Sergio Vinay is a Public Policy and Communications professional with 11+ years of experience rolling out campaigns and partnerships to improve public perception and policy landscapes for global businesses (Twitter, Airbnb, Netflix). Acknowledged for effectively managing teams of senior experts to achieve public opinion and policy objectives. Proven track record negotiating sensitive regulatory issues with local, national and global government institutions. Media-trained spokesperson.

Soleil joined ADB in 2019 and is responsible for strategic communications, external relations, media liaison, branding, and knowledge sharing. Before joining ADB, he was a coordinator for the USAID media project and worked as a communications manager with Plan International from 2007 to 2018. His previous experience includes work as a communications officer, production officer, and reporter for the Development and Partnership in Action, Solaris International Corporation, and Phnom Penh Post.

Herlyn Alegre joined ADBI as a capacity-building and training associate in February 2021.

Albert Dean Atkinson is the Former Director of ADB’s Knowledge Support Division in the Department of Communications. Atkinson has been in ADB for more than 15 years, working across the knowledge, library sciences, and human resource domains.

His background and academic training are in Agriculture, Education, Psychology and Administration. Prior to ADB, worked at the International Rice Research Institute, Hewlett-Packard, General Electric Medical Systems, and several private and public schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.

Laura Williamson is responsible for directing outreach and communication activities at REN21. Laura’s other activities include strategic development and coordination of the biennial International Renewable Energy Conference. From 2008 to 2013, Laura was the Project Director for HELIO International, an international think tank developing renewable energy solutions. Previously, she was a Programme Manager with the United Nations Environment Programme, leading on industry and sustainability issues.

James Chen has worked in the communications industry and Energy industry for over 15 years and has served as the CEO of Hanergy Philippines since 2018. He is a professional in sales management, channel management, team management, and project management and project negotiation, and is familiar with communication, enterprise solutions, cloudy and energy markets. 

Cahyadi's professional life revolves around public affairs and government relations space. A political communicator by training, he possesses a rich and unique skillset thanks to exposure in multilateral fora, top government office, civil society, and private sector. He currently manages ADB's external relations and communications affairs in Indonesia.

She left her position as Senior Operations Coordination Specialist in ADB in November 2021.