CHRO Series THAILAND

Navigating the Future of HR:

Shaping Innovation and Growth in Thailand

26 – 27 August 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

 

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DAY 2: CHRO WORKSHOP AGENDA

ESG Masterclass - Improve Employee Engagement, Productivity and Corporate Compliance  

Date: 26th August 2025
Time: 8.30am-4pm
Masterclass Leader: Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman - The ESG Institute

WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES

Thought leader, award-winning author and respected international keynote speaker, Joanne Flinn has brought inspiration, insight, and action to audiences across countries and industries. Her deep experience enables her to share true insights about digital disruption, change and leadership. Her empathy and realism help people succeed in business and life. As the Chair of the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Institute, Joanne works with Chairman and CEOs of global entities to develop, scale and deploy sustainability strategies.
This Masterclass program equips participants with:
  • The ability to identify critical social and governance factors where HR leadership can create financial value and how this can be quantified and assessed. 
  • Strategies to demonstrate how HR plays a crucial role in the business case for environmental sustainability, profitability, and achieving organizational objectives. 
  • Skills to select appropriate ESG priorities to attract and retain top talent. 
  • Techniques to leverage HR's position to enhance customer relationships and brand reputation through transparent ESG reporting. 
  • Knowledge of key external stakeholder expectations regarding ESG performance to effectively communicate value to the CFO. 
  • A roadmap to develop and maintain the organization's ESG credentials and avoid the risk of greenwashing. 

WORKSHOP AGENDA

08.30am
Registration & Coffee
09.00am
Understanding ESG Terms and How You Can Become a Sustainability Leader

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why ESG is a Business Imperative 

Trends Driving the Changes:  

  • Simplifying The Complexity of Sustainability 
  • Leverage Value to Effectively Guide Toward Sustainable Practices That Enhance Corporate Compliance and Reputation 
10.30am
Morning Coffee Break & Networking
11.00am
The Environment - Creating KPIs and measuring risks from HR’s perspective 

Key Topics Covered

  • Understand the Science-Based Origins of the 'E' 
  • HR’s unique environmental responsibilities 
  • The Business Case for Environmental Sustainability 
  • Principles for KPIs, Metrics, and Measuring 'E' from the HR 
  • Perspective from an HR standpoint  
12.30pm
Lunch Networking
1.30pm
Social & Governance – HR’s role in safeguarding your entity’s Supply Chain, Procurement and Marketing functions

Key Topics Covered

  • Social Factors for HR   
  • HR's Role in Creating Social Value 
  • Evolving Governance Landscape 
  • HR's Value in Procurement and Avoiding Greenwashing 
15.00pm
Afternoon Tea Break & Networking
15.30pm
Creating a HR strategy to accelerate business results whilst remaining Compliant 

Key Topics Covered 

  • ESG Reporting Standards 
  • How increasing expectations from external stakeholders drives action 
  • Developing an ESG-Driven HR Strategy 
  • Prioritizing HR lead ESG Initiatives
5.00pm
Conclusion: Summary and Q&A
CHRO AGENDA
AGENDA SUBJECTED TO CHANGES

DAY 1: CHRO CONFERENCE AGENDA

8.00am
Registration & Networking
8.50am
Organiser’s Welcome Address
8.55am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

Weerapat Sapakarn, Ph.D., CEO & Managing Partner - Saturday Consulting Co., Ltd

9.00am
KEYNOTE
Modernizing Legacy Systems with Innovative Tech and Automation
  • Implementing AI-based strategies to upgrade and transform outdated applications
  • Practical guidance for navigating tech transitions and leading effective change.
  • Leveraging autonomous enterprise models for immediate benefits and lasting success.
9.30am
HR WORKFORCE PANEL
The Time is Now: Workforce Transformation in the AI Era
  • Rethinking skills, roles, and organizational structures to stay competitive in an AI-driven world.
  • Aligning workforce strategies with emerging technologies for agility and resilience.
  • Empowering employees through upskilling, digital fluency, and human-AI collaboration.

