Joyline Chai is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Hemisphere Group Sdn Bhd, a sustainability and ESG advisory firm supporting organisations in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, climate readiness, governance improvement, and business transformation.

She currently serves as Vice President and Strategic Alliance Chairperson of the ESG Association of Malaysia for the 2026–2028 term, after previously serving as Academy Chairperson from 2022 to 2026.

Through her role in the association, she actively contributes to industry collaboration, ESG education, capacity building, and the advancement of Malaysia’s sustainability eco-system.

With over a decade of experience spanning ESG advisory, sustainable business development, stakeholder engagement, and leadership training, Joyline has worked with corporates, SMEs, institutions, and industry stakeholders to strengthen ESG literacy, enhance governance practices, and translate sustainability commitments into practical business strategies.

Her areas of expertise include ESG framework alignment, sustainability reporting, IFRS S1 and S2 under ISSB, NSRF readiness, stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment, climate strategy, GHG accounting, and impact measurement.

Joyline is a recognised ESG Subject Matter Expert and has delivered programmes and sessions for institutions including Bursa Malaysia Academy and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

She has also been featured in an interview on AiFM, RTM, where she shared insights on ESG trends, business transformation, and the evolving sustainability landscape.

Beyond professional advisory work, Joyline began her leadership journey as a grassroots community leader through Junior Chamber International, where her strategic thinking, communication skills, and results-driven execution led her to serve in various national and international leadership roles.

She has served as Vice President of JCI Malaysia and was appointed as the 2024 JCI Skills Development Committee Chairperson, contributing to large-scale training initiatives, international collaborations, and leadership development programmes across borders.

Her contributions have been recognised locally and internationally.

She was conferred as a JCI Senator, awarded the JCI World Most Outstanding Member Award in 2023, and later received the JCI World Most Outstanding Committee Chairperson Award in 2024.

In recognition of her community service and sustainability contribution, she was also awarded the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat by the Governor of Penang.

In the sustainability and business sector, Joyline has also been recognised through the ESG PLUS Award 2025, named among the Top Ten Leaders in Sustainability and Environmental Consulting in Malaysia 2025, and contributed to the growth and recognition of Global Hemisphere Group as an emerging ESG advisory firm in Malaysia.

Her leadership philosophy is grounded in co-creation, empowerment, integrity, and practical impact.

Known for her ability to bridge strategy with execution, Joyline adopts a collaborative and business-driven approach by connecting businesses, communities, institutions, and industry partners to build sustainable ecosystems that are inclusive, resilient, and future-ready.

Academically trained in Accounting and Finance, Joyline continues to strengthen her professional capabilities through ongoing certifications, capacity-building programmes, and active participation in Malaysia’s evolving ESG and SDG landscape.

She is frequently engaged in thought leadership, training, advisory, and public awareness initiatives, including platforms such as the ESGAM Mandarin podcast, 《了不起的 ESG》.

Widely regarded as an emerging ESG voice in Malaysia, Joyline continues to play a pivotal role in bridging global sustainability frameworks with local business implementation.

Her work focuses on helping organisations transform ESG from compliance into strategy, resilience, stakeholder value, and long-term business growth.

Looking ahead, she remains committed to building a resilient, inclusive, and impact-driven sustainability ecosystem in Malaysia and across ASEAN, guided by her principle: “Create Sustainability. Impact Together

Dr. Wong Kee Wei is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in OSH, business growth, digital transformation, and leadership development. He is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Safetyware Group Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia-listed group with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia; the Founder and CEO of Keyway Digital Labs, which focuses on Odoo, AI, and digital solutions for SMEs; and the Chief Coach of Multifocal Advisory, where he helps companies sharpen strategy, execution, and long-term competitiveness. He is also Vice Chairman (Northern Region) of SAMENTA, Vice President of the Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (MFMA), and an Adjunct Lecturer with the Department of Computing at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). With a DBA and deep real-world experience, he is known for delivering practical, high-impact insights that connect strategy with execution.

Germain is a French citizen with 20 years of working experience in Southeast Asia, including 12 in Malaysia.

Founder of the consulting firm Asiance Sdn Bhd in 2022 providing international companies with market access and business development services, Germain is also the Sales

Director of the Swiss company Conica AG for the Far East and Oceania region, the Asia representative of the OSCI federation, a foreign trade advisor to the French embassy in Malaysia, and last but not least a GenCo member of MICCI.

An ASEAN-focused Business Adviser and Serial Entrepreneur, Mr. Stephen Lai is a former multinational executive who has spent over 30 years accumulating cross-cultural business experience and extensive global people networks while overseeing offices in Singapore (HQ), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Saigon and Mumbai, and pioneering large scale commodity and investment conferences in ten major cities across Asia.

A business mentor and fund-raising adviser to tech start-up CEO’s in Silicon Valley, Singapore and Penang, Stephen also actively consults with Chinese Enterprises in the areas of international business and partnership development in ASEAN countries.

A former Adviser to BuonMaThuot Coffee Exchange Centre, Vietnam’s first commodity exchange, Stephen’s varied international career includes a stint as Chief Representative (ASEAN) for one of China’s largest fintech solution providers listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Regional Business Development roles with global financial information giant Reuters, Investment Technology Manager with Koeneman Capital Management – Asia’s first quant-based boutique investment firm founded by former Head of Equities at Government Investment Corporation (GIC) of Singapore- and Business Consultant to Singapore Government’s premier ICT R&D Centre, Kent Ridge Digital Lab (later renamed A*STAR).

Stephen is currently Chairman of Malaysia-China (Greater Bay Area) Science-Tech Innovation Alliance and Founder-President of Penang-Chengdu Friendship Association. During 2012-2014, he was tasked to promote internationalisation of China enterprises under the Belt and Road Initiative when he was appointed Executive Adviser to the Director of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Municipal Committee, who was concurrently President of China (Shenzhen) International Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Stephen served as Deputy Director on the China (Shenzhen) Financial Expo and Conference Planning Committee chaired by Shenzhen Mayor for 5 years.

An Industrial Adviser and Adjunct Professor at DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia, Stephen is an Industrial Entrepreneurship Fellow at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He earned an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and double degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

A former ASEAN Scholar in Singapore, Penang-born Stephen is a Certified Career Coach and enjoys training youths in the areas of Resilience, Leadership Development and Social Entrepreneurship. During 2018-2021, he served as Strategic Adviser to Penang State Minister for Trade, Industry and Entrepreneur Development in his home state in Malaysia.