foresight, and corporate diplomacy, especially in the face of black swan events and systemic shocks.
Marieke Nispeling (FrieslandCampina) presented a practical 6-step approach to solving wicked sustainability problems, encouraging systems thinking and collaborative action across sectors.
The panel discussion, moderated by Samuel Chauffaille (ECOCERT Group), featured:
– Amy Long, Siemens Energy
– Fabrizio Pettazzi, Signify
– Marieke Nispeling, FrieslandCampina
– Claire Langrée Saf, WABIO Technology
Together, they explored how leadership must evolve to balance ambition with adaptability, and strategy with stakeholder trust.
A big thank you to all speakers, participants, and especially to Catapult and Temasek Foundation for their collaboration in making this session a success.
