Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP)

Ruth is a 20-year veteran in the field of renewable energies: from wind, hydro, to solar. A leader in the energy industry, she is the Chairperson of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Vice President for Internal Affairs of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2). 

Ruth is also the Co-Founder of Connected Women, a social impact technology startup that provides upskilling and livelihood opportunities to Filipinas.

In the last 50+ years, Bumi has served the Philippine minerals and energy sector as an engineer, manager, and secretary of the Department of Energy. He has explored and developed indigenous energy sources that reduced our country’s dependence in imported energy.

Jocelyn has over 35 years of experience in Accounting and Corporate Finance. She simultaneously serves as the CFO of UGEP Solar 1, a subsidiary that handles leasing and power purchase agreements for UGEP.

For the past 15 years, Pieterjan has specialized in the development, financing, engineering, procurement, and construction of solar projects in Southeast Asia and the world. On top of this, he worked as an investment manager for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Europe and Asia. He is also the founder and director of Atum Energy, a company providing solar and battery storage solutions in Cambodia.

Mic has extensive worldwide experience in more than 35 countries on 4 continents, including a 17-year stint in the Philippines. He was the Southeast and North Asia Regional Director for a major infrastructure development company. As the Asia-Pacific and Europe Ethics and Compliance Director, he brings a wealth of experience in the governance of infrastructure companies.