Barkha Narula
Associate Director, Client Success

With over a decade of experience in market research and consumer insights in Southeast Asia markets, Barkha partners with leading FMCG brands to decode consumer behavior and shape innovation strategies that drive real-world impact. She brings deep expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research across food, fragrances, and beauty categories, combining analytical rigor with a deep understanding of cultural and category trends. She has collaborated closely with different business functions to align diverse objectives and translate consumer insights into actionable strategies that shape successful product innovation.

Fast-tracking international beauty executive with 12 years of experience in US, China and Global markets. Unique career path which includes scaling high-growth “indie”/founder-led brands to multi-billion-dollar legacy brands. Recognized as a visionary leader who inspires and energizes a team to deliver exceptional results.

Sharon Kwek, Director of Consulting, South APAC, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care

Sharon Kwek is a seasoned business consultant with over a decade of expertise driving growth for beauty brands in Southeast Asia. Specializing in retail, sales & marketing, and market penetration, she partners with brands and retailers to unlock regional potential. A certified Neurolinguistic Enneagram Practitioner, Sharon leverages deep insights into human behavior and communication to fuel innovation & insights. Known for her curiosity and thought leadership, she delivers fresh perspectives and solutions within the CPG industry.

Yolanda Ching, Head of Global Business Development, EveLab Insight

Yolanda is a Sales and Marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the industry, including more than eight years specifically dedicated to the beauty tech sector. Currently, she plays a pivotal role at EveLab Insight, a company specializing in advanced skin analysis solutions. Before joining EveLab Insight, Yolanda honed her expertise in digital innovation and user engagement while working for an app development company. Throughout her career, Yolanda has collaborated with numerous global brands to enhance their conversion rates and elevate customer experience. Her forte lies in developing and executing robust omnichannel strategies that seamlessly integrate various customer touchpoints, aligning them towards unified brand goals. Yolanda’s dedication and strategic acumen have consistently driven tangible results, positioning her as a key player in the evolving landscape of beauty technology and marketing.

Barkha Bairagi,  Associate Director of Client Success, Mintel

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.

Dr. Sittha Sukkasi is a designer and developer with a deep passion for sustainability. He is committed to enhancing the quality of life by developing innovative and sustainable
design solutions that are both insightful and creative.

Dr. Sukkasi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Brown University and a Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. At MIT, he engaged in research on design methodologies, acquired training in product development, and contributed to the teaching of a product engineering course. Currently, he holds the position of senior researcher at MTEC, a national research center in Thailand.

Dr. Sukkasi has spearheaded and contributed to numerous design and development projects. Prominent examples include an innovative device for treating contaminated drinking water in impoverished regions, upcycled furniture crafted from waste materials, a multifunctional bed designed to promote active aging, fall-prevention devices for hospitalized patients, sensory blankets tailored for individuals with dementia, a concentration-training game, toys that facilitate multigenerational family bonding, toys specifically designed for children with special needs, and home-monitoring technologies that prioritize human well-being. Furthermore, he has developed methodologies for commons-oriented design, environment-community-human-oriented design, and attentive empathetic design. Additionally, he finds fulfillment in multimedia design, encompassing graphics, websites, brand identities, and travel videos.

Dr. Sukkasi is actively involved in research and development that explores the intersection of design and sustainability. Current topics include designing and developing sustainable products, exploring commercial applications of climate-positive and environmentally friendly materials, conducting strategic research on essential skills for organizational sustainability transformation, and analyzing future scenarios for environmental and social sustainability.

Dr. Sukkasi’s research has been published in academic peer-reviewed journals, presented at international design conferences and trade exhibitions, and recognized by organizations such as Grand Challenges Canada and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council

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.

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.

Teeraphol Ambhai, a distinguished marketing innovator, with his exceptional contributions himself through his commitment to knowledge dissemination within academic environments while maintaining active industry engagement. His role as an adjunct lecturer at multiple prestigious institutions, including Bangkok University, UTCC, TU and SPU, demonstrates his dedication to connecting theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital communication. He is also recognizes as the winner of TOYP2024 from JCI Thailand.

