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Our team consists of entrepreneurial investment specialists across our offices, who are passionate about sustainable real estate. The strong local presence of Asia Green Real Estate allows a hands-on approach and direct access to first-class investment opportunities in fast-growing metropolises in Asia.
  • Alex BuechiManaging Partner

    Alex Buechi
    Managing Partner

    Jonathan StevenFinancial Management

    Jonathan Steven
    Financial Management

    Chris ZhuSustainability

    Chris Zhu
    Sustainability

    Augustine ChinPartner

    Augustine Chin
    Partner

    Gita Safitri AsharSustainability, Project Controlling

    Gita Safitri Ashar
    Sustainability, Project Controlling

    Handa SulaimanBoard Member

    Handa Sulaiman
    Board Member

    Shridar JayakumarAdvisor

    Shridar Jayakumar
    Advisor

    Yu BinProject Controlling

    Yu Bin
    Project Controlling

    Matthias TschanFinancial Management

    Matthias Tschan
    Financial Management

    Klauspeter NüeschBoard Member

    Klauspeter Nüesch
    Board Member

    Marc TownsendSenior Advisor

    Marc Townsend
    Senior Advisor

    Arista DharsonoSustainability

    Arista Dharsono
    Sustainability

    Dr. Tak ChanBoard Member

    Dr. Tak Chan
    Board Member

    Apriady Satria TriwardanaProject Controlling

    Apriady Satria Triwardana
    Project Controlling

    Lily ZhaoInvestment Management

    Lily Zhao
    Investment Management

    Runita KesumaramdhaniInvestment Management

    Runita Kesumaramdhani
    Investment Management

    Severin ButzInvestor Relations

    Severin Butz
    Investor Relations

    Tian YangProject Controlling

    Tian Yang
    Project Controlling

    Simone Dell'OrsoRisk Management

    Simone Dell'Orso
    Risk Management

    Radityo DyotaInvestment Management

    Radityo Dyota
    Investment Management

    Lily XuProperty Management

    Lily Xu
    Property Management

    Liang ShiProject Controlling

    Liang Shi
    Project Controlling

    Viktricia TikaSustainability

    Viktricia Tika
    Sustainability

    Andri HalimanFinancial Management

    Andri Haliman
    Financial Management

    Dr. Juerg SyzManaging Partner

    Dr. Juerg Syz
    Managing Partner

    Stephanie HidajatProject Acquisition

    Stephanie Hidajat
    Project Acquisition

    Francis DarmawanProperty Management

    Francis Darmawan
    Property Management

    Nick MaProject Acquisition

    Nick Ma
    Project Acquisition

    Grace ShiInvestment Management

    Grace Shi
    Investment Management

    Andries DienerManaging Partner

    Andries Diener
    Managing Partner

    Amanda MaInvestment Management

    Amanda Ma
    Investment Management

    Marcel BernadiProject Controlling

    Marcel Bernadi
    Project Controlling

    Monika Oppeln-BronikowskaCommunications

    Monika Oppeln-Bronikowska
    Communications

    Andrew GoodridgeManaging Partner

    Andrew Goodridge
    Managing Partner

    Vera LiInvestment Management

    Vera Li
    Investment Management

    • Alex BuechiManaging Partner
    • Jonathan StevenFinancial Management
    • Chris ZhuSustainability
    • Augustine ChinPartner
    • Gita Safitri AsharSustainability, Project Controlling
    • Handa SulaimanBoard Member
    • Shridar JayakumarAdvisor
    • Yu BinProject Controlling
    • Matthias TschanFinancial Management
    • Klauspeter NüeschBoard Member
    • Marc TownsendSenior Advisor
    • Arista DharsonoSustainability
    • Dr. Tak ChanBoard Member
    • Apriady Satria TriwardanaProject Controlling
    • Lily ZhaoInvestment Management
    • Runita KesumaramdhaniInvestment Management
    • Severin ButzInvestor Relations
    • Tian YangProject Controlling
    • Simone Dell'OrsoRisk Management
    • Radityo DyotaInvestment Management
    • Lily XuProperty Management
    • Liang ShiProject Controlling
    • Viktricia TikaSustainability
    • Andri HalimanFinancial Management
    • Dr. Juerg SyzManaging Partner
    • Stephanie HidajatProject Acquisition
    • Francis DarmawanProperty Management
    • Nick MaProject Acquisition
    • Grace ShiInvestment Management
    • Andries DienerManaging Partner
    • Amanda MaInvestment Management
    • Marcel BernadiProject Controlling
    • Monika Oppeln-BronikowskaCommunications
    • Andrew GoodridgeManaging Partner
    • Vera LiInvestment Management

