IPPIN team

Amelia Fyfield

CSIRO Director Southeast Asia  

  • Amelia is based in Singapore and is an international business development specialist with expertise in market analysis and business strategy. Amelia has postgraduate qualifications in international business and enjoys working on cross-cutting projects spanning national boundaries. Amelia is passionate about the role of deep tech in solving real-world issues. 

Andrea Sosa Pintos

IPPIN Program Director 

  • Andrea is based in Sydney and leads a dedicated team across Southeast Asia to deliver innovation programs that support early-stage ventures tackling plastic pollution. With over 20 years’ experience spanning engineering, research, and international development, Andrea brings a strategic focus on circular economy, gender equality and inclusion, and sustainable development—working closely with international partners and donors to drive systems-level impact in the region.

Zoe Chan

Programs Coordinator 

  • Zoe is a Programs Coordinator based in Singapore and currently leading IPPIN on operational matters.  Zoe comes from a legal background and is seeking to expand knowledge in tech solutions for reducing plastic waste.

Thaneeya Kitchareonpaiboon (Gib)

Chapter Manager, Thailand

  • Thaneeya is based in Bangkok and has over than 10 years accumulated professional background in financial, automotive, and construction sectors in the field of Innovation, Digital Business, Project Management in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thaneeya is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

Kirana Agustina

Chapter Manager, Indonesia

  • Kirana is based in Jakarta and has a background in Marine Science. Kirana Founder of Perempuan Laut Indonesia (Women of the Ocean). She had wide experience in managing stakeholder partnership between more than 150 governments, industries, CSOs, development organization, academicians and innovators. She is passionate about connecting people doing work on ocean plastic pollution, women empowerment and ocean governance.

Ha Ngan

Chapter Manager, Viet Nam

  • Ha is based in Vietnam and has experience in environmental management, plastic pollution, and circular economy innovations. With a background in Sustainable Business, Ha has contributed to various research on Vietnam’s plastic situation and led sustainable projects across sectors. She is passionate about fostering cross-sector collaboration and driving impact through business and community partnerships.

Arianna Claridge-Chang

Engagement Manager

  • Arianna is based in Singapore as a strategic communications and engagement specialist for IPPIN. Arianna is passionate about sustainability and strengthening Australia’s science engagement with Southeast Asia.