Andrew has been involved in the Hospitality industry for over 40 years, of which over 20 has been in the spa & wellness sector.  Based in Thailand, his consultancy company Spa Origins Co., Ltd. has worked in Destination, Cruise ship, Day & Resort Spas across the region.   With a background as a chef and holder of a certificate in Kitchen Management, from the acclaimed Regency College of Technical and Further Education (South Australia).  He has worked in Australia, England, Hong Kong and Thailand, where we was recognised for best spa cuisine in the world 1998-2000. His career subsequently morphed into spa operations and ultimately spa & wellness consulting across Asia and as far afield as Europe and South America.  He has been employed by or consulted with spa & wellness facilities across multiple industry sectors both locally and internationally.

• 2019 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA INNOVATIVE WELLNESS SCHOOL
• 2014 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DII REGENERATIVE AND WELLNESS SPA, BANGKOK
• 2014 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA SPA, BANGKOK
• 2011 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA CLINIC, BANGKOK
  – SPECIALIST IN ANTI AGING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
  – STRATEGIC MARKETING CONSULTANT, DIVANA CLINIC
• 2009 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DVN INTERNATIONAL, BANGKOK

Fifi was born in Shanghai, studied psychology and graphic design in Tokyo, and is fluent in English and Japanese. From 1999 to 2004, Fifi worked as the Design Director at SinoMedia and was in charge of the bilingual publication STARDOM for the Starwood Hotel Group. She rose from designer to become Editor-in-Chief of SpaChina Magazine, which this year celebrates its 19th anniversary. As the key opinion leader of China’s spa industry, she has hosted the annual SpaChina Wellness and Spa Summit and Awards and published industry reports for the previous 16 years. In 2009, Fifi won the Most Creative Woman Director award from China Sorority, and also won silver medals at the Hong Kong International Wushu Festival in 2008 and 2009. She is an accredited international nutrition consultant with IARI (International Accreditation and Registration Institute).

Kanjana Thana is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. She has experience working as a registered nurse, a risk-management officer, and an oncology nurse specialist in both a university hospital and a private hospital in Thailand. She has had a continually participated in funded program research since 2017. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their informal caregivers. She is more recently interested in areas include integrative therapies and the economics of incorporating integrative therapies into mainstream health care.

Katherine Droga is Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative and founder of several successful global wellness platforms including Well Traveller, Wellness Tourism Industry Summit and Wellness Wander Festival. She is also the Executive Producer of Well Traveller TV. Her consultancy firm, Droga & Co., specializes in wellness and sustainable visitor strategies and capacity building for destinations, tourism experiences, and events worldwide. Katherine has worked for over 25 years, successfully leading teams and brands in the tourism and media sector. She was previously part of the executive leadership team for Tourism Australia and led the organizations international operations, distribution platforms, and partnerships for over a decade.

• 15 years practical experience in Integrative and Preventive medicine
• Team builder specialize in multidisciplinary working pear in Integrative medical practice e.g. Medical doctors, Anthroposophic Nursing, Therapeutic massage, Art therapy, Music therapy, Sport science and Physiotherapy instructor.
• Organize Representative, public speaker and Lecturer especially Medical lifestyle prevention and Nutrition wellness workshop.
• Well rounded experience in creation of Marketing content for Media and advertisement 10 years

Michelle is an inspirational hotelier with a passion for connecting people on a purpose, combined with the tenacity to bring pioneering concepts to life. Her background experience includes launching Asia’s first Spa-Inclusive resorts in Vietnam, leading the operations of 15 spas in Thailand and the Maldives, and she also comes with years of international hotel management expertise from across the globe. Her projects have gained global recognition, significant financial returns, and numerous accolades and awards under her forward-thinking leadership. She is also a qualified Practitioner of Systemic Constellations, which is a unique approach to explore the hidden dynamics that influence our lives and aims to restore natural harmony to our systems. Her vision for building an authentic wellness ecosystem embodied within hospitality guides the Lumina Wellbeing brand to be perfectly placed to lead the market with next-generation wellness hospitality concepts that truly deliver ‘return on wellbeing’ for both the guests and the owners/investors.

