Terachai Yaoprukchai
Sustainability Business Manager SGS

A highly motivated and results-driven professional with 21+ years of experience spearheading impactful sustainability initiatives and managing business operations across diverse industries. Proven expertise in developing and executing sustainability strategies, conducting audits, managing certification processes, and fostering stakeholder engagement. Background in mechanical engineering, he possesses the technical knowledge essential for understanding energy use and GHG emissions within complex industrial settings.

Dominique Petruzzi is a Research Expert for Non-food FMCG and Retail at Statista. Specifically, Dominique covers the Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care industries, primarily analyzing the main market players and the latest trends. Her recent publications include a data-driven report on fragrances, focusing on the most popular brands for key countries in for perfumes and fragrances. She has also published deep-dive reports on market-leading companies in the beauty industry, and she contributes regularly to Statista’s Consumer Trends reports with beauty and cosmetics insights.

Tawin Iempridee, Ph.D. is a Senior Researcher at the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), NSTDA, specializing in cancer and aging biology as well as innovation development. He leads PhytoEX Battle, NSTDA’s flagship deep-tech platform aimed at transforming Thailand’s rich biodiversity into next-generation active ingredients for both domestic and global health and beauty markets. His work bridges cutting-edge science with real-world application, advancing natural compounds into credible, evidence-based longevity solutions.

Dr. Tawin is also the co-founder, CEO, and CTO of KronoLife, a deep-tech startup under NSTDA. KronoLife develops breakthrough active ingredients, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals that target the biological hallmarks of aging. The company also provides R&D and product development services to support science-backed innovation for industry partners.

With a vision to position Thailand as a global leader in the emerging longevity economy, he is committed to transforming Thai herbal wisdom into high-impact innovations that drive wellness, preventive health, and healthy aging worldwide.

Hold a strong passion in herbal ingredients for health/beauty and sustainable development. 12+years in extraction in health and wellness at Specialty Natural Products and Specialty Innovation with background in chemistry and MBA in finance. I extended my science expertise with PhD. in Biotech Pharmaceutical Sciences on co-research at CMU x Chiba Univeristy x Bionorica SE, Germany. Under my entrepreneurial management, the Company established strong business in Southeast Asia, China, and few European countries and conduct Sustainable sourcing by reaching out to local farmer in Thailand. Currently a President of Society of Cosmetic Chemist Thailand (SCCT), invited lecturer, and the Thai representative at International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).

Mr. Xie Yizhang has 20 years’ experience in Cosmetics technical area. He joined Mary Kay (China) in 2010 and now serves as Senior Manager, Technical Services and Commercialization to lead Packaging Development, Formula Transfer, Process Development and Stability Analysis in AP region.

Denice Sy is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) for Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. (EBCI). Before joining Ever Bilena, she graduated with honors from University of California Berkeley in 2014 where she obtained a simultaneous degree in B.S. Business Administration at the Haas School of Business and B.A. South & Southeast Asian Studies. She was also a recipient of the prestigious Fashion Scholarship Fund in New York, and is currently a regular lifestyle columnist at Manila Bulletin.

As the CSMO of EBCI, the company behind beauty brands Ever Bilena, Careline, Spotlight Cosmetics, Hello Glow, Ever Organics, Hyaloo and Blackwater, Denice has a bold vision of elevating Filipino beauty across all categories, market segments, and retail channels. Ever Bilena is the #1 local color cosmetics brand in the country, and aims to continuously innovate and expand its product portfolio and reach for every beauty.