    • Alex Buechi
      Managing Partner

      Alex Buechi is responsible for the Indonesian operations at Asia Green Real Estate and is also leading the overall ESG initiatives of the company. He has 22 years of international experience in the real estate and construction industry in South East Asia and Switzerland. Before co-founding Asia Green Real Estate in Indonesia, he held several senior management positions at Holcim in Indonesia, responsible for innovation and led special projects for sustainable buildings. At the same time, he was in charge of marketing for infrastructure and large projects within the Asian region. Alex Buechi is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from the National University of Singapore.

    • Jonathan Steven
      Financial Management

      Jonathan Steven’s responsibilities at Asia Green Real Estate include financial management and controlling. Prior to joining the firm, he was an accounting and tax analyst at Dwi Andalan Nusantara, a firm in the oil and gas industry. Jonathan Steven holds a degree in accounting from Prasetiya Mulya University and a Tax License issued by the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia.

    • Chris Zhu
      Sustainability

      Chris Zhu is a member of the sustainability team at Asia Green Real Estate and is managing the green building initiatives in the Chinese market. In addition, she is responsible for all company related Chinese-English translation. Prior to joining the company, she worked as a language specialist for Disney. Chris Zhu has extensive experience in interpretation and translation. She provided language services for international conferences, and worked as a freelance interpreter for the National Health Service for two years in Britain. She holds a Master in Translation and Interpretation from the University of Newcastle in UK.

    • Augustine Chin
      Partner

      Augustine Chin is responsible for investments and operations in China as well as supporting growth in new Asian cities at Asia Green Real Estate. He has been working in the Asian real estate investment industry for more than 20 years. His experience includes investments, IPOs, M&As, debt financing, and syndication. Previously, he was a manager at Kearney in Boston where he was awarded the firm-wide global “Thought Leadership” award. Augustine Chin has an MBA from Cornell University and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

    • Gita Safitri Ashar
      Sustainability, Project Controlling

      Gita Safitri Ashar is a member of the sustainability team at Asia Green Real Estate and is leading the green building initiatives of Asian projects. In addition, she is responsible for monitoring and controlling properties during construction and operation. Prior to joining the firm, she was a project manager at Potato Head Family, a sustainable hospitality operator in Bali. Gita Safitri Ashar is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English and holds a degree in architecture from Technical Faculty of Parahyangan University, Indonesia.

    • Handa Sulaiman
      Board Member

      Handa Sulaiman is an external and independent member of Asia Green Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He is a veteran Indonesia real estate and investment professional. As an executive director at Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia, he leads the investment department and supervises the property management team of the company. His experience and positions provide him with excellent knowledge about the Asian real estate markets. Handa Sulaiman holds a civil engineering degree from Parahyangan University, Indonesia and an MBA from California State University.

    • Shridar Jayakumar
      Advisor

      Shridar Jayakumar has over 20 years of international experience in helping companies from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies drive growth, transformation, innovation as well as market entries and expansions. As a non-executive board member of Asia Green Real Estate Singapore, Shridar advises Asia Green Real Estate on its Singapore strategy. A native of Singapore, he has been working for Big 4 accounting firm KPMG, technology start-ups and two of the world's biggest technology companies, Oracle and IBM, in London, Singapore and most recently New York. Shridar holds an MBA from INSEAD, a MSc in Operations Research from the London School of Economics and a BA in Philosophy & Economics (with honors) from University College London.

    • Yu Bin
      Project Controlling

      Yu Bin is responsible for finance, tax, reporting, and government relations on project level at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, Yu Bin was project finance manager at Zhong Tian Group, a listed Chinese developer, where he was responsible for tax planning, budget management, and leading the financial teams of project companies. Prior to that, he was auditor at Shu Lun Pan, a leading Chinese CPA firm. Yu Bin holds an accounting degree from Guizhou University of Finance and Economics and has qualified accounting certification.

