Dr. Jayanthi Desan
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Dr. Jayanthi Desan, Chief Consultant and Partner, Aubrens

Dr. Jay has over 20 years’ experience as an expert advisor in ESG. Her advisory work spans some of the leading sustainability practices in the region, covering, amongst others, banking and finance, utilities, oil and gas, property and construction as well as conglomerates.

She is deeply passionate about integrating a better global food system through technology and has spoken widely on topics connected to sustainability, ESG and food systems. She leads Aubrens in sustainability strategies and disclosure. 

Aubrens has a team of experts with 10 years’ experience in delivering strategic sustainability solutions, insights and advice to companies, unleashing the power of business to create sustainable value. They have multi-sector expertise in ESG risks and opportunities, climate change and ethical supply chains.

Adam Carabetta
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Adam Carabetta, Co-Founder and Director,Formative

Adam Carabetta is the Co-Founder and Director at Formative, a Singapore based search and advisory firm helping energy and infrastructure businesses across Asia-Pacific. Over the past 17+years, he’s placed hundreds of key hires and worked directly with founders, investors, and operators to build leadership teams that deliver.

 

Originally from Perth, his journey took off with a stint in London before firmly rooting in Singapore, where he built a reputation for unlocking hard-to-reach talent, navigating complex cross-border mandates, and advising on leadership succession in emerging markets.

 

He also hosts Recharge, a podcast featuring raw, unfiltered conversations with executives, founders, and operators about the pivotal moments that shaped their careers.

Dato’ Kim Lee Bock
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Dato’ Kim Lee Bock, Senior VP of Backend Operations, SanDisk Malaysia

Dato’ Bock K.L. is an award-winning semiconductor leader recognized by the World Economic Forum for transforming SanDisk’s Malaysia and Shanghai factories into global Sustainability and Industry 4.0 Lighthouses. With over 30 years of experience across Motorola, STATS ChipPAC, and SanDisk, he has led large-scale operations and pioneered “Lights-Out” fully automated manufacturing sites driven by Lean Six Sigma excellence.

As Senior Vice President of Backend Operations, Dato’ Bock oversees supply chain, product order management, and packaging technology across six countries. His visionary leadership has positioned SanDisk as a benchmark in wafer-in-drive-out manufacturing and sustainable smart operations.

He has been honoured as Executive of the Year (Malaysia Management Excellence Awards) and recipient of the SEMI Industry Tribute Award 2025. A respected regional voice, he currently chairs SEMI Southeast Asia, sits on the MSIA board, and serves as 4IR technical advisor to MIDA and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Christoph Dörn
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Christoph Dörn, Founder & CEO, Free TheSea

Christoph Dörn is a purpose-driven leader whose journey from the corporate world to ocean advocacy began with a life-changing dive in Raja Ampat. What was meant to be an escape into untouched nature turned into an awakening: witnessing plastic waste floating around remote areas sparked a deep sense of responsibility to protect the ocean.

Under his leadership, Free The Sea has become a holistic system catalyst that begins at the household level. By developing inclusive, community-based ecosystems and giving all materials new value through recycling and upcycling, Free The Sea empowers households, strengthens local livelihoods, and nurtures lasting behavioural change toward thriving oceans.

Christoph has led with the conviction that business must be a force for good. That belief inspired him to found Free The Sea - a movement building waste-management infrastructure in underserved communities to keep plastics out of our oceans.

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Martin Antonio G. Zamora
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Martin Antonio G. Zamora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC)

Martin Antonio G. concurrently serves as President of all NAC mining subsidiaries and as Chairman of Emerging Power, Inc. (EPI), the Group’s renewable energy arm. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Ateneo de Manila University, an MBA from London Business School, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from INSEAD.

Beyond NAC, Mr. Zamora is Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and a Director of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association, where he actively promotes responsible and sustainable mining practices in the country.

Deven Lim
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Deven Lim, CEO, Lockton Singapore

Deven leads the retail team with a strong focus on service excellence, organizational growth, and Lockton’s core culture of private ownership and client centricity.

With over 15 years of experience across Property and Casualty insurance, Deven brings expertise in insurance broking, business development, and partner engagement. Before becoming CEO, he served as Head of Corporate Risks, overseeing a team of Insurance Broking and Risk Consulting Associates. In this role, he ensured clients received tailored, client-focused solutions while managing evolving operational and management risks. He also spearheaded client engagement strategies for Lockton’s Corporate and Multinational Division. 

