Jessica Cheam

Founder and Managing Director, Eco-Business

Jessica Cheam is the Founder and Managing Director of Eco-Business, Asia Pacific’s leading media and business intelligence organization dedicated to sustainable development. A globally recognized sustainability pioneer, Jessica has two decades of experience in media, sustainable development, and ESG issues.

She serves as an independent, non-executive director for two Singapore-listed companies: Wilmar International, Asia’s leading agribusiness group, and ComfortDelGro Corporation, one of the world’s largest land transport companies.

Jessica holds the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing and is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) ESG Committee. She is also accredited with INSEAD’s Certificate in Corporate Governance.

In addition to her corporate roles, Jessica advises government boards and multinational organizations on ESG strategy and governance, with a particular focus on sustainability, technology, diversity, and inclusion.

Plenary session 2: Life cycle approaches to sustainability

18 September 2024
10:30 - 11:30
United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok

Knowledge session 4: Inclusive access to finance resources

19 September 2024
11:00 - 12:00
United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok