Our beliefs
Our founders met in Cambodia after working with International Development Organizations and the Private Sector in Asia for nearly twenty years. Passionate about the region and its people, they started Platform Impact to bridge the gap between Impact-Driven Enterprises, governments and impact investors.
We believe we can balance profit and impact to create a future that is secure, fair and free from poverty for all. We understand that despite the technological progress, increased material wealth and rapid economic growth, the traditional business profit maximization model has reached critical limits and has been the source of increasing inequalities, human rights injustices and environmental degradation. To this end, we need to deploy concrete, actionable, and pragmatic solutions for rewiring the economy along sustainable lines.
At Platform Impact, we believe strongly in the need for social change, rooted in the principles of social justice and protecting the commons. Through our work, our goal is to help create a world where economic opportunity reaches everyone, where business models build bridges between business and the poor for mutual benefits, and where supply chain transparency guarantees human rights protection, biodiversity conservation and fair profit redistribution along the globalized value chains.
Meet Our Team
Platform Impact brings together a dynamic team of highly-qualified international cooperation practitioners, social venture builders, impact investment specialists, micro-economists and public-private partnership professionals.
We are pragmatic dreamers, innovators and entrepreneurs striving to build a more sustainable, equitable and balanced economy for all. Our collective experience in development organizations, multilateral government agencies and financial institutions enable us to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges through a business lens.
Wisal Hin
As an “Artisan of Impact” for over 15 years, Wisal has forged unique experience to build strategic alliances to improve development policy and market dynamics to accelerate structural transformations for a more inclusive and resilient society.
Throughout his experience, at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at UNDP, Wisal has leveraged resources and knowledge to particularly foster regional economic cooperation in the Arab States region, to expand economic recovery in Pakistan and accelerate trade and private sector integration in Cambodia.
At PLATFORM, Wisal leads the Business Development and Innovation strategy, engaging with senior government officials, business leaders and Development agencies executives to scale sustainable solutions to the most pressing development challenges, with a focus on transforming urban mobility, upscaling agro-industry value chains and accelerating digital transformation.
Wisal holds a Master degree in International Project Management and a M.Sc. in Development Economics from Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne University.
Natharoun Ngo
Natharoun started facilitating large scale business transformation projects for Ernst and Young Consulting and Cap Gemini in Europe in 2000.
He relocated to Southeast Asia in 2005 and joined a regional consulting firm supporting private sector investments projects, such as for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Grassroots Business Initiative (GBI).
The United Nations Development Program recruited him in 2007 to lead the Growing Sustainable Business (GSB) Initiative, a global program implemented in Cambodia. He was then entrusted to manage UNDP Cambodia Private Sector Development program, then the Poverty Reduction Unit, and later on co-led all UNDP Cambodia programs. In 2019 he mentored a team of young Cambodian entrepreneurs and helped them win the TechCamp Southeast Asia Special Award.
He holds an MBA with a major in Entrepreneurship from Paris XII University (1999), and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School (2015).
He is a member of the Asia Society.
Frédéric Dubois
Frédéric is specialized in management of organizations and corporate finance.
He holds an M.Sc. in Management from EM LYON (France).
For the last ten years, he has actively been developing and growing several Small & Middle Enterprises with proven impact in Cambodia.
From managing a consulting and investment firm, he took directorship of 1001fontaines operations in Cambodia in 2017, effectively consolidating human, social and economic sustainability of the water kiosk model and national structure.
1001fontaines is among the World's top 10 organizations distribution safe water in underserved rural areas.
Brian Lund
Brian has been working with businesses, governments, communities and farmers for over 32 years through Australia and South East Asia.
His experience in community development, markets, finance, agriculture, and natural resource management has enabled Brian to support a wide range of initiatives.
He brings together organizational and business development experience gained from working in senior public service, private sector initiatives and most recently non-Government Organizations culminating in his being awarded the inaugural President’s Award for Leadership and Innovation after 10 years with Oxfam America.
Hassan Hajam
Hassan has 10+ years of experience, working with underprivileged groups, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors in Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe.
He has led deal sourcing, strategic planning, incubation, coaching, due diligence, financing and portfolio management activities to support the creation, growth and empowerment of impact driven Enterprises initiatives, addressing pressing social and environmental issues.
Passionate about social justice, inclusion and sustainability, his strengths lie in his ability to develop disruptive strategies for both Small & Middle Enterprises and Multinational Corporations to direct their capabilities, expertise and technology to the establishment of new solutions to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
Hassan graduated from Compiègne University of Technology with a Master of Science, double majoring in Engineering and Innovation Management. He also holds minors in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, and Digital Economy.
David Van
David Van is one of Cambodia’s most experienced and savvy business and policy advisors. His advisory services cover Government Relations, due diligence for clients and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Conceptualization. Armed with over four decades of experience with international firms in regional senior management roles and the donor community in South East Asia, David is truly multicultural and multilingual with fluency in English, Cambodian, French and Chinese. He is a trailblazer in mounting PPP in Cambodia primarily with UNDP and the Private Sector.
David has worked closely with multilateral banks and bilateral development agencies in Cambodia and mainland Southeast Asia. He also has extensive experience working in senior management roles throughout Southeast Asia with multinational corporations operating in various sectors including infrastructure, health care and consumer goods, manufacturing and information technology.
In the course of his development work, he maintains unparalleled networks in Cambodia and mainland Southeast Asia and is active in pro bono work through several advisory roles such as member of the Advisory Board of Minister of Commerce and subsequently of Minister of Public Works & Transport of Cambodia.
