Asia’s definitive next-generation list celebrating the trailblazing founders, creatives and changemakers shaping the region’s future.
This food scientist is making tempeh the protein of the future
Driando Ahnan-Winarno
Co-founder, Indonesian Tempe Movement and Better Nature
Jason Alacapa
Co-founder and CEO, Innovations for Community Health
Dave Albao
Executive director, Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation
For empowering regional agricultural communities through climate-smart tech and sustainable agroforestry
Ariestelo Asilo
Founder and CEO, Varacco and Thinnkfarm
The president and CEO of AGREA is empowering women farmers and redefining inclusive, regenerative agriculture
Cherrie Atilano
Founder and CEO, AGREA
The Ingenues | ATT 19 co-founder Mook Attakanwong is a staunch advocate of sustainability and a supporter of the slow fashion movement
Porntip “Mook” Attakanwong
Co-founder and creative director, ATT 19
Azalea Ayuningtyas
Co-Founder and CEO, Du Anyam
For spreading sustainability wherever he goes
Christophe Bariou
Co-founder, Dehusk Milk, Maison Bukana Resort and Maison Bukana Wines
For driving community-led solutions to Indonesia's plastic pollution crisis
Gary Bencheghib
Co-founder, Sungai Watch
Alessandro Bisagni
Founder and Managing Director, Bisagni Environmental Enterprise (BEE)
This founder is shaking up the funeral wreath industry with an eco-friendly alternative
Orn-Napat “Earn” Boonanantaphat
Founder, Niran
Thanapat Boonsanan
FOUNDER, THOR KAICHON
Carmen Booth
Co-founder and CEO, Booth & Partners and Arch Offices
Dominic Puwasawat Chakrabongse
Director, Precious Plastic Bangkok
This strategist turns climate challenges into corporate change
James Chan
Co-founder and senior consultant for sustainable transformation, PIE Strategy
Peggy Chan
Founder; Executive Director, Grassroots Initiatives, Zero Foodprint Asia
Anny Chang
Co-founder, International City Wanderer Education Association
Liang-Yi Chang
Asia Managing Director, 350.ORG
Shin Chang
Architect & Co-founder, MentahMatter; Rex KL
Chen-Hsiang Chao
Co-founder and Chief Designer, Bionicraft
Jessica Cheam
Founder and managing director, Eco-Business
Alvin Chelliah
Senior Programme Manager and Marine Biologist, Reef Check Malaysia