Dr. Nichamon Samantarat, widely known as Dr. Nicha, is a pioneering US-licensed naturopathic doctor based in Thailand. She holds a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University and a B.Sc. in biochemistry and pre-medicine from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. With memberships in international professional associations, Dr. Nicha brings a wealth of experience to the healthcare industry in Thailand.

Specializing in hormone imbalances, autoimmune disorders, allergies, and complex chronic conditions, Dr. Nicha adopts a comprehensive treatment approach. Her methods encompass clinical nutrition, medical exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, IV therapy, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine. By integrating these diverse modalities, her goal is to help patients achieve optimal physical, emotional, and mental health through sustainable approaches.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Nicha is the founder of the Naturopathic Integrative Center for Health & Education (NICHE Natural Health). She is also renowned as a wellness business consultant, university lecturer, speaker, and health columnist. Her expertise extends to pre-opening and training for international wellness retreats.

Driven by her extensive knowledge and unwavering commitment, Dr. Nicha inspires and empowers individuals on their wellness journeys. With a deep passion for promoting sustainable health and wellness, she actively works towards making a positive impact in society.

Direct team and daily operations of M-SPA International, encompassing 45-plus projects across Asia’s hotel spa units and extend support to all other regions and Minor Hotel Brands across Middle East and Europe. 

Accomplished and Results-Driven Professional with Over two Decades’ Experience in Luxury Hospitality, Spa, Fitness & Medical Wellness Management.

Winner of multiple awards and recognised as a thought leader in the industry. A strong track record of driving operational excellence and revenue growth across diverse global environments. Known for overseeing multiple spas, fitness, medical wellness, and private club membership facilities, managing diverse and disparate teams, and deep experience in forging strategic partnerships. Unique expertise in pre-opening six hotel/resort properties, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate complex operational challenges and deliver successful launches. Skilled in fostering culture of excellence and delivering unparalleled service, whilst achieving outstanding results in revenue generation and brand development.

Mr. Sunai graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption University, Bangkok in major of General Management in October 1997 and graduated in Master of Science in anti-aging and regenerative medicine from Dhurakit Bundit University, Bangkok. He started to learn wellness business in Suuko Spa Executive as a General Manager (2004 – 2006) Took care of 260 staffs in total and held the responsibilities of planning, developing, and setting up the 10,000 Square Meters of day spa operations. After that he stepped forward as an operation Manager of (South East Asia) of MSpa International Limited (2006 – 2008), he took care of the operations and management of 13 Spas in Thailand, 3 Spas in Maldives, 1 Spa in Vietnam and 1 Spa in India.

After collected experiences in wellness and hospitality business, Mr. Sunai had changed his role to freelance Spa Consultant for Akaryn Management and ESENSw, Mr. Sunai took care of operations strategies, spa rebranding, spa retail development, and human resources development for 2 spas in Phuket and Pranburi. Two years later he operated his own business “Spanovator”. The wellness business consultant that he has been exerted his talent and ability on it. And Mr. Sunai is appointed as Vice President of Spa Professional Association (Thailand) and Vice President of Thai Spa Association as well.

Position

• Medical Director of RAKxa International Wellness Retreat (RxW)
• Head of Data and Integrative Wellness Platform Development of RAKxa
• Counselor on Lifestyle medicine for Ministry of Public health, Department of Health
• Committee of Integrative Medicine Faculty of Ramathibodi Medical University

Mr. Uten Lohachitpitaks joins Pruksa in January 2022 with over 28 years of multi-disciplinary experience in banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions in technology, telecom and real estate sector, property fund and assets management, tech venture capital, building business and transformation, strategy and execution across Southeast Asia, Australia, United Kingdom and Europe. At Pruksa, he oversees strategic growth of the group, set up Pruksa’s first corporate venture fund to pursue outside-in innovations in proptech, healthtech and sustainability. 