Prior to Lockton, Deven led a global insurer’s Commercial Bancassurance partnership with a major bank in Singapore and previously managed key broker appointments for prominent organizations. He’s also a scholar from the inaugural Insurance Executive Scholarship Program (IESP) by the Singapore College of Insurance and an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Dr. Ray A. Gapuz
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Dr. Ray A. Gapuz, President and CEO, ICART Inc

Dr. Ray A. Gapuz is an award-winning educator, nurse, and visionary leader known for advancing sustainable education and innovation. A Harvard-trained scholar with a master’s in Learning Design and Technology from Penn State, he holds two honorary doctorates and is recognized for integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and human-centered leadership in learning.

He founded the Ray A. Gapuz Review System under the International Center for Advanced Review and Training (ICART) Inc., mentoring thousands of nurses across 36 countries. Author of NCLEX RN in a Flash and Mosby’s Essential Concepts for the Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam, he pioneered the Functional Concepts Method, transforming review education worldwide.

Recipient of the MVP Bossing Award for Education, the Agora Award for Entrepreneurship, and listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, Dr. Gapuz continues to champion lifelong learning, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation that shape future-ready leaders.

Johnny Yu
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Johnny Yu, Advisor and Head of Sustainability, Henderson Land Development

Johnny Yu is presently the Advisor to the Chairman and the Head of Sustainability Department at the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Yu held various senior positions at UBS, Credit Suisse, and Price Waterhouse in both Hong Kong and London, bringing with him 30 years of extensive experience across multiple disciplines, including sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and risk management and control. 

Mr. Yu joined the company in 2020 and has since led it to win the Business Leadership in Sustainability Award at the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2022. He was also named Sustainability Leader of the Year and received the Distinguished Sustainability Leadership Award at the Hong Kong Sustainability Awards 2024. A graduate of the London School of Economics and City University of London (MBA in Finance), he is a member of the ICAEW and CFA Institute.

Loreann E. Villanueva
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Loreann E. Villanueva, Country Manager, Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. 

Loreann has more than 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning marketing, sales, distribution, and government business. Before joining Takeda, she served as Strategy & Insights Director at McDonald’s Philippines and held key marketing and sales roles at GSK Philippines and GSK Biologicals Belgium.

Her expertise includes strategy development, market access, multichannel marketing, and people development. She has been recognized for advocacy marketing and special projects, notably leading Takeda’s business transition as an Access Market and revamping McDonald’s Philippines’ corporate strategy process.

A purpose-driven leader, Loreann exemplifies Takeda’s core values of integrity, fairness, perseverance, and honesty. She believes in balancing performance with well-being, ensuring professional excellence without compromising personal commitments. Deeply aligned with Takeda’s patient-centric approach, she champions access to innovative treatments and strategic partnerships that drive impact. Through her authentic leadership, Loreann continues to inspire others to lead with empathy, resilience, and purpose.

Willy Lim
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Willy Lim, Vice President for Human Resources, Marketing and Talent Acquisition for the Philippines, China and Malaysia, Foundever®

Willy "Will" Lim has been a pivotal member of Foundever® since joining SYKES in 2004. He plays a vital role in supporting various global initiatives that involve sourcing and marketing, recruiting operations for both agent and non-agent positions, near-hire training, the reports and analytics team, applicant care, and risk and control management. 

Will is a well-rounded leader and strategist known for building disciplined, high-performing teams focused on development, innovation, and efficiency. With extensive experience leading diverse groups across functions, he excels at navigating complex challenges and driving alignment with organisational goals. He has successfully overseen shared services in Manila covering hiring, training, quality management, workforce planning, succession, and social media research.

In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Will was honored in the 2024 PH Top Talent Leaders Bridge100 List.

Dr. Polakit
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Dr. Polakit Teekakirikul, Chief Executive Officer, VitalLife

Dr. Teekakirikul is a distinguished leader in medicine, currently serving as the CEO of VitalLife & Esperance and the Chief Science Officer at Bumrungrad Hospital. His extensive background includes an MD from Chulalongkorn University and clinical pathology training at Mahidol University, Bangkok, where he was an instructor. He further honed his expertise through an internship and residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in clinical molecular genetics at Harvard-affiliated Hospitals and Harvard Medical School. 