Chanisara Wongdeeprasith is a Thai entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Brunchtime Co., Ltd., a company renowned for creating health and beauty brands such as Diamond Grains, Moleculogy, Hometomyheart

Beyond her business endeavors, Chanisara is an advocate for inclusivity and equal opportunities in the workplace. She actively promotes self-love and confidence through her social media platforms, offering honest business advice and sharing real-life experiences to inspire others

In recognition of her achievements, she was featured in Tatler Asia’s Gen.T list of young leaders in 2023, highlighting her as one of Thailand’s influential changemakers.

Suvita Charanwong, CEO & Co-founder of Tellscore , a leading influencer marketing platform in Thailand, adeptly blends technology, marketing, and design to solve marketing challenges, enhancing marketing campaign performance and reducing costs for businesses. Tellscore boasts over 85,000 registered content creators and manages clients like PepsiCo, Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT), and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). Additionally, Tellscore is an integral part of the gig-economy job creation aspect for the evolving Thai economy. 

Suchen Lee is a Senior Director of Sales, APAC at Meiyume, with over a decade of experience in the beauty, personal care, and home fragrance OEM/ODM industry. I have worked with leading global MNCs as well as prominent local and emerging brands across Malaysia, Thailand, and China. Collaborating closely with our internal marketing insights team and leveraging Meiyume’s proprietary Beauty Innovation Platform (BIP), I also work closely with Innovation & Development (I&D) team to customize and deliver trend-driven, insight-backed proposals—some of which have led to award-winning product/packaging launches. 

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.

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 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).

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.

Dr. Preecha-korn holds a Master’s degree in Management and a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from Bradford University in the United Kingdom.

He began his professional career with Unilever in the UK and, over the past 25 years, has lived and worked in the UK, Philippines, Ghana, China, Turkey, and Bangladesh. His experience spans supply chain management, project management, and innovation.

In 2010, he took on the role of Regulatory Affairs Counsellor for Unilever Asia PTE Ltd., where he led the coordination of the ASEAN harmonization initiative. He also served as President of the ASEAN Cosmetics Association (ACA) during 2017–2018.

Currently, Dr. Preecha-korn serves on the Board of Trustees of the ACA and acts as an Honorary Adviser to both the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association and the Chemical Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Mahek Pachnanda is a knowledge professional with more than 12 years of experience in the consulting domain with expertise in Consumer Goods with a focus on Beauty, Health and Hygiene. She has previously been associated with firms like The Boston Consulting Group and KPMG in similar roles, She holds degrees from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow and IMT Ghaziabad.

Natthakarn joined LINE Thailand in 2021 bringing vast experience in e-commerce and retail management from her previous posts in leading corporations such as Lazada, Siam Makro, and Gaysorn Property to lead the Merchant Management unit of LINE SHOPPING. With 18-year experience in e-commerce, CRM, and Data Mining, Natthakarn has helped establishing LINE SHOPPING as a go-to Chat Commerce solutions for social sellers by planning sales & marketing strategy that contributes to new acquisition through prospecting, educating and recruiting of new merchants and helping them to launch and grow their business sustainably on LINE.

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.

Christine Michelle Pangilinan-Reyes is a licensed pharmacist and currently serves as the Technical Regulatory Manager for the Research and Development Department at Amway Philippines, L.L.C.

With almost 20 years of distinguished experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries, Christine has cultivated deep expertise in Community Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs. Her work spans a wide spectrum of regulated product categories—including Pharmaceuticals, Health Supplements, Cosmetics (Beauty and Personal Care), Durable Goods, Home Care Products, and Fertilizers—demonstrating her breadth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to consumer safety and product excellence.