Prior to joining the group, he held key leadership positions as Group Chief Investment Officer at Frasers Property, Managing Director at DBS Bank Ltd. (Singapore) and Director of Investment Banking at United Overseas Bank (Thai) Plc.  

Wulan Tilaar, a holistic beautifier, visionary in Indonesian beauty, dedicated to enhancing both the outer and inner beauty of Indonesian women. Her 100% home-grown beauty business embodies the motto of beautifying Indonesia while empowering women at its core. Leading the Spa Company, with 40 branches across Indonesia, Brunei, and Sri Lanka, she also spearheads a SPA therapist scholarship for underprivileged girls. Women empowerment is a fundamental principle, transcending typical corporate philanthropy. Wulan’s holistic approach ensures women forge their own paths to development.

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.

Tipnapa Damrongvatanapokin (Tip)
Business Development Director, Thai Hoover Industry

Tipnapa Damrongvatanapokin is the Business Development Director at Thai Hoover Industry, a leading cosmetic packaging manufacturer in Thailand. With extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships, she plays a key role in expanding Thai Hoover’s global presence and strengthening relationships with international clients

Her expertise spans market expansion, client engagement, and driving sustainable growth in the cosmetics packaging industry. Representing Thai Hoover at major industry events, Tipnapa is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration within the global beauty and packaging sectors.

Dhitaya Thanomwong is a recognized expert in packaging development & design, innovation, and sustainability, with over 30 years of experience leading global initiatives for brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive. She has driven packaging strategies for personal care, home care, and cosmetic products across the Asia-Pacific region—delivering solutions that combine functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility.

Dhitaya is known for advancing circular design, material innovation, and sustainable supply chain practices. She works closely with marketing and design teams to create packaging that enhances both brand identity and the consumer experience.

Since 2014, she has served as a guest lecturer at Kasetsart University, teaching global cosmetic and luxury packaging development strategy with a focus on design thinking, materials, and sustainable technologies.

With a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, Dhitaya has built and led cross-functional teams in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Turkey, and Australia. Today, she continues to inspire the industry as a mentor, speaker, and strategic advisor—championing ethical and sustainable packaging as a key driver of innovation and brand value in the beauty and personal care world.

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.

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.

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.

He is the founder and director of The Longevist Clinic, which specializes in personalized health consultations and services aimed at extending lifespan and improving quality of life.

Dr. Narinthorn is also the author of the book “Longevity by Design: The Science of Health Optimization for a Longer Life,” which focuses on sustainable health strategies for longevity.

He also runs a YouTube channel called “The Longevist,” where he shares educational content on health, wellness, and anti-aging.

Dr. Patana is a world renowned nephrologist and anti-aging specialist based in Thailand. He received his medical degree with first class honors from Chulalongkorn University Thailand in 1986 and received his Doctorate degree in Molecular Cell biology at the University of Florida before making his return to Thailand to continue doing what he loves; treating patients. 

He currently serves as a consultant for the Thai Chelation Society and Thai Cell Therapy Society and works as a consulting physician at Phaya Thai 2 hospital. In 2023, he was awarded the Quality Person of the Year award in Medical Business by the Foundation of Science and Technology Council of Thailand. Dr Patana is one of the most sought after lecturers both locally and internationally when it comes to nutraceuticals, supplements, cell therapy, anti-aging medicine and regenerative medicine. He therefore specializes in treating all spectrums of ailments; whether its aspects of internal medicine, holistic health all the way to antiaging and longevity medicine.

His current positions include; assistant professor of Anti-aging and regenerative medicine program at Dhurakij Pundit University. He is the current CEO of Health Education and Academics Thailand (H.E.A.T.) Academy.