His cardiovascular training continued at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), specializing in the clinical management of genetic cardiomyopathy and cardiac MRI. Prior to his current pivotal roles, he was an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at Prince of Wales Hospital and Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong. 

VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center is a leading institution dedicated to helping individuals optimise longevity, vitality, and quality of life through genomics, advanced diagnostics, and precision health solutions.

Atty Roel S. Espiritu
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Atty Roel S. Espiritu, VP/Head, Quality, Sustainability, and Resiliency and Chief Sustainability Officer, Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

Atty. Roel S. Espiritu is a distinguished sustainability and governance leader with over three decades of experience driving organizational resilience, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. As Head of Maynilad’s Quality, Sustainability, and Resiliency Division and Chief Sustainability Officer, he has led transformative initiatives that strengthen climate action, equitable water access, and long-term business continuity.

His career spans key leadership roles in human resources, operations, and regulatory compliance, where he championed inclusive labor practices and operational innovation that shaped Maynilad’s strategic direction.

A sought-after speaker and policy advocate, Roel represents Maynilad in international and regional forums on sustainability, sanitation, and watershed management, contributing to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals across sectors.

A lawyer by training and lifelong learner, he holds degrees in Political Science and Law, alongside executive programs in leadership, human capital, and applied sustainability—reflecting his deep commitment to purposeful and transformative leadership.

Francis L. Chiu
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Francis L. Chiu, First Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking Applications, BDO Unibank

Francis L. Chiu is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services. He currently serves as First Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking Applications at BDO Unibank, the Philippines’ largest bank.

With deep expertise in digital transformation, innovation, and strategic IT delivery, Francis has consistently bridged business and technology to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-centric solutions. He has led major initiatives modernizing consumer systems and redefining digital experiences that drive trust and growth.

Beyond his corporate role, Francis serves on the Executive Committee of the Philippines CIO Association, where he champions sustainability, inclusion, and continuous innovation in the digital economy.

Guided by grace, empathy, and purpose, he believes technology is ultimately about people—empowering teams, inspiring change, and building a future rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and integrity.

Sonali Verma
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Sonali Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Philippines

Sonali has more than 18 years of leadership experience in insurance and banking with specific focus on digital marketing, experience design, and digital innovation across Manulife and Citibank. 

She has demonstrated a proven track record of delivering results and has many firsts across multiple Bank partners across Asia. Sonali blends traditional marketing methodologies with emerging and established `new’ marketing waves, to create solid business outcomes. 

Personally, what is closest to Sonali’s heart is Manulife’s community investment program which enables Manulife to make a real difference in the Filipino communities.

Ir. Drs. Tonny Gultom
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Ir. Drs. Tonny Gultom, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment, Harita Nickel

Tonny Gultom is a seasoned mining professional with over 30 years of experience across the copper, gold, bauxite, nickel, and coal sectors, as well as refining industries, including alumina, RKEF, and HPAL. Currently serving as Director of HSE at Harita Nickel, he has led major initiatives in ESG implementation, project management, and environmental compliance.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to long-term projects across Indonesia, including North Maluku, Sumbawa, and North Sulawesi. An Executive Professional Engineer (IPU) and member of PERHAPI’s Expert Council, he also served as Head of Indonesia’s Mining Environmental Management Forum (FKPLPI) and as an academic advisor at ITB. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development.

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ACES Summit 2025

A data-led agenda for Asian leadership and sustainability.
Venue
IntercontinentalHotel Jimbaran, Bali
Dates
27 & 28 Nov 2025
Dress code
Smart formal

About the Summit

Inviting top decision makers to shape Asia's future.

Evidence-based Programme

This year, 600+ submissions were analysed and coded to surface the most urgent leadership and sustainability themes in Asia. Every session in this programme is anchored in those findings, so conversations are grounded, specific, and immediately useful.

Who's in the Room

C-suite leaders, sustainability heads, people & culture leaders, and award-winning organisations from across Asia.
Over two focused days, the Summit connects leadership and sustainability through conversations that move beyond compliance — framed by real challenges, with actionable takeaways for implementation across organisations.

What You’ll Expect

Interviews that go deep—Candid, solution-driven conversations on ESG, disruption, and culture.

VOICES (TED-style talks)

Short, sharp stories with concrete takeaways for attendees to adapt to their own work.

