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68 Circular Road, #02-01 Singapore

049422 Singapore

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MENTAWAI BAY

THE PRESERVATION OF A PARADISE

The Mentawai Bay project seeks to transform Siberut Island, the largest of Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands, into a pioneering and sustainable tourist destination that serves as a global model. Rather than replicating existing Southeast Asian tourism models, it emphasizes community prosperity, ensuring direct benefits for local inhabitants and the broader Indonesian populace. Respect for Indigenous culture is paramount, with active participation and representation of Mentawai’s native communities integrated into the development. Environmental stewardship likewise underpins every initiative, targeting carbon neutrality and compliance with the highest global sustainability standards.

Economically, the project aims to diversify revenue sources through sustainable tourism, banking and financial services, data centre infrastructure, and education. Its distinctive design will reflect a genuinely Mentawai aesthetic, avoiding imitations of other regions’ styles. Above all, experiential focus lies at the core, forging meaningful connections among communities, cultures, and individuals to create an unforgettable destination that honours its rich heritage while driving lasting growth.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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Investor IPO Exit Opportunities

An IPO in Q4 2028 offers investors a prime opportunity to realize significant gains, attract fresh capital, and achieve great returns.

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Strong Government & SEZ Backing

With Special Economic Zone incentives and sustainable infrastructure, the Indonesian government fosters investor confidence and growth.

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A Globally Diverse Expert Team

Mentawai Bay’s expert management team and staff ensures excellence in infrastructure and global development with a proven track record.

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Surfing, Adventure, & Eco Tourism

World-famous surf breaks and eco-adventures attract nature enthusiasts, culture lovers, and adventure seekers from all over the world.

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An Exotic Hub for Arts Education

Mentawai Bay prioritizes music, arts and culture, focusing on culinary, visual, and performing arts for global creative excellence.

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Special Economic Zone Advantages

The SEZ includes tax breaks, foreign ownership, duty exemptions, cryptocurrencies and reduced regulations to attract global investors.

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Exceptional Real Estate Opportunities

Future developments feature luxury hotels, villas, marinas, restaurants, & vibrant commercial districts for diverse lifestyle needs.

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UNESCO Noted Biosphere Reserve

The Mentawai Archipelago hosts a world-renowned collection of endemic flora and fauna, boasting remarkable biodiversity throughout.

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2,639 Hectares of Eco Sustainability

Mentawai Bay offers an advanced tropical lifestyle, accommodating over 100,000 residents in a model sustainable island community.

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Leveraging Mentawai’s Global Fame

Mentawai Bay builds on its global surfing reputation, leveraging 23% annual growth as a top-tier destination in the Mentawai Regency.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Boedi Sentosa

Chairman & Co-Founder
A visionary leader with a long history in large-scale property development, hospitality, and philanthropy. Boedi's deep understanding of Indonesia's unique cultural and environmental landscape informs his passion for sustainable development initiatives.
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Vonny Sentosa

Co-Chairman & Co-Founder
Co founder of the Sentosa Group, Vonny has partnered with her husband Boedi in building their company to become one of Indonesia's most respected property development companies.
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Jaime Terauds

Executive Director & Co-Founder
Jaime boasts extensive experience managing diverse portfolios across financial services, hospitality, IT&T, infrastructure, and modern agriculture. His strategic thinking and leadership have driven successful investments in emerging markets.
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Marc-Olivier Franq

Non-Executive Director
After 20+ years experience in Retail Banking, Wealth Management product & business development roles for leading banks in Asia, Marc specialises in advising high net-worth families and financial institutions on their wealth.
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Vic McCluskey

Chief Financial Officer
Vic has over 50 years of experience in financial management and investment. He excels in creating robust financial frameworks that support large-scale projects, ensuring financial stability and growth.
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Jaime Terauds

Chief Executive Officer
With 40+ years of experience, having successfully launched 18 start-ups across 11 countries. Known for his ability to delegate, inspire and lead, he focuses on the bigger picture to create & implement strategies that achieve large-scale business objectives.
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Ben Casha

Chief Operating Officer
Ben brings three decades of operational leadership and strategic oversight to Mentawai One, drawing from his work on major projects such as the Melbourne Docklands redevelopment and high-value infrastructure projects worldwide.
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Bayley Blake

Chief Marketing Officer
Building a career over 30+ years as a Creative Director & Brand Consultant, Bayley has broad experience across a multitude of sectors including; Tourism & Hospitality, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Sustainable Impact, Disruptive Tech & Property Development.
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Johannes Breytenbach

