A distinguished property practitioner since 1994 and consultant since 2021 with a formidable track record in national industry leadership.
As the former National Chairman of AREBI (Association of Real Estate Broker Indonesia), Lukas possess an extensive network and a profound understanding of regulations, market dynamics, and professional standards. Currently serving as a AREBI Board Advisor, Lukas bridge strategic vision with tactical execution to drive growth and excellence within the real estate sector.
Kelvinwas the Founding CEO of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT and has won multiple awards for leading the company in scaling new heights. He is currently the Lead Independent Director of Starhill Global REIT and Addvalue Technologies Ltd as well as the Chairman of EC World REIT. He is also the Global Council Member of ACCA, Member of ISCA Corporate Governance & Risk Management Committee and Council Member/IR Fellow of SGListCos. He brings over 30 years of experience in fund management, real estate investments, and senior leadership roles across several REITS.
Patrick Keane is an award-winning architect and founder of Enter Projects Asia (EPA), based in Thailand. His work explores the intersection of sustainability, engineering, and traditional craftsmanship, with a focus on hotel public spaces and resort feature environments across Southeast Asia.
Known for transforming arrival sequences and social spaces into immersive architectural experiences, EPA combines natural materials such as rattan and bamboo with advanced construction systems. Keane’s projects span eight countries, including the landmark installation at Kempegowda International Airport, positioning the studio at the forefront of experiential, climate-responsive design.
A/Prof Daniel Wong Hwee Boon is a seasoned built-environment professional who turned complex developments and multi-city operations into high-performing assets. Over 30 years across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, he has delivered and managed portfolios spanning hotels, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, residential and resort properties. Formerly Vice President in the RSP Group, he brings end-to-end expertise in real estate, contracts, placemaking, project and facility management. He served as an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs overseeing facilities across 12 cities, and led the planning and development of Sentosa Cove 117-hectare, S$4 billion waterfront township. Backed by key professional fellowships and registrations, he sits on boards, advisories in public and private companies.
Midori has always worked in real estate industry for her entire career. Her experiences include Country Manager, Japan at GIC Real Estate and Head of Property and Asset Management at Jones Lang LaSalle. She has enjoyed working with people – both with clients and talented professionals around her.
Now Midori enjoys working at professional service firm and helping the team establish new service in real estate.
Arch. Gil Coscolluela is a partner at the family‑owned W.V. Coscolluela & Associates, one of the country’s most respected and enduring architectural firms. A University of the Philippines Architecture graduate, he joined the firm immediately after earning his degree, contributing extensively to mall designs and interiors of mixed‑use developments. He has since played a key role in major WVCA projects, including the BDO Unibank Center, Zuellig Building, Unilab corporate facilities, and numerous high‑rise residential, office, museum, and school developments. With over six decades of practice, WVCA continues to lead in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional design.
Mr. Prabhakorn Vadanyakul currently serves as Co-Founder of Architects 49 Limited (A49) and President of 49 Group, following his tenure as President and Managing Director of A49. With over three decades of experience, he has led a wide range of landmark projects across Thailand and internationally, spanning mixed-use, hospitality, high-rise, and residential developments. In 2020, he was named Thailand’s National Artist in Contemporary Architecture in recognition of his contribution to the profession.
He previously served as President of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage and currently serves as President of the Architect Council of Thailand. Through his leadership, he continues to support professional standards, ethical practice, and the advancement of architectural quality in Thailand.
Seth is the Managing Director of Mentabuild, a market leading construction consultancy in Bangkok, Thailand. He leads a 130+ strong multidisciplinary team delivering Construction Cost Management (Quantity Surveying), Project & Construction Management and Environmental Advisory services, with over 1,100 projects completed across the region. With more than 24 years of international experience, Seth has built an accomplished track record of projects across Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. He is recognised for combining technical depth in commercial management with strategic project leadership, supporting developers and investors in navigating complex developments with confidence and commercial clarity. Seth currently serves on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Southeast Asia Regional Advisory Board and the Management Committee of the Association of Quantity Surveyors Thailand (AQST). He is also an active RICS and AIQS APC Assessor, contributing to the development of the next generation of chartered construction professionals.
