Judging Panel
Mr. Matt Christensen
Global Head of Sustainable & Impact Investing, Allianz Global Investors

Matt Christensen is the Global Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing with AllianzGI, which he joined in 2020. In this capacity, he is responsible for accelerating the growth of Impact Investing as part of the company’s growing private markets platform; he leads continued integration of ESG factors across AllianzGI’s existing range of public markets products, including stewardship activities; and supports the development of new SRI products. In addition, he has investment oversight for the company’s impact investments.

Mr. Jeff Jioe
Director, Fingertips Company Limited

Mr. Jeff Jioe is the founder of Fingertips Company Limited and the Organiser of the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition.

Mr. Jay Chau
Chairman, Asian Art Association Singapore

Jay Chau, a graduate of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, has worked for well-known Internet companies such as NetEase and Tencent. Currently he serves as the chairman of the Asian Art Association Singapore. Combining his diverse background with his love for art, he is committed to promoting the idea that "life is art everywhere". He is convinced that art should not be confined to the gallery and the stage, but should permeate every aspect of our daily lives, become part of life, inspire the perception and pursuit of beauty, and promote social progress.

Mr. Benny Lau
Professional Member, Hong Kong Society of Illustrator

Benny Lau is an award-winning designer with a wide range of accomplishments. He is an illustrator and picture book author with extensive experience.

Additionally, Benny is a frequent guest teacher at schools, advocating new learning approaches through visual arts and storytelling. His latest book "Sadhu The Retriever" has been selected for the Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf 2025.

Mr. Liu Ray Lung
Chairman, Taiwan Society of Illustrators

Mr. Liu Ray Lung is the Chairman of the Taiwan Society of Illustrators and the Asia Illustration Association. He is a well-known illustrator in Taiwan, dedicated to promoting the art of illustration. He has been the project convenor of the Asia Illustrations Annual Awards since 2015. The awards are held every year all over Asia, having been hosted in Huashan Creative Park in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Taoyuan, Kobe, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. The awards have grown into one of the largest illustration industry events in Asia today.

Ms. Jane Liu
Founder, Z Jane Visual Art Studio

Jane Liu – an illustrator who builds a fantasy world.

Established by Jane in Shanghai, Z Jane Visual Art Studio focuses on illustration design including advertising illustrations, key visual illustrations and conceptual illustrations, as well as brand visual design with a focus on illustrations.