About Steward Leadership: Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit
Tune in for fresh perspectives, impactful stories, and a call to action for Steward Leadership that empowers listeners to make a meaningful difference. This series highlights real-world examples of leaders and organisations that have successfully merged profit with purpose, showing that sustainability doesn’t need to be a sacrifice—it can be a catalyst for growth and innovation.
Dr. Glenn Dale on ecological engineering and solutions inspired by nature
Dr. Glenn Dale, Founder, Managing Director & CTO of Verterra Ecological Engineering, manages the vegetation, soil, and landscapes that are inextricably linked to our livelihoods.
From studying forestry, biochemistry, genetics and biotechnology, to founding Verterra, Glenn shares his deep passion for nature and how his designed systems take inspiration from natural processes.
Roughly 50% of arable land globally is used for grazing and roughly 50% of that is degraded.
Rajeev and Glenn dive into DROVER (Dynamic Reference for Optimising Value and Erosion Reduction), the SL25 award winning project, where satellite imagery and smarter grazing methods increase ground cover, improve pasture productivity, and reduce the sediment that destroys the Great Barrier Reef. But despite strong impact, Glenn stresses it is just “a drop in the ocean.”
Tune in for an inspiring episode about how engineering and ecology can work together to reimagine our landscapes and safeguard ecosystems.
19 Jun 2026
Shin Lin Kok on Reducing Carbon Emissions Without Sacrificing Comfort
Rajeev Peshawaria sits down with Shin Lin Kok, CEO of Susten, to explore how her humble beginnings became the foundation for a business built on doing more with less.
Shin Lin shares how her personal journey, having grown up in modest circumstances, informed both Susten's mission and her appetite for innovation. She recalls noticing a persistent gap between energy consumption and cooling performance — and how closing that gap became the company's purpose: delivering cooling solutions that cut carbon footprint without ever asking users to sacrifice comfort.
A conversation about turning constraint into ingenuity, and proving that efficiency and impact can scale together.
15 May 2026
Sandra Liz Hon on bringing clean, reliable power to rural communities
Sandra Liz Hon, Executive Director of H2 Energy, knows “a single blackout can cost lives,” especially in the healthcare sector. Her team at H2 Energy has created an in-situ process that uses solar and extracts hydrogen from rainwater, removing the need for diesel and costly fuel transport, for core community industries. It’s already price-competitive, has a 10–15 year lifespan, and doesn't pass costs to consumers. Starting with healthcare clinics, Sandra shares how this model will expand to other industries too, which are vital to the livelihoods of rural communities.
She discusses working with stakeholders - governments, financiers, and community businesses - to champion decentralized energy. Despite policy gaps around renewables and difficulties in financing these projects, H2 Energy is preserving and playing a long term game. With strong belief in the scalability and long-term affordability over traditional diesel sources, this exciting project meets both climate and social impact goals.
Join us to learn more about building decentralised services for social good - it is a must-listen for anyone passionate about energy, innovation and remote industries.
13 Apr 2026
Pooja Jaiswal on building healthcare infrastructure where it’s needed most
Pooja Jaiswal, COO of Last Mile Care, sits down with Rajeev to discuss bridging the massive healthcare access gap for underserved populations in India. Their two-time Steward Leadership 25 award-winning project Kavach, meaning shield, deploys “physigital units” that combine on-ground infrastructure with digital health IDs to provide health screenings and doctor consultations in industrial areas.
Unwilling to grow dependent on grants and subsidies, Pooja focused on building financially sustainable and scalable B2B and B2B2C models. By working directly with organisations to offer bundled health services as well as government systems to ensure health data integration, Last Mile Care ensures a win-win-win solution for employers, workers and society.
Despite difficulties working in rural regions, convincing doctors to join non-urban markets and building patient trust, through a firm leadership philosophy of patience and persistence, Pooja shares how their centres have reached profitability and their ambitious plans for future expansion.
Join us for an inspiring case study on the healthcare sector, identifying gaps in current infrastructure and, most importantly, building for sustainable and scalable impact.
9 Mar 2026
Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria on trade, geopolitical trends and ASEAN’s future of global collaboration
From being the first woman in her community to attend university to shaping global trade policy, Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Former Executive Director, APEC Secretariat, Singapore; Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, shares her remarkable journey and insights on leadership, economic integration, and the future of ASEAN.
She discusses ASEAN’s unique position and approach to trade, sharing why the future is full of possibilities.
Rajeev and Dr Rebecca debate some of the most pressing issues of the day, including the rise of AI and the competitiveness of global trade.
With a strong belief in evidence-based policy, collaboration, and flexibility, Dr Rebecca advocates for more inclusive far-reaching partnerships, flexible mindsets in a shifting global world order and how governments can better empower SMEs.
Join us for a dynamic conversation on rising above labels, leading with integrity, and building a brighter, united future.
9 Feb 2026
Dasho Karma Tshiteem on happiness, purpose and leadership of the self
Dasho Karma Tshiteem, Member of the Core Working Group for the Gelephu Mindfulness City, joins Rajeev to explore a different side of leadership - one that treats happiness and meaning as fundamental. He shares why happiness isn’t about contentment, but about living with meaning and fulfilling the many roles we hold in life with purpose.
Despite a storied public-facing career leading civil and government institutions, Dasho Karma emphasizes that great leadership begins with the self. Drawing on the wisdom of His Majesty the King, he shares three core tenets: being a good human being, taking meaningful action, and committing to a lifelong journey of service.
Rajeev and Dasho Karma also discuss Bhutan’s focus on happiness versus progress, global leadership in sustainability, the vision of the Gelephu Mindfulness City, and the importance of building an economy that empowers and engages its youth.
