Ashley Tan is the Global Head of Philanthropy, Impact Investing & Sustainability at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading all "Tech for Good" initiatives across the platform. He deploys three forms of capital — financial investments, advanced GenAI solutions, and strategic capacity-building — to drive measurable outcomes in public health, education, food security, environmental sustainability, and human rights for 1 billion people across the USA, LATAM, EMEA, and Asia by 2030.

Spanning four sectors — Private, Public, Tech, and Civil Society — Ashley bridges East and West, with prior senior management roles at Boston Consulting Group, Monitor Deloitte, and Booz & Company, where he helped build their Sustainability, Public Sector, and Private Equity practices across the USA, Asia, and EMEA.

Key Highlights:

1. Global Public-Private Partnerships at Scale: Structured approximately $300M per year in large-scale, multi-year, multi-country programs addressing the five Social Determinants of Health in lower-to-middle-income countries including China, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil.
2. Proven Impact Delivery: Partnered with the Gates Foundation to launch PathGen, a 14-country pathogen intelligence platform designed to predict the next pandemic. Partnered with Temasek ($430B AUM) to power two of the world's largest sustainability and education platforms.
3. Crisis & Humanitarian Leadership: Led efforts to migrate Ukraine's critical digital public infrastructure into the cloud during the ongoing war — a $75M+ commitment that earned AWS the Ukraine Peace Prize. Deployed GenAI-powered disaster response tools supporting 200+ humanitarian crises across 10+ nations.
4. Health & Education Equity: Powered Kenya's Health Ministry system dispensing antiretroviral drugs to 1.2 million HIV patients across 2,200 facilities, covering 94% of the country's HIV-positive population. Oversees the $100M AWS Education Equity Initiative and $60M AWS Health Equity Initiative reaching 109 million underserved patients.
5. Climate & Environmental Stewardship: Drives the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), the world's largest climate data commons, and manages grants through Amazon's $100M Right Now Climate Fund supporting 2,000 species and restoring 72,000 hectares across 16 countries.
6. Techplomacy & Geopolitical Engagement: Engaged on the Israel-Palestine conflict through economic peace-building, mobilizing cross-border venture capital into Palestinian startups. Partnered with senior White House officials on Track 2 tech diplomacy dialogues between the USA and China.

Ashley holds a Mid-Career Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, where he received the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship and Mason Fellowship, and a law degree from the London School of Economics. He is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a member of the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy network.

Jade Cheng has dedicated her life towards promoting a healthy, sustainable, delicious lifestyle. She is a World Economic Forum Cultural Leader and serial founder of several 7/8 figure companies serving the world’s best tasting plant based foods at affordable prices.

As the world’s foremost leading expert in plant based technology and prolific food scientist, she has developed over 1600+ unique products and formulations

In a past life she pioneered plant-based fine dining, hosting dinners for $200-$2000/person for celebrity and high profile clientele including Stella McCartney, Jessie J, Chris Hemsworth, MIA, Vera Wang, Moby, and many more.

Jade was named 2018 ELLE China 30 Under 30, Tatler Magazine’s Gen T 100 List, and has been featured in 100s of media outlets in the US and China from Forbes, Vogue, SELF, Instyle, WSJ, Eater, New Yorker, HK Economic Times, and more.

John Salley is a four-time NBA champion, entrepreneur, and cultural icon whose influence extends far beyond the basketball court. Over a celebrated 11-year NBA career, he won championships with the Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990), Chicago Bulls (1996), and Los Angeles Lakers (2000), cementing his legacy as one of the few players to win titles with three different franchises.

A visionary in the plant-based and wellness space long before it became mainstream, John has been an early investor and brand ambassador for some of the most disruptive brands in the industry. As an early investor and ambassador for Beyond Meat, he helped champion the plant-based movement at a pivotal moment in its growth. He also served as a key brand ambassador for Violife, driving over $100M+ in sales and helping to elevate the brand's profile across North America.

John's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for health and wellness have made him a sought-after voice in the CPG and plant-based food industry. He has leveraged his platform and celebrity to connect brands with consumers, build cultural relevance, and drive measurable commercial impact. His ability to bridge sports, entertainment, and business has made him one of the most effective brand ambassadors in the wellness category.

Beyond his business ventures, John is a prominent media personality, public speaker, and advocate for healthy living and social justice. He brings a unique combination of star power, credibility, and authentic passion for plant-based nutrition that resonates deeply with both consumers and retail partners.

Paul Johnson is a veteran CPG sales executive with over 35 years of experience leading high-impact sales and business development strategies across global markets. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, optimizing trade promotion strategies, and building strong relationships with key retail partners, including Costco, Walmart, Target, and Kroger.

Paul has held leadership roles at SC Johnson, Del Monte Foods, and Procter & Gamble, where he managed multi-billion-dollar sales portfolios, led cross-functional teams, and successfully expanded business operations internationally.

As Director of the Costco Global Team at SC Johnson, he managed $625M in global sales and secured a long-term partnership with Costco, expanding key product lines across multiple countries.

At Del Monte Foods, Paul served as Vice President of Sales, overseeing a $1.8B revenue portfolio and driving strategic initiatives that increased market share and profitability. His leadership in Procter & Gamble's Global Business Development team helped drive an 18% CAGR from 2002-2010, expanding Costco's international business.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana.

Tim Bernard is a seasoned senior executive with a track record of driving exceptional sales and profit growth across consumer product categories, including center store, frozen, and produce. With extensive leadership experience at H.J. Heinz and Del Monte Foods, Tim has successfully built and scaled commercial organizations, developing high-performing customer-level teams. His expertise spans business and sales leadership, strategic planning, innovation, and talent development.

As Chief Commercial Officer at Del Monte Foods, Tim managed a $1.8 billion portfolio, overseeing brand strategy, marketing, consumer insights, and field sales. He played a pivotal role in restoring financial performance, achieving substantial EBITDA growth, and successfully integrating new acquisitions. He led market strategy, spearheaded a transformational reset, and contributed to the $1.7 billion sale of Del Monte Foods to Del Monte Pacific.

He holds a BBA in Business, Management, and Marketing from the University of Toledo and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.