Board of Directors

Yein Ngo graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Financial Planner in Canada. With over eight years in financial consultation and four years as a business owner, Yein draws inspiration from successful global figures. As the CEO of Sun Apple Developments, she manages a diverse portfolio of projects across Cambodia, including leading the Apple OKL project in Kampong Speu. Yein plays a crucial role in shaping sales strategies and partnership collaborations for Apple Hotel Three near Phnom Penh airport. She recently concluded a complex six-year negotiation for the sale of a garment factory in Phnom Penh. Active in business development in Cambodia, Yein has served as President of the Women’s International Group and participates in organizations like BNI and the Cambodia Business Development Association, driven by her vision to bring Cambodia to the world.

Yein Ngo

President

Monika Nowaczyk was born in Poland, raised in Canada, and has spent the past decade building businesses and advising organisations in Cambodia. She is the CEO of Beebee+Bongo and the Chief Knitting Officer of Cambodia Knits, two social enterprises that create dignified, formal employment for women while producing globally compliant, safety tested products for export markets. Through Cambodia Knits, she has first hand experience with the realities that SMEs face in Cambodia, from compliance expectations to the practical challenges of scaling production and managing quality for international buyers. Alongside her own enterprises, Monika consults with UN Women and has worked with the International Labour Organization where she engages the private sector on women’s leadership, inclusive procurement, and SME development. These roles give her both a practical and policy level understanding of Cambodia’s business environment and the barriers that small and growing enterprises must overcome. She also brings a strong network across chambers of commerce and business associations, connecting Canadian and Cambodian firms seeking to collaborate or expand. An open and inclusive leader, Monika is committed to ensuring that SME perspectives are represented at the board level and that the Chamber reflects strong inclusion and gender equality principles. With roots in both Canada and Cambodia, she brings cross cultural experience and a genuine commitment to strengthening Canada Cambodia business ties.

Monika Nowaczyk

Vice President

Denis Barre has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Corporate Services and is committed to using his expertise to enhance the social and economic welfare of the Cambodian people. Beginning his career in 1993 in Cambodia with a Bachelor of Commerce, Denis initially worked in purchasing within the hospitality sector. He relocated to Canada in the early 2000s, where he earned designations including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and completed the Harvard Executive Leadership In-Residence Program in Boston. After a 20-year career in the Oil and Gas industry in Calgary, holding roles like Director of People Logistics at Petro-Canada/Suncor Energy, Denis returned to Cambodia to start an HR Search & Consulting business (www.convergences.asia) and serves as Director, Secretary, and Treasurer at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Denis enjoys dual residency in Canada and Cambodia, actively engaging in community activities in Pursat.

Denis Barre

Treasurer

David Stevenson is a Policy and Program Development Manager with APOPO where he works with government partners, development organisations, and private sector actors to advance humanitarian and rural development outcomes in Cambodia. His role focuses on helping communities turn cleared and restored land into lasting economic opportunity through climate smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and stronger market access. David also supports strategic initiatives at the Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development where he contributes to program design, value chain development, and partnership coordination across rice, cashew, mango, pepper, and horticulture sectors. With a background in computer science and field experience across multiple provinces, he applies practical technical and analytical skills to strengthen agricultural systems and support community resilience. David enjoys bringing people together, creating clear plans, and keeping progress steady from early concept through coordination and reporting so communities can build secure and more prosperous futures.

David Stevenson

Director

Mona Tep is an internationally respected business leader with more than twenty five years of experience in economic development, private enterprise, and organizational transformation across Cambodia, France, Canada, and Morocco. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Advance European Medicare Center, a fast growing medical services provider in Phnom Penh, and the CEO and Managing Partner of Monaparady Limited, also known as Pharmacie de la Gare, one of Cambodia’s leading pharmaceutical retail and import companies. Her career also includes senior leadership roles in major USAID programs, industrial operations, and workforce development initiatives where she strengthened productivity, modernized management systems, and helped transition donor funded projects into sustainable local institutions. Fluent in English, Khmer, and French and educated in Canada, Mona brings deep cross cultural experience and long standing expertise advising government partners, development agencies, and private sector actors on investment, skills development, and strategic growth opportunities in Cambodia.

Mona Tep

Director

Malavy Moeun is a Cambodian Canadian professional who has spent the past several years supporting entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and development partners across Cambodia. She is the Founder of Soben Ventures, a research and advisory firm that provides market analysis, investment insights, and strategic support to help early stage businesses strengthen operations and grow responsibly. Through her work with small and growing enterprises, she understands the practical challenges businesses face in Cambodia, from accessing finance to meeting compliance expectations and navigating competitive markets. Alongside her own venture, Malavy has consulted with organisations including Emerging Markets Consulting, UNDP, WorldFish, and private sector clients on digital literacy, aquaculture, e commerce, crop insurance, and organisational development, giving her both a hands on and policy level understanding of Cambodia’s economic landscape. She also brings experience from Canada in research and legal coordination, adding a broader analytical perspective to her work. With roots in both Canada and Cambodia and fluency in English, Khmer, and French, Malavy is committed to strengthening inclusive economic growth and ensuring that emerging business voices are represented as Canada and Cambodia deepen their commercial ties.

Malavy Moeun

Director

Victor La is a Director and Chair of the Investment and Trade Committee at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (CanCham), leveraging over 25 years of diverse international and regional experience in multi-sector investment consulting to deepen Canada-Cambodia economic ties and promote sustainable investment. His strategic leadership aligns CanCham’s advocacy with Cambodia's Pentagonal Strategy and champions the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) to boost SME competitiveness. Mr. La provides expert investment consulting focused on high-priority sectors like Agriculture, Agri-tech, and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development, while simultaneously driving business transformation and capacity building for local SMEs and Entrepreneurs. He further advise and support market entry and activation, offering investors direct access to key channels, including high-level government officials and vital local financial institutions, positioning him as a key facilitator of scalable and successful investments in Cambodia.