Farazia leads JLL Indonesia’s strategic operations across all business lines, including Leasing Advisory, Property Management, and Capital Markets. With over 15 years in real estate, her expertise spans land acquisition, asset divestment, Build-to-Suit models, Sale & Leaseback schemes, logistics portfolio transactions, and data center projects. She has executed major deals, including securing 1,000,000 square meters of industrial land in eastern Jakarta for electric vehicle production. Beyond industrial and logistics sectors, Farazia has supported several data center companies in their initial Indonesian expansion, facilitating the acquisition of up to 800,000 square meters of land across these projects. She was recognized in Fortune 40 under 40 in 2025. JLL, a Fortune 500® company, has operated in Indonesia for 45 years.
TPr Mazrina Dato’ Abdul Khalid is a nationally esteemed town planner and urban policy leader, currently serving as President of the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) (2025–2027). A Registered Town Planner with the Board of Town Planners Malaysia (LPBM) and a Fellow of MIP, she holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Urban Planning) from RMIT University, Australia, and a Master of Executive Business Administration (MBA) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
With over a decade of leadership at MIP, she has served as Vice President, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer, and continues to play a key role in shaping professional standards and the national urban development discourse. She is also a Board Member of LPBM and Chair of the LPBM Accreditation Council, overseeing the accreditation of urban and regional planning programmes across the country. As MIP President, she also chairs the Building Industry Presidents’ Council (BIPC), promoting collaboration among Malaysia’s leading professional and industry bodies in the built environment.
Recognised for her sound judgment, she has served as the Chief Jury Panel for the Petaling Jaya Smart, Sustainable and Resilient (PJSSR) Community Awards since 2016. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Urban Scale Studio Sdn. Bhd., an urban and regional planning firm known for its strategic planning and urban development focused on sustainability, resilience, and inclusive city-making.
Internationally, she serves as the Secretary-General of EAROPH International, a UN-recognised organisation headquartered in Putrajaya under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
Mr Oliver H.C. Wee, President of Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), is a veteran with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds significant national appointments, serving on the board of the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). Mr Oliver HC Wee was honoured with the CIDB Fellow Award in 2023. Internationally, Mr. Wee holds key leadership roles, including Board Member for the International Asian & Western Pacific Contractors Association (IFAWPCA) and representing IFAWPCA as Ambassador to International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). He is also Past Chairman of ASEAN Constructors’ Federation (ACF), Committee Member of the RCEP Industrial Cooperation Committee under ASEAN Business Council (CABC), International Mediator, Dispute Resolution Panel for China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) and Panel of Experts for Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM).
Adj. Prof. IDr Norshafina Ibrahim is an accomplished interior designer who graduated from MARA
University of Technology in Interior Architecture. Early in her career, she gained invaluable
experience in hospitality and institutional projects while working with renowned interior design
practices in Kuala Lumpur. She later ventured into independent work, collaborating with fellow
interior designers, builders & various specialists to explore various design typologies and refine
her craft.
In 2003, at just 25 years old, Norshafina co-founded Skala Design Consult Sdn Bhd, marking the
start of an enduring journey of self-discovery in the field of interior design. Guided by the mantra,
“Only through failure comes success,” she has built Skala Design into a leading practice
recognized for its creativity and precision. As CEO of Skala Design, her firm specializes in Public
Spaces and Institutional Design, with a portfolio that includes some of Malaysia’s most iconic
buildings, such as the Parliament House of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airports 1 & 2,
The National Palace, Seri Perdana, and other high-level administrative offices. Skala Design’s
expertise also extends to corporate and healthcare projects, earning numerous accolades,
including the REKA Awards, International Property Awards, and the inaugural Kuala Lumpur
Mayor Award for Best Interior Design.
