CHRO Series VIETNAM

Navigating the Future of HR:

Shaping Innovation and Growth in Vietnam

19 March 2025

Caravelle Saigon Hotel

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CHRO INSIGHTS: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF HR IN VIETNAM

Join us at CHRO Vietnam 2025, a dynamic and insightful forum that is designed to help HR leaders in Vietnam thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. As Vietnam experiences unprecedented economic growth and digital transformation, the competition for top talent and journey to being future-ready organisations intensify.

Attendees will benefit from expert takeaways whilst having the opportunity to explore innovative strategies and new age solution offerings in attracting and retaining talent, enhancing employee experience and upscaling workforce performance to stay ahead of the curve in this high stakes environment.

Key Benefits of Joining CHRO Vietnam 2025

  • Tailored Advanced Learning Tracks
HRM Asia places significant emphasis on digital transformation in HR, especially with advanced data analytics, AI, and automation in HR practices that slowly changing the spectrum of HR transformation in Vietnam. This offers deeper knowledge of digital trends, which will equip the businesses for the transition in the future.
  • Customised for Top Executives
The conference is meticulously tailored to meet the specific needs for HR leaders across diverse industries, catering to a wider audience from mid-level heads to C-suite executives. The content offers in-depth insights which helps organisations in Vietnam to expand and optimise their HR strategies to align with broader and latest trends.
  • Exploring Next-Generation Solutions
Engage with top-tier sponsors and leading global brands that bring advanced HR tools and services to the table, offering innovative solutions that may not yet be available in Vietnam. This allows attendees to gain early access to transformative technologies that enhance talent management, performance tracking, and workforce planning, providing a competitive edge in today’s fast-evolving HR landscape.

CHRO Vietnam

DAY 1: CHRO CONFERENCE AGENDA

8.00am
Registration & Networking
9.00am
Organiser’s Welcome Address
9.05am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

Nguyễn Hoàng Nam, Peak Performance Coach & Founder - S-PEAK

9.15am
[KEYNOTE]
Harnessing the Transformative Potential of AI and Automation in Revolutionising Work
  • Reimagining work and unlocking new levels of productivity, efficiency and insights
  • The indispensability of human value-add amidst smart technology implementation and mindset shift
  • Investing in people and skills development for redesign of job roles and competitive edge

Uyen Hoang, HR Director - Thien Long Group

10.00am
Building a High-Performance Workforce and Creating a Culture of Success
  • Grasping the complexities and intricacies of a progressive and high-performance culture
  • Keeping your workforce connected, engaged and productive to deliver high ROI
  • Cultivating workplace environments where employees can truly grow and thrive

Nguyen Hong Nhung, CHRO – Loc Phat Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank

10.30am
Better People Decisions – AI Reshapes the Game
  • Meeting the challenges of today’s business landscape through a ‘Workforce AI Edge’ approach
  • Navigating talent scarcity, cost volatility and market disruption to meet growth, profits and relevance
  • Leveraging AI to calibrate your workforce and correlate employee performance to business outcomes

Lee Boon Huat, Chief Growth Officer – Asia Pacific - Visier

11.00am
Morning Tea Break
11.30am
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
  • Cultivating a sense of shared vision and motivation among the workforce
  • Equipping employees with opportunities to reach their full capabilities through L&D initiatives
  • Instituting comprehensive internal frameworks to acknowledge and incentivise employees

Trinh Thu Hoai, Regional HR Director – Abbott Vietnam

12.00pm
[PANEL]
Enhancing Employee Engagement, Experience and Retention through Flexible Benefits Schemes
  • Review and reconstruct: Transitioning from the traditional to a competitive flexible benefits program
  • Introducing a comprehensive employee benefits scheme that resonates with diverse workforce needs
  • Advantages of a flexible benefits scheme for both employers and employees

Moderator:
Nguyễn Hoàng Nam, Peak Performance Coach & Founder – S-PEAK

Panelists:
Winnie Ho, Head of Culture & People – Stada Vietnam
Hai Dang, Head of People Experience - SKF Vietnam
Cap Thi Minh Trang, HR Director - Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia

12.45pm
Lunch & Networking
2.00pm
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS [60MINS]

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

Fostering a Culture of Lifelong Learning

Roundtable Leader:
Nguyen Hoang Phuong Anh
Vice President, HR
Marico South East Asia

ROUNDTABLE B

Data-Driven Decisions as the Game Changer in HR

Roundtable Leader:
Vo Thi Thu
HR Director
KFC Vietnam

ROUNDTABLE C

Gen-Z in Action: Attraction and Retention

Roundtable Leader:
Jessica Nguyen
Country Head of HR – Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
DHL Global Forwarding

ROUNDTABLE D

Supercharging a Skills-based Talent Strategy

Roundtable Leader:
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue
Senior General Manager, People & Brand Strategy
AEON Vietnam