Panelist:

Denchai Petchamarat, Managing Director - KASIKORN Business - Technology Group (KBTG)
Wittapon Jawjit, GSVP – Head of HR – BANPU Public Company Limited
Vibhore Kumar,Director – Human Resources - Western Digital Corporation

10.15am
Building a Winning L&D Strategy for Workforce Empowerment and Organisational Effectiveness
  • Bridging knowledge and skill gaps in developing a GenAI-ready organisation
  • Tailoring adaptive and dynamic learning pathways for the modern workforce
  • Impact and ROI of transformative learning on productivity, performance and talent development

Wilson Tan, Regional Account Director - Coursera

10.45am
Morning Tea Break
11.15am
Recruit to Retain: Making Employee Rewards and Recognition More Inclusive
  • Redesigning recognition programs to drive motivation and measurable business outcomes.
  • Developing holistic rewards strategies that support attraction, retention, and engagement.
  • Looking past salary – uncovering the non-financial rewards that truly matter to employees.
11.45am
Preparing Your Workforce to Succeed in the Digital Era
  • Driving impactful upskilling and reskilling through collaborative, enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Identifying future-ready skills and building a digitally prepared talent pipeline.
  • Positioning L&D as a key strategic partner in shaping business transformation.

Agapol Na Songkhla, Chief People Officer & Head of Strategy - Thai Group Holdings

12.15pm
Work-from-Anywhere: Redefining Productivity, Culture, and Compliance in the Workplace

Key Discussion Points:

  • Attracting and retaining diverse talent through flexible work models
  • Evolving from ad-hoc remote setups to structured, sustainable WFA frameworks
  • Navigating compliance, engagement, and collaboration across distributed teams
12.45pm
Lunch & Networking
02.00pm
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS [60 MINS]

Ask the experts and have your say! Structured to maximise interaction and in-depth focus on a topical subject matter, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a roundtable of their choice, which has close relevance to their area of expertise and/or scope of responsibility. We will conclude with a 15mins sharing session, where each Roundtable Leader will present key highlights and takeaways from the group discussion.


ROUNDTABLE A

Supercharging your Recruitment Process by Applying DEI Metrics

Roundtable Leader:
Raviphan Panitcharoen
VP – Talent Acquisition
UOB
ROUNDTABLE B

Shaping Hybrid and Remote Work with Collaborative Technologies

Roundtable Leader:
Chutchapol Youngwiriyakul
Founder & Managing Director
People Matters

ROUNDTABLE C

Fostering a Culture of Lifelong Learning and Organizational Performance

Roundtable Leader:
Sittisak Thongpila
HRBP Director
Benchachinda Group
ROUNDTABLE D

Equipping HR to lead ESG Strategies through Ethical Leadership, and Social Impact
ROUNDTABLE E

Employer Branding: Employee Experience as Brand Strategy

Roundtable moderator:
Myriam Petit
Group Director – Corporate Communications & Culture
Minor International
ROUNDTABLE F

Transforming Workspaces to Fuel Innovation and Collaboration
03.00pm
Green Workplaces & Sustainable Workforce Practices

Key Discussion Points:

  • Embedding environmental responsibility into company culture and HR strategy
  • Implementing eco-friendly office operations and waste-reduction policies
  • Integrating sustainability into workforce planning and skills development
03.30pm
Afternoon Tea Break
04.00pm
Redesigning Roles to Drive Organisational Agility and Sustainable Growth
  • Aligning roles, responsibilities, and skills with evolving business priorities.
  • Identifying opportunities for job redesign and enabling effective execution.
  • Fostering a flexible, multi-skilled workforce to enhance adaptability and resilience.

Sudawan Ariyasap, CHRO – Prudential Life Assurance Public Company Ltd. (Thailand)

04.30pm
PANEL
Shaping Employee Recognition and a Resilient Workplace Culture
  • Aligning Recognition with Values: Designing recognition programs that reinforce company mission, values, and desired behaviours.
  • From Transactional to Transformational: Moving beyond rewards to create meaningful, personalized recognition that builds deeper engagement.
  • Measuring Impact: Linking recognition efforts to key outcomes like retention, morale, and organizational Resilience.

Moderator:

Dr. Luis D. Kristhanin, CEO & Leadership Well-Being Coach - Eureka Global

Panelist:

Akarin Phureesitr, Chief People Officer - Central Pattana
Saudi Khaneng, HR, Country Lead – Thailand, Indonesia & The Maldives – IHG Hotels & Resorts

05.15pm
Closing Remarks & End of Conference

2025 CHRO SPEAKERS

Wittapon Jawjit

GSVP – Head of HR
BANPU Public Company Limited

Sittisak Thongpila

HRBP Director
Benchachinda Group

Akarin Phureesitr

Chief People Officer
Central Pattana

Wilson Tan

Regional Account Director
Coursera

Denchai Petchamarat

Managing Director
KBTG

Myriam Petit

Group Director – Corporate Communications & Culture
Minor International

Chutchapol Youngwiriyakul

Founder & Managing Director
People Matters

Weerapat Sapakarn, Ph.D.

