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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

自 2008 年起担任 Romrawin Clinic 的首席美容医师和医生培训师。她毕业于兰实大学医学院和韦尔斯卡迪夫大学皮肤科副学士学位。是艾尔建医学美容导师计划中20 位医生培训师中的一员。

拥有多项认证，如AMI「改善皮肤质量的新解决方案」大师班、Ultherapy S.P.T 治疗师、玛希隆大学肉毒毒素抗体、世界美容外科医学、抗衰老和替代医学(WCAM) 大会以及体重领导技能朱拉隆功大学的饮食和营养科学管理。她也是泰国皮肤病学会、泰国美容皮肤病学和外科学会以及IMCAS Academy的会员。

Mallory Huron is a Beauty & Wellness Senior Strategist 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. 

สำเร็จการศึกษาหลักสูตรการบริหารแบรนด์ จากมหาวิทยาลัยลอนดอน และปริญญาตรีสาขาการจัดการธุรกิจระหว่างประเทศ มหาวิทยาลัยเอ็กซิเตอร์ ปัจจุบันเป็นผู้นำธุรกิจระหว่างประเทศให้กับ Revomed Group การพัฒนาสูตร พัฒนาสินค้า การหาความแตกต่าง หาจุดขาย-เอกลักษณ์ของสินค้า จนถึงจัดการด้านการตลาด ส่งออกสินค้าไปยังต่างประเทศ และขยายธุจกิจไปยังประเทศกัมพูชา ด้วยการใช้ประโยชน์จากเทคโนโลยีที่ล้ำสมัยและการวิจัยที่ล้ำสมัย เราจึงผลิตผลิตภัณฑ์ด้านสุขภาพและความงามคุณภาพสูงที่ตรงตามข้อกำหนดและมาตรฐานที่แน่นอนของลูกค้าของเรา สร้างสรรค์แคมเปญเชิงกลยุทธ์การตลาดที่โดนใจกลุ่มเป้าหมาย กระตุ้นการรับรู้ถึงแบรนด์และความต้องการผลิตภัณฑ์

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. 

The Medical Director of Medice Hospital and Medical Institute, one stop service aesthetics and wellness center in Thailand. And she’s also the medical director of Doctor Skin Laboratories, the OEM services where specializes in research and development cosmeceuticals and medical supplements under new innovative research and technology.

Her background is dermatologist, graduated from Queen Mary University of London and to be diplomate American Board of Aesthetic Medicine. She works for the American Board of Aesthetics Medicine and Korean Organization as the lecturer who specializes in Aesthetic treatments and Anti-Aging management by supplements and nutrition for more than 10 years.

A Lead aesthetic physician and doctor trainer at Romrawin Clinic since 2008. Graduate from College of Medicine, Rangsit University and Associate Degree in Dermatology from Cardiff University, Wales. One of 20 doctor trainer in Mentorship Program to Allergan Medical Aesthetics.

Many certifications such as AMI Masterclass “A New Solution to Better Skin Quality”, Ultherapy S.P.T Treatment Provider, Botulinum Toxin Antibody by Mahidol University, World Congress of Aesthetic Surgery-Medicine, Anti-Aging and Alternative Medicine (WCAM) and Leadership skills in weight management with the science of eating and nutrition by Chulalongkorn University. She’s also a member of Dermatological Society of Thailand, Thai Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and surgery and IMCAS Academy.

 

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)

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.

Brief Biography
With over two decades of experience in the tourism industry, began a career in marketing roles at various hotels in Thailand before being appointed as Sales Manager at Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd. in 2001. Currently serves as an Advisor to Mr. Krip Rojanastien, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd., while also holding positions as a Committee Member for Hospitality and Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Wellness Business at the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Premjit Phothiwaraparn 
Regional Director of Spa & Wellness – Minor Hotels 

With over 23 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry, Premjit currently serves as the Regional Director of Spa & Wellness for Minor Hotels, where she oversees wellness strategy and development across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotel brands including Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection. 

Premjit’s passion lies in creating wellness concepts that harmoniously integrate holistic traditions with modern innovation. She has led the development and implementation of signature wellness programs and strategic brand partnerships- including collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as Clinique La Prairie and VIVID by Verita. She also oversees the creation and execution of Minor Hotels’ in-house wellness brands: Layan Life by Anantara, Anantara Wellness, and AvaniWell- each designed to deliver personalized, integrative wellness journeys tailored to the unique identity of each brand. 

Beyond strategic development, she is actively involved in building and nurturing high-performing spa and wellness teams, curating treatment offerings, and sourcing wellness equipment and products that align with global brand standards and local licensing regulations. Her work bridges creative vision with operational excellence, ensuring compliance, consistency, and impactful guest experiences. 

Premjit areas of expertise includes wellness strategy, brand development, medical wellness integration, guest journey design, and team leadership. She is committed to elevating wellness across the entire hotel experience- from traditional spa services to advanced, results-driven wellness modalities- while driving long-term business growth and innovation. 

Premjit remains dedicated to contributing to the broader wellness community and welcome opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and collective progress as we shape the future of wellness in hospitality. 

 

• 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