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ABOUT US

About Us

At Terrama, we believe meaningful sustainability transformation starts with building competency — empowering people to turn their values into effective, lasting action. Founded by experts in sustainability, finance, and education, we bridge the gap between theory and practice through expert-led training, applied learning, and collaborative partnerships that drive real-world impact.

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Our Brand

Our brand is symbolised by the butterfly — a natural bioindicator of ecosystem health. Just as the butterfly reflects the condition of its environment, we adopt a systems-based perspective, recognising the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems. This perspective guides our commitment to fostering not just sustainable, but regenerative outcomes.

It has shaped our structured, competency-driven approach to sustainability education — designed to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to embed sustainability and regeneration into strategy, operations, and day-to-day decisions.

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Our Commitment

 ​​​​Our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), driving impact in education, economic growth, and climate action.

How Terrama Drives Impact

Local Talent Development & Empowerment – In every market we enter, we hire and enable local professionals to build capacity and drive sustainable change.

 

Expanding Sustainability Education – Delivering practical, applicable knowledge that empowers learners to drive sustainable growth, minimise costs, and reduce risks.
 

Workforce Development for Green Jobs – Preparing individuals for careers in sustainable finance, ESG leadership, and climate action.
 

Enabling Systemic Change – Collaborating with businesses, governments, and academia to close the sustainability skills gap.
 

Measuring Impact – Tracking learner success, corporate adoption, and industry transformation through sustainability training.

Join Us in Creating Measurable Impact

Terrama is seeking impact investors, corporate partners, and sustainability leaders to expand the reach of sustainability education. Let’s work together to create a future where knowledge fuels real-world action.

📌 Contact us today to explore investment and partnership opportunities.

 

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Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our Partners

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Tan Bee Lay, CEIAM, CESGA®

Impact Partner

MSc, Information Systems 

University of Brighton, UK

 

​BSc, Chemistry

National University of Singapore ​

Bee Lay is a sustainability leader and management consultant with over 30 years of experience advising organisations across the finance, energy, waste, and industrial sectors in Asia. As Impact Partner at Terrama, she leads sustainability consultancy and capacity-building initiatives, including strategic direction, curriculum design, and industry partnerships. Her work includes developing carbon credit projects—particularly in nature-based solutions and renewable energy—aligned with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, Article 6, and CORSIA. In addition to her role at Terrama, Bee Lay serves as Chief Sustainability Officer of SDAX, leading the sustainability strategy—including the Green Taxonomy, ESG framework, and listing rules—aligned with the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy. Bee Lay also plays a key role in advancing national sustainability standards in Singapore. She serves as Convenor of the Working Group on GHG Emissions and Product Life Cycle and as a Technical Committee member for Environmental Management and Sustainable Finance under the Singapore Standards Council, Enterprise Singapore. A Senior Practising Management Consultant (SBACC-certified), she is committed to fostering the skills, knowledge, and leadership needed to drive real-world sustainability impact through advisory and education platforms.

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Partner (Curriculum & Pedogogy)

PhD, Multicultural Education

MSc, Comparative & International Education

University of Oxford, UK

BA, Mathematics with Education Systems

University of Cambridge, UK

Tracey Yani Harjatanaya, PhD

Tracey is an education specialist and curriculum strategist with over 10 years of experience as an educator, school leader, educational consultant, and researcher. She has led independent academic and policy-making projects in education and social policy, with published works covering multicultural education, teacher professional development, literacy, comparative education, and assessment. As Partner (Curriculum & Pedagogy) at Terrama, she ensures that the academy’s programmes are pedagogically sound, engaging, and aligned with international best practices. She oversees course design, instructional methodologies, and curriculum innovation, ensuring that Terrama’s sustainability education is accessible, impactful, and effective for diverse learners. ​In addition to her role at Terrama, Tracey also serves as the Rector at Universitas Satya Terra Bhinneka in Medan, Indonesia.  ​With experience advising governmental and non-governmental organisations on education for development and environmental education, she is committed to integrating inclusive, research-driven, and transformative learning approaches to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to drive sustainability impact.​​​

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Tan Ching Guei, CFA

Partner (Strategy & Risk)

MBA, Accountancy

Nanyang Technology University 

Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours)

National University of Singapore ​​​​​​​

Ching Guei is a seasoned strategy & risk professional with over 30 years of experience in financial risk management, corporate governance, and strategic leadership across banking, insurance, and reinsurance sectors. He has held senior executive roles in leading financial institutions, including Chief Risk Officer at Asia Capital Reinsurance Group, Managing Director at Great Eastern Holdings, and Head of Strategy & Change Management at OCBC Bank. ​With a strong foundation in financial risk, investment management, and corporate strategy, Ching Guei has led risk governance frameworks, asset-liability management, and strategy and business development initiatives across Asia’s financial markets. His extensive experience includes overseeing risk committees, investment boards, and cross-border expansion projects, positioning him as a key leader in integrating sustainability risk and ESG compliance into financial institutions.​ ​At Terrama, Ching Guei brings his expertise in risk governance, sustainability compliance, and financial oversight, ensuring that sustainability education aligns with global risk standards and corporate best practices. His leadership strengthens the academy’s mission to integrate sustainability, financial prudence, and regulatory excellence into business education.

