Elaine Cheung
Chief Dot Connector of a Portfolio Career
60o60 Pte Ltd
Singapore
A passionate advocate for purpose-led, financially sustainable, and outcome-focused businesses, Elaine has crafted a distinguished career blending strategic vision, operational prowess and an unwavering commitment to sustainability, spanning various industries from healthcare to consumer goods, food tech, aquaculture, and supply chain management. Her exceptional leadership skills have driven transformative change in various organizational landscapes, from complex MNCs to family businesses, and start-ups.
Currently she is the Board Trustee of WWF International and INED and Chair of the Audit Committee for Novotech Health Holdings, majority owned by TPG Capital Asia Fund.
Her extensive board experience over the past decade included Independent Oversight Committee at the UN World Food Programme (2020 Nobel Peace Laureate), Board Governor at American Chamber Commerce in Hong Kong, INED and Audit Committee Chair at Pacific Legend Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Asian Development Bank nominated Director at Mountain Hazelnut Group, an organization promoting sustainable farming by smallholder farmers in Bhutan.
Elaine’s executive career anchored on purpose driven businesses.
As Global CFO for Dole Food & Beverage Group, Elaine prioritised investments towards market ready sustainable initiatives and securing category leadership position.
At Temasek, Elaine translated an ambitious vision for a sustainable foods acceleration platform into reality by deploying $150M in capital to support various facets of the food-tech ecosystem.
Her dedication to continuous professional development is underscored by her certifications from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and a post-graduate diploma from the Financial Times Non-Executive Director program. This commitment reflects her desire to stay at the forefront of leadership and sustainability trends, solidifying her reputation as a transformative leader with an enduring commitment to purpose, sustainability, and innovation