Interactive roundtables

Focused discussions that separate clear signal from noise.

Spotlight showcase

Powerful case studies on turning sustainability and culture into real results.

Call-to-Action wrap-ups

Leave with actions you can apply immediately.

Defining Themes

2 days of like-minded leaders coming together for the sustainability summit.

Day 1 · Sustainability and Future Readiness: Technical Deep-Dives

Climate, AI, policy shifts; they’re not coming, they’re here. How are companies responding? Day 1 tackles how companies are turning ESG into action, embedding innovation, preparing for disruption, and making ethics and impact part of the business.

Day 2 · People, Culture and Sustainable Leadership

What does it take to build a workplace that works — for performance, trust, and growth? Day 2 covers inclusive culture, DEI, employee development, mentoring, and conflict resolution. Built for leaders driving organisational change and people strategy.

Day 1: Sustainability and Future Readiness: Technical Deep-Dives

Focus: Climate action, innovation, governance, and readiness for digital and geopolitical shifts shaping Asia’s future.
Time
Session
  1. Clipboard Add Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:00AM Onwards
    Registration & Arrival | Networking Coffee
  2. Waving Hand Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:30 – 8:45 AM
    Welcome Remarks
  3. Chat Bubble Text Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:45 – 9:00 AM
    Opening Remarks
  4. Chat Bubble Text Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    9:00 – 9:10 AM
    Keynote
    The Future Is Now: Leading in the Age of ESG and Disruption
  5. Chat Bubble Text Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    9:15 – 10.00 AM
    Leadership VOICES #1
    Futureproofing Your Organisation:  Are We Really Ready?
    In a series of powerful 7-minute TED-Style talks, leaders share how they are responding to climate risk, market shifts, regulatory demands, governance integration, and the ethics of AI and data.  Followed by an interview session on how resilience is being built into operations and governance.
    Speakers: To be announced
  6. Chat Bubble Text Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    10:00 – 10:45 AM
    Leadership VOICES #2
    ESG Operating Model & MRV
    The second TED-Style session have Leaders exploring target-setting, ISSB/IFRS S1–S2 alignment, Scope 3 tracking, supplier engagement, auditability standards, and board governance. Followed by an interview focusing on how companies are building robust MRV (monitoring, reporting, verification) systems that can stand up to scrutiny.
    Speakers: To be announced
  7. Tea Cup Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    10:45 – 11:00 AM
    Coffee Break
  8. 11:00 – 11:15 AM
    Spotlight Showcase
    Scaling ESG Innovation: Green Transformation at Work
    How ambitious ESG goals were scaled into real results. From climate action to inclusive innovation, these short, high-impact stories showcase bold ideas and outcomes you can adapt to your own organisation.
    Speakers: To be announced
  9. Chat Two Bubbles Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    11:15 – 12:15 PM
    Roundtable Breakout Discussions:
    Call-To-Action:  Policy, Pilot, Partnership, Training, or System Reform
    “What is one intentional, integrated action you can commit to – based on policy, pilot, partnership, training, or system reform, to strengthen sustainability, equity, and governance outcomes”?
    Point of Discussions (Choose one)
    1. Innovation With Distinction: What’s Uniquely Yours?
    Explore how innovation is driving ESG performance - from technology pilots to new partnerships and system reforms. Participants will share what they’ve tested, scaled, or trained teams on, and identify one action (policy, pilot, partnership, training, or reform) that can amplify their own innovation journey.
    2. Beyond the Report: The Real ESG Story
    Go past glossy disclosures to discuss how sustainability is embedded in operations, culture, and governance. Dialogue will focus on concrete actions: from clean energy adoption to DEI and community impact, and how to strengthen these through policy shifts, supplier partnerships, team training, or audit-ready system reforms.
    3. Turning Points: Hard Wins and Resilience
    Reflect on defining leadership moments under pressure - market disruption, talent crises, or external shocks. Participants will share the bold moves that worked and translate those lessons into a practical next step: a pilot, a new policy, a partnership, a reform, or a training that can build resilience in their own organisations.
  10. Politics Debate Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    12:15 - 12:45 PM
    Roundtable Discussion Reflections and Pledges
    Participants from each roundtable will be invited to reflect and note one action they or their organisation can implement related to policy, pilot, partnership, training, or system reform.
    Participants may also pledge a concrete ESG action - to reflect deeper integration of ESG values. Commitments may be shared on the Commitment Wall and will be revisited at the next summit to track progress.
  11. Politics Speech Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    12:45 PM
    Closing for Day 1
  12. Serving Dome Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    1:00 – 2:00 PM
    Networking Lunch