Chief Technical Officer
Johannes is a seasoned professional with multiple graduate and post graduate qualifications, including law, international business and a post graduate qualification in Blockchain enabled business with RMIT.
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Denny Yuson-Lefebvre

Brand Director
With over 30 years of experience in branding, design, and communications across 65 countries, Dennys visionary abilities will play a vital role in creating Mentawai One's Brand Development & Strategic Communication.
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Elsie Yeo

Culture & Communications Director
Elsie Yeo has over 30 years of experience and expertise in the media Industry and Strategic Brand Development with deep insights and experience within the construction and large-scale property development sector.
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Amano Young

Creative Director
Amano Young brings over two decades of transformative experience in brand consulting, creative strategy, advertising and technology. Valuable experience that Amano shall bring to the forefront of the Mentawai project.
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Arifin

Head of Corporate Finance
With 20 years experience in the banking industry, Arifin has held key roles in commercial, corporate, wealth management, &investment banking at both local & international institutions, including Bank Bali, Citibank, & RHB.
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Simon Dornan

Director of Hospitality
With extensive expertise as a creative disruptor & pre-opening specialist, Simon’s talent in crafting unique sustainable luxury across every resort, restaurant & facility within the Mentawai Bay project is second to none.
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Anthony Mallett

Director of International Partnerships
Anthony is an international authority on Marketing, Business Development and a dynamic entrepreneur with an amazing track record of success in building international businesses and networks around the world.
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Tuija Rotko

Director of Investor Relations
Tuija Rotko is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Investor Relations, responsible for investor communications, capital-partner engagement, and the coordination of due diligence and stakeholder reporting in support of the project’s fundraising programme.
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Chris McIntosh

Director - The MAC
A seasoned leader in Hospitality & Tourism, Chris is adept in developing strategies aligned with organisational goals, building teams, fostering inclusive leadership, and driving performance through innovation and collaboration.

Stefan Pagacik

Head of ESG
Stefan leads our sustainability initiatives with a focus on environmental impact & social responsibility. A seasoned advisor & strategist, Stefan brings deep expertise in expanding companies into new markets with sustainable solutions.
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Mitch Hale

Financial Analyst
With 10+ of experience in real estate acquisition, financial modeling & due diligence, his work spans a variety of asset classes & regions, focusing on private equity, capital transactions, & complex financial analysis.
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Ferdinand Fredrik

Workflow & Project Manager
With extensive experience in managing workflow systems & project coordination across media, digital, & hospitality sectors, He specializes in driving strategic partnerships & implementing optimised management systems.
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Paul Sykes

Advisor to the Board
Paul Sykes is the newest member of the Mentawai team, joining as an Advisor to the Board to provide independent guidance on strategy, governance, and execution as the Mentawai Bay Development Project advances through its next phase of growth.
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Eric Bonafini

Chief Investment Officer
An experienced business strategist & investment expert with 20+ years in economic consulting, asset management & business development, Eric specialises in high-level financial oversight & executive management.
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Jack Perry

Director of Design & Masterplanning
International leadership in sustainable lifestyle & entertainment place-making, New Town and Resort Master Planning & Development, Urban design, Wayfinding, & thematic landscape architecture and construction.
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Roderick Glass

Director of Agri-Food Value Chains
Senior research and development leader with over 45 years of experience driving innovation, capacity development, and commercialisation across agribusiness, food value chains, carbon markets, and sustainable production systems.
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Thomas Leong

Director GIBFC
Thomas Leong is the Director of the Green International Banking & Finance Centre (GIBFC) for Mentawai Bay, bringing seasoned, cross-regional leadership spanning Europe, Asia and the Middle East,
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Steven Tynan

Director of Business Development Europe
Steven Tynan is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Business Development for Europe, responsible for building the project’s European commercial pipeline across strategic partnerships, investor and operator engagement, and high-value stakeholder relationships.
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David Terauds

Director of Visual Arts
David Terauds is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Visual Arts, responsible for shaping and safeguarding the project’s visual language across brand, placemaking, and cultural programming.
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Barbara Allen

Director of Placemaking
Barbara Allen is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Placemaking, responsible for shaping the project’s sense of place across public realm, cultural expression, and the lived experience of districts, streets and community hubs.
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My Phan

Head of Banking Policy
My Phan has 20+ Years experience spread across the finance industry, including; Risk Modelling Manager at Kiwibank and PhD candidate (research in risk culture), with experience at the Federal Reserve, and expertise in market risk, liquidity, and data analytics.
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Peter Tuckey

Head of Airport Infrastructure
Peter Tuckey is a property development expert with 32+ years of experience in airport and infrastructure projects. Peter has led major developments for Sydney Airport, advises governments, corporations, and HNWIs.

