Teong Chuan (TC) is the Head of Research and Development at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), where he leads the integration of innovative technologies across the company’s global data centre portfolio. In this role, TC is responsible for strengthening STT GDC’s technical capabilities to support the deployment of advanced, next-generation solutions across the group.

TC’s scope of work covers a wide range of innovative technologies, including AI-driven cooling system optimisation, launch of the “FutureGrid Accelerator” testbed, hybrid liquid-cooling proof-of-concept initiatives, concrete strengthened with CO₂ and sustainable fuel alternatives such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). TC’s forward-thinking leadership ensures that STT GDC’s infrastructure continues to evolve in step with the demands of the digital age.

With over two decades of experience in designing, building, and operating mission critical facilities, TC has held a variety of roles across sectors including data centres, broadcast media, higher education, and pharmaceuticals, spanning both design and management functions. Before joining STT GDC, he was closely involved in the development of Singapore’s new broadcast centre and led engineering operations at the MediaCorp Broadcast Centre.

Priyanka Jain is a Senior Manager, Treasury Loans at AT, based in Sydney, Australia. She joined the firm in 2023 and plays a key role in overseeing the firm’s treasury lending activities, driving operational excellence, and supporting strategic growth across the region. In addition to her core responsibilities, Ms. Jain leads efforts to align AirTrunk’s sustainability ambitions with its financing strategy, ensuring that capital structures support the company’s long term environmental objectives. Before joining AT, Ms. Jain spent seven years at Citi, where she held a variety of roles across the Global Markets and Capital Markets franchise as well as the Commercial Bank. During her tenure, she developed deep expertise in structured lending, client coverage, and cross border financing solutions, contributing to major initiatives across multiple business lines.

Shirley Zhang is a Vice President in Sustainable Finance Credit at Moody’s Ratings, based in Singapore.
She focuses on ESG integration into credit ratings and leads thought leadership research and outreach across APAC. Shirley is also a core member of Moody’s Development Finance Working Group with a dedicated focus on topics such as blended finance and credit enhancement in bridging the transition financing gap.

Prior to joining Moody’s, Shirley served as Director in Standard Chartered Bank’s Investment Banking practice, advising on transition-related financing and M&A transactions across the Power Utilities and Infrastructure sectors. She also spent 15 years as a research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, CCB International, and Credit Suisse, covering the Energy and Metals & Mining sectors.

Shirley holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Warwick, majoring in Accounting and Finance.

Ray Tay is a Associate Managing Director in Moody’s Project and Infrastructure Finance Group. Based in Singapore, Ray covers project finance, transport, utilities and other infrastructure credits in Southeast Asia and India. Ray also authors research and conducts outreach focused on topics such as project bonds and the role of funding diversity and credit enhancement in bridging the infrastructure gap, particularly in emerging markets. Ray is also a member of Moody’s APAC ESG Working Group.

Before joining Moody’s in 2012, Ray was a Director with the Global Infrastructure & Projects Group in KPMG. Ray has also worked as a Senior Business Analyst with the Singapore Power Group, focusing on regulatory economics in each of its principal local operating subsidiaries.

Ray holds a Bachelor’s in Economics with honors from the National University of Singapore.