Coffee Connections SEA
Driving Sustainability and Profitability in Thailand
Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024Venue: The Great Room (Studio I and II), Park Silom, Bangkok, Thailand
Time: 5.30 - 7.30 PM (Bangkok Time)
Join us on Thursday, 26 September, in Bangkok, Thailand for Coffee Connections Southeast Asia, a series of networking events designed to bring like-minded individuals together. Hear directly from sustainability experts in Singapore and Thailand who are driving the future of sustainable business.
Engage with sustainability leaders, Zhang Quan Ong, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, of Sleek EV, Chayoot Chatunawarat, Investment Principal at Innopower, and Geraldina Koh, Country Manager - Thailand at Eigen Energy as they delve into the emerging trends in Thailand’s sustainability landscape. Discover practical strategies to integrate sustainability into your business model, overcome industry challenges, and leverage your network to create impactful and profitable ventures.
Connect with fellow founders, corporates, and investors over food and drinks, and explore new opportunities to expand your influence in Thailand’s thriving sustainability sector.
Event Schedule
| 5.30 PM | Registration |
| 6.00 PM | Welcome and Opening by Singapore Global Network |
| 6.10 PM | Fireside chat with speakers |
| 6.40 PM | Q&A |
| 7.00 PM | Networking with food and drinks |
This event is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors in the sustainability sector who are keen on exploring new opportunities and expanding their impact in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Seats are limited, register now to secure your seat for the event.
Speakers
Zhang Quan Ong is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Sleek EV.
Prior to that, he co-founded GEKO, an EV dealer and credit financing FinTech firm which led him to start Sleek EV subsequently. He also has extensive experience across multiple start-ups such as Klook, Reaction.cam and E-Commerce Bangkok. He was also part of the NUS Overseas College entrepreneurship program where he spent a year in New York City. He graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelors in Business Administration.
Chayoot Chatunawarat currently serves as the Investment Principal at Innopower, focusing on driving strategic investments and fostering growth opportunities for emerging startups. His prior professional experience encompassed a range of roles in business ventures, including a senior position at PTT Expresso (CVC of PTT), co-founder of Swap&Go (a spinoff company in the energy sector), and a management role at Incredible Bio (biotech startup). Chayoot earned an MS. Engineering & Technology Innovation Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University.
Geraldina Koh is a dynamic professional currently serving as the Country Manager for Thailand at Eigen Energy, a leading company specializing in renewable energy solutions. With a strong background in business development and energy management, Geraldina has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of Eigen Energy's operations in Thailand. Her role involves overseeing the company's strategic initiatives, managing key partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects within Thailand. She graduated from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering.
Moderator
Nigel Toe first joined ICH Asset Management in 2024 as a business development head. Before his time at ICHAM, he was instrumental in developing the strategic ecosystem and investor relations at ADDX. Nigel also worked as a Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, specializing in Financial Services and leading transformation projects in Thailand, Singapore, and South Africa on both global and regional scales. Nigel earned a first-class honors Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
