Yang is responsible for enriching regional cross-industry insights on Asia Health and Beauty, working with local analysts and providing high quality market insights to key clients.
She joined Euromonitor International in 2022,and has seven years’ experiences in strategic planning and venture development in the beauty and retail industries.
Her research areas include the Asian beauty market, K-beauty, C-beauty, dermocosmetics, clean beauty, digitalisation and personalisation. Prior to joining Euromonitor, Yang worked at Beiersdor Korea and GS Shop.
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.
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.
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
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 Andrew Gan is Past President of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore, holds an executive MBA with distinction from Aalto University and a B.A. with Honours from the National University of Singapore. For over a decade until the present, he holds an adjunct lecturing position at the Singapore Polytechnic.
Apart from his voluntary roles as President of the CTFAS and Board Member of the ASEAN Cosmetic Association, Andrew is Managing Director of Toshiki International Singapore – a Japanese CDMO which designs, develops and manufactures Medical Devices. His expertise and areas of interests include design thinking, new product development, innovation strategies, personal care products, medical devices, manufacturing and sustainability issues for the Industry.
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, and the Adviser to the Chemical Group and Cosmetics Group of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Jocelyn has current strategic leadership role over the country’s business lines in Consumer and Retail (CRS), Minerals, and GIS in SGS Philippines.
Jocelyn’s mission includes strategic management of the assigned business lines with major focus in achieving healthy and sustainable financial performance, aligned with corporate commitments on operational excellence and operational integrity, and achieving or sustaining market leadership.
She had taken various strategic leadership roles for about 34 years in SGS in several industries namely agriculture, mining, fertilizer, consumer goods and retail, food, electronics and electrical, apparel, and hardgoods, industrial among others between 1997 to date. Her extensive strategic and business management roles in SGS and in various industries exposed her in major competencies of the company, i.e. testing, inspection, verification, certification, audit, and training between 1996 to date.
During her over 25-year career in the analytical laboratory business within SGS, she has developed analytical laboratory expertise, aligned with ISO 17025 requirements and had been instrumental in pioneering the laboratory testing business in the country. Jocelyn was involved in the operation and strategic management of a multi-disciplinary laboratory that serviced several business sectors – food, agriculture, minerals and coal, environment, and consumer products.
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.
More than 20 years working in Cosmetics and Foods
Industry with various experiences in R&D, Corporate
Relation and Regulatory Affairs- covering many different
roles.
Pramote Dechaboonsiripanich or Khun Mote had worked for Proctor & Gamble for 15 years heading various Finance and Accounting units across the Asia Pacific. He had assumed the Chief Financial Officer role at P&G Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos country cluster during 2013-2017. Previously, he was the Finance Director of Skin and Personal Care for Asia Pacific based in Singapore. In his last assignment before joining PAÑPURI, he had been on a broadening assignment in Sales taking care of P&G Traditional Trade Channel (4bn THB in revenue size) during 2017-18.
Since joining PAÑPURI in 2018, Khun Pramote has worked with the private equity investor and the founders to transform business and organization. Particularly during Covid-19, he has navigated the company through series of major business tubulances and turned around the business in the period of 2 years. His dream is to take PAÑPURI – a luxury Thai wellness and lifestyle brand, to the global stage.
Education Background
2021 – 2022 : Doctor of Philosophy Program in Development Administration Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
2018 – 2022 : Master of Science (Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine),Dhurakit Pundit University
2015 – 2017 : Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management),Thammasat Uniiversity
2003 – 2007 : Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing),Suan Dusit Rajabhat University
Work Experience
2022 – Present: Chief Executive Officer (Owner),Rolling Loud Thailand
2022 – Present: Chief Executive Officer (CEO),Anyong Ramen
2016 – Present: Chief Executive Officer (CEO),Revomed (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
2013 – 2016: Sales Director,Medicalmap International Co.,Ltd.
2008 – 2013: Nation Sales Manager,Pacific Health Care Co.,Ltd.
Beginning her journey in equity management, she fine-tuned her strategic expertise in optimizing portfolios for global financial giants. Now, as the Beauty Sector Director at Kantar Worldpanel, she brings over nine years of invaluable experience to the table. Collaborating closely with top companies, she spearheads initiatives that unlock growth opportunities and drive innovation in the ever-evolving beauty landscape.
