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Chantelle Ludski is serving as the North America and Asia Pacific COO for the Anthesis Group sustainability consultancy. Energy and Clean Growth minister also served as COP President for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference. Thought for Food announced Melissa Ong as its Southeast Asia CEO.
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