Christine is currently the President of the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), where she has also led key external committees in Regulatory Affairs, Government and Industry Relations, and Professional Development and Education. She is a Board Member of the ASEAN Cosmetics Association, playing a regional leadership role in advancing industry standards and harmonization across Southeast Asia. Additionally, she serves as a Regulatory Taskforce Member of the ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Associations (AAHSA), representing the Philippines in collaborative efforts to shape regulatory frameworks for the health supplement sector.

Her professional development is marked by a distinguished portfolio of advanced training and certifications from esteemed institutions both locally and internationally—further sharpening her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with precision, strategic foresight, and a global perspective. A steadfast advocate for regulatory integrity and scientific excellence, Christine remains deeply committed to ensuring that every product under her stewardship meets—and often exceeds—local and regional compliance standards, consistently upholding the highest benchmarks of quality, safety, and consumer trust.

Mr. Thant Zaw Ko

Chief Executive Officer (SHANGRILA-LEAP INT’L CO., LTD.)

Vice President at MCA (Myanmar Cosmetics Association)

President at MBA (Myanmar Barcode Association) GS1 Myanmar 

Board Of Trustees at ACA (ASEAN Cosmetics Association)

Managing Director (AVA PACIFIC Co., Ltd.

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 Executive Committee member 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.

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.

A member of the top management of Karmarts Public Company Limited, Ms. Kat Wei from Singapore comes with years of experience spanning across IT, Strategic Planning and General Management fields in various industries including land development, healthcare and most of all, beauty. Ms. Wei is also well versed in legal aspects of businesses with her educational background in business law, and is a valuable member of the company, supporting domestic and international expansions and negotiations. When it comes to GEN Z & Millennials, Kat not only works alongside these generations of young people from various countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan, but also constantly seeks to engage consumers of such age groups through social media. She quoted that the support of her young, fun and adventurous multinational teams are her pillars to lean on when it comes to social media marketing, but Kat has certainly garnered her personal perspectives regarding how business could or should target the GEN Z & Millennials in Beauty Innovation via new social platforms. With that, Kat shall be sharing her personal points of view in this time’s event.

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.

Dr. Neeranard Jinachai

Professional Experiences:
Executive Advisor for the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association (TCMA)
Former ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Secretariat
President of Thai Soap, Detergents, Household & Personal Care Association (TSDA)
Head of Regulatory Affairs, Johnson & Johnson (Thailand) Ltd. (Kenvue)

Publications:
2016: Exploring Competitiveness of Thailand’s Cosmetic Industry using Porter’s Diamond Model, Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
2014: ASEAN harmonization; Compliance of Cosmetics regulatory Scheme in Thailand within 5 years, IOSR Journal in Humanities and Sciences
2003: Global Counsel Handbooks of the Law and Leading Lawyers worldwide for the article of Country Q&A for Thailand in the Life Sciences Industry Report 2003.

Rujira Trakulyingcharoen is an acclaimed perfumer and the co-founder of S&S, a scent design studio renowned for crafting emotionally resonant fragrances that blend artistry, culture, and innovation. With a deep-rooted passion for olfactory expression, her creative excellence has earned international recognition, including an Honorable Mention from the Art and Olfaction Awards, one of the industry’s most prestigious global honors. She is also the Winner of the Aesthetic of Scent Awards and the Beauty Shortlist Awards, affirming her position as a leading voice in the intersection of perfumery, wellness, and sensory branding

Ms.Nathporn Boonbuppa
CEO, MP Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Ms. Nathporn Boonbuppa is a distinguished leader in Thailand’s medical technology and healthcare & wellness industry. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MP Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a premier provider of diagnostic laboratory products, medical technologies, and preventive & wellness health care innovations aimed at empowering Thai people live an excellent life.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, and an Executive MBA from the Sasin Graduate Institute Of Business Administration Of Chulalongkorn University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology and Innovation Management for Entrepreneurs at Chulalongkorn University.