    • Matthias Tschan
      Financial Management

      Matthias Tschan works in financial management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 20 years of experience in banking, finance, and asset management. Before joining the firm, Matthias Tschan worked in different functions at Credit Suisse, GAM Investment Management, and AXA Investment Managers. Matthias holds a CFA Charter, a CIPM certificate, as well as a Bachelor in Banking and Finance from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

    • Klauspeter Nüesch
      Board Member

      Klauspeter Nüesch serves a board member at Asia Green Real Estate. He is the managing partner of Nüesch Development and has over 30 years of international experience in real estate development. Prior to founding Nüesch Development in 1988, he worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Klauspeter Nüesch has an impressive track record turning visions into tangible ideas through determination, perseverance and farsighted organization. Klauspeter Nüesch completed his architectural studies at the ETH in Switzerland and obtained an MBA from INSEAD.

    • Marc Townsend
      Senior Advisor

      Marc Townsend is based in Singapore and acts as Senior Advisor to Asia Green Real Estate. He has over 30 years of experience in real estate investment and development in leading roles for Richard Ellis, Regus and CBRE in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Manila, Phnom Penh and Hong Kong. He currently engages as an investor in Asian real estate and serves as Chairman of CBRE Cambodia as well as an independent non-executive director at VinGroup. Marc Townsend is a member of MRICS, holds a Bachelor in Accountancy Studies from the University of Exeter and is a graduate from the Executive Course in Real Estate Management from the Harvard Business School.

    • Arista Dharsono
      Sustainability

      Arista Dharsono is responsible for sustainability at Asia Green Real Estate. She has 15 years of experience in sustainable real estate operations and project management in both Asia and Europe. Prior to her current role in the firm, she led the Asia Green Real Estate operations team in Jakarta and worked in sustainable real estate at Allianz Commercial in Munich. Arista Dharsono holds an MBA degree from the Liverpool John Moores University, a Master in Engineering from the Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor in Architecture from Parahyangan University, Indonesia. With Bahasa Indonesia as her mother tongue, she speaks fluent English and is proficient in German.

    • Dr. Tak Chan
      Board Member

      Tak Chan serves as a board member at Asia Green Real Estate. He is CEO at Mobley Group Pacific (MGP) in Hong Kong. Tak Chan has extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, talent assessment, executive integration, and team effectiveness and development. He has supported global leaders in Fortune 500 companies as well as small- and mid-sized companies in Greater China and Asia Pacific in the service, retail, finance, and real estate industries. Tak Chan grew up in Hong Kong and lived 15 years in New York City. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology from New School University in New York, and is member of several professional associations.

    • Apriady Satria Triwardana
      Project Controlling

      Apriady Satria Triwardana is responsible for onsite management and controlling of properties at Asia Green Real Estate, and is a member of the green building team. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, he gathered experience in architecture and construction management. In his last position at Turner International he was involved in the development of sustainable real estate projects in the CBD of Jakarta. Apriady Satria Triwardana holds a degree in architecture from the Bandung Institute of Technology.

    • Lily Zhao
      Investment Management

      Lily Zhao is responsible for analyzing new and managing existing rental investment opportunities including: financial analysis, market intelligence, and investment performance at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at KPMG, where she specialized in real estate valuation and financial modeling. Lily holds a degree in Accounting from Tongji University.

    • Runita Kesumaramdhani
      Investment Management

      Runita Kesumaramdhani is responsible for performance management of rental properties at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the company, she was a senior analyst of research and advisory at Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia, a leading global property consultancy firm, where she conducted comprehensive market feasibility studies in major cities in Indonesia. She holds an engineering degree in urban and regional planning from the Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia, and a Master in International Real Estate and Planning from the renowned University College London, UK.

    • Severin Butz
      Investor Relations

      Severin Butz is responsible for investor relations and sales at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 20 years of experience in banking and finance, real estate, private equity, investment management, and investment structuring. Before joining the company, he worked as an associate for a private equity co-investment program for Credit Suisse New York. Prior to this, he was working at Credit Suisse Switzerland as an account and relationship manager at the Swiss UHNWI desk. Severin Butz holds a CAIA Charter and a Master in Banking and Finance as well as a Bachelor in Economics from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

    • Tian Yang
      Project Controlling

      Tian Yang is responsible for controlling and financial reporting of real estate projects at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, Tian Yang worked as a real estate project manager at the State Power Investment Group in Guizhou Province. In addition, he was also responsible for financial management of the company's corporate M&A, equity transfers, internal controls, financial accounting, budget analysis and cost management. Tian Yang graduated from Guizhou University of Finance and Economics. He holds a degree in Economics and has a qualified accounting certification.

