Joelle Chen is the Regional Manager of WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Network of member Green Building Councils in 15countries. She focuses on strengthening the green building business case for investors, advocating for healthier buildings that support wellbeing and productivity, and sharing best practices through the WorldGBC Asia PacificLeadership in Green Building Awards, among other initiatives.

Prior to WorldGBC, Joelle was heading up the Smart SustainableCities team at the SingaporeEconomic Development Board, driving public-private partnerships through living lab platforms. Joelle was trained and practiced as an architect, focusing on sustainable procurement and green building design.