Ms. Baoxia Zhuang is currently the Chairman of Better Way Group and the General Manager of Better Way (Asia) Ltd. Better Way Group is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of cosmetics. It has a Sino-Thai joint venture brand MISTINE, as well as its own brands such as ROPO and ispeak. According to the business attributes of the Group, there are several companies such as Better Way (Asia) Limited, Better Way (Shenzhen) Cosmetics Limited and Shanghai Mistine Marketing Services Limited. Currently, BWG has more 700 employees located in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Vietnam and Indonesia. The Group is committed to providing professional and safe products to our female users. We have 3 major R&D Lab around the world, which are located in Shanghai, China, Bangkok, Thailand and Hamburg, Germany.

MISTINE has been introduced into China since 2016, and opened its flagship store on Tmall Global.  In 2017, it has successively entered into mainstream e-commerce platforms and expanded into supermarket and CS channels, and its double-eleven (all channels) sales exceeded the previous year’s sales by 8 times.  In 2018, MISTINE Wing’s Powder and 4D Super model Mascara were awarded the Best Base/Eye Makeup Product Award by the China MeiYi TOP List.  In 2019, the company had deepened its product R&D layout, foundation formula upgrade; MISTINE won the Tmall Golden Makeup Award, Golden Mai Award in the quality category, China Beauty Brand Footprint Leap Brand and Top 10 Preferred Brands by Consumers, etc.  In 2020, the company had jointly organized the online fashion week with ELLE, leading the new trend of Thai makeup and winning many awards. In 2021, MISTINE sunscreen ranked top, cut into the new skin care segment, brand image was also being re-upgraded.  MISTINE has become the new leading Chinese and Thai people’s beauty brand.  Its Little Yellow Cap sunscreen has been the No. 1 Top seller in China for 4 consecutive years (2021-2024).

In 2021, Better Way Group started to lay out its own brands. Its efficacy skincare brand ROPO, the series of lip care products launched by Better Way Group had gained popularity among consumers upon its launch, and its new make-up brand i speak has also been launched, and Better Way Group is moving towards the direction of multi-brand development.

The company, under the leadership of Ms. Baoxia Zhuang, started from 0 and introduced MISTINE into China to deliver the beauty of tropical youthful energy to Chinese consumers. At the same time, she led the team to develop many innovative products suitable for Chinese consumers, such as sunscreen and air cushion foundation, according to Chinese consumer habits.

With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Ms. Baoxia Zhuang has great passion and keen insight into the cosmetics industry. She upholds the principles of honesty and mutual benefit, and has won the trust of customers and the love of employees.

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.

Robert Brockman is a seasoned Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience driving digital innovation and transformation. His expertise lies in developing and executing strategic digital initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, and fostering a digital-first culture to deliver sustainable business growth. Robert also drives research projects within the data analytics centre in Meiyume such as generative AI for consumer insights mining and AI-assisted graphic design . He is currently overseeing cross-functional teams in marketing & data analytics and has built lasting partnerships with stakeholders to align digital strategies with overall business objectives.

 

KinShen is a Principal Analyst who joined Mintel in 2022 and looks after the South APAC region. Prior to Mintel, he spent close to 8 years in R&D at Procter and Gamble, delivering on multiple upstream skincare innovation initiatives. He is a well-rounded expert in the beauty space, possessing extensive knowledge of APAC markets and consumers’ insights across the region

Andrew Gan is the past-President and life-time honorary member of the SCSS (Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Singapore). He holds an MBA with distinction from Aalto University and a BA with Honours at the National University of Singapore. For over a decade, he has taught innovation, packaging, product design & development as adjunct lecturer. He draws on his inter-disciplinary background and experience of over three decades in the personal care, cosmetic and medical device industry. Professionally, he co-creates functional cosmetics and medical devices with a team of over seventy R&I scientists and experts in regulatory affairs and quality assurance across three countries.

Dr Preecha-korn received his Master Degree in Management and a PhD in Polymer Engineering from Bradford University in the United Kingdom.  

He started his career with Unilever in the UK and followed a career path with Unilever for 25 years on international assignments to the Philippines, Ghana, China, Turkey and Bangladesh.  He has been involved in Supply Chain, Project Management and Innovations before returning to Thailand in 2004 to take up the position as Regulatory Affairs Counsellor, Unilever Asia PTE.