Programme Management Office

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Melisa Lius

Engagement Partner
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BSc, Business Administration, University At Buffalo
 
BA Psychology, University At Buffalo

Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist, NCCR Indonesia

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TRUE Advisor, GBCI

Melisa builds her work in sustainability around stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, and experiential learning initiatives. She brings a grounded, hands-on approach, with a strong belief in learning through lived experience. Guided by mindfulness and intention, she focuses on creating experiences that connect people to the deeper meaning of sustainability. At Terrama, Melisa leads the delivery of experiential sustainability exchange programmes, connecting students and professionals with real-world environmental issues and community-based practices. She leads client and partner engagement, shaping programme delivery and aligning stakeholders to deliver high-impact sustainability initiatives. Her work spans cross-border engagements across Singapore and the region, where she works with partners to enable learning and collaboration across different market contexts. This includes aligning stakeholders across institutions, organisations, and communities to support sustainability programmes that translate across geographies.

Hendrik Jap

Liaison Partner

BSc, Management & Marketing,
University of Newcastle


Executive Certificate in Corporate and Environmental Sustainability,
Nanyang Technological University


​ISCA Certified Sustainability Assurance Professional

Hendrik Jap brings over a decade of experience across finance, business transformation, and sustainability. His background spans financial reporting, ESG integration, and organisational transformation, with exposure across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. As Liaison Partner at Terrama, Hendrik focuses on strengthening connections across Terrama’s partner ecosystem, enabling access to relevant networks that support programme development. Hendrik has held roles including Head of Transformation at TnBGlobal Outsource and Finance Business Partner at BOLT Consulting LLP, where he led productivity improvements, process automation, and digital transformation efforts. He has also advised on restructuring and M&A transactions across Singapore and Indonesia. With experience across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Hendrik brings a strong understanding of regional financial and reporting practices, supporting organisations in aligning financial processes with evolving sustainability requirements.

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Ng Chee Heong, CFA

Principal Consultant

(Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Bachelor of Accountancy

Nanyang Technology University 

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Chartered Accountant (Singapore)

Certified Internal Auditor

CFA® Charterholder, CFA Institute

Chee Heong brings over two decades of international experience across audit, risk management, compliance, and financial crime assurance in leading global institutions including Standard Chartered, DBS, Credit Suisse, and JP Morgan. His career has spanned roles in external audit, product control, operational risk, and enterprise risk, giving him a holistic view of governance, risk, and control across complex organizations. At Terrama, Chee Heong focuses on climate-related risks and opportunities and impact on financial performance. Driven by a passion for impact and backed by certifications from CFA Institute, GARP, and NTU in sustainable investing, climate risk, and sustainable finance, Chee Heong has contributed to sustainable finance initiatives with Standard Chartered, conducting ESG due diligence on fund houses and data providers. Known for his critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and ability to deliver enterprise-wide frameworks, he blends deep financial expertise with sustainability insight to support organisations in building resilient, future-ready strategies.

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Jigme Sonam

Sustainable Development Manager

BSc, Environmental Mgmt, Royal Thimphu College, Royal University of Bhutan

Certificate in Empowering Young Leader in Environmental Negotiation​

Certificate of Completion: ESG in 9 Weeks, ED4S (Education for Sustainability)

Jigme is an experienced environmental and sustainability professional with over 5 years of experience supporting projects in infrastructure, renewable energy, water resource management, and environmental policy across Bhutan. Currently serving as a Sustainable Development Manager at Terrama, delivering integrated and data-driven environmental and social solutions, while also supporting business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, and strategic growth across sectors. to clients across sectors. In his previous roles, he worked with both public and private sector institutions, supporting environmental and social assessments, stakeholder engagement, safeguard compliance, and reporting for large-scale infrastructure and development projects. His work included collaboration with international development partners and government agencies across Bhutan. He has also undergone specialised training in sustainable finance, climate-water governance, environmental negotiation, gender-transformative evaluation, and occupational safety through institutions such as UNICEF, ISST, GEF, Australia Awards, and IOSH.

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Jevendra Adhikari

​Associate Intern 

BSc, Environment and Climate Studies, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan 

Certificate of Completion: ESG in 9 Weeks, ED4S (Education for Sustainability)

Jevendra is an early-career environmental graduate with an academic background in climate science and ecological research. His experience includes field-based studies on post-fire forest regeneration, soil analysis, biodiversity surveys, and environmental data management. At Terrama, he supports research, data analysis, and programme-related tasks, contributing to sustainability and ESG-focused workstreams, along with  training from ED4S, and approaches his role as an Associate Intern with diligence and a willingness to learn.

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Pema Tobgay

Associate Intern​

BSc, Environmental Science, Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan​​​​​​​​


Certificate of Completion: ESG in 9 Weeks, ED4S (Education for Sustainability)

Pema Tobgay is an Associate Intern at Terrama, with an academic background in Environmental Science and a strong interest in sustainability and Climate sction. In this role, Pema supports sustainability carbon market, ESG-related research and learning initiatives, contributing to background research and programme support activities. Pema is focused on building a strong foundation in carbon market, ESG frameworks, and sustainability initiatives, while supporting Terrama’s consulting and capacity-building work. Through this role, Pema aims to develop practical knowledge and skills that contribute to effective sustainability research and implementation.