Gerard Lim

Director of Agritech & Digital Communication
Gerard is a seasoned technology leader with a strong foundation in digital infrastructure and telecommunications, and multiple successful exits to his name. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Agroz, a regional agritech company listed on NASDAQ operating in Malaysia and Indonesia (agroz.co).
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Brett Wilkins-Byrd

Director of Compliance
Brett is a seasoned compliance professional from ilipa One Pty Ltd. His keen eye for detail ensures that Mentawai One adheres to all regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
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Phil Lovett

Advisor - Music Culture
Phil, a prodigy of jazz legend Tubby Williams, is a celebrated producer, vocalist & executive who has worked with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Patti LaBelle, Charlie Wilson & Mary J. Blige.
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Dylan Hammond

Advisor - Entertainment & Events
The driving force behind ‘Total Entertainment’ since 2014. Dylan’s passionate team delivers exceptional entertainment experiences from The Whitsunday Islands, the Maldives & Greek Islands, to the Australian & Japanese Snowfields.
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Justin Hammond

Advisor - Culinary Management
Justin is a celebrated chef featured in SALT and Lifestyle 360, and starred on Lifetime Asia’s ‘Man vs. Child’. Justin has led award-winning restaurants like Singapore’s ‘Neon Pigeon’ & ‘Underdog Inn’ to Vancouver’s top ramen pop-up ‘#1 Noodle House’.
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Glenn McDonald

Advisor - ESG & Cultural Heritage
With vast experience on major Australian projects, Glenn specialises in cultural heritage protection & preservation including; ethnographic & archaeological assessments, Indigenous partnerships & collaborative approaches to heritage compliance.
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LATEST NEWS

Take a look at our latest news, views & insights. Keep up to date with the Mentawai Bay project, and stay informed with aligned happenings from around the world, regionally & locally.

December 15, 2024

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Preserving a Culture Under Threat

December 15, 2024

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Indonesia’s Investment Milestones in Early 2024

November 22, 2024

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Pioneering Responsible Development

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Boedi Sentosa - Chairman & Co-Founder

A visionary leader with an extensive history in large-scale property development, hospitality, and philanthropy, Boedi brings a deep understanding of Indonesia’s cultural and environmental landscape. His passion for sustainable development has been instrumental in shaping Mentawai One’s vision of responsible, community-centred growth.

Vonny Sentosa - Co-Chairman

As co-founder of the Sentosa Group, Vonny has worked alongside her husband to grow the company into one of Indonesia’s most respected property development organisations. Her business acumen and dedication to innovation will ensure the long-term success of Mentawai One.

Jaime Terauds - Director & Co-Founder

With vast experience managing portfolios in financial services, hospitality, IT, infrastructure, and modern agriculture, Jaime’s strategic leadership has driven successful investments in emerging markets. His ability to oversee complex projects makes him a key figure behind Mentawai One’s expansion.

Marc-Olivier Francq - Non-Executive Director

Marc-Olivier brings over 20 years of experience in retail banking and wealth management across Asia. His expertise in product development and business strategy will be pivotal in securing long-term financial sustainability for Mentawai One.

Vic McCluskey – Chief Financial Officer

With over 50 years of experience in financial management and investment, Vic is an expert in creating financial frameworks that ensure stability and growth. His leadership in overseeing large-scale projects will guide Mentawai One’s financial operations.

Jaime Terauds – Chief Executive Officer

A visionary entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, Jaime has successfully launched 18 start-ups across 11 countries. His ability to inspire, delegate, and lead makes him a key figure in driving Mentawai One’s strategic goals.

Ben Casha – Chief Operating Officer

With three decades of experience in operational leadership, Ben’s work on major projects such as the Melbourne Docklands and global infrastructure initiatives demonstrates his expertise in executing large-scale developments efficiently and successfully.

Bayley Blake – Chief Marketing Officer

Bayley has over 20 years of experience as a Founder, Creative Director, and Brand Consultant in venture capital and private equity. His innovative approach to brand building will ensure Mentawai One’s market positioning and global visibility.

Johannes Breytenbach – Chief Technical Officer

Johannes is a seasoned professional with multiple graduate and postgraduate qualifications, including law and blockchain-enabled business. His technological and legal insights will help drive innovation and operational efficiency at Mentawai One.

