2025
Sustainability & Environmental Innovation Judging Panel
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Anthony SPON-SMITH |
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Creative Director at Coco Republic |
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Anthony brings extensive design experience, traveling and sourcing for the past two decades. His unique, holistic skill set including a detailed insight into global furniture, homewares retail industries make him an honored addition to the GRA judging panel. |
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Guirang Zhang |
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CEO of Henan Shunxiang Construction Subcontracting Co. Ltd |
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With over 300 construction projects to his name, Mr. Zhang has demonstrated that sustainable urban development is possible and profitable. His work has earned accolades for innovation and excellence, proving that investing in green infrastructure can lead to healthier, more sustainable cities and we are happy to have him as a judge on our board. |
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Ricard Faus Rodriguez |
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Ricard Faus is a transformative hospitality leader who excels in luxury service operations across international markets. His expertise spans financial management, operational excellence, and cross-cultural leadership, demonstrated through successful ventures in Spain, Tanzania, and the United States. Through implementing innovative data-driven systems and comprehensive staff development programs, he has elevated service standards while maintaining cost efficiency. His multilingual capabilities and cultural sensitivity have enabled successful adaptation of luxury service standards across diverse markets. His methodical approach to hospitality management combines strong financial oversight with sustainable improvements in service quality and team performance. |
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Jiangtao Liu |
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Carbon Source Power Group |
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Jiangtao Liu is an innovative entrepreneur and CEO specializing in AgTech and sustainable agricultural technologies. Leading multiple in Australia and China, he advances soil health, environmental restoration, and sustainable farming practices through cutting-edge research and development. We welcome him to our board. |
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Nevila Dudaj |
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Adriatik Tours LLC |
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Nevila Dudaj is a hospitality entrepreneur who has spent 22 years developing Albania’s tourism industry. As founder and CEO of Adriatik Tours LLC, she established Albania’s first dedicated Destination Management Company based in the United States. Dudaj renovated the historic Adriatik Hotel into a five-star beachfront property in Durrës, earning recognition as Best General Manager in Albania in 2022. Her company creates virtual exploration experiences showcasing Albania’s historical sites and cultural heritage. Beyond tourism, Dudaj is a cultural diplomat, leads the Life & Music Concept initiative supporting Albanian artists, and works with the World Albanian Women Foundation. |
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Rongfeng Yang |
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Yongfeng Group |
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Rongfeng Yang is the Chairman and President of Yongfeng Group, specializing in sustainable construction and efficiency optimization. With over 30 years of experience, Yang has been instrumental in growing the company from RMB 18 million to over RMB 3.9 billion. He has developed innovative aluminum alloy formwork technology, securing multiple patents, and integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) into large-scale infrastructure projects. His leadership extends across several companies, focusing on environmental protection and green building materials. Yang’s expertise in sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology make him highly qualified to assess and judge advancements in global industries. |
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Pratik Panchal |
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Dragados USA, Inc |
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Pratik Panchal is a project controls expert who manages large-scale infrastructure projects across military, municipal, and commercial sectors. He optimizes project schedules, risk management, and stakeholder coordination using advanced AI-driven scheduling systems, predictive frameworks, and Digital Twin technology. Panchal has led efforts in projects like the Broadway Subway and Kemano Generating Station Tunnel, where his innovative approaches ensured timely delivery despite complex challenges. He is also known for mentoring junior professionals and promoting ethical decision-making, transparency, and effective contract management, contributing significantly to developing project control practices. |
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Badreyah Alhmoudi |
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ADNOC Group |
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Badreyah Alhmoudi is a corporate communications leader specializing in organizational transformation and employee engagement within the energy sector. As Group Employee Experience Manager at ADNOC, she develops and implements communication strategies that foster psychological safety and promote innovation. Her work creates environments where employees feel empowered to contribute ideas, helping drive ADNOC’s technological advancements, including major digitalization initiatives. She also leads mentoring programs that support continuous learning and cultural change, aligning employee development with the company’s strategic goals. Through clear, engaging communication, Alhmoudi facilitates the adoption of complex technological initiatives and strengthens ADNOC’s global partnerships and industry leadership. |
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