Kazushige has approx. 30 years’ experience in private equity (PE) business. Kazushige is handling a couple of PE related business in parallel, including running a fund of funds program of Tokyo Metropolitan Government at MCP Asset Management and advisory roles as an independent consultant for global GPs.

Until 2020, he was Managing Director – Head of Primary Investments at Capital Dynamics (CD), a global private asset management company. He oversaw CD’s PE investments in Asia and also served as a member of Global PE Investment Committee and Executive Committee.

Prior to joining CD in 2010, he was President and CEO of Alternative Investment Capital (AIC), a private equity advisory firm in Tokyo. He joined AIC when it was established in 2002 and has grown AIC as globally recognized PE investor. Before AIC, he worked for Mitsubishi Corporation and handled various types of PE related business in Tokyo and London.

In addition, he is a board member of Social Investment Partners, the manager of Japan Venture Philanthropy Fund (JVPF), the first venture philanthropy fund in Japan.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hitotsubashi University.

Charles Nguyen, CFA, Managing Director, Head of ESG Asia, joined the firm in 2006. Charles is responsible for ESG strategy and integration in Asia. He previously led the analysis of sustainability topics across Neuberger Berman’s public equities platform with a focus on climate and Net Zero. Prior to joining the ESG team at Neuberger Berman, Charles was a Senior Research Analyst for Neuberger Berman’s Long Short fund and Guardian Fund. Prior to joining the firm, Charles was an equity research associate at Goldman Sachs & Co. Charles began his career as an analyst for Merrill Lynch & Co.’s Investment Banking division. Charles earned a BS in Business Administration (magna cum laude) from Georgetown University. He has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and an executive sustainability leadership certificate from London Business School.

Dr. Calvin Lee Kwan oversees Link Asset Management’s governance and strategy for sustainability and risk management, ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term strategic objectives.

On the sustainability front, Dr. Kwan champions the adoption of advanced climate resilience measures and decarbonization strategies, aligning the Group’s operations with global sustainability standards. His proactive engagement with investors and business partners on ESG and stewardship issues enhances transparency and strengthens partnerships that support the Group’s sustainability objectives.

In overseeing risk governance, Dr. Kwan integrates comprehensive risk management practices with the Group’s strategic objectives. He ensures that operational strategies are underpinned by a robust risk management framework that adheres to defined risk appetites and facilitates effective risk mitigation. This strategic integration is essential for maintaining the organization’s stability and promoting growth.

With extensive experience across various sectors including oil and gas, automotive, academia, and real estate, Dr. Kwan brings a unique and valuable perspective to his dual roles. He holds a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and HKUST, and a Juris Doctorate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Sarah is the Head of ESG and Sustainability at Affinity Equity Partners. She is responsible for ESG integration, training, and disclosures and helps the firm manage its sustainability and climate related risks and opportunities. She is passionate about ESG as a value creation lever and actively engages with portfolio companies to develop initiatives that will help them create long term sustainable value. As a member of the SVCA ESG committee, she believes that knowledge sharing, and partnerships will help accelerate sustainability solutions that build a better world for the next generation.

Prior to her role at Affinity Equity Partners, she was a founding member of Temasek Holdings’ sustainability team. She started her career as a lawyer, and after 10 years took hold of an opportunity to transition into sustainability. She graduated from Bristol University with an LLB and Bachelor of Business at Nanyang Technological University. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones and a variety of hobbies including road cycling, skiing, food, travel, reading.

Jannie is a Partner at TVM Capital Healthcare focused on the SEA Fund.  Prior to joining TVM, she led Southeast Asia healthcare investment banking at Morgan Stanley.  She also served as Chief Operating Officer of Southeast Asia investment banking at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2020. Jannie has been integrally involved in c. US$70Bn of strategic and capital transactions across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.  Previously, Jannie worked at Sears Holdings Corporation in a general management rotational program.

Jannie holds an A.B. in literature (magna cum laude) from Harvard College and holds an MBA in Finance (cum laude) from The Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania.

As Chief Investment Officer for Climate Investment, a specialist venture and growth decarbonization investor, Josh Haacker is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the overall CI investment function including the firm’s investment programs, and acting as chair for the firm’s investment committee. Josh joined Climate Investment in 2021 and is a Board member at CI portfolio company, GHGSat. Josh’s investment experience in the climate sector spans technology, growth and real asset platforms, as Managing Director with private equity firm US Renewables Group, CIO of a water sector-focused family office, and Managing Partner of his own firm, Muldrow Partners. Earlier career assignments included project development, financing, and operations roles with AES Corporation, Rocky Mountain Institute and Procter & Gamble. Josh holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Josh is based in London, UK.