Her commitment to excellence and leadership in the healthcare sector has been widely recognized. In 2025, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Medical Technology by Nation University.

Dr. Monthaka Teerachiisakul, Ph. D
Director of Division of Herb Economics
The Department of Thai Traditional
and Alternative Medicine, Thailand

• 2000: Head of Community Pharmacy, Huai Rat Hospital, Buriram Province, Thailand.
• 2011: Pioneer in first set up Homeopathic Clinic in Thailand. (Until now)
• 2013: Director of the Office of Standards and Technology Assessment, Department of Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health.
• 2015: Director of the Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health.
• 2019: Director of the Herbal Economics Division, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health. (Until now)
• 2025: Director of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Fund Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health. (Until now)

 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.

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.

Mallory Huron is the Director of Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops, a global trend forecasting agency. Huron is passionate about beauty, wellness, and food trends, working with the Fashion Snoops Beauty & Wellness team to craft thematic trend stories rooted in cultural shifts. Previous to Fashion Snoops, Huron worked with makeup artist and travel entrepreneur Stephanie Flor for the Around the World Beauty brand. Huron has been featured in Dazed Digital, The Strategist, Vogue, Coveteur, and Glossy, has presented at global trade shows including Cosmoprof North America, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, In Cosmetics, MakeupIn, Clean Beauty London, and more, and is a regular contributor to Global Cosmetic News’ In Conversation With podcast series.

NATTAPON CHOOJITAROM​
OR HEALTH & WELLNESS Co.​, Managing Director​

​Education​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, UTCC​
• Master’s Degree of Art in Management , National University, ​San Diego California , USA
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​การอบรมหลักสูตรกรรมการ​

• หลักสูตร Director Certification Program (DCP) รุ่น 379/2025​
  สมาคมส่งเสริมสถาบันกรรมการบริษัทไทย (Thai IOD)
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​Work Experience​

• Manager, Customer Relationship​
• Manager, Digital Marketing​
• Manager, Café Amazon Marketing​
• Manager, Integrated Marketing Communication​
• VP, Corporate Communication​
• VP, Oil Retail Strategy and Marketing​
• VP, Health & Beauty Business Development Project​
• MD, OR Health and Wellness Co.​

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Shelly Lee
Assistant Manager

I’m the Global Sales Director for Amaholic at Firstmarket, while also managing part of the international sales for KOCOSTAR, our company’s flagship brand known for its global mask innovations.

With 9 years of professional experience, I began my career in office administration and sales support in the U.S. and entered the beauty industry in 2019 through international sales at TOLY Korea, part of the global cosmetic packaging group TOLY.

After five years in primary packaging, I transitioned to an eco-friendly secondary packaging company, focusing on molded pulp innovations.

Now at Firstmarket, I lead the global expansion of Amaholic, blending clean beauty principles with strategic brand storytelling.

Mr. Corrado Giaquinto
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rojukiss International Public Company Limited

• Over 30 years of Business Experience​
• ​26 Years with Colgate-Palmolive in 10 markets​
• ​12 Years as CEO of 4 business units, including Thailand and Malaysia​
• ​Accelerated Sales in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, similar size as Rojukiss​
• ​Launched 100 new Products in Thailand: Colgate, Protex, Care​​
• MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University​​
• ​Specialty: Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, Sales, International Business​

Graduated Ph.D. in Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, United Kingdom. He is a Research Officer for Expert Centre of Innovative Herbal Products at Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research. He has done research in Polymers for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications, Hydrogels & Cryogels, Antimicrobial Polymers, Biomaterials & Polymer Blends, Transdermal & Transmucosal Drug Delivery, Cosmeceutical Formulations and Nanocosmetical Formulations fields.

