People

GUILLAUME CATALA

A French-Australian serial entrepreneur, Guillaume’s passion for foreign cultures and understanding of global processes stems from over 28 years spent abroad, residing and developing ventures in a dozen countries. With a creative, analytical mind, strong drive and entrepreneurial talent, he is passionate about sustainability and social impact.

Dinda Hervi

Venture Capital, Operational Management and Business Development experience in E-Commerce, Health-tech, Media and Advertising. 15+ portfolio of investment and management. Southeast Asia, Japan & USA footprints. She holds a Master of Business Administration SBM ITB Jakarta.

PAVEL TSARAPKIN

A seasoned entrepreneur and general manager of several businesses, Pavel experienced in engineering, aircraft manufacturing and shipbuilding as well as commercial real estate. He holds an Executive MBA degree from Stockholm School of Economics.

ALEXANDER ZAYTSEV

Alexander is the aviation professional with the dozens of years of experience in the field of aviation RnD programs management from the stage of the technical proposal to the construction of an engineering prototype. In particular, he was involved in the several aviation defense sector’s RnD including MIG jet fighter aircraft in Russia, Airbus operations in France. Previously he was also the chief executive officer of the company that includes Design and Engineering Bureau equipped with a production facility.

LAURENT GODIN

Experienced more than 30 years in Aeronautical and Defence, Laurent Godin is a former President of Airbus Group Indonesia and previously worked as Managing Director of EADS in Indonesia and Vice President of Alcatel Alenia Space Asia-Pacific region. He holds a master degree of electrical engineering at University of Southern California.

KIRILL VADIMOVICH SMIRNOV

Kirill is a specialist in the field of design, mathematical modeling and analysis of air-and hydrodynamic arrangement characteristics of ekranoplans and hydrofoil craft. He has a practical experience in realization of high-speed craft projects from the stage of an original drawing to the engineering prototype. Kirill has several years of previous experience GEVs and other high-speed maritime mobility solutions design within the team of the Alexeyev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau.

MIKHAIL YURIEVICH SULOEV

Mikhail is a specialist in the field of design, testing, and production of high-speed maritime mobility solutions. He has many years of previous experience of running his own business in the field of high-speed maritime mobility solutions design and manufacturing as well as working with the team of the Alexeyev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau.

VLADISLAV ALEKSANDROVICH KARLOV

Vladislav is a specialist in the field of design, testing, and production of high-speed craft’s mechanical systems. He has practical experience in participation of project implementation related to the high-speed craft of different types, including working with the team of the Alexeyev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau and Aviatika Design Bureau.

MARION MARINCAT

Marion has a successful and diverse entrepreneurial journey that started in his early twenties operating in Eastern Europe in marketing, sales, property development and energy.
He is the UK lead entrepreneur for the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance, Co-founder of a HealthTech scale-up. He has launched an ear care company with clinics in London, that has treated more than 15,000 people before he decided to sell his stake at the end of 2017.

REZA PIR NAZAR

Experienced more than 20 years in retail sector at prestigious companies such as Carrefour, The GAP, Galeries Lafayette, Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP), Reza holds a Master degree in Operational Management from ESSEC Business School.

FAYE SCARLET

Experienced in Coworking, Startup Ecosystem, Corporate Innovation, Creative Economy, Community Engagement, Social Enterprise, Faye is the President of Coworking Indonesia, the national association of coworking spaces and coworking players in Indonesia. She holds a Master of Peace and Conflict Studies from University of Sydney.

ERIK CATALA

International Business Developer and Marketer, Erik helped numerous companies on their international expansion strategy across a wide range of industries. He holds an MA in International Affairs from Paris La Sorbonne University.

JEAN HAGUET

Strategy advisor, International Business Developer for startups and corporates, Jean designed and launched numerous new ventures in Digital, Telecoms, Media and Financial Services in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. He has an MBA from INSEAD.

DENIS BREBANT

30+ years experience in Aerospace- Security- Defense and Aeronautical, Infrastructures (Airport) sectors, Denis has been worked as General Manager, Chief Finance Officer, Business Strategist: AEROSPATIALE-EADS (AIRBUS GROUP) Deputy to senior VP Mergers and acquisitions VP Strategy – EADS (AIRBUS GROUP) Space & Defence VP Sales and marketing Asia GIE ATR 42 and 72 seaters regional aircraft.

MICHEL D’ESQUERRE

20+ years’ experience in Car equipment manufacturing and specialised in distribution strategies, commercial recovery and redeployment plans, M&A, cost reduction, value creation from waste recovery & recycling, Michel has been worked as General Manager of Pneus Pirelli, Johnson Controls Batteries France.

