Meet The Team

Warren Xie

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Warren is an ambitious, multilingual student with passions for business, AI, and maths. He is currently a Junior enrolled in Singapore American School. Warren hopes to major in either computer science, applied maths, or business. After that, he hopes he can run a successful business relating to AI and technology to help the world be a better place.

Nelson Oey

Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer

Nelson, a junior at Singapore American School, is a dedicated and passionate football enthusiast. He also plans to major in business and economics after high school. Balancing his rigorous academic schedule with intense football training, Nelson is driven by both his athletic ambitions and a heartfelt desire to make a positive difference in his community.

Jacob Wardhana

Co-founder, Chief Business Officer

Jacob is a senior at Jakarta Intercultural School. With a strong passion for golf and business, he values discipline, strategy and teamwork both on the course and in life. Growing up in Indonesia, he developed a deep sense of compassion for the underprivileged and hopes to make a positive contribution to local communities through developing businesses.

Our Story

Coming from Singapore, we have always been accustomed to the clean air. However, this luxury has been disrupted by many environmental factors–the most prevalent being forest fires. Hence, our journey began with a simple idea: reduce forest fires, specifically in Indonesia.

Forest fires in Indonesia, particularly those involving peatlands, have had significant impacts on Singapore through transboundary haze pollution. The primary cause of these fires is the slash-and-burn method used to clear land for palm oil plantations. A notable incident occurred in June 2013 when fires in Riau, Sumatra, created severe haze that disrupted daily life in Singapore. The Pollution Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore hit hazardous levels, peaking at 401 on June 21, 2013, forcing schools to close and causing widespread health issues (Eco-Business).

Indonesia experiences a significant number of forest fires annually, primarily due to land clearing practices for agriculture. In 2019, Indonesia reported 3.1 million hectares of land burned, leading to the emission of approximately 604 million tonnes of CO2 (UN News). This accounted for a substantial part of the country's greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the severe environmental impact of these fires.

We propose a solution: bee farming. Bee farming, or apiculture, can play a significant role in preventing forest fires. By promoting sustainable land use and providing alternative livelihoods, bee farming reduces the need for slash-and-burn agriculture, a major cause of forest fires. Bees also require healthy, diverse ecosystems to thrive, which incentivizes the conservation of forests and natural landscapes.

At Nektar Emas, we partner with farmers in Jambi, Indonesia to provide you with high-quality, natural honey. From the heart of our bee farms to your table, our honey embodies the essence of purity and sustainability.