Preecha-kornbSuvanaphen 博士在英国布拉德福德大学获得管理学硕士学位和聚合物工程博士学位。

他在英国的Unilever 开展职业生涯，并在Unilever 工作了 25 年，曾在菲律宾、加纳、中国、土耳其和孟加拉国等地履行国际职务。在 2004 年返回泰国担任Unilever Asia PTE 监管事务顾问之前，他一直从事供应链、专案管理和创新领域的工作。

返回泰国后，Suvanaphen 博士与东协监管机构合作，为 10 个东协国家协定了化妆品规定。他曾担任东协化妆品委员会秘书和东协化妆品协会主席。

此外，Suvanaphen 博士也是泰国 FDA 化妆品委员会的成员以及泰国 FDA 联络委员会的副主席。他也是玛希隆大学国际商业管理的兼职讲师。

他目前是泰国化妆品制造商协会的名誉顾问，东协化妆品协会董事，也是泰国工业联合会化学小组和化妆品组的顾问。

Juanita Aditiawan 是东盟化妆品协会主席和印尼化妆品协会（PERKOSMI）负责对外事务和业务发展的副会长。她活跃于印尼的化妆品业务，包括自有品牌、合约制造以及化妆品原烈的分销。在 20 年间，她在该行业建立了庞大的国际和国内网络。

我在马来西亚和中国的合资化妆品公司工作了 30 多年，积累了丰富的经验和专业知识。领导这些公司研究、创新和生产个人护理、洗浴用品、彩妆和护肤化妆品，为我们最有价值的品牌客户服务，是我不断学习、取得成就和满足感的源泉。

Intercosmetic 是通过与世界知名的意大利和瑞士化妆品集团建立合资和技术伙伴关系而成立的。我们是东南亚和中国第一家也是唯一一家为品牌和自有品牌商提供意大利和瑞士化妆品创新、产品、OEM 和 B2B 服务的化妆品 OEM 企业。

在马来西亚，我们建立了一个研发中心，拥有现代化的化妆品生产设施，为我们的客户开发和生产获得清真认证的化妆品。

我将一如既往地热衷于化妆品业务，以不断创新和改进的精神服务于我们的客户，为我们的客户提升整体解决方案的价值主张，为他们的消费者提供优质产品。

Thant Zaw Ko先生曾任香格里拉-Leap国际公司 (SLIC)的首席执行官兼董事会成员。

SLIC公司制造护肤品、洗涤用品和家用用品,这些产品全部由日本大阪的Cosmecreate Items Inc.公司授权制造。除了担任缅甸化妆品协会副会长和缅甸条码协会(GS1 Myanmar)会长的志愿工作外,他还担任仰光大学IC部门的客座讲师超过10年。他的才能和兴趣包括市场营销、新产品开发、创新策略、个人护理和护肤产品、制造以及行业可持续性。

Christine Michelle Pangilinan-Reyes 是一名执业药剂师。她是Amway Philippines, L.L.C创新与科学部的技术监管经理。

18 年来，她在小区药剂学、质量保证、质量控制和监管药剂学的领域积累了丰富的经验和专业知识，特别是药物、保健品、化妆品（美容和个人护理）、耐用产品、家庭护理产品和化肥。

她目前担任菲律宾化妆品行业商会主席，过往曾领导 CCIP 外部委员会，担任过监管、政府和行业事务以及专业发展和教育。Christine也是东盟化妆品协会董事会成员。她是东盟健康补充品协会联盟的菲律宾健康与膳食补充品协会代表。她曾受过本地和国际的专业训练。她对自己的专业工作充满热情，会确保产品在推出市场之前通过所有当地法规和质量要求。

Andrew Gan 是新加坡化妆品科学家协会的前任主席，以优异的成绩获阿尔托大学的高级管理人员工商管理硕士学位和新加坡国立大学的学士学位。迄今为止十多年来，他一直在新加坡理工学院担任兼职讲师。除了自愿担任 CTFAS 主席和东协化妆品协会董事会成员之外，Andrew 还担任 Toshiki International Singapore — 一家设计、开发和制造医疗器材的日本委托开发制造商的董事总经理。他的专业知识和兴趣领域包括设计构思、产品开发、创新策略、个人护理产品、医疗器材、生产和永续发展的议题。

BIOGRAPHY 

Assistant Professor Dr. Kulabutr Komenkul (Tam) is Co-founder of ArokaGO, a Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Platform, and serves on the Committee at TMWTA (Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association). With a Ph.D. in Finance and an M.Res. in Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh United Kingdom, and an M.B.A. (Finance) from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, he brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise to his roles. 