Since returning to Thailand, Dr Suvanaphen has worked with ASEAN Regulators to set up a Harmonised Cosmetic Regulations for 10 ASEAN Countries.  He has served as Secretary of the ASEAN Cosmetic Committee and a President of the ASEAN Cosmetics Association.

In addition, Dr Suvanaphen was a member of Thai FDA Cosmetic Committee,  and a Vice Chairman of Thai FDA Liaison Committee. He was also a part-time lecturer on International Business Management at Mahidol University.

He is currently an Honorary Adviser of Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association, Board of Trustees of ASEAN Cosmetic Association and the Adviser to the Chemical Group and Cosmetics Group of the Federation of Thai Industries.

 Juanita Aditiawan is the President of ASEAN Cosmetics Association and Vice President in charge of External Affairs and Business Development of Indonesian Cosmetics Association (PERKOSMI). She is active in cosmetics business in Indonesia ranging from own brands, contract manufacturing as well as distribution of cosmetics ingredients. She has developed large international as well as national network in the industry during her 20 years of experience.

My lifetime experience and expertise covers a span of more than 30 years in the cosmetic industry through joint-ventures, both in Malaysia and China. Leading these companies in the research, innovation and manufacturing of personal care, toiletries, makeup and skincare cosmetics to serve our most valued brand customers, is a continuous source of learning, achievement and satisfaction.

The Intercosmetic was founded through a joint-venture and technology partnership with a world renowned Italian and Swiss cosmetic group. We were the first and only cosmetic OEM in South-East Asia and China serving Italian and Swiss cosmetic innovation, products, OEM and B2B services to brands and private label owners.

In Malaysia, we have established an R&D center with a modern cosmetic manufacturing facility developing and producing halal-certified cosmetic products for our customers.

Ever still passionate in the cosmetic business, I enthusiastically endeavor to serve our customers with continuous innovation and improvement, to enhance our total-solution value proposition to our customers and making great products to their consumers.

Mr. Thant Zaw Ko was the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors at Shangrila-Leap International.

SLIC manufactures skincare, toiletries, and household items. All of these items are manufactured under license by Cosmecreate Items Inc., Osaka, Japan. He has been a visiting lecturer at Yangon University’s IC Department for over a decade, in addition to his volunteer responsibilities as Vice President of the Myanmar Cosmetics Association and President of the Myanmar Barcode Association (GS1 Myanmar). His talents and interests include marketing, new product development, innovation strategies, personal care and skin care products, manufacturing, and industry sustainability.

Christine Michelle Pangilinan-Reyes is a Licensed Pharmacist. She is the Technical Regulatory Manager of the Innovation and Science Department of Amway Philippines, L.L.C.

For 18 years, she has gained vast experience and expertise in the areas of Community Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Regulatory Pharmacy particularly for Pharmaceuticals, Health Supplements, Cosmetics (Beauty and Personal Care), Durable Products, Home Care Products and Fertilizers.

She currently holds the position as President of the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines and previously led CCIP External Committees such as the Regulatory, Government and Industry Affairs and Professional Development and Education. Christine is also a member of the ASEAN Cosmetics Association Board. She is the Health and Dietary Supplement Association of the Philippines’ Representative to the ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Association. Her professional trainings include programs taken locally and internationally. Passionate about work and profession, she ensures that products passed all local regulatory and quality requirements prior release to market.

Tepin Sevaphai (Nan)
iamingredient project manager
experience:
• วิทยากรประจำใน iamacademy และ flex class workshop นอกสถานที่
• ร่วมงานกับบริษัท ไอ พลัส คิว ตำแหน่ง marketing executive
และมีส่วนสำคัญในการผลักดันให้บริษัทไอ พลัส คิว ได้รับรางวัลต่างๆ เชน่ :
– WSWC lifetime leadership award​ 3 ปีซ้อน
– pm export awards
– อย. ควอลิตี้ อวอร์ด
– Thailand trust mark

education:
• ปริญญาตรีคณะบริหารธุรกิจ จากมหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