DIDIER JEAN

20+ years of experience in Infrastructures and construction and handled projects in Honduras, Colombia, Brazil Argentina, Chile, Palestine, Lebanon, Didier holds a degree from ESA Architect School.

LUDOVIC MATHIEU

20+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical/ Health with specialty in Business strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Distribution, New Business Development and Launch Management, Ludovic is a Former Associate Director form a well known consulting firm and in charge of the Healthcare industry and the search for a buyer practices.

PENNY YIP

International multi-faceted Product Designer with knowledgeable insight as a creative lead for start-ups to global companies in various industries from fashion, print, digital to e-commerce. Penny designed and launched footwear collections over the past decade for fashion shows in Paris, New York, Barcelona and Singapore as well as featured in respected industry publications. She holds a Bachelors in Technology (Industrial Design) from Monash University, Australia.

WILLY STEVENS

Willy Stevens has experienced as technical advisors to various companies for the creation and manufacture of collections: TED Lapidus, Morabito, Michel Klein, Mephisto, Loxwood and Perfecta. He’s a founder of CELY CUIR which create and produce leather goods for Champagne, Shoes Hasley, Panodia and Stationery Rodia.

AMBAR PRATIWI

Experienced as Fashion designer and brand developer, Ambar has also established one of fashion brands in Indonesia and distributed into a global market. She holds a MBA degree in Luxury Management from INSEEC Paris and awarded by CFE London Design Award in 2012.

DINDA HERVI

ANNELIS PUTRI

Proven track record of delivering results across borders and industries, Annelis capitalize her competencies and networks on International B2B2G2C Relation & Development between Indonesia and partner countries. Her strategic insights, double cultural background and relational skills, are assets to any multi-party negotiation and to build competitive business strategies. Annelis holds an MSc in International Business from INSEEC Paris and Asia-Pacific studies from INALCO-Sorbonne, Paris.

PASCAL KAINIC

Specialized in Marine archive research, scuba diving, underwater archaeology, diving tourism, small islands resorts developer, Pascal holds a bachelor degree in Economics from Université Paris 13.

BENJAMIN CASS

Experienced more than 15 years in the property and health sectors in South-East Asia, Benjamin has led numerous projects in residential with strong focus on seniors living in Asia. He also a pioneer of Indonesia’s aged care sector as well as a co-founder of the Asosiasi Seniors Living Indonesia. He holds a bachelor degree in Public Policy & Management from University of Melbourne.

GREGORY ERNOULT

Hospitality and real estate professional with global experience in the development, investment, branding, marketing and operation of up-scale hotels, resorts and branded residences. Gregory has 22 years experience of International/Regional Hotel, Midscale-luxuries Hotels in Asia & EU. He holds a degree in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University.

ALEXANDER MANZEI

Alexander has more than 15 years’ experience in finance and banking with several national banks. His strong expertise in financial markets, investment instruments, wealth structuring, investment advisory and asset management is coupled with an enthusiasm for transitioning economies, new market developments, capital markets and impact investments.

ALBAN SCIASCIA

Business Intelligence, focusing on Political Risk, Defense, Aerospace and Security, Alban’s extensive experience as practitioner supported various companies in their expansion strategy and daily operations in Southeast Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon.

STEPHANE MAZAIN

Experienced more than 25 years in strategic positions with range of businesses in Asia-Pacific regions, Stephane started his career at IBM Head Office in Armonk (USA) and ever worked at CMA CGM, International French shipping company and made a stunning contribution to his company by growing turnover from US$ 200 Mill. in 1994 to US$ 15 Billion in 2012 and making it as the world’s third largest shipping company. He graduated from a Top Engineering School.

JEAN RONDET

Specialized in Environmental Management Project, Forests, Ecosystem adaptation to climate change, local economy and rural-urban development, Jean has ever been as a teacher, trainer and speaker at schools and colleges. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Université Paris VI, ENSA Toulouse et ENSSAA Dijon.

JACQUES MARCON

Jacques Marcon, with his father Régis Marcon, is a 3 STARS Michelin Chef specializing in the culinary enhancement of a great diversity of wild and cultivated species. He is particularly motivated by the defense of local cultural heritage and by the preservation of forests and their role as food.

MICHEL PROST

Michel Prost is the CEO of the LARA SPIRAL laboratory. He is also vice-president of the VITAGORA cluster. His areas of expertise is in a variety of analysis methodologies applied to R&D + Innovation in nutrition. He has been interested in the nutritional potential of mushrooms for many years. He brings the resources of his laboratory, his experience in leading R&D and projects, his network of scientific organizations and companies.