Education

• Master’s in Public Policy
  National University of Singapore, 2006
  

• Bachelor’s in Political Science
  Vietnam National University, 2002
  

• Certificate in Smart Gov. Strategy
  Seoul National University, 2018
  

Career Milestones

Linh has spent over two decades working with national and regional governments across Asia on digital infrastructure, public sector reform, and urban innovation. She began her career in Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment before moving into multilateral project consulting across ASEAN states.

Her work with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank helped shape national e-governance frameworks in Thailand and emergency response systems in the Philippines. Linh also played a key role in piloting a cross-border smart infrastructure corridor between Vietnam and Laos.

She has been recognized by the ASEAN Digital Council and the Asia Smart Government Alliance for her contributions to service modernization and digital policy alignment across the region.

At STÆR, she leads the firm’s operations in Asia, overseeing projects focused on transformation strategy, data governance, and resilience planning for future-ready public systems.

Achivements

• Recognized by the ASEAN Digital Council for excellence in regional e-governance implementation

• Led Thailand’s national e-government rollout in partnership with ADB

• Developed smart city KPI framework adopted in 5 Southeast Asian countries

• Delivered keynote at the Asia Future Cities Summit in Singapore (2022)

• Advised World Bank–funded resilience programs across post-COVID recovery projects in Asia

• Published benchmarking guidelines on digital public infrastructure for regional governments

• Oversaw cross-border collaboration on infrastructure policy between Vietnam and Laos

Specialization

• E-governance & Public Sector Innovation

• Smart Infrastructure & Urban Systems

• Cross-border Advisory & Regional Policy Alignment

Education

• Master’s in Public Administration
  University of Toronto, 1986

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
  McGill University, 1983

• Certificate in Energy Regulation
  Harvard Kennedy School, 2008

Career Milestones

Charles began his career as an infrastructure engineer before moving into senior policy advisory roles for the Government of Ontario and later as a lead consultant for interprovincial energy and transport initiatives. During his tenure with multiple consulting groups, he helped shape energy modernization frameworks for New Brunswick and Alberta, advised on cross-border transport corridors, and contributed to North American resilience planning post-COVID.

At STÆR, Charles serves as a Managing Director on large-scale public sector programs, helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments and long-term infrastructure strategy. His credibility across ministerial and technical levels makes him a bridge between vision and execution.

Achivements

• Recognized by the Minister of Energy of New Brunswick for leadership in regulatory modernization

• Led resilience framework design for North American power grid collaboration

• Contributed to a trilateral infrastructure strategy between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico

• Advised major U.S. state departments on post-COVID infrastructure investment planning

• Delivered energy audit reform proposal adopted by the Province of Alberta

• Served as keynote panelist at the North American Infrastructure Forum (2021)

• Mentored dozens of provincial infrastructure fellows over a 15-year span

Specialization

• Public Infrastructure Policy

• Energy & Utilities Regulation

• Cross-border Investment & Intergovernmental Strategy

Education

• PhD Candidate in International and Private Law (unfinished)
  Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), 2022
  

• Master’s in Business Management
  Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), 2019
  

• Bachelor's in Economics & Finance
  RANEPA, 2017
  

• Digital Transformation Executive Program
  Stanford University, 2023
  

• Risk Management Certification
  Bloomberg, 2018
  

Career Milestones

Philipp has spent over a decade advising governments and institutions on infrastructure, economic development, and resilience strategy. Beginning his career at NBA-Financial Partner, he focused on regional policy design and financial frameworks for the public sector.

With KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Advisory, he participated in major capital projects in transport and energy. Besides that he delivered a digital transformation roadmap for a UN agency in Eastern Europe during a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

He has been formally recognized by the UNDP, the Ministry of Innovation of Armenia, the City of Warsaw, and the Minister of Energy of New Brunswick for his contributions to strategy and public sector reform.

Philipp has also worked alongside C-suite executives, UN leaders, and heads of state, including Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin, María Fernanda Espinosa, Amina J. Mohammed, Boris Johnson, and Sergio Mattarella — contributing to high-level forums and collaborative policymaking.