CEO & Managing Partner
Saturday Consulting Co., Ltd

Sudawan Ariyasap

CHRO
Prudential Life Assurance Public Company Ltd. (Thailand)

Agapol Na Songkhla

Chief People Officer & Head of Strategy
Thai Group Holdings

Joann Flinn

Chairwoman
The ESG Institute

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Wittapon Jawjit

GSVP – Head of HR – BANPU Public Company Limited
Bio

Wiitapon Jawjit currently serves as Head of Banpu People, Banpu Group, overseeing all countries that Banpu has its footprints. He is a key person introducing AI into Banpu, from raising awareness to adoption of AI that creates values to Banpu businesses. Prior to the tenure with Banpu, he has worked with 2 important financial institutions with the scope of responsibilities span across Capital Market and Commercial Bank. He also had led Mercer Consulting as the first Thai national to lead this human resource consulting powerhouse.

Aside from the Corporate World, he has been contributing to public in the capacity of a member of the Board of National Innovation Agency, member of Human Resources Management Committee, National Science and Technology Development Agency, as well as a member of Human Resource Management Committee, Synchrotron Light Research Institute.

He also served as a Chairperson for selecting National Innovation Awards, and Prime Minister Awards for Startups during 2022-2024.

Sittisak Thongpila

HRBP Director – Benchachinda Group
Bio

Sittisak Thongpila is a people-centric HR leader with over 15 years of experience across multinational corporations, group holdings, and tech startups. He currently serves as Head of HRBP at UTEL and HRBP Director at Benchachinda Group, where he drives people strategies that align talent development, culture-building, and business growth.

A defining focus in his career has been fostering a culture of lifelong learning and organizational performance. Sittisak led the design and rollout of a corporate HR Academy that has upskilled more than 1,000 employees, increased internal mobility, and prepared future leaders. He believes that learning should not be separate from performance, but rather embedded in how organizations grow, adapt, and succeed.

He has also played a key role in modernizing HR systems by implementing platforms like Workday, BambooHR, Humatrix, and OmniHR, reducing manual processes and enabling data-driven HR decisions. His leadership contributed to multiple “Best Companies to Work For in Asia” recognitions for AirAsia, Benchachinda, and SkillLane—reflecting a long-standing commitment to employee engagement, inclusive culture, and sustainable growth.

Sittisak holds an MBA in Human Resources Management & Organization Development from Thammasat University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management (Aerospace Engineering) from Kasetsart University. A firm believer in lifelong learning himself, he has completed over 40 LinkedIn Learning certifications focused on HR strategy, leadership development, and digital transformation. He also earned credentials in ChatGPT for HR (Great Learning) and People Management for Sustainability (SkillLane)—further equipping him to support organizations navigating the future of work.

In addition to his full-time roles, Sittisak actively contributes as a part-time HR consultant and course instructor, sharing practical knowledge and building capability across Thailand’s growing HR community.

Akarin Phureesitr

Chief People Officer – Central Pattana
Bio

Akarin Phureesitr is the Chief People Officer at CENTRAL PATTANA. He is also overseeing the Digital HR team for CENTRAL GROUP. During his 19-years career at CENTRAL, Akarin has accumulated professional experience in business and in HR roles across several business units. Prior to his most recent move to HR, Akarin led the Merchandising and Marketing at Central FamilyMart, where he contributed to a significant sale & profit improvement. He introduced several new offerings for customers, such as a new store format with emphasis on fresh food and beverages, and several innovative convenience services.

On the HR management, Akarin led Human Resources Development functions for Central Retail Corporation from 2006 until 2010. It was during his tenure that several strategic HR initiatives such as Employee Engagement, Talent Development and Management Trainee programs were developed and launched. Outside of retail business, Akarin has served as the Head of Human Resources Group at TMB Bank in 2010 and has worked in multi-cultural setting including 3 years at Bain & Company in Singapore (2002 – 2005), and 5 years at Statoil in Norway and Singapore (1996 – 2000).

Wilson Tan

Regional Account Director – Coursera
Bio

Wilson Tan is the Regional Account Director at Coursera, leading strategic partnerships across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. He works closely with People Leaders to drive workforce transformation through a Skills-First approach. Prior to Coursera, he held roles at Gartner, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, and Thomson Reuters. His expertise spans across workforce transformation, business strategy, and innovation.

Denchai Petchamarat

Managing Director – KBTG
Bio

Denchai Petchamarat is the Managing Director at KBTG, where he supports organizational success by aligning people’s strategies with business objectives to deliver measurable business outcomes. He works closely with senior management to address people-related challenges, shape recruitment strategies, manage performance, support leadership development, and enhance the employee experience. He brings a strong technology-savvy approach, leveraging digital tools and data-driven insights to boost productivity, streamline operations, and accelerate organizational achievements. By fostering open communication and seamless collaboration, he creates an environment where creativity, efficiency, and strategic alignment drive both individual performance and overall business success for a leading technology company.

