The people behind the programme

A world-class team for a global showcase.

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Meet the team

37 people. One shared mandate.

Mentawai Bay is supported by a broad board, senior management group, executive team and advisory network spanning development, finance, hospitality, brand, technology, ESG, culture and investment.

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Board of Directors

04 people

Chairman & Co-Founder

Boedi Sentosa

Founder of Sentosa Group and originator of the long-term Siberut vision.

Co-Founder, Sentosa Group

Vonny Sentosa

Co-founder of Sentosa Group and Boedi Sentosa's partner in the programme mandate.

Jaime Terauds, Director & Co-Founder

Director & Co-Founder

Jaime Terauds

Programme architect focused on governance, capital strategy and operating design.

Non-Executive Director

Marc-Olivier Francq

Wealth management and banking specialist advising high-net-worth families and institutions.

02

Senior Management

08 people

Vic McCluskey, Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Vic McCluskey

Finance leader building institutional financial frameworks for large-scale projects.

Jaime Terauds, Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Jaime Terauds

Founder and strategist with venture-building experience across countries and sectors.

Ben Casha, Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Ben Casha

Operational leader with experience across major redevelopment and infrastructure projects.

Chief Marketing Officer

Bayley Blake

Creative director and brand consultant across tourism, hospitality, impact, technology and property.

Johannes Breytenbach, Chief Technical Officer

Chief Technical Officer

Johannes Breytenbach

Technical, legal and blockchain-enabled business specialist.

Chief Information Security Officer

Andy Curtis

Information security leader supporting cyber risk, governance, resilience and operational trust.

Chief Information Officer

Chris Birrell

Information systems leader supporting technology strategy, digital infrastructure and enterprise operations.

Eric Bonafini, Chief Investment Officer

Chief Investment Officer

Eric Bonafini

Investment and economic strategy specialist across consulting, asset management and business development.

03

Executive Team

18 people

Director of Branding

Denny Yuson-Lefebvre

International branding, design and communications leader.

Elsie Yeo, Director of Culture & Communications

Director of Culture & Communications

Elsie Yeo

Media and strategic brand development specialist.

Director of Creative Strategy

Amano Young

Creative strategy, advertising, brand consulting and technology leader.

Director of Corporate Finance

Arifin

Commercial, corporate, wealth management and investment banking professional.

Simon Dornan, Director of Hospitality

Director of Hospitality

Simon Dornan

Hospitality specialist focused on sustainable luxury resorts, restaurants and destination facilities.

Director of International Partnerships

Anthony Mallett

International marketing, business development and partnership leader.

Director of Investor Relations

Tuija Rotko

Operations, administration, financial management and corporate compliance specialist.

Director - The MAC

Chris McIntosh

Hospitality and tourism leader focused on strategy, team development and collaboration.

Stefan Pagacik, Director of ESG Initiatives

Director of ESG Initiatives

Stefan Pagacik

Sustainability advisor focused on environmental impact, social responsibility and market expansion.

Director of Financial Analysis

Mitch Hale

Real estate acquisition, financial modelling, due diligence, private equity and capital transactions specialist.

Manager of Workflow & Project Management

Ferdinand Fredrik

Workflow systems and project coordination specialist across media, digital and hospitality sectors.

Advisor to the Board

Paul Sykes

Resilience and sustainable investment specialist across climate, biodiversity and circular economy.

Director of Design & Master Planning

Jack Perry

Sustainable lifestyle, entertainment placemaking, resort masterplanning, urban design and wayfinding specialist.

Roderick Glass, Director of Agri-Food Value Chains

Director of Agri-Food Value Chains

Roderick Glass

Hospitality and food systems specialist with experience in Michelin-starred and luxury resort environments.

Director of Green International Banking & Finance Centre (GIBFC)

Thomas Leong

Investor-facing finance professional with experience in private equity, hospitality and real estate.

Director of Business Development (Europe)

Steven Tynan

Product and technology leader with experience across systems integration, cloud platforms and startups.

Director of Visual Arts

David Terauds

AI, operations, research and systems leader supporting integrated planning and analysis.

Director of Placemaking

Barbara Allen

Brand strategy, hospitality, property and creative direction leader.

04

Executive & Advisory Team

07 people

My Phan, Director of Banking Policy

Director of Banking Policy

My Phan

Finance and risk specialist across market risk, liquidity, risk culture and data analytics.

Director of Agritech & Digital Communication

Gerard Lim

Creative producer with experience across advertising, entertainment, sports and global events.

Director of Compliance

Brett Wilkins-Byrd

Clean technology, compliance and energy advisor focused on low-carbon project strategy.

Advisor for Music & Entertainment

Phil Lovett

Music, entertainment and cultural programming advisor.

Advisor for Music Culture

Dylan Hammond

Entertainment and events advisor supporting cultural programming and destination experience.

Advisor for Culinary Management

Justin Hammond

Award-winning chef and culinary operator with restaurant leadership across Singapore and Vancouver.

Advisor for Indigenous Affairs

Glenn Macdonald

Cultural heritage specialist focused on Indigenous partnerships, preservation and compliance.

Team — Mentawai Bay