Join us for an inspiring example of state stewardship, mastery of the self and the powerful reminder that we shouldn’t wait for change - we should take the leap ourselves and create a purposeful future.
2 Dec 2025
Bhargav Sri Prakash on digital vaccines and immunisation without the needle
Bhargav Sri Prakash, Founder & CEO of FriendsLearn, discusses digital vaccines and AI's role in global health with Rajeev, exploring how technology can strengthen the immune system and promote well-being in this interview.
26 Nov 2025
Delivering Healthcare for the Underserved | Edward Booty on Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profitn
Edward Booty, founder of reach52, shares with Rajeev Peshawaria how his organization delivers healthcare to underserved communities by creating a sustainable model that maximizes both purpose and profit in this interview.
15 Oct 2025
Benjamin Towell on architecting and financing an energy-efficient future
Benjamin Towell discusses OCBC's SME Energy Efficiency Assessment tool and its role in driving sustainable financing for SMEs, offering insights into financial innovation and cross-sector collaboration in achieving net-zero goals in this interview.
22 Sept 2025
Steve Willis & Jan Lee on using fiction as a force for good
Authors Steve Willis and Jan Lee discuss their novel, *Fairhaven*, and how they use fiction to explore climate optimism and inspire readers to take action, demonstrating the power of storytelling; this is an interview with Rajeev Peshawaria.
16 Jul 2025
Dr. Shuchin Bajaj on making healthcare a right, not a privilege
Dr. Shuchin Bajaj discusses his mission to provide equitable healthcare through Ujala Cygnus's innovative cross-subsidy model, ensuring quality medical care reaches underserved communities in an interview.
24 Jun 2025
Eugenia Koh on breaking barriers through inclusive capital
Eugenia Koh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at Standard Chartered, explores empowering women entrepreneurs through inclusive capital initiatives like the SC WIN program, which drives economic growth and fosters positive societal change in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
Mariam Omar on stitching a sustainable future
Mariam Omar, Group Head of Corporate Communications at Brandix, discusses Brandix's sustainable apparel manufacturing journey, highlighting environmental stewardship and community engagement, in this interview episode.
13 May 2025
150 Years of Compassionate Capitalism
What's the secret to lasting 150 in business? In this inspiring episode, Rajeev Peshawaria sits down with Dr. Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm, to uncover the formula behind the company’s remarkable journey.
From its humble beginnings bringing European medicines to Thailand, B.Grimm has reinvented and evolved into a powerhouse across energy, real estate, and pharmaceuticals—without ever compromising its core values.
Dr. Link shares his commitment to compassion leadership, and how he prizes it over competition. By building a culture of compassion, institutionalising it in the business and grooming the next generation of leaders, he has confidence in the longevity of the organisation.
Beyond compassion, B.Grimm's focus on social impact and long-term partnerships has also shaped its identity and sustained its success. A strong advocate of purpose-driven profit, Dr. Link shares how the company balances different priorities. Their next big bet is a bold move into renewable energy, aiming to serve the international market as they have served Thailand.
24 Apr 2025
Filipa Ricciardi on clean energy and innovation
Why would an investment banker leave Wall Street to join a renewable energy company? For Filipa Ricciardi, Executive Director at EDP Renewables APAC, the answer lies in purpose.
In this third episode of our Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit podcast, Rajeev Peshawaria sits down with Filipa Ricciardi, Executive Director of EDP Renewables APAC, to explore how businesses can lead the clean energy transition without compromising on profit.
They unpack how EDP, already 95% green, is driving innovation through technologies like vanadium flow batteries and solar green roofs, and how its micro-grid project in Singapore slashed diesel use by up to 90%.
Together, they examine what it takes to build a sustainable future, and why now is the time for bold leadership rooted in purpose.
1 Apr 2025
Stephen Cave on making AI work for us, not against us
Dr Stephen Cave, Director of the Institute for Technology and Humanity at Cambridge University sits down with Rajeev to discuss the intersection of technology, ethics and leadership. Exposing the dual nature of AI, Dr Stephen emphasises both its opportunities and challenges, sharing how we can best leverage the technology for the greater good. Through a discussion of the ethical implications of AI, the history of intelligence as a tool for justifying dominance, and the societal impacts of life extension.
To understand AI, Dr Stephen and Rajeev go back to its roots: the evolution of intelligence testing, its biases, and how it was used to support harmful ideologies like eugenics. The conversation shifts to the present-day concerns around AI, touching on issues like job displacement, autonomous weapons, and the responsible development of emerging technologies. Stephen also explores the fascinating—and sometimes alarming—potential for radical life extension, including the effects on society and the environment.
With this engaging discussion, we call upon both optimists and pessimists to play a role in shaping the future of technological progress, ensuring that it benefits humanity and the planet rather than harms it.
Join us for a compelling conversation on the ethics of technology and the pressing need for steward leadership to govern and guide our future.
20 Feb 2025
Dr. Kiran Bedi on state stewardship and using influence for social good
Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, and Neil Humphreys, author and journalist, kick off the first episode of Stewardship Asia Centre's new series Steward Leadership: Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit. Inspired by his book Sustainable Sustainability, Rajeev shares thought-provoking ideas on how to balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility.
Rajeev and Neil interview Dr. Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, a formidable trailblazer who shares her experiences in state government and as the first female officer of the Indian police. Through case studies of her work addressing water shortage and prison reform, we learn how public-private partnerships can be leveraged for greater public good. For example, by using local companies to clean up irrigation canals in Puducherry, she improved groundwater levels and created a better water supply for the community. Local collaboration to achieve low-cost solutions were key to long-term sustainable results. As a public official, she was able to use her position and influence to achieve a social purpose and create economic opportunity for local businesses. Dr. Kiran's personal conviction shines through and underscore how leadership choices can transform society and create lasting change.
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