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Mr. George Tanasijevich

George Tanasijevich serves as the Chief Executive Officer of King Salman Park Foundation, which is developing a 16 square kilometer site in central Riyadh that will include one of the world’s largest urban parks, residential properties, office buildings, retail and F&B outlets, entertainment facilities, MICE, and numerous museums and cultural attractions, among other things. King Salman Park is one of the key giga projects under the 2030 Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Tanasijevich previously served as President and CEO of Marina Bay Sands for nine years, at which time he had overall responsibility for the operations of the property. Mr. Tanasijevich also served as Managing Director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) for eleven years, focused on the expansion of MBS and development opportunities in new markets in Asia. Prior to serving as President and CEO, he project managed Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s successful bid to develop Singapore’s Integrated Resort at Marina Bay.

Prior to his involvement in the company’s Singapore activities, Mr. Tanasijevich was based in the People’s Republic of China Special Administrative Region of Macau as Director of Development, responsible for the coordination of various commercial activities related to Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s Cotai Strip™ projects.

Mr. Tanasijevich previously served as Senior Vice President / Equity Markets at CapitaLand Limited in Singapore, Southeast Asia’s largest real estate conglomerate. Prior to joining CapitaLand, Mr. Tanasijevich served as Corporate Vice President and as Senior Attorney of General Growth Properties, which was at that time the second largest shopping mall REIT in the United States.

Education:
• University of Chicago Booth School of Business: Master of Business Administration
• Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he was a member of the law review: Juris Doctor
• University of Michigan: Bachelor of Arts

Advisory:
• Member of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Global Advisory Board
• Member of the University of Michigan Provost Advisory Committee
• Board Member of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce from 2007 to 2017
• Board Member of the Singapore Hotel Association from 2011 to 2022
• Board Member of the US Japan Business Council from 2012 to 2020

Rewards & Recognition:
• Recipient of Singapore’s 2023 “Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism”, the Singapore Tourism Board’s highest accolade
• Included in Inside Asian Gaming’s Asia’s Gaming Power list from 2012 through 2021, ranking as high as #11
• Named by Global Gaming Business as one of its “”25 People to Watch”” in 2009

Christine Loh

Dr Christine Loh is the chief development strategist at Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. A lawyer by training and commodities trader by profession, Dr Loh has spent the bulk of her career in public policy and politics, first serving as a legislator, and then government minister in the Environment Bureau in Hong Kong. She was the CEO of a policy think tank and is a published author of many academic and popular works. She is a director of for-profit and non-profit organizations, and she also advises multinational companies.

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Johnny Wei

Johnny Wei is the Head of Wholesale Banking for OCBC Hong Kong, overseeing the Bank’s corporate and commercial banking as well as financial institutions business franchise.

In 2016, Johnny joined OCBC Bank as Head of Corporate Banking. Following the management integration of OCBC Hong Kong Branch and OCBC Wing Hang Bank in 2021, Johnny was appointed as Head of Wholesale Banking for OCBC Hong Kong; and has further expanded his role as General Manager of OCBC Hong Kong Branch and Alternate Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Hong Kong in 2023.

A seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Johnny’s career includes a spell of over 20 years with Standard Chartered Bank; holding various senior positions including Managing Director & Head of Commercial Clients.

Johnny holds an MBA degree from Monash University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Social Science degree (majored in Economics) from University of Hong Kong and is a CPA Australia.

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Ross Milne

ROSS MILNE is Chief Executive Officer at 10 Design, a dynamic architecture and master planning practice with over 400 architects and designers operating across 9 studios worldwide.

As an architect, Ross has a diverse international portfolio spanning over 36 years on projects across Asia and the Middle East. He has a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver a quality project and strides to encourage innovative solutions to challenges posed by tight programmes and budgetary constraints using the latest available construction technology.

Ross' role as CEO at 10 Design is to oversee the growth strategy globally whilst maintaining the highest design standards. This includes looking at new markets and sectors and tackling complex projects with commercially viable and creative solutions for our clients. His extensive experience and innovative leadership are driving 10 Design’s brand to new heights competing with the best in class.

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Conrad Wong

Ir Dr Conrad Wong is a professional engineer who has over 30 years of building construction experience. He is the Vice Chairman of Yau Lee Holdings Limited, Managing Director of Yau Lee Construction and REC Engineering Co Ltd. He has a keen interest in green building technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), modular and precast construction, and manufacturing automation.

Since 2017, Ir Dr Wong has been putting a great deal of effort in developing various robotic and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for the construction industry. He recevied his Doctor of Philosophy Degree at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in adopting AI to optimize energy consumption for large scale central air conditioning system.

Ir Dr Wong is very active in public and community services. Currently, he is appointed as the Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, the Chairman of the New Energy Transport Fund Steering Committee, the Member of the Energy Advisory Committee and the Member of the Town Planning Board. In the past, Ir Dr Wong served as the Deputy Chairman of Vocational Training Council, the Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the President of the Hong Kong Construction Association, the President of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations, the Chairman of Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board, the Member of Construction Industry Council, the Member of the Antiquities Advisory Board, the Member of the Advisory Council on the Environment, and the Director of the World Green Building Council.

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CK Lau

Mr LAU Chun-kong is the Managing Director of Colliers Hong Kong and Managing Director of Asia Valuation and Advisory Services, responsible for promoting the growth of Colliers’ business in Hong Kong and heading the Asia Valuation and Advisory Services business. He has over 30 years’ property experience in valuation, real estate consultancy and investment sales market in Asia including Hong Kong and PRC.

Mr Lau is a Past President and Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is a member of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and its Tender Committee, the Lantau Development Advisory Committee, and the Expert Advisory Panel for Study on the Artificial Islands in the Central Waters. He also serves as an advisor to the Our Hong Kong Foundation and a member of the Tangible Assets Standards Board of the International Valuation Standards Council.

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