Carissa He

Head of Impact

ACTMAX

Carissa operates at the intersection of family enterprise, capital, and sustainability. Originally establishing herself through her sustainable fashion venture, Earthkind, a sustainable fashion and conscious living platform, she has now returned to her family business with a clear mission: reshaping traditional models through climate and impact-led strategy.

Today, she leads sustainability and climate transition efforts across the family’s manufacturing operations while building an impact-oriented investment portfolio within the family office. Her work centres on emissions reduction, responsible supply chains, and deploying capital into the circular economy, energy, and sustainability across Southeast Asia.

Speaker Session

9:30–10:20

Capital & Impact: Legacy, Leverage, and Real Talk

Capital & Impact: Legacy, Leverage, and Real Talk

For many impact-minded asset owners, building a sustainable portfolio is framed as a natural extension of legacy. In reality, the shift from operating success to scalable impact strategy is complex — and full of trade-offs. Our panel of experienced impact capital deployers, bring a candid lens to what impact investing is — and is not — for private capital owners.

The conversation will examine the true advantage of patient capital, the line between catalytic and concessionary investing, and how governance, NextGen leadership, and institutional discipline shape credible impact strategies. Less rhetoric, more rigour — and an honest look at how private capital owners can scale impact without diluting accountability.