Sophie Khau

Managing Partner

Mastery Holdings

Singapore

Sophie is the Managing Partner of Mastery Holdings, a single family office originating from a 3rd generation gems family business, L’Excellence Diamond. Originally established in Paris, with now a presence in Singapore, the family office invests in private markets with a particular focus on sustainability, healthcare, education and energy transition themes, both on funds and direct basis. Sophie started her career in M&A and Private Equity with BNP Paribas Investment Bank and AXA Private Equity in Singapore, she subsequently joined one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam, Masan Group, to expand its footprint through external acquisitions. She is passionate about investing and building businesses with transformative positive impact particularly in the fields of healthcare, education and energy. Currently, she oversees her family office’s investments in Asia within these sectors and leads strategic value-adding partnerships for organisations in these industries. Sophie holds a Master of Science in Management with a Finance and Entrepreneurship Major from HEC Paris Business School.

SPEAKER

SESSION

11.15 - 12.00

Panel: How to Invest Boldly in Uncertain Times

In today’s macro environment of uncertainty, Asian families are rightly cautious, leaning toward diversification and safer choices. Yet the climate crisis and other social issues demand our urgent & bold investment now. How do we balance our long-term ambition for impact with short-term needs?

Hear from three diverse perspectives: A seasoned sustainable investment group that has weathered market cycles and now seeds impact asset managers. A Next Gen principal’s story of evolving from VC investments to diversified portfolio to field-building. And a third-gen journey from an international gems family business to healthcare and education portfolios in Southeast Asia.