Day 2: People, Culture and Sustainable Leadership

Focus: Sessions explore inclusive culture, employee development, team cohesion, DEI and mentoring the next generation.
Time
Session
  1. Clipboard Add Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:00AM Onwards
    Registration & Arrival | Networking Coffee
  2. Waving Hand Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:30 – 8:45 AM
    Welcome Remarks
  3. Chat Bubble Text Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    8:45 – 9:00 AM
    Opening Remarks
  4. Chat Two Bubbles Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    9:00 – 9:45 AM
    Leadership VOICES #3
    The Future of Sustainable Leadership: Voices That Inspire
    In intriguing TED-style session, leaders share how they built trust and authenticity in disruptive times through communication, values-driven decisions, and empowering teams. The interview that follows highlight decisive leadership moves that strengthened resilience and offer practical inspiration on how to lead with courage and clarity.
    Speakers: To be announced
  5. Chat Two Bubbles Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    9:45 -10:30 AM
    Leadership VOICES #4
    Building Cultures That Endures: What Really Works?
    The final TED-Style session - Leaders take turns to share how culture is more than values on paper - it’s about systems people trust and live by, embedding psychological safety, fairness, inclusion, growth, and recognition. The interview includes how leaders turn DEI into daily practice through equitable systems and inclusive leadership.
    Speakers: To be announced
  6. Tea Cup Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    10:30 – 10:45 AM
    Coffee Break
  7. 10:45 – 11:00 AM
    Spotlight Showcase
    Cultures in Practice
    Showcasing real culture/DEI inflection points and the decisive actions that created lasting impact - from inclusion and recognition to leadership systems.
    Speakers: To be announced
  8. Chat Two Bubbles Oval Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Roundtable Breakout Discussion
    Day 2 Call-To-Action: "What one commitment can you make (culture or leadership) to enhance your workplace for next-quarter implementation?Each group will align on a leadership or culture action to take forward and implement in the next quarter.”
    Points of Discussion (Choose One)
    1. Mentorship
    What practical step can you commit to that will strengthen mentorship in your organisation - whether through structured programs, informal coaching, or recognition systems?
    2. Team Cohesion
    What one action can you take to rebuild trust, resolve conflict, or create stronger alignment within your teams for the next quarter?
    3. People Development
    What specific initiative can you commit to that ensures employee growth is inclusive, equitable, and meaningful, whether through training, internal mobility, or leadership pipelines?
  9. Politics Debate Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    12:00 – 12:30 PM
    Roundtable Discussion Reflections and Pledges
    Participants from each roundtable will be invited to reflect and note one action they or their organisation can implement related to their discussions.
    Participants may also pledge their commitment either culture or leadership to be revisited at the next summit to check on progress and impact.
  10. Politics Speech Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    12:30 – 12:45 PM
    Closing Remarks
    What Comes After the Summit
  11. Serving Dome Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com
    1:00 – 2:00 PM
    Networking Lunch

Speakers

Dr. Jayanthi Desan

Chief Consultant and Partner, Aubrens

Adam Carabetta

Co-Founder and Director, Formative

Dato’ Kim Lee Bock

Senior VP of Backend Operations, SanDisk Malaysia

Christoph Dörn

Founder & CEO, Free The Sea

Martin Antonio G. Zamora

President and Chief Executive Officer, Nickel AsiaCorporation (NAC)

Deven Lim

CEO, Lockton Singapore

Dr. Ray A. Gapuz

President and CEO, ICART Inc

Johnny Yu

Advisor and Head of Sustainability, Henderson Land Development

Loreann E. Villanueva

Country Manager, Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc.

Willy Lim

Vice President for Human Resources, Marketing and Talent Acquisition for the Philippines, China and Malaysia, Foundever®

Atty Roel S. Espiritu

VP/Head, Quality, Sustainability, and Resiliency and Chief Sustainability Officer, Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

Francis L. Chiu

First Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking Applications, BDO Unibank

Sonali Verma

Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Philippines

Ir. Drs. Tonny Gultom

Director of Health, Safety, and Environment, Harita Nickel

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