    • Simone Dell'Orso
      Risk Management

      Simone Dell'Orso is responsible for risk management and compliance at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Goldman Sachs in the credit risk department in the asset management and financial institutions division. Simone Dell'Orso holds a Bachelor and Master in Financial Markets and Institutions from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He speaks fluent Italian and English.

    • Radityo Dyota
      Investment Management

      Radityo Dyota's responsibilities at Asia Green Real Estate include financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and legal compliance of invested properties and development projects. Before joining Asia Green Real Estate, he worked as an accounting & tax analyst at Toyota Astra Finance, a leading automotive financing company in Indonesia, where he was mainly responsible for financial reporting to Indonesian government agencies. Radityo Dyota holds a double degree in Accounting from the University of Queensland and the University of Indonesia and is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

    • Lily Xu
      Property Management

      Lily Xu is responsible for the onsite management of rental properties at Asia Green Real Estate. She has 10 years of experience in office rental management and property management. Prior to joining the company, she worked for CapitaLand Group, where she was responsible for the leasing and the property management of a landmark office building in Chengdu. Lily Xu has in-depth knowledge in regulations and policies of the local leasing market. She graduated from Southwest Petroleum University with a degree in Management and holds a certificate in property management.

    • Liang Shi
      Project Controlling

      Liang Shi is responsible for financial and tax management as well as reporting on project level at Asia Green Real Estate. He has extensive experience in financial management and controlling of real estate projects. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, he worked for Jiangsu Huaihai Construction Group, a leading construction company in Jiangsu province and for Xuzhou Ou Sha Li Real Estate, a commercial real estate company. There he was responsible for setting up and managing the financial department, daily financial operations, tax planning, as well as the company’s external financing. Liang Shi holds a degree from Nanjing University of Finance & Economics and additional accounting and tax certifications.

    • Viktricia Tika
      Sustainability

      Viktricia Tika is a member of the sustainability team at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the company, she worked as Secretary at Jones Lang Lasalle Indonesia (JLL), a leading global real estate consulting company. She holds a degree in communication from Tarakanita School of Communication and Secretarial Studies.

    • Andri Haliman
      Financial Management

      Andri Haliman's responsibilities at Asia Green Real Estate include financial management and controlling at property level. Prior to joining the firm, he was an audit senior manager at Grant Thornton Indonesia, a leading global accounting firm. Andri holds a degree in accounting from Parahyangan University, Indonesia.

    • Dr. Juerg Syz
      Managing Partner

      Juerg Syz is responsible for finance and risk management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 22 years of experience in banking, real estate, and risk management. Before co-founding the company, he worked for Credit Suisse and later as member of the senior management for Zurich Cantonal Bank, heading the department for real estate research, risk modeling, and investment product development. Juerg Syz holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Zurich, a CFA Charter, and an MBA from INSEAD. He publishes regularly in internationally renowned journals and lectures on Real Estate Finance at the University of Zurich.

    • Stephanie Hidajat
      Project Acquisition

      Stephanie Hidajat is responsible for project acquisition at Asia Green Real Estate and has 13 years of experience in the real estate industry in Indonesia. Prior to joining the company, she was a strategic planning and business development manager at Keppel Land Indonesia. Stephanie Hidajat holds a degree in finance from University of San Francisco.

    • Francis Darmawan
      Property Management

      Francis Darmawan is responsible for operations of rental properties at Asia Green Real Estate. He has extensive experience in real estate marketing in Indonesia, previously as Marketing Executive with Coldwell Banker. He has a wide network in the local market and an excellent understanding of tenant needs. Francis Darmawan holds a degree in Management from the Bellevue College in Seattle and is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

    • Nick Ma
      Project Acquisition

      Nick Ma is responsible for acquiring new investment opportunities and for government relations in China at Asia Green Real Estate. In addition, he assists in project management. Nick Ma is co-founder of CGI, a real estate consulting and relocation company providing services in China to companies such as IBM, KPMG, and Adidas. He is also co-founder of Shang Mei, a Shanghai based real estate agency providing market information and sales of residential, retail, and office buildings. A native of Shanghai, Nick Ma graduated from Delter International Business Institute in Edmonton, Canada with a degree in international business.