As the current President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), Norshafina is a
driving force in shaping the future of the profession. She champions the growth, recognition, and
regulation of the interior design profession in Malaysia, dedicating herself to building bridges
between practitioners and academia. She actively advocates for higher standards and greater
public awareness of the industry’s role in shaping the built environment. Her presidency focuses
on uniting the interior design community while ensuring MIID remains a vital voice in national and
regional design discourse.
Norshafina is also an active member of the Interior Design Committee under the Board of
Architects Malaysia (LAM), contributing to the governance and advancement of the profession.
Additionally, she serves as a Panel of Accreditation for Interior Design Programs under the
Council of Architectural Education Malaysia (CAEM), ensuring academic excellence and
relevance in design education. As an Industry Advisor and External Assessor for various
universities, she continues to bridge the gap between academic institutions and the professional
world, cultivating the next generation of interior designers.
Dr Lee Nai Jia is the Director of PropertyDoctors (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a real estate content and advisory platform providing data-driven insights on market trends and policies for consumers and industry professionals. He is the former Head of Real Estate Intelligence at PropertyGuru Group, where he led thought leadership on ESG, macroeconomic trends, housing affordability, and residential property markets in Singapore and Malaysia.
Prior to this, he was Deputy Director at the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore. Dr Lee has lead research departments at Edmund Tie & Company and Knight Frank. He holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from MIT.
Wells has worked in property sector for 18 years, with bachelor and postgraduate Degree both in real estate. Wells has unique investment logic and vision, crossovering with real estate, finance and culture entertainment. Wells has a good client base mainly from local government, state-owned enterprises, and Top-50 real estate developers.
Swedish-born Anton Wormann moved to Tokyo in 2018 and has become a leading voice in Japan’s akiya (abandoned house) revival movement. Through his brand Anton in Japan, he shares design-driven renovations blending Japanese craftsmanship with Scandinavian minimalism—reaching over 2 million followers online. His work has been featured in major Japanese and international media. As founder of Japandi Houses, Anton transforms abandoned homes into stylish short-term rentals. He’s also the author of Free Houses in Japan, a practical guide to sustainable renovation and connecting cultures through design.
Lecturer in real estate market in Thailand, to Chulalongkorn University (RECU), Thammasat University (MRE, MIRED, APTU), Prince of Songkla University (RE-PSU), Bank of Thailand, Real Estate Information Center (REIC) and financial institutions.
Columnist and Interviewer to real estate magazines, newspapers, media such as Thansettakij, Prachachat, Nation, Post Today, Thai TV.9, Condo Guide, Builder News, etc.
The author of the book “Prime & Risky Location for Real Estate Investment in Thailand”
Koji Tsutsui worked under Tadao Ando on projects such as housing for the Great Hanshin Earthquake, museums and schools (1995-2001).
After leaving Tadao Ando’s office, he establishes Koji Tsutsui Architect & Associates in 2004.
He has been designing numerous projects around the world and adopts local cultures and building technologies into his design to create a new generation of lasting sustainable architecture.
While receiving numerous awards and publications over the years, his office was selected as one of the top emerging architecture offices in the world by Architectural Record Design Vanguard in 2011.
He also taught architectural design at the University of California, Berkeley as a visiting associate professor.
With over 35 years of experience, Brett specialises in complex mixed-use, cultural, and civic projects, including galleries, libraries, courthouses, universities, and urban precincts. His expertise spans conceptual design, spatial planning, visioning, and design leadership. A collaborative and consultative approach is central to his work, fostering culturally inclusive outcomes and strong stakeholder engagement. Brett leads Peddle Thorp’s Queensland practice, overseeing a team of more than 40 architects and designers delivering progressive, sustainable, and award-winning projects across Australia, the Pacific, China, and Indonesia. He is a strong advocate for design merit in architecture, championing quality outcomes through leadership, mentoring, and industry involvement. His approach is defined by a commitment to design excellence and trusted, long-term client relationships.
