Founder and CEO
AlphaGeo
Parag Khanna is the Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, a leading AI-powered geospatial analytics platform. An internationally bestselling author, he has written seven books, including MOVE, The Future is Asian, and the acclaimed trilogy The Second World, How to Run the World, and Connectography. Recognized as one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century” and featured on WIRED’s “Smart List,” he is a globally respected strategist on geopolitics, technology, and the future of society. Parag holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and has traveled to more than 150 countries.
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Global Head of Energy & Power Claims
HDI Global
David joined HDI Global in March to lead the Energy & Power claims practice with global responsibility for Power, Onshore Energy, Offshore Energy and Renewables claims, both Operational and Construction. David is a qualified Mining Engineer. He started his career as an oil and gas project engineer specialising in offshore production, construction and decommissioning. His first role in claims was Loss Adjusting in London, frequently traveling to Asia, Europe and Africa to adjust energy claims both offshore and onshore. He has been an Energy and Property Claims Manager handling complex and challenging claims for nearly 20 years. David serves on London market claims and underwriting committees and is on the board of the Loss Executives Association in the USA.
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Head of P&C, Asia
AXA XL
Guillaume Parard has over 25 years of experience across the insurance and energy sectors. He currently leads the Property, Energy, Construction and Casualty underwriting teams at AXA XL in Asia, driving profitable growth and strengthening the company’s P&C capabilities across the region. Guillaume brings deep expertise in managing large and complex industrial risks across both developed and emerging markets. Prior to his current role, he led AXA XL’s Energy, Property and Construction practice across APAC and Europe, and previously held senior underwriting positions as Head of Energy and Head of Construction. Guillaume is passionate about technical excellence, talent development and delivering client-focused solutions that support sustainable growth and build risk resilience across Asia.
CTO
E-Nergy
Kelly Dallas is a renewable energy and infrastructure executive with over 20 years of international experience across asset management, operations, and investment management. Having led renewable energy portfolios exceeding 4.6 GW across Europe, North America, India, and Southeast Asia, he specializes in maximizing asset performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Throughout his career, Kelly has overseen renewable energy assets representing approximately €3.6 billion in equity value and has worked with leading independent power producers, investors, and energy companies. His expertise spans renewable energy strategy, asset optimisation, stakeholder management, and the development of high-performing teams that deliver strong technical and financial results.
Head of Regional Sales, Asia Pacific
Siemens Energy
As the Head of Regional Sales, Gas Services, Asia Pacific, Leong is responsible for business development of projects in Gas Turbines for power generation and oil and gas sectors. He leads a team of regional sales managers located throughout Asia. Leong holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Since starting his career in 2002, Leong has been in the power generation and O&G industries for 24 years. He has held several leadership positions prior his current role.
Associate Director
S-RM
Philippa has wide-ranging experience managing investigations associated with complex corporate disputes, including in support of contentious insurance matters. These often touch on complex geopolitical issues in the Middle East, on which topic Philippa has acted as an expert witness. Philippa spent more than five years in the Middle East, living in Syria, Tunisia, and the UAE. She previously worked as a journalist based in Dubai covering finance and infrastructure, with a focus on the power and water sectors, in the GCC and wider Middle East, and subsequently covered European infrastructure funds for a publication in London. Philippa has a BA in Modern Languages from Durham University, and an MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the School of African and Oriental Studies.
Lead Analyst, Renewables & Power Markets Research
Rystad Energy
Raksit Pattanapitoon is a Vice President on the New Energies team at Rystad Energy, specializing in renewable energy and power markets across Southeast Asia. With more than 12 years of experience spanning technical consulting, corporate strategy and business development in the energy sector, he focuses on providing market intelligence and data-driven insights on the energy transition. Raksit holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and is based in Singapore.
Senior Partner, Energy
EY
Sanjeev Gupta is the ASEAN and Singapore Energy and Commodities Leader in EYP.
Assistant Managing Director
Quezon Power (Philippines)
Unchita Jittamai is Assistant Managing Director of Quezon Power and San Buenaventura Power, representing EGCO Group in the Philippines. An energy executive with over 13 years of experience in power generation, commercial strategy, and decarbonization, bringing expertise in energy markets, business transformation, and sustainable power development across Southeast Asia.
Director
Baringa Partners
Zhen-Hui leads Baringa’s power market analysis in the APAC region. He advises clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions of energy assets, which includes, solar, wind, thermal generation, hydro, energy storage and interconnectors. In addition, he advises clients on structuring PPAs, energy procurement as well as market entry strategy. His work gives him a ring-side view of the latest energy developments, policy changes and investment trends in the APAC region.
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Placement Leader, Asia
Marsh
Brent has overall responsibility for leading Marsh Asia’s placement strategy. Working closely with insurers, Brent develops and executes risk transfer solutions for a diverse range of client’s across the Asia region. Brent has worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years across the US and Asia. Having a uniquely broad work experience from roles in claims, underwriting, and broking, Brent is able to utilize his first-hand experiences to engage with clients and insurance industry stakeholders to overcome hurdles and develop innovative outcomes. Having worked for both insurers and brokers across large corporate and personal insurance, Brent is able to utilize his first-hand experience on a wide variety of client needs.
Solution Architect
Huawei
Teck Joo began his career at Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA), spending five years in power system operations. Keeping a modern grid running reliably still shapes how he approaches energy solutions today. He now works at Huawei Digital Power on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), supporting developers and utilities across Southeast Asia in designing systems that are technically sound and reliable in the field. At Asia Power Forum 2026, Teck Joo will share what he has learned about designing PV and storage systems for better performance — and where he sees modern grids heading next.
Senior Risk Consultant Energy Transition
With a comprehensive background in nuclear safety, regulation, and engineering, Thorsten has over a decade of international experience in the nuclear industry. He holds a diploma in electrical engineering with a specialization in automation and control systems, complemented by advanced studies in international nuclear law through collaborations with IAEA, OECD-NEA, and the University of Montpellier. Since 2011, he has been an active member of the German Federal Regulation Board for nuclear safety standards (KTA), including its Operations Subcommittee. His career includes key roles at AREVA NP Germany, where he managed instrumentation and control projects and served as a trainer on reactor control systems.
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