Shu Saito, the Japan Head of Macquarie Group Asset Management, was born in Odate City of Akita Prefecture, the birthplace of the famous loyal dog “Hachiko”. With an extensive global career in the financial services industry, Shu-san strongly values the opportunity to engage with ANZCCJ members and businesses, believing that such exposure enhances his knowledge of people, culture, and food, and highlights the significance of cross-cultural communication in today’s global business world.

Scott is the Founder and Managing Director of Phillip Riley Group which encompasses 3 unique businesses committed to accelerating netzero through offering Talent related Services. Scott oversees the group’s global operations in Australia, NZ, the US and UK and works closely energy transition & decarbonisation companies and governments across ANZ.

Roland Thompson, Founder and CEO of Austvent Limited, is a leading figure in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. With over 35 years of global business experience, he has propelled major green and digital transformations across diverse sectors, especially within the Asia-Pacific region. Under his leadership, Austvent Limited has significantly advanced the global energy transition, bolstered nature-positive enterprises, and expanded impactful investing initiatives.

Before founding Austvent, Roland held executive and senior regional roles in investment banking, telecommunications, computing, and the energy sector. His broad background spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and structured finance, demonstrating a proven track record in project development, operational excellence and strategic growth. He is adept in business development, project finance, asset management, and operations, which are complemented by his expertise in enterprise risk management, sustainability, climate risk, NET Zero transition plans, performance optimization, organizational leadership, and corporate governance.

Roland’s academic credentials are equally distinguished, including an MBA from McGill University, an MSc in Sustainability from the University of Southern Queensland, and a BA from the University of Queensland. Further enhancing his expertise, Roland holds an advanced certificate in Impact Investing from the Saïd Business School, Oxford University, and is a qualified PRINCE2 Project Manager. He also possesses a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) from CoreNet and a Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He is both a chartered surveyor and a chartered environmentalist.

A recognized authority on sustainability transformation, Roland is a sought-after speaker and consultant. He specializes in developing sustainability cultures within organizations, localizing and integrating international sustainability programs, and leading strategic sustainability projects. His comprehensive expertise not only drives technological and environmental advancements but also promotes socio-economic development towards a sustainable future.