Hugo ViragManaging Director, Co-Head APAC at Astris Finance

Experienced investment banker (and former lawyer) in the infrastructure and energy sectors across developed and developing markets, including 12 years covering ASEAN markets.

Proven track record in originating investment opportunities, structuring and executing M&A transactions and project financings in diverse sectors associated to the achievement of several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including #7 (affordable and clean energy), #9 (infrastructure) and #13 (climate action).

Strong sense of needs for capital with purpose in order to significantly increase redeployment of funds into net positive sectors of the new economy.

Impact investor in social enterprises serving the achievement of UN SDGs #2 / #12 (sustainable agri-business) and #7 (affordable and clean energy).

Co-President, Energy & Infrastructure Committee, French Chamber of Commerce of Singapore, 2012
Member, Green Growth Committee, German Business Association of Vietnam/Eurocham Vietnam, 2019
Visiting Lecturer at ESSEC Business School in Singapore and NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Member, Paris Bar Association (Avocat à la Cour de Paris), 1996
Charter Member, Singapore Polo Club