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At the Steward Leadership Summit 2025, organised by Stewardship Asia Centre, leaders explored how values-led strategies drive long-term performance. In the panel “Steward Leadership for Business Longevity,” Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman of RGE and Chairman of APRIL Group, discussed how stewardship, science, and disciplined execution can help organisations sustain resilience amid a shifting […]
An avid photographer and lover of nature, Cynthia Santoso finds herself most at peace in Kalimantan, Indonesia, where sunsets stretch across the horizon in breathtaking hues. Behind the lens of these stunning images is a powerhouse of talent, leadership, and quiet resilience. At just 30 years old, Cynthia serves as the Lead Superintendent of the […]
“If we keep seeing nature as second to climate, we’ll wake up with nothing around us,” said Craig Tribolet, Director of Sustainability at APRIL Group, speaking at the Eco-Business Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) Forum 2025 in Singapore. The comment, delivered during the panel “Shaping the Future of Business through Biodiversity Reporting”, illustrates how to […]
When Leonardo Oliveira joined APRIL Group in 2018, he knew exactly what to expect. He had visited the company’s operations in Sumatra from his native Brazil in 2016 but the timing didn’t quite work, and he ended up working elsewhere in Indonesia. When he got the call from APRIL 18 months later to discuss a […]
When Sufryiadi joined Asian Agri in 2006, he wasn’t just looking for a job, he was looking for growth. “I was drawn to the oil palm plantation sector for its technical challenges and national importance. Asian Agri felt like the right place to build a meaningful, long-term career,” he recalls. At just 25, soon after […]
Gabriella Carissa Putihardjo believes that growth, like any good recipe, takes time, effort, and a commitment to learning. Whether she’s troubleshooting paper machines or trying out a new bake on the weekend, Gabriella approaches both with the same mindset: be curious, keep improving, and never stop experimenting. As a Paper Process Specialist at APRIL in […]
Forestry has always been a game of patience and long-term vision, shaped by the careful management of resources that take years, even decades, to mature. For Gustavo Martins, APRIL Group’s Tree Improvement Head, the appeal of forestry lies precisely in these challenges. Born into a family rooted in agriculture in Brazil, Gustavo developed an early […]
The 2025 RGE Bankers’ Forum convened over 200 regional and international banking partners at Singapore’s Fullerton Hotel to discuss “Sustainable Growth for a New World Order”. Together, we explored evolving market trends, global risks, and long‑term strategic opportunities. Senior leadership from RGE shared how the group is expanding its global footprint, diversifying across regions and […]
At a recent panel hosted by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA), Craig Tribolet, Deputy Director of Sustainability at APRIL, addressed a challenge many resource-based industries in ASEAN are facing: how to balance sustainability with business growth. He acknowledged the external pressures – from regulatory shifts to evolving consumer expectations – but made one […]
As global industries shift towards more sustainable packaging, paperboard is emerging as a viable alternative to plastic. However, the challenge lies in creating materials that offer the same durability, protection, and functionality, without compromising sustainability goals. BoardOne, APRIL and Asia Symbol’s high-performance paperboard solution, is bridging this gap. With growing consumer awareness, stricter government regulations, […]