SUPPORTERS

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.

Charif Lona

Design director and founder
Studio Act of Kindness

As an interior design director with 10-year experience and academic training in architecture, art and design, I consider that good design is approachable and versatile. My works are across multidisciplinary to execute relative design environments from concept design through aesthetic creation, offering a full creative direction, brand consultancy, and design service with aesthetic mixes an artful sensibility, sharpen strategy yet often surprising results.

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.

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

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

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.