Shona has a keen interest in leadership development, international relations, and strategic issues and a strong commitment to fostering relations with the ASEAN region, Europe and elsewhere. A long-time business and civic leader and an active contributor to Queensland’s international business community, Shona is involved in numerous business, industry, and non-profit organisations. She is the General Manager of the Australian Leadership Skills Centre, specialising in training and development, alongside her roles as General Manager and Principal Consultant at Paradigm Infinitum, and President of the Australia Malaysia Business Council Queensland and Co-Chairman of the Nordic Forum, and leadership roles in several other organisations.
Imad has a vast experience in managing and delivering assignments in the field of real estate advisory i.e., feasibility studies, market research, best use studies, business plan, financial modeling and business valuation. He also has extensive experience in real estate and hospitality sector feasibility studies covering some of the biggest projects in Saudi Arabia including: five star hotels, furnished apartments, residential resorts, commercial malls, residential cities, office towers, commercial complexes, land use, e-real estate, and real estate financing.
As the Managing Director at Colliers Saudi Arabia, Imad’s responsibilities now revolve around providing investment and development advisory in the form of feasibility studies and market reports, for a wide range of institutional and individual clients within the Kingdom.
Nicha Assarattanakul is a seasoned real estate professional with a proven track record in business development, strategic planning, asset repositioning, and project development across Thailand’s office, retail, and mixed-use sectors. She has played a pivotal role in transforming commercial properties, shaping environments that respond to evolving business needs and market dynamics.
Her portfolio spans a wide range of high-impact projects, including workplace transformations, office relocations, and change management initiatives, guiding organizations through complex transitions while enhancing operational efficiency and employee experience. In the retail and mixed-use space, Nicha has contributed to strategic planning and design development, supporting both private developers and corporate clients.
She currently serves as an Associate Director at Conexus Studio Company Limited, an award-winning design-and-build consultancy recognized for its innovative approach to workplace and commercial environments.
With over 18 years of retail expertise, Zino leads CBRE’s retail operations across six offices in China.
He specializes in market entry strategies, flagship searches, and consulting for brands, landlords, and government entities. Under his leadership, CBRE has delivered high-profile projects like OTB flagships, LV Villas, Supreme, Zara’s largest Asia store, and positioned top assets such as JC Plaza, Zhangyuan, and Universal Beijing Resort.
Previously, Zino spent a decade client-side, managing retail expansion across seven countries and opening over 100 stores in Asia. This dual experience gives him a unique edge in safeguarding client interests and delivering innovative solutions that transform urban spaces.
Frankie Liang founded WAD in 2017 as China’s first private luxury residence design and construction consultancy platform. He serves as Executive Chairman of both the “WAD World Young Designers Conference” and “WAD Luxury Residence Design and Construction Summit”. His notable initiatives include curating the 70th Anniversary Chinese Art & Design Achievement Exhibition at UN Headquarters (2015), establishing the biennial China-US Design Summit and annual China-Europe Design Summit, and leading the 2018 UN Chinese Art & Design Summit. Through his premium consultancy platform, Frankie has been instrumental in globalizing Chinese design by connecting top-tier international resources and establishing industry benchmarks.
Janice, Director for Capital Markets in JLL Appraisal & Property Services Sdn. Bhd. (FKA Appraisal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd). She is overseeing the commercial team within JLL Malaysia with a focus on office, retail, and hotel segments, predominantly provide divestment and investment advisory services to range of occupiers, investors, owners and developers.
Janice started her career in 20024 with YTL, and later joined a homegrown public listed hospitality company, The Nomad Group Bhd., overseeing strategic planning and hotel asset investments for the group. She joined JLL in 2014 and have successfully concluded real estate transaction straddling across various asset classes including commercial office buildings, retail mall, commercial land, industrial land and industrial properties.