He has also been actively assisting the Supreme National Economic Council and the Ministry of Economy & Finance conceive few economic policies like Rice Policy and Industrial Development Policy.
Cheryl Ng
Cheryl Ng is the Head of Venture Building and Lead of PRISME at Platform Impact. Cheryl is known for her passionate entrepreneurial spirit to create better & equal economic development opportunities, strengthening local communities and startup ecosystems, and supporting social entrepreneurs.
Prior to this role, she worked at UNICEF's Venture Fund (under the Office of Innovation) as a Startup Ecosystem Consultant leading on the development and rollout of the Digital Public Goods Accelerator Guide building on the mentorship, tools and content created by the Fund and further engaging accelerator managers. She also managed the Digital Public Goods pathfinding pilots across 10 countries to support UNICEF country offices in identifying and implementing DPG solutions, particularly in the startup ecosystem.
From working at a multi-national technology corporation, an international social enterprise and charity to now international development – she worked on a global team partnering and engaging the startup, student, and community developer community at Microsoft and served on the board of a youth empowerment Canadian non-profit organization, Power Unit Youth Organization, Cheryl has honed her leadership skills through 10 years of experience in strategic planning and business plan execution, and stakeholder and partnership development.
In Cambodia, Cheryl has led the design and execution of the first pilot incubation program, Bluetribe, which launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, under UNDP Cambodia to help incubate young entrepreneurs and their startups within 6 months in partnership amongst private sector, local government entities, and international organizations in South East Asia. In 2021, she wrote and launched a guidebook for ecosystem support organizations on what existing model of activities are in Cambodia, what works for a specific demographic or stage of a startup, and what success factors organizations measure their indicators on.
Helene Hoi
Helene has over 15 years of experience in different fields and positions including Biology Research, pharmaceutical compliance, business analysis and sales in pharmaceutical and plant protection industries. She also had the opportunity to be an entrepreneur by setting up a business in natural skincare, gaining most of her experiences in Hong Kong where she worked for 8 years.
Her double culture (French and Chinese) and language skills (French, English and Cantonese) enhances her adaptability and openness towards diversity, cultural values, ideas and practices. Helene holds a master degree in Plant Biotechnology from Paris XI University and in Biotech industry management from EMLYON Business School in France.
Jingchun Kang
Prior to joining Platform, Jingchun worked in the development sector, with NGOs and the UN in China, Laos, and US. Her professional experiences centers around the generation of evidence and resources to facilitate service delivery and operations, via research, analysis, project designing, and fundraising activities. Driven by a passion for social justice and equity, Jingchun is enthusiastic about the journey with SMEs to shape responsible business in Cambodia.
Jingchun holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, where her study concentrated on human rights and gender and a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Meet Our Advisory Committee
Platform Impact benefits and relies upon insights, perspectives, and knowledge from experienced Leaders actively involved in the public, private, and civil society sectors in Cambodia.
The mandate of this advisory committee is to provide us with strategic advice, intellectual vitality and networking facilitation to strengthen engagements of key stakeholders, including national governments, corporations and financial institutions in Impact Investing & Entrepreneurship across the region.
We are excited to have these exceptional influencers as part of Platform Impact’s Advisory Committee members.
Sophorn Chhay
Native Cambodian with a French citizenship, Sophorn has returned to Cambodia since 2016 after a short stay in Singapore where she obtained an MBA in Marketing, a Master of Marketing & International Communication from France.
Entrepreneur with a social impact, Sophorn devotes her energy and passion to projects that contribute to enhance the economic, societal and social development of Cambodia. 20 years in different types of organizations in various industries:
> Has involved in Scientific research, Luxury, Business oriented institutions, Education,
> Holds Senior roles at the European Chamber of Commerce and International Business Chamber Cambodia,
> As a consultant since 2013, supports business development of SMEs and startup companies in Education, Aviation, Construction, F&B,
> Specially leads brands and Corporate communication strategies, Pilots HR activities, Manages projects,
> Well connected to CEO network and C level in Cambodia and in the SEA region.
Kannha Mao
Kannha holds a Bachelor degree of Commerce and Administration, majored in Marketing and Management with
professional proficiency in English and a native Khmer speaker.
She has over 13 years of professional experience in the Private Sector Development, international trade, SME finance, and capacity building,
Since 2015 Mrs. Kannha Mao’s work is focused on organizational development of export increase from developing countries, identify Cambodia business environment including regulatory frameworks, influence of social conditions to its economies and cultural differences that could influenced trade possibilities in Cambodia.
Kannha also has a good track record of work in business development projects, professional experience in the standards/certification, investment promotion, and/or event management sector including business development, market and export promotion. She has a strong cooperation, project coordination, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, and effective time management.
Nary Ung
Nary is current SOMA Group CFO with the oversight of 12 affiliates in the sectors of Agriculture, Education, Infrastructure and Equipment, Trading, and Real Estate & Property Development.
She holds a Bachelor in Political Economy from UC Berkeley, a Master in Public Affairs from New York University, and a Master 1 international diploma from Sciences Po Paris. She has both public and private work experience, mainly in capital raising and structured finance for Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, in Group Internal Audit at ANZ bank, and in setting-up a new Bank operation for Hong Leong Bank.
She was also the Director of Finance & Operations for the Parliamentary Institute of Cambodia.