    • Grace Shi
      Investment Management

      Grace Shi is responsible for analyzing new and managing existing development investment opportunities including: financial analysis, market intelligence, and investment performance at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the firm, she was a manager at Cushman & Wakefield, where she provided property valuation and advisory services for the real estate market. Grace holds a Master in Urban Development Planning from University College London and a Bachelor in Urban Planning and Regeneration from University of Liverpool.

    • Andries Diener
      Managing Partner

      Andries Diener is responsible for the investment management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 23 years of experience in the real estate and construction industry in Switzerland and China. Prior to co-founding the company, he was head of marketing at Schindler Elevator in China. Before moving to China in 2005, he was project manager at the leading Swiss real estate development firm Nüesch Development and headed the family construction firm Diener AG through a repositioning of operations. Andries Diener is fluent in English and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from INSEAD. He also serves as president of the Swiss-Chinese Association.

    • Amanda Ma
      Investment Management

      Amanda Ma is responsible for the acquisitions and operations of development projects at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the firm, she was employed at Accenture where she analyzed financial data for Accenture clients. Amanda Ma holds a Master in World Economy from Renmin University of China, a Bachelor in Accounting from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a Bachelor in International Business English from Shanghai University of Foreign Trade. She is fluent in Mandarin and English.

    • Marcel Bernadi
      Project Controlling

      Marcel Bernadi is responsible for onsite monitoring of progress and quality during construction, as well as technical operations management of properties at Asia Green Real Estate. He has several years of experience in construction and interior design consulting in Indonesia. Before joining Asia Green Real Estate, Marcel Bernadi worked as an architect at the Lippo Group, one of the largest developers in Indonesia. He holds a Bachelor in Architecture from Tarumanagara University and a Master in Business Administration from the Swiss German University in Tangerang.

    • Monika Oppeln-Bronikowska
      Communications

      Monika Oppeln-Bronikowska is responsible for corporate communications at Asia Green Real Estate. Prior to joining the company she worked in PR & communication at SIGG, a leading Swiss manufacturing company, and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency in Shanghai. Monika Oppeln-Bronikowska holds a Bachelor in Sinology from the University of Warsaw and a Master in European and Asian Business Management from the University of Zurich. With Polish as a mother language, Monika is fluent in German, English, and Chinese.

    • Andrew Goodridge
      Managing Partner

      Andrew Goodridge is responsible for investments and operations in Singapore and spearheading the company’s expansion strategy into new growing cities in Asia. He has 25 years of international experience in real estate including private equity, strategic partnerships, land acquisition, project finance, operations, and M&A. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, Andrew Goodridge was responsible for strategic partnerships and project specific investments for Shui On Land, one of the leading property development companies in China. Andrew Goodridge is fluent in English, Spanish, and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He received an MBA with a focus on Advanced International Management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and dual Bachelor degree in Economics and International Relations from Brown University.

    • Vera Li
      Investment Management

      Vera Li is responsible for the performance analysis and reporting on a portfolio level at Asia Green Real Estate. Since joining the company in 2016, she has held different roles and gathered experience in investment management, project acquisition, and research in both Shanghai and Zurich offices. Vera Li holds a Master in Banking and Finance with a focus on Quantitative Finance from the University of Zurich as well as a CFA Charter. She speaks fluent Mandarin and English.
    • Alex BuechiManaging Partner
    • Jonathan StevenFinancial Management
    • Chris ZhuSustainability
    • Augustine ChinPartner
    • Gita Safitri AsharSustainability, Project Controlling
    • Handa SulaimanBoard Member
    • Shridar JayakumarAdvisor
    • Yu BinProject Controlling
    • Matthias TschanFinancial Management
    • Klauspeter NüeschBoard Member
    • Marc TownsendSenior Advisor
    • Arista DharsonoSustainability
    • Dr. Tak ChanBoard Member
    • Apriady Satria TriwardanaProject Controlling
    • Lily ZhaoInvestment Management
    • Runita KesumaramdhaniInvestment Management
    • Severin ButzInvestor Relations
    • Tian YangProject Controlling
    • Simone Dell'OrsoRisk Management
    • Radityo DyotaInvestment Management
    • Lily XuProperty Management
    • Liang ShiProject Controlling
    • Viktricia TikaSustainability
    • Andri HalimanFinancial Management
    • Dr. Juerg SyzManaging Partner
    • Stephanie HidajatProject Acquisition
    • Francis DarmawanProperty Management
    • Nick MaProject Acquisition
    • Grace ShiInvestment Management
    • Andries DienerManaging Partner
    • Amanda MaInvestment Management
    • Marcel BernadiProject Controlling
    • Monika Oppeln-BronikowskaCommunications
    • Andrew GoodridgeManaging Partner
    • Vera LiInvestment Management
  • Dr. Juerg SyzChairman (1,2)