Pornchai Padmindra was a senior banker with 27 years’ experience in capital markets, investment banking, corporate banking & amp; institutions where he covered all the major industries, and spearheaded growth and expansion for multitudes of Thai corporates within ASEAN.
His transition into the cannabis industry stemmed from personal health experiences which was how Dr.CBD evolved, the first medical grade cannabis and kratom-based nutraceutical and healthcare company in Thailand. In cooperation with hospitals, universities and some of the brightest minds in medicine and science, the company initiated research before development, incorporating both Thai traditional medicine with western medicine at medical grade standard. The expansion of Dr CBD umbrella also covers Dr Kratom Bio, Dr CBD Pets and three CBD clinics, VitalMedi on Thonglor; Dr CBD at Navavej Hospital and Dr CBD in Hua Hin. Dr CBD has, to date, coveted 9 awards from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), a testament to years of hard work.
Pornchai is also the President of TITHA (Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association) where he is actively promoting the Hemp industry for medical and industrial use.
Vivek Sistla works with Unilever as Head of R&D for Beauty & Wellbeing SEA and Global Pond’s. He is about Site Leader for the cross-functional Regional R&D Hub at Bangkok. He has over 20 years of experience in R&D across multiple product categories and geographies, having done roles covering Asia, Europe and Africa markets.
His expertise areas are in Product and Packaging design and scale-up, Consumer insights, and practical Sustainable solutions. He has been involved in several collaborative and Open Innovation projects with external partners and academic institutions. He has represented Unilever on several industry associations and private-public initiatives.
He is passionate about sustainability, health & wellness, people capability development, and collaborative eco-systems.
Khun Montira Pornprasit graduated with bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, from Chulalongkorn University, and advanced her master’s degree in business management at NIDA (National Institute of Development Administration)
Khun Montira has begun her career in the cosmetics industry since her graduation. Her profession emphasizes on research development of both formulations and packaging.
With her 14-year tenure at Milott has made an improvement in several areas, such as skin care, hair care, personal care, color cosmetics, dietary supplements, medical devices, production process, production capacity expansion, and quality.
At present Khun Montira works as Technical Director at Milott. Profoundly focus on the cosmetic formulation and packaging development in sustainable theme of current demanding customer trends including sustainably sourced ingredients, energy & water saving manufacturing process, recyclable packaging. etc
Joanna Liu, graduated from Wuhan University in 1999, and joined UDN Packaging Corporation more than 15 years, working as a head of Customer service and Shipping management.