Currently,Asst.Prof.Dr. Komenkul holds positions as the Lecturer of Finance, Investment, and FinTech at Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand, and as a lecturer for IBMP and Conc Thammasat University, Thailand. His teaching portfolio encompasses Data Analytics, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Financial Modelling, and Quantitative Business Research. Noteworthy accolades include receiving the Erasmus+ fund in 2017 to teach Corporate Finance at Karlstad University, Sweden, and numerous prestigious awards such as the Best PhD Student Paper Award at the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) Conference 2014. 

Dr. Komenkul’s research delves into corporate finance and market microstructure, with his work published in esteemed journals such as Applied Economics, Investment Management and Financial Innovation Journal, Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, and Inquiry: Journal of Healthcare Organization, and Provision and Financing. His dedication to academia and contributions to the field underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in finance. 

Assistant Professor Dr. Kulabutr Komenkul (Tam) is Co-founder of ArokaGO, a Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Platform, and serves on the Committee at TMWTA (Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association). With a Ph.D. in Finance and an M.Res. in Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh United Kingdom, and an M.B.A. (Finance) from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, he brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise to his roles. 

Currently,Asst.Prof.Dr. Komenkul holds positions as the Lecturer of Finance, Investment, and FinTech at Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand, and as a lecturer for IBMP and Conc Thammasat University, Thailand. His teaching portfolio encompasses Data Analytics, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Financial Modelling, and Quantitative Business Research. Noteworthy accolades include receiving the Erasmus+ fund in 2017 to teach Corporate Finance at Karlstad University, Sweden, and numerous prestigious awards such as the Best PhD Student Paper Award at the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) Conference 2014. 

Dr. Komenkul’s research delves into corporate finance and market microstructure, with his work published in esteemed journals such as Applied Economics, Investment Management and Financial Innovation Journal, Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, and Inquiry: Journal of Healthcare Organization, and Provision and Financing. His dedication to academia and contributions to the field underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in finance. 

Dr. Ascha Thangpattanakul

is a Thai Board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine, with certified fellowships in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (DPU) and Moderate Sedation for Cosmetic Surgery (The Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand).

She brings over 15 years of clinical experience in Regenerative Aesthetics, integrating both invasive and non-invasive procedures. She also holds advanced certifications in Blepharoplasty and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty from the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery (KCCS).

As the Founder and Medical Director of The VOGUE Clinic, a 5-star AACI-accredited institution, Dr. Ascha serves as a Global Trainer and International Speaker. She has been invited to share her insights at AMWC Monaco 2024 and IMCAS World Congress Paris 2025 — two of the world’s largest scientific aesthetic forums, gathering over 20,000 doctors and global experts to explore the latest advancements in beauty and health.

Sittichai Kaewsuriyan (Dash)
Sales Manager, Aztech Innova Co., Ltd.

Sittichai has been part of Aztech Innova’s core team since its early days, playing a key role in expanding the company’s presence in Thailand’s medical aesthetics market. With over 5 years of experience, he specializes in strategic sales, product consultation, and customer service tailored to the needs of beauty clinics and healthcare providers.

He places strong emphasis on Thai FDA compliance and service excellence, developing efficient systems that have earned the trust of more than 1,000 clients nationwide.

Key Strengths:

• Medical aesthetics & device expertise
• Strategic sales & client consulting
• After-sales service & customer retention
• Thai FDA support & regulatory understanding
• Deep insight into Thailand’s clinic market