Denny Yuson-Lefebvre – Director of Branding

With over 30 years of experience in branding, design, and communications across 65 countries, Denny’s visionary approach to brand development will be integral to establishing Mentawai One as a globally recognised leader in sustainable development.

Elsie Yeo – Director of Culture & Communications

Elsie brings over 30 years of media and branding expertise, with deep insights into the construction and development sectors. She will lead Mentawai One’s cultural and communication strategies, ensuring they align with the company’s core values.

Amano Young – Director of Creative Strategy

Amano has over two decades of transformative experience in branding, advertising, and technology. His creative vision will shape the design and messaging of Mentawai One’s marketing campaigns, ensuring a strong global presence.

Arifin – Director of Corporate Finance

With 20 years of experience in banking, Arifin has held senior roles at Bank Bali, Citibank, and RHB. His expertise in corporate and investment banking will support Mentawai One’s financial strategies and partnerships.

Simon Dornan – Director of Hospitality

As the Director of Hospitality, Simon is responsible for designing and overseeing the hospitality strategy for the Mentawai One project. His role encompasses creating exceptional guest experiences, establishing high operational standards, and ensuring that hospitality offerings align with the project’s vision of sustainability, cultural integration, and luxury.

Anthony Mallett – Director of International Partnerships

Anthony is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of building successful international businesses. His expertise will be key to expanding Mentawai One’s global network of partnerships and fostering new opportunities.

Tuija Rotko – Director of investor Relations

Tuija Rotko is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Investor Relations, responsible for investor communications, capital-partner engagement, and the coordination of due diligence and stakeholder reporting in support of the project’s fundraising programme. She brings a pragmatic, international commercial perspective shaped by advisory work on cross-border growth and market-entry assignments—including supporting Finnish clients’ internationalisation efforts and operating confidently within Scandinavian business environments. Her background also includes board-level governance exposure through prior UK company directorships.

Stefan Pagacik – Director of ESG Initiatives

Stefan, from ilipa Developments Pte Ltd, is a renowned expert in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. His leadership ensures Mentawai One’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Mitch Hale – Director of Financial Analysis

As the Financial Analyst, Mitch is responsible for analysing financial data, preparing forecasts, and supporting strategic decision-making for the Mentawai One project. His role involves evaluating investment opportunities, assessing financial risks, and providing insights to optimise the project’s financial performance.

Ferdinand Fredrik – Manager of Workflow & Project Management

As the Workflow & Project Manager, Ferdinand Frederik is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising project workflows to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of the Mentawai One project. His role includes managing schedules, overseeing team coordination, and implementing tools and systems to streamline operations.

Paul Sykes - Advisor to the Board

Paul Sykes is the newest member of the Mentawai team, joining as an Advisor to the Board to provide independent guidance on strategy, governance, and execution as the Mentawai Bay Development Project advances through its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Board and senior leadership, he supports decision-making across key priorities including capital strategy, strategic partnerships, risk oversight, and long-range planning—helping ensure the project remains aligned with its sustainability commitments, operational discipline, and long-term legacy objectives.

Eric Bonafini – Chief Investment Officer

  1. As the Chief Investment Officer, Eric Bonafini oversees the investment strategy and capital management for the Mentawai One project. His role includes identifying funding opportunities, managing investor relations, and ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support the project’s goals. Eric plays a critical role in securing long-term financial stability and driving the project’s growth.

Jack Perry – Director of Design & Master Planning

As the Director of Design and Master Planning, Jack is responsible for shaping the physical and architectural vision of the Mentawai One project. His role includes overseeing master planning, coordinating with architects and designers, and ensuring that the design aligns with the project’s sustainability and cultural integration goals. Jack ensures the development is aesthetically and functionally aligned with the project’s vision.

Roderick Glass – Director of Agri-Food Value Chains

Roderick (Rod) Glass is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Agribusiness and Food Logistics, bringing over 45 years’ experience delivering innovation, capacity-building and commercialisation across agribusiness, food value chains, carbon markets and sustainable production systems. He has a strong track record of building international partnerships, leading multidisciplinary programmes, and securing and delivering large-scale initiatives across industry, government and education.

Rod’s work spans end-to-end supply and value chain performance—including sustainable supply chains teaching and applied R&D—alongside practical market and product-development programmes in Vietnam to lift food quality, traceability and value-add outcomes.