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Ariti Rai

Associate Intern 

BSc, Environmental Management, Royal Thimphu College, Royal University of Bhutan

Certificate of Completion: ESG in 9 Weeks, ED4S (Education for Sustainability)

Ariti is a fresh graduate in Environmental Management with a strong academic record and a genuine enthusiasm for sustainability. She brings a solid grounding in environmental management, with academic knowledge in environmental ethics, Geographic Information System (GIS), environmental impact assessment (EIA), restoration ecology, and environmental economics. In her leadership role, she worked closely with peers, faculty, and external partners to coordinate social outreach activities and volunteer-led programmes, contributing to inclusive and community-oriented environmental action. Her experience includes participation in research and field-based projects related to urban climate resilience and waste management, as well as supporting data collection, analysis, and proposal development. At Terrama, she supports sustainability-focused programmes through research assistance, programme coordination, and consulting projects. Motivated by a strong interest in sustainability and continuous learning, she contributes with reliability, curiosity, and a team-oriented mindset to Terrama’s mission of building sustainability competencies and enabling meaningful impact.

Specialist & Faculty

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Lee C G, John, PhD

Specialist & Faculty (International Trade, Agriculture Economics)

PhD, International Trade

Trinity College, USA

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MBA, Marketing

Leicester University, UK

BSc, Agricultural Economics

Newcastle University, UK

John is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of boardroom and senior management experience in the agri-food sector. He has held senior regional roles at leading multinational corporations, including Rhone-Poulenc Animal Nutrition, CP Group, Gold Coin Group, and Kemin Industries. At Terrama, John leverages his expertise in sustainable agriculture, climate change, and supply chain management to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation by aligning with global standards and industry best practices. As an adjunct professor at Brawijaya University, Trisakti University, and Diponegoro University in Indonesia, John mentors doctoral students on how sustainable practices can transform the agri-food industry, boost rural economic development, and address climate change. Notably, John served as CEO of the China-Singapore Jilin Food Zone, a joint venture between the Jilin government and a Temasek subsidiary, where he ensured the project's strategic alignment with sustainable agriculture, food safety, and resilient supply chain goals. John's strategic vision and practical expertise have been instrumental in driving innovation and sustainability throughout the agri-food sector. He has also actively advised government agencies on enhancing farming practices and supporting local communities, playing a key role in raising agricultural standards and promoting sustainable development.

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Katy Kan, PhD

Partner (Communications Specialist & Partnership Lead)

 

​PhD, Critical Discourse Analysis, Political Humour, Carnivalesque

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore​


MA, Applied Linguistics
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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BBA, Marketing
National University of Singapore

Katy is a communication and sustainability reporting expert with over 20 years of experience in higher education, corporate training, and ESG communication. She has taught at NUS, Temasek Polytechnic, and Nanyang Polytechnic, designing courses in business communication and negotiation. At Terrama, she leads curriculum development and faculty training, ensuring sustainability education aligns with global reporting standards. She has consulted for SMEs and MNCs on ESG frameworks, sustainability reports, and strategic messaging to mitigate greenwashing risks. A certified management consultant (TÜV SÜD) and GRI-certified professional, she integrates applied linguistics, corporate strategy, and ESG communication to strengthen business and sustainability narratives. Katy is also the Director of Katydid Connect.

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Dennis Tay

Specialist & Faculty (Systems Thinking)

 

Diploma in Marine Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic

 

Post Grad Cert in Executive Coaching, Lancaster University Management School 

 

Diploma in Ontological Coaching, Newfield Network

Dennis is a leadership and executive coach with extensive experience in designing and delivering leadership systems across healthcare, corporate, and public sectors. Over the past decade, he has worked closely with major healthcare clusters in Singapore, including NHG, NUH, SingHealth, and TTSH, to drive leadership transformation and systemic change at the organizational level. He has designed and implemented leadership competency models, facilitated strategic planning, and coached senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness. As a faculty member at Terrama, Dennis brings his expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and change management to empower professionals with the skills needed to lead sustainability transitions. He works closely with industry practitioners to integrate leadership principles into sustainability education, ensuring that professionals can drive meaningful impact within their organizations and communities. In addition to his role at Terrama, Dennis is actively involved in strategic planning, team coaching, and crisis management training for organizations across sectors, including government agencies, multinational corporations, and non-profits. He has served as an executive coach for C-suite leaders in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo, and has been instrumental in talent management initiatives within healthcare leadership. With a background in coaching, change leadership, and strategic facilitation, Dennis is committed to equipping professionals with the leadership capabilities needed to navigate complex challenges and create lasting impact in sustainability and beyond.

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Let’s turn your sustainability vision into action.
Whether you're looking to build internal capacity through the Terrama Academy or seeking expert guidance through our Consultancy Services, our team is here to support your journey.

Let’s create meaningful impact—through knowledge, strategy, and sustained action.

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