    Dr. Juerg Syz
    Chairman (1,2)

    Alex BuechiMember (1)

    Alex Buechi
    Member (1)

    Dr. Tak ChanMember (1,2)

    Dr. Tak Chan
    Member (1,2)

    Andries DienerMember (1)

    Andries Diener
    Member (1)

    Andrew GoodridgeMember (1)

    Andrew Goodridge
    Member (1)

    Klauspeter NüeschMember (1,2)

    Klauspeter Nüesch
    Member (1,2)

    Handa SulaimanMember (1)

    Handa Sulaiman
    Member (1)

    • Dr. Juerg SyzChairman (1,2)
    • Alex BuechiMember (1)
    • Dr. Tak ChanMember (1,2)
    • Andries DienerMember (1)
    • Andrew GoodridgeMember (1)
    • Klauspeter NüeschMember (1,2)
    • Handa SulaimanMember (1)

    • Dr. Juerg Syz
      Chairman (1,2)

      Juerg Syz is responsible for finance and risk management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 22 years of experience in banking, real estate, and risk management. Before co-founding the company, he worked for Credit Suisse and later as member of the senior management for Zurich Cantonal Bank, heading the department for real estate research, risk modeling, and investment product development. Juerg Syz holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Zurich, a CFA Charter, and an MBA from INSEAD. He publishes regularly in internationally renowned journals and lectures on Real Estate Finance at the University of Zurich.

    • Alex Buechi
      Member (1)

      Alex Buechi is responsible for the Indonesian operations at Asia Green Real Estate and is also leading the overall ESG initiatives of the company. He has 22 years of international experience in the real estate and construction industry in South East Asia and Switzerland. Before co-founding Asia Green Real Estate in Indonesia, he held several senior management positions at Holcim in Indonesia, responsible for innovation and led special projects for sustainable buildings. At the same time, he was in charge of marketing for infrastructure and large projects within the Asian region. Alex Buechi is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from the National University of Singapore.

    • Dr. Tak Chan
      Member (1,2)

      Tak Chan serves as a board member at Asia Green Real Estate. He is CEO at Mobley Group Pacific (MGP) in Hong Kong. Tak Chan has extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, talent assessment, executive integration, and team effectiveness and development. He has supported global leaders in Fortune 500 companies as well as small- and mid-sized companies in Greater China and Asia Pacific in the service, retail, finance, and real estate industries. Tak Chan grew up in Hong Kong and lived 15 years in New York City. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology from New School University in New York, and is member of several professional associations.

    • Andries Diener
      Member (1)

      Andries Diener is responsible for the investment management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 23 years of experience in the real estate and construction industry in Switzerland and China. Prior to co-founding the company, he was head of marketing at Schindler Elevator in China. Before moving to China in 2005, he was project manager at the leading Swiss real estate development firm Nüesch Development and headed the family construction firm Diener AG through a repositioning of operations. Andries Diener is fluent in English and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from INSEAD. He also serves as president of the Swiss-Chinese Association.

    • Andrew Goodridge
      Member (1)

      Andrew Goodridge is responsible for investments and operations in Singapore and spearheading the company’s expansion strategy into new growing cities in Asia. He has 25 years of international experience in real estate including private equity, strategic partnerships, land acquisition, project finance, operations, and M&A. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, Andrew Goodridge was responsible for strategic partnerships and project specific investments for Shui On Land, one of the leading property development companies in China. Andrew Goodridge is fluent in English, Spanish, and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He received an MBA with a focus on Advanced International Management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and dual Bachelor degree in Economics and International Relations from Brown University.