Thomas Leong – Director of Green International Banking & Finance Centre (GIBFC)

Thomas Leong is the Director of the Green International Banking & Finance Centre (GIBFC), bringing extensive cross-regional leadership experience spanning Denmark, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Having held senior roles across diverse organisations and environments, Thomas is a pragmatic, culturally fluent operator with a track record in building enduring stakeholder relationships and partnerships. His capability set includes general management, business development and active sales leadership, alliances and strategic partnerships, people leadership and organisational effectiveness, and translating strategy into disciplined execution with full P&L accountability. He also brings strong commercial and corporate experience across equity, M&A, and product and project delivery, underpinned by a design-and-manufacturing mindset and a highly networked, relationship-driven approach.

Steven Tynan - Director of Business Development (Europe)

Steven Tynan is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Business Development for Europe, responsible for building the project’s European commercial pipeline across strategic partnerships, investor and operator engagement, and high-value stakeholder relationships. Working closely with the Board and senior leadership, he helps identify and qualify counterparties, advance negotiations, and convert priority opportunities into structured collaborations aligned with Mentawai’s long-term development plan. Steven brings a commercially disciplined, execution-oriented approach, with a strong blend of technical awareness, project experience, and customer-facing leadership—supporting clear, credible deal-making across diverse European markets.

David Terauds – Director of Visual Arts

David Terauds is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Visual Arts, responsible for shaping and safeguarding the project’s visual language across brand, placemaking, and cultural programming. Working closely with the Board, design and masterplanning, hospitality, and communications teams, he guides the creative direction for key visual touchpoints—from identity systems and collateral through to on-site art strategy, commissions, and curated experiences that reflect Mentawai’s heritage and future-city ambition. His focus is on ensuring a cohesive, high-quality aesthetic that is authentic to place, culturally respectful, and consistent across every guest and investor interaction.

Barbara Allen - Director of Placemaking

Barbara Allen is Mentawai Bay’s Director of Placemaking, responsible for shaping the project’s sense of place across public realm, cultural expression, and the lived experience of districts, streets and community hubs. She is the CEO and Founder of Hospitality & Leisure Asia, with over 25 years’ experience in hospitality and interior design, advising owners and operators on development strategy, positioning, and design-led delivery across an international portfolio. With a distinctly cross-cultural perspective—having lived and studied across Europe, Singapore, the UK and the US—Barbara brings a refined blend of Western classicism and Eastern sensibility to placemaking, and is a frequent speaker on hospitality design and standards.

My Phan – Director of Banking Policy

As the Director of Banking Policy, My Phan leads the development of banking frameworks and financial policies for the Mentawai One project. Her role includes establishing guidelines for financial operations, fostering partnerships with financial institutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. My contributes to creating a robust financial infrastructure that supports the project’s diverse initiatives.

Gerard Lim - Director of Agritech & Digital Communication

Agriculture is a central pillar of our long-term plans both on-island and in the Padang SEZ extension.

Execution firepower: Gerard strengthens our capability across controlled-environment agriculture, supply-chain digitisation, and data-driven operations.

Partnership potential: With Agroz shaping up as a strategic partner, we see meaningful synergies across fresh-produce provisioning, agritech deployment, and knowledge transfer.

Brett Wilkins-Byrd – Director of Compliance

Brett is a seasoned compliance professional from ilipa One Pty Ltd. His keen eye for detail ensures that Mentawai One adheres to all regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Phil Lovett – Advisor for Music & Entertainment

As the Advisor of Music & Entertainment, Phil provides strategic guidance on integrating music and entertainment into the Mentawai One project. His role includes advising on event programming, partnerships with artists and performers, and the creation of immersive entertainment experiences.

Dylan Hammond - Advisor for Music Culture

As the Advisor for Music Culture, Dylan is responsible for curating and overseeing all aspects of music and sound-related experiences for the Mentawai Bay Project. His role includes developing initiatives that integrate music into the cultural fabric of the destination, organising events, fostering collaborations with artists, and ensuring that the music reflects the unique identity and vision of the project.

Justin Hammond – Advisor for Culinary Management

Justin is a celebrated chef featured in SALT and Lifestyle 360 and starred on Lifetime Asia’s ‘Man vs. Child’. Justin has led award-winning restaurants like Singapore’s ‘Neon Pigeon’ & ‘Underdog Inn’ to Vancouver’s top ramen pop-up ‘#1 Noodle House’.

Glenn Macdonald – Advisor for Indigenous Affairs

As the Advisor for Indigenous Affairs, Glenn Macdonald provides strategic counsel on engaging with and respecting the rights, traditions, and perspectives of indigenous communities within the Mentawai One project. His role involves fostering meaningful partnerships, ensuring cultural preservation, and integrating indigenous knowledge into the project’s development and operations.