As an outstanding leader, Denchai has consistently exceeded expectations in leading the People team and strengthening organizational capabilities. His leadership has earned KBTG international recognition as a top employer, including HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia for five consecutive years (2020–2024). KBTG has also been honored at the Employee Experience Awards in Singapore, winning Gold for Best Remote Work Strategy and Silver for Best Capability Development Program for the HR Team in 2025, as well as Gold for Best HR Communication Strategy and Bronze for Best Remote Management Strategy in 2024. These awards affirm KBTG’s position as a global Best Employer. Under his guidance, staff satisfaction significantly increased while attrition was reduced by nearly half. As a Board Member of Marco Technology, he has further enhanced KBTG’s talent and technology capabilities. His dedication to excellence and talent development is reflected in numerous impactful programs that continue to drive innovation and long-term success in the IT landscape.

Myriam Petit

Group Director – Corporate Communications & Culture – Minor International
Bio

With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, having worked in senior roles for prestigious groups such as Intercontinental Hotels Group, Hilton Worldwide and Jumeirah, Myriam is an all-round communications and engagement professional committed to deliver multi-channel communications plan across the globe while building an inclusive work environment in which employees are engaged and committed to business success.

She is an accomplished employer brand strategist building compelling brand narratives that connect purpose, culture, and talent. At Minor International, she spearheads global employer branding initiatives, bringing to life the organization’s values and employee experience across digital platforms, recruitment marketing, and internal communications.

Myriam is passionate about helping companies craft brands that people want to be a part of—and proud to represent.

Chutchapol Youngwiriyakul

Founder & Managing Director – People Matters
Bio

Chutchapol Youngwiriyakul is the Founder and Managing Director of People Matters, a boutique HR consulting firm specializing in succession planning and leadership capability development. With over 20 years of experience in consulting and corporate HR, he partners with CEOs and CHROs across Southeast Asia to build future-ready leadership pipelines and people strategies as a business advantage.

Weerapat Sapakarn, Ph.D.

CEO & Managing Partner – Saturday Consulting Co., Ltd
Bio

Weerapat Sapakarn Ph.D. is the CEO of Saturday Consulting, with over 36 years of global experience in culture transformation, organization and people development. He has worked extensively with executive teams across industries such as banking, insurance, media, and manufacturing, notably contributing to culture and leadership projects with FWD Life Insurance, Krungthai-AXA, and RHB Securities. His expertise includes culture development, people strategy, leadership, executive coaching, and performance management. Weerapat holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration, an MBA in Organization Management, and a BA in Personnel Management. He is a recipient of the HR ICONS 2023 & 2024 awards and is certified in various development tools including LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, MBTI®, and Facet5.

Sudawan Ariyasap

CHRO – Prudential Life Assurance Public Company Ltd. (Thailand)
Bio

Sudawan is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience in driving people and organization strategies across diverse industries. She is currently Chief Human Resources Officer at Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand), leading transformation, culture, and business-aligned people agendas. Previously, she served as Chief People Officer at Yum Restaurants International Thailand, and held senior HR roles at Ingredion Thailand and Mars Thailand. Her expertise spans strategic thought partnering, agile leadership, and employee experience. She is known for shaping future-ready organizations that unlock business performance through people.

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Agapol Na Songkhla

Chief People Officer & Head of Strategy – Thai Group Holdings
Bio

Dr. Agapol Na Songkhla is Chief People Officer and Head of Strategy at Thai Group Holdings and leader of Human Capital practice of TCC Group. He brings over two decades of leadership across insurance, banking, and consumer sectors, including nine years as a management consultant with BCG and 10 years as CPO at ThaiBev. He holds a PhD in Systems Science from Tokyo Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University. In 2023, he received the Marshall Goldsmith Outstanding Coaching Leader Award. Since 2021, he has served as a royally appointed Commissioner to Thailand’s Office of the Civil Service Commission. A Top LinkedIn Voice, he is known for championing purpose-led transformation, cross-generational leadership, and tech-enabled people strategies.

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman – The ESG Institute
Bio

Thought leader, award-winning author and respected international keynote speaker, Joanne Flinn has brought inspiration, insight, and action to audiences across countries and industries. Her deep experience enables her to share true insights about digital disruption, change and leadership. Her empathy and realism help people succeed in business and life. As the Chair of the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Institute, Joanne works with Chairman and CEOs of global entities to develop, scale and deploy sustainability strategies.