CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Asia Pacific Real Assets Association
sigrid.zialcita@aprea.asia
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Asia Pacific Real Assets Association
sigrid.zialcita@aprea.asia
Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA). Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure.
Sigrid joined APREA’s executive team in January 2019.
Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management. Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington, D.C. and led C&W’s U.S. research group in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC; Virginia; Suburban Maryland, Baltimore; and Philadelphia areas. Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.
A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events. Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.
Sigrid holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of several civic groups including the Rotary Club of Raffles City in Singapore, where she has served in various leadership positions, and serves in the Executive Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Society of Singapore.
Prior to APREA, Selina worked at the Singapore Business Federation to develop high-level strategies on market engagement for key markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Mongolia. She is experienced in member and stakeholder engagement through national-level exhibitions, conferences, seminars, overseas mission trips and digital platform creation.
Selina has also worked with both Ascendas Funds Management and City Development Limited (CDL). In Ascendas, she supported the portfolio management of industrial space in the UK and Australia. In CDL, she rotated in various roles, from commercial leasing in Singapore to project and operations management of various projects in China.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from National University of Singapore with a Dean’s List award.
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Tel: +65 6955 7853
Email: rodrigo.delapena@aprea.asia
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Tel: +65 6955 7853
Email: rodrigo.delapena@aprea.asia
Rodrigo Dela Peña, Jr. has 15 years of experience that spans marketing communications, event and project management, and content creation. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including Google, Pfizer, the US Embassy, Australian High Commission, and other MNCs. As part of his extensive marcomms portfolio, he has successfully led product launches, strategic partnerships, and communication campaigns. His track record extends into the digital realm, with different projects in social media marketing, virtual and hybrid events, and online advertising.
A multi-awarded writer, Rodrigo graduated with a degree of Political Science from the University of the Philippines and is the author of two books.
Accounts & Administrative Assistant
Tel: +65 6955 7849
Email: rasinah.rashid@aprea.asia
Accounts & Administrative Assistant
Tel: +65 6955 7849
Email: rasinah.rashid@aprea.asia
Gordon Tang has served as our Hong Kong Chapter Lead, responsible for the Greater China affairs since he joined APREA in 2015. He oversees APREA Hong Kong Chapter’s activities, including events coordination, member retention, daily administration, and business development in Greater China. He commenced his career working for prestigious local English and Chinese newspapers with solid account management and business development experiences, especially on the real estate category. Mr Tang graduated with a B.Soc.Sc. in History from Hong Kong Baptist University and has completed a Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law with Commendation from The Manchester Metropolitan University of UK, jointly with The University of Hong Kong.
Before joining APREA, Kenji served over 30 years at MUFG and CCB (China Construction Bank, Tokyo branch) and specialized in business promotion for both Japanese and multi-national corporations. He also had experience in structuring several out-in project financing.
Kenji holds a Bachelor Degree of Liberal Arts from Boston University (majoring in International Relations). He was born in Nagano, Japan and has a wife and a daughter.
藤澤賢治は2023年2月より新たにAPREAジャパンの日本担当としてメンバーに加わります。
APREAに参加する前は、MUFGとCCB(中国建設銀行、東京支店)で30年以上にわたり日系企業や多国籍企業のビジネス・プロモーションを専門に担当しました。又、アウト・インタイプの複数のプロジェクト・ファイナンスの組成に携わりました。
ボストン大学で国際関係学を専攻し、学士号を取得。長野県出身で妻と娘がいます。
An NMIMS Alumni, Sameeksha has more than 18 years in sales, business development and marketing, and has worked with brands like Vodafone (I), Bennett Coleman, American Express, HDFC Developers. She has led sales teams and worked with leading developers across India, not only on digital campaign strategies but also on offline strategies, along with process improvement strategies - by use of various process improvements tool - to ensure a delivery on ROI.
Sameeksha graduated with a Degree in Marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in 2008.
APREA strives to be the leading advocate for the real assets sector in Asia Pacific.
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Tel: +65 6955 7850
Email: enquiries@aprea.asia
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Sigrid Zialcita
Chief Executive Officer
Email: sigrid.zialcita@aprea.asia
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