    • Klauspeter Nüesch
      Member (1,2)

      Klauspeter Nüesch serves a board member at Asia Green Real Estate. He is the managing partner of Nüesch Development and has over 30 years of international experience in real estate development. Prior to founding Nüesch Development in 1988, he worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Klauspeter Nüesch has an impressive track record turning visions into tangible ideas through determination, perseverance and farsighted organization. Klauspeter Nüesch completed his architectural studies at the ETH in Switzerland and obtained an MBA from INSEAD.

    • Handa Sulaiman
      Member (1)

      Handa Sulaiman is an external and independent member of Asia Green Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He is a veteran Indonesia real estate and investment professional. As an executive director at Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia, he leads the investment department and supervises the property management team of the company. His experience and positions provide him with excellent knowledge about the Asian real estate markets. Handa Sulaiman holds a civil engineering degree from Parahyangan University, Indonesia and an MBA from California State University.
    • Dr. Juerg SyzChairman (1,2)
    • Alex BuechiMember (1)
    • Dr. Tak ChanMember (1,2)
    • Andries DienerMember (1)
    • Andrew GoodridgeMember (1)
    • Klauspeter NüeschMember (1,2)
    • Handa SulaimanMember (1)

    Note:
    1) Member of the Board of Directors at Asia Green AG
    2) Member of the Board of Directors at Asia Green Real Estate AG

  • Andries DienerChairman

    Andries Diener
    Chairman

    Alex BuechiMember

    Alex Buechi
    Member

    Andrew GoodridgeMember

    Andrew Goodridge
    Member

    David NiehMember

    David Nieh
    Member

    Handa SulaimanMember

    Handa Sulaiman
    Member

    • Andries DienerChairman
    • Alex BuechiMember
    • Andrew GoodridgeMember
    • David NiehMember
    • Handa SulaimanMember

    • Andries Diener
      Chairman

      Andries Diener is responsible for the investment management at Asia Green Real Estate. He has 23 years of experience in the real estate and construction industry in Switzerland and China. Prior to co-founding the company, he was head of marketing at Schindler Elevator in China. Before moving to China in 2005, he was project manager at the leading Swiss real estate development firm Nüesch Development and headed the family construction firm Diener AG through a repositioning of operations. Andries Diener is fluent in English and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from INSEAD. He also serves as president of the Swiss-Chinese Association.

    • Alex Buechi
      Member

      Alex Buechi is responsible for the Indonesian operations at Asia Green Real Estate and is also leading the overall ESG initiatives of the company. He has 22 years of international experience in the real estate and construction industry in South East Asia and Switzerland. Before co-founding Asia Green Real Estate in Indonesia, he held several senior management positions at Holcim in Indonesia, responsible for innovation and led special projects for sustainable buildings. At the same time, he was in charge of marketing for infrastructure and large projects within the Asian region. Alex Buechi is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and holds a Master in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and an MBA from the National University of Singapore.

    • Andrew Goodridge
      Member

      Andrew Goodridge is responsible for investments and operations in Singapore and spearheading the company’s expansion strategy into new growing cities in Asia. He has 25 years of international experience in real estate including private equity, strategic partnerships, land acquisition, project finance, operations, and M&A. Prior to joining Asia Green Real Estate, Andrew Goodridge was responsible for strategic partnerships and project specific investments for Shui On Land, one of the leading property development companies in China. Andrew Goodridge is fluent in English, Spanish, and German and is proficient in Mandarin. He received an MBA with a focus on Advanced International Management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and dual Bachelor degree in Economics and International Relations from Brown University.

    • David Nieh
      Member

      David Nieh is an external and independent member of Asia Green Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He is a veteran China real estate professional, having formerly worked as the Head of Land Lease China, General Manager of Planning and Development for Shui On Land, and having directed the studio for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill’s office in Shanghai. He is a registered architect and certified planner, as well as a Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) accredited professional. He was chief architect for the City of San Jose Redevelopment Agency, and has taught architecture, urban design, and urban studies at Stanford University. David Nieh holds a Master in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University and a Master in Architecture from the University of California/Berkeley.