She has lots of experience in this field, and a very good understanding of manufacturing, process, shipping, etc very well, and is good at the communication with the customers.
ABAARM Anti-Aging Medicine American Academy of
Anti-Aging Medicine, USA
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Chulalongkorn University (1st Bachelor degree)
Diploma, Thai Board of Family Medicine
Anne-Catherine Auvray 女士现任国际权威美容趋势机构BEAUTYSTREAMS东南亚区执行美容主编,常驻东南亚地区。
凭借逾20年美妆行业市场营销与传播经验,Anne-Catherine曾在巴黎娇韵诗(Clarins Paris)担任要职长达十年,历任:国际产品开发营销经理、国际运营营销经理、国际重点客户及新项目负责人(主管Cosmoprof展会事务)。
作为品牌战略、营销策划与产品开发领域的权威专家,Anne-Catherine凭借其深厚的行业积淀与前瞻视野,持续推动美妆产业的创新发展。
Vivek Sistla 就职于联合利华,担任东南亚地区美容与健康部门以及全球旁氏集团的研发主管。他还是曼谷跨职能区域研发中心的现场负责人。他在多个产品类别和地区拥有超过 20 年的研发经验,曾在亚洲、欧洲和非洲市场任职。
他的专长领域包括产品和包装设计、消费者洞察力以及实用的可持续解决方案。他参与了多个与外部合作伙伴和学术机构合作的开放式创新项目。他曾代表联合利华参与多个行业协会和公私合作项目。
他热衷于可持续发展、健康与保健、人员能力发展和协作性生态系统。
Khun Montira Pornprasit 毕业于朱拉隆功大学,获得制药科学学士学位,并在 NIDA(国家发展管理学院)攻读工商管理硕士学位
Khun Montira 毕业后就开始了她在化妆品行业的职业生涯。她的专业强调配方和包装的研究开发。
在Milott任职的14年里,她在护肤、护发、个人护理、彩妆、膳食补充剂、医疗器械、生产工艺、产能扩张和质量等多个领域取得了进步。
目前 Khun Montira 在 Milott 担任技术总监。深入关注当前苛刻客户趋势可持续主题的化妆品配方和包装开发,包括可持续来源的成分、节能节水的制造工艺、可回收包装等
Joanna Liu,1999 年毕业于武汉大学,加入 UDN Packaging 公司超过 15 年,担任客户服务和发货管理主管。
她在这一领域拥有丰富的经验,对生产、工艺、运输等非常了解,善于与客户沟通。
Yang负责丰富对亚洲健康和美容区域的跨行业见解,与当地分析师合作,并向主要客户提供高质量的市场见解。
她于 2022 年加入 Euromonitor International,在美容和零售行业拥有七年战略规划和风险开发经验。
她的研究领域包括亚洲美容市场、韩国美容、中国美容、皮肤美容、清洁美容、数字化和个性化。在加入 Euromonitor 之前,Yang 曾在 Beiersdor 韩国和 GS Shop 工作。
Vivek Sistla ทำงานที่ Unilever ในตำแหน่ง Head of R&D สำหรับผลิตภัณฑ์ความงามและสุขภาพ ดูแลภาพรวมในส่วนของ เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ และ Global Pond’s ประจำอยู่ที่กรุงเทพฯ ด้วยประสบการณ์กว่า 20 ปีในการทำ R&D ผ่านกลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์ที่หลากหลาย และครอบคลุมในตลาดความงามในหลายภูมิภาคทั้ง เอเชีย ยุโรป และ แอฟริกา
นอกจากนี้เขายังมีความเชียวชาญเป็นพิเศษในด้านการออกแบบผลิตภัณฑ์ ข้อมูลพฤติกรรมผู้บริโภคเชิงลึก การทำธุรกิจที่เน้นความยั่งยืน
โดยเฉพาะในส่วนของการทำธุรกิจอย่างยั่งยืนนั้นเขายังให้ความสนใจเป็นพิเศษอีกด้วย
คุณ มนทิรา พรประสิทธิ์ จบการศึกษาปริญญาตรี จากคณะเภสัชศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย และได้ศึกษาต่อในระดับปริญญาโทด้านบริหารธุรกิจจาก สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ (นิด้า)
คุณ มนทิรา ได้เริ่มต้นชีวิตการทำงานของเธอในอุตสาหกรรมเครื่องสำอางทันทีหลังจบการศึกษา โดยเธอมีความเชี่ยวชาญในด้านการวิจัยและพัฒนาสูตรส่วนผสมเครื่องสำอางและบรรจุภัณฑ์เป็นพิเศษ
และด้วยประสบการณ์กว่า 14 ปี ในการทำงานที่ Milott ได้สร้างการพัฒนาในหลายด้านให้กับแบรนด์ อาทิ ผลิตภัณฑ์ดูแลผิวพรรณ, ผลิตภัณฑ์ดูแลเส้นผม, เครื่องสำอาง, อาหารเสริม, เครื่องมือด้านการแพทย์ , กระบวนการผลิตและการขยายจำนวนการผลิต รวมถึงการควบคุมคุณภาพ
Joanna Liu จบการศึกษาจากมหาวิทยาลัย Wuhan ในปี 1999 และได้เข้าร่วม UDN Packaging Corporation มากกว่า 15 ปี ในตำแหน่ง head of Customer service และ Shipping management.
นอกจากนี้เธอยังมีประสบการณ์ในด้านกระบวนการผลิตและการส่งออก เป็นอย่างมาก รวมถึงการสื่อสารกับลูกค้าอีกด้วย
ประวัติการศึกษาและการทำงาน
ABAARM Anti-Aging Medicine American Academy of
Anti-Aging Medicine, USA
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Chulalongkorn University (1st Bachelor degree)
Diploma, Thai Board of Family Medicine
ABAARM 美国抗衰老医学学会
美国抗衰老医学学会
Chulalongkorn University医学博士(第一学士学位)
泰国家庭医学委员会文凭