Thomas Knudsen will share his insights on a panel titled "Climate & The Urgency for Investment Action: Harnessing Wealth for a Sustainable Future." This discussion will highlight the crucial role family offices and high-net-worth individuals play in advancing sustainable investment and addressing urgent climate concerns.

Thomas Knudsen's extensive experience and global insights make him a significant voice in this area. With a distinguished career in logistics and shipping and his current leadership in ESG and impact investments, Thomas exemplifies the integration of purpose and profit. As a Principal of Rumah Group, he champions the family's commitment to sustainable investing and purposeful capital allocation.

"We are honoured to have Thomas Knudsen share his insights at our summit," said Alex Burgess, Founding Partner at Connect Group. "His expertise in aligning investment strategies with ESG principles and tackling climate imperatives will be invaluable to our attendees."

The Summit, hosted by Alea Global Group and with the organisational support of Connect Group, provides a platform for family office principals and senior executives to cultivate connections, explore cutting-edge investment opportunities, and engage in strategic wealth management discussions. The event fosters meaningful dialogue among family offices, with a significant representation of family-owned enterprises.

About Thomas Knudsen

Thomas Knudsen transitioned from a distinguished global career in logistics and shipping to his current role as Principal of Rumah Group, where he directs the family’s ESG and impact investment initiatives. Formerly the Group CEO of Toll Group and now its Non-Executive Chairman, he also advises private equity firms A.P. Moller Capital and EQT, along with climate venture capital funds Audacy Ventures and Nine Realms.

Born in Denmark and now a naturalized Singaporean, Thomas has lived in Singapore for over 15 years. His career includes leadership roles across the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Asia. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable ocean practices, actively contributing to ocean-climate philanthropy through Rumah Foundation and Coastal Natives. Additionally, he serves as a Board Director of =DREAMS Singapore.

In his leisure time, Thomas is an avid scuba diving instructor with over two thousand dives. He holds an Executive Master of Management degree in Supply Chain from IE Business School and has completed executive courses at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

Event Information

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