Achivements

• Successfully advised over 20 public sector clients in EU and Eastern Europe

• Spearheaded negotiations and strategic planning for multi-million-dollar infrastructure portfolios

• Delivered resilience models adopted by international agencies and government ministries

• Built partnerships that enabled expansion into 7+ countries within 3 years

• Recognized for outstanding leadership during the UN-led stability initiative in post-crisis regions

Specialization

• Business Continuity & Risk Strategy

• Government Advisory & Infrastructure Planning
  

• Cross-Border Negotiation & Strategic Execution

Education

• Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning
  University of Sydney, 1991
  

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science
  University of Queensland, 1987
  

• Certificate in Resilience Planning
  University of Melbourne, 2015

Career Milestones

Peter began his career in Queensland’s Department of Environment before moving into advisory roles for the New South Wales government. He played a pivotal role in developing regional climate resilience strategies, and later led a coalition of local governments in New Zealand to reform long-term transport and housing plans.

As part of STÆR, Peter brings deep knowledge of cross-sector collaboration and infrastructure risk strategy. His work supports public sector clients across Oceania in integrating sustainability, equity, and performance into infrastructure systems.

Achivements

• Advised the Government of New South Wales on regional climate resilience strategy

• Led infrastructure planning for Indigenous-led housing projects in Northern Territory

• Supported cross-island sustainability program between Auckland and Wellington

• Contributed to national flood management reforms adopted in 3 Australian states

• Co-authored Oceania Infrastructure Adaptation Framework (2021)

• Received recognition from the Australian Local Government Association for service innovation

• Delivered keynote at the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Roundtable (2022)

Specialization

• Resilient Infrastructure & Environmental Policy

• Urban Planning & Climate Adaptation

• Public Sector Program Design & Collaboration
  

Education

• Master’s in Development Economics
  University of Cape Town, 2013

• Bachelor’s in Public Finance
  University of Nairobi, 2010

• Certificate in Data for Governance
  African School of Economics, 2018

Career Milestones

Nuru began his career as a policy analyst for Kenya’s Ministry of Devolution and Planning, where he helped shape the country’s county-level performance tracking systems. He later worked with the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure and served as a technical advisor to the African Union Commission on regional integration frameworks.

Now at STÆR, Nuru leads multi-country initiatives in transport infrastructure, energy access, and digital administration. His ability to balance political realities with data-driven solutions has made him a trusted voice among African development institutions and ministries.

Achivements

• Designed KPI-based performance dashboards adopted by 9 Kenyan counties

• Advised Rwanda’s Infrastructure Ministry on power access acceleration strategy

• Supported African Union’s regional mobility and infrastructure integration program

• Co-authored “Smart Governance in Africa” white paper distributed by UNECA

• Recognized by the African Development Bank for innovation in results-based planning

• Delivered expert briefings to ECOWAS on regional energy resilience

• Oversaw multi-country public service reform initiative funded by GIZ

Specialization

• Governance Reform & Performance Systems

• Regional Infrastructure & Energy Strategy

• Data-Driven Planning & Public Sector Innovation

Education

• Master’s in International Affairs
  American University of Beirut, 1998

• Bachelor’s in Public Administration
  University of Jordan, 1995

• Program in Digital Government
  London School of Economics, 2020

Career Milestones

Samir began his career advising Jordan’s Ministry of Planning before joining several UNDP-led reform programs across the Levant and Gulf. He later served as senior advisor to the Ministries of Finance and Planning in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where he contributed to major digital governance initiatives and institutional restructuring programs.

At STÆR, Samir leads regional strategy and advises on digital transformation, regulatory modernization, and resilience planning across public institutions in the Middle East.

Achivements

• Advised Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 task force on administrative streamlining

• Led institutional reform blueprint for the Ministry of Planning in Jordan

• Developed digital strategy for UAE public procurement modernization

• Delivered executive workshops for senior officials in Oman and Bahrain

• Recognized by the UNDP and Arab Administrative Development Organization for excellence in governance reform

• Contributed to World Bank–funded regional regulatory alignment study

• Presented digital governance policy paper at MENA Public Sector Summit (2022)

Specialization

• Institutional Reform & Digital Government
  

• Middle East Public Policy Strategy

• Resilience & Regulatory Modernization