    • Handa Sulaiman
      Member

      Handa Sulaiman is an external and independent member of Asia Green Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He is a veteran Indonesia real estate and investment professional. As an executive director at Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia, he leads the investment department and supervises the property management team of the company. His experience and positions provide him with excellent knowledge about the Asian real estate markets. Handa Sulaiman holds a civil engineering degree from Parahyangan University, Indonesia and an MBA from California State University.
    • Andries DienerChairman
    • Alex BuechiMember
    • Andrew GoodridgeMember
    • David NiehMember
    • Handa SulaimanMember
  • Marc TownsendSenior Advisor

    Marc Townsend
    Senior Advisor

    Katja BerlingerAdvisor

    Katja Berlinger
    Advisor

    Prof. Dr. John DavidsonAdvisor

    Prof. Dr. John Davidson
    Advisor

    Patric KleesAdvisor

    Patric Klees
    Advisor

    Shridar JayakumarAdvisor

    Shridar Jayakumar
    Advisor

    • Marc TownsendSenior Advisor
    • Katja BerlingerAdvisor
    • Prof. Dr. John DavidsonAdvisor
    • Patric KleesAdvisor
    • Shridar JayakumarAdvisor

    • Marc Townsend
      Senior Advisor

      Marc Townsend is based in Singapore and acts as Senior Advisor to Asia Green Real Estate. He has over 30 years of experience in real estate investment and development in leading roles for Richard Ellis, Regus and CBRE in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Manila, Phnom Penh and Hong Kong. He currently engages as an investor in Asian real estate and serves as Chairman of CBRE Cambodia as well as an independent non-executive director at VinGroup. Marc Townsend is a member of MRICS, holds a Bachelor in Accountancy Studies from the University of Exeter and is a graduate from the Executive Course in Real Estate Management from the Harvard Business School.

    • Katja Berlinger
      Advisor

      Katja Berlinger acts as Advisor to Asia Green Real Estate. She has over 19 years of experience in the legal and private equity industry. She is managing partner of Berlinger AG, a management firm focused on professional board mandates and entrepreneurial legal services. Katja Berlinger worked several years for a family office as a member of the executive board, and before this as an associate in a Swiss law firm. She holds a degree in Law from the University Zurich and an MBA from INSEAD.

    • Prof. Dr. John Davidson
      Advisor

      John Davidson is project manager and lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The role oversees lecturing and research projects in the field of private equity and real estate. In addition, he organizes events in the field of private equity and real estate for investors and potential investors in Switzerland. Moreover, John Davidson is a Member of the Advisory Board at Deutsche Finance Group and of the Investment Committee at the Credit Suisse Anlagestiftung Multi-Manager RE Global. John started his career in the real estate industry at SwissRe where he invested and monitored an indirect global real estate portfolio. Before joining SwissRe in 2005, he worked in the field of private equity at UBS. John holds a Ph.D from the University of Zurich.

    • Patric Klees
      Advisor

      Patric Klees has over 18 years of experience in private equity and investment management. Today, he is focusing on buyouts and special situations with Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in London. Previously he worked with Capvis Equity Partners AG, Zurich, one of the leading private equity firms in German-speaking Europe, and with New York based D. B. Zwirn & Co., a global alternative investment fund. Patric Klees has originated, structured and executed several buyout transactions in the industrial goods, chemicals, consumer goods and information technology sectors and was involved in the management of portfolio companies and in raising capital for investment funds. Furthermore, he has worked on several private equity real estate transactions. Patric Klees holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Zurich and a CAIA Charter.

    • Shridar Jayakumar
      Advisor

      Shridar Jayakumar has over 20 years of international experience in helping companies from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies drive growth, transformation, innovation as well as market entries and expansions. As a non-executive board member of Asia Green Real Estate Singapore, Shridar advises Asia Green Real Estate on its Singapore strategy. A native of Singapore, he has been working for Big 4 accounting firm KPMG, technology start-ups and two of the world's biggest technology companies, Oracle and IBM, in London, Singapore and most recently New York. Shridar holds an MBA from INSEAD, a MSc in Operations Research from the London School of Economics and a BA in Philosophy & Economics (with honors) from University College London.
    • Marc TownsendSenior Advisor
    • Katja BerlingerAdvisor
    • Prof. Dr. John DavidsonAdvisor
    • Patric KleesAdvisor
    • Shridar JayakumarAdvisor