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Steven K.K. Loke (BA, MBA) is a transformative force in global entrepreneurship, whose 30- year career reflects a relentless pursuit of innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. His expansive portfolio spans industries as diverse as travel technology, telecommunications, F&B, retail innovation, property development, advertising and media, artificial intelligence, edge computing, smart security, blockchain, and proprietary NFT and metaverse platforms. With an instinct for emerging technologies and a disciplined approach to R&D investment, he has guided numerous ventures from inception to unicorn status—positioning them at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

At the helm of Forest First International Inc., Steven leads the world’s largest forest conservation initiative, deploying Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization to transform nature into a digitally securitized asset class. His vision merges ecological preservation with financial innovation, enabling conservation efforts to be sustainably funded through block chain powered transparency. By partnering with village cooperatives, Forest First integrates smart agriculture, renewable energy, telehealth, and remote education—building resilient communities that become stewards of their ecosystems. The project is not only a blueprint for climate finance but a paradigm shift in how nature is valued and protected in the modern economy.

Steven’s leadership style is both visionary and deeply personal. He cultivates high performance, multicultural teams rooted in a culture of excellence, adaptability, and shared purpose. His approach balances strategic foresight with mentorship, inspiring individuals to innovate not only within their roles but across entire industries. This ethos of empowerment also informs his philanthropic commitments, which span education, elderly care, cancer research, and poverty alleviation.

A hallmark of Steven’s educational advocacy is the Innovation & Research Centre he endowed at Hong Kong Shue Yan University in 2020, which houses a Big Data Lab, VR Lab, and Social Robotics & Digital Living Lab. These facilities support cutting-edge degree programmes in immersive media design and computational analytics, with scholarship funding earmarked to democratize access to advanced learning.

Steven’s institutional and diplomatic roles reinforce his global outlook and dedication to inclusive growth. He serves as:

• Governor, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
• Founder, Chinese Cultural Legacy Research Trust
• Chief Representative, Malaysia–China Business Council (Hong Kong & China Liaison Office)
• Signatory, United Nations Global Compact
• Member, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
• President, Alliance Forum Foundation Asia

In these capacities, he is a vocal advocate for Public Interest Capitalism—a model where profit serves purpose, innovation uplifts humanity, and capital flows toward solutions that foster shared prosperity. His mission is to nurture a healthy middle class, unlock long-term growth through sustainable enterprise, and champion inclusive economics that empower every stakeholder.

As the steward of several multinational conglomerates and publicly listed entities, Steven blends entrepreneurial agility with governance excellence. His overarching ambition is not merely to build companies, but to shape industries and catalyse systems-level change—laying the foundation for a smarter, healthier, and more equitable future.

Philosophy: Dream Big · Be Kind · Do Good.

Dr. Limantoro, founder and CEO of PT Bum Desa Indonesia, holds a Ph.D. in System Science from The City University, London. With a career spanning government IT innovations, early AI research, and co-authoring Indonesia’s Village Law, he has dedicated himself to empowering rural communities through telecommunications, renewable energy, and conservation initiatives.