ROUNDTABLE E

Human-Centered Engagement in Purpose Driven Organisations

Roundtable Leader:
Phillips Pham
Chief People Officer
Mainetti Group

3.15pm
Afternoon Tea Break
3.45pm
Advancing Talent Development and DEI through Inclusive Leadership
  • Valuing diverse perspectives and fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of leadership
  • Utilising knowledge management to facilitate DEI priorities and overcome challenges
  • Practical strategies to drive meaningful change, equitable workplace opportunities and business impact

Simon Thuc, Deputy General Director & Vice President, HR – ITL Corporation

4.15pm
Capability Building and Ensuring a Robust Future Talent Pipeline
  • Constructing an adaptable and future-ready talent management strategy
  • Deploying effective career and leadership development programs to nurture diverse talent
  • Realising a proactive succession plan that supports future-fit business benchmarks and goals

Lily Lan, COO cum CHRO - Stavian Group

4.45pm
Closing Remarks & End of Conference

DAY 2: CHRO WORKSHOP AGENDA

From Talent to Triumph: Empowerment Through Coaching

Date: 20th March 2025
Time: 8.30am to 3pm
Facilitator: Nguyễn Hoàng Nam, Peak Performance Coach & International Facilitator - S-PEAK & MDT Training

WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES

Key Deliverables of the Workshop
  • Practical tools and techniques: Participants will gain actionable coaching frameworks and high quality questioning techniques for immediate implementation.
  • Enhanced skills: Improved ability to foster trust, build psychological safety, and drive talent growth through advanced listening skills.
  • Coaching in action: Making coaching a natural part of daily interactions to foster continuous talent development and organisational success.

Key Facilitation Methods
  • Activity-based learning (ABL): Engaging participants through practical exercises and hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts.
  • Coaching in the moment: Real-time coaching demonstrations to showcase practical applications and impact.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

08.30am
Registration & Networking
09.00am
Pillar One: Coaching as a Catalyst for Talent Development
  • Unlocking potential: The strategic role of coaching – Developing high potential employees into impactful leaders
  • Maximising talent potential: Using coaching as a catalyst for leadership growth and skill development
  • Aligning with organisational goals: How coaching outcomes can directly contribute to business success and sustainability
  • Interactive discussion: Applying coaching in daily processes to boost talent development and drive growth
10.30am
Morning Tea Break
11.00am
Pillar Two: High Quality Questioning Skills for Talent Development
  • The mindset for excellence: Adopting a curiosity-driven and growth-focused approach to elevating coaching conversations
  • Talent development coaching model: A structured framework for delivering impactful coaching through high quality questioning
  • Practical application: Role playing scenarios to master advanced questioning techniques and effectively address talent development challenges
12.30pm
Lunch & Networking
1.30pm
Pillar Three: Cultivating Trust and Safety to Enhance Coaching Applications
  • Building foundations for success: Establishing trust and psychological safety as essential components of effective coaching relationships
  • Behavioural transformation model: Applying trust-based strategies to unlock and sustain internal talent growth
  • Interactive engagement: Hands-on exercises to refine advanced listening skills and strengthen trust-building practices
3.00pm
End of Workshop

2025 CHRO VIETNAM SPEAKERS

Trinh Thu Hoai

HR Director
Abbott Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue

Senior General Manager, People & Brand Strategy
AEON Vietnam

Boon Huat Lee

Chief Growth Officer – Asia Pacific
Visier

Jessica Nguyen

Country Head of HR – Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
DHL Global Forwarding

Vo Thi Thu

HR Director
KFC Vietnam

Simon Thuc

Deputy General Director & Vice President, HR
ITL Corporation

Nguyen Hoang Phuong Anh

Vice President, HR
Marico South East Asia

Phillips Pham

Chief People Officer
Mainetti Group

Cap Thi Minh Trang

HR Director
Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia

Hai Dang

Head of People Experience
SKF Vietnam

Nguyễn Hoàng Nam

Peak Performance Coach, Founder
S-PEAK

Winnie Ho

Head of Culture & People
Stada Vietnam

Lily Lan

COO cum CHRO
Stavian Group

Nguyen Hong Nhung

CHRO
Loc Phat Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank

Uyen Hoang

HR Director
Thien Long Group

Winnie Ho

Head of Culture & People
Stada Vietnam

Pham Lan Anh

CHRO
Generali Vietnam Life Insurance

Dr. Phan Thi Hong Xuan

Director – Centre for ASEAN Human Resources Research & Training
Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences & Humanities

Krista Pederson

Managing Director – Asia Pacific
Hogan Assessment Systems

An Vo

Managing Partner & Regional Director – Asia Pacific
Janus Executive Search & Talent Advisory

Ton That Anh Vu

CHRO
Manulife Vietnam

Nguyen Hoang Phuong Anh

Vice President, HR
Marico South East Asia

Nguyen Tam Thanh

CHRO
Masan Group

Alexis Pham

Chief People Officer
Masterise Group

Le Thanh Khang

Head of HR
Nestlé Vietnam

Le Bui Thi Mai Uyen

Business Executive Officer, Director of Dairy Business Unit
Nestlé Vietnam

Tran Thi Thu

HR Director
Nutreco International Vietnam

Tong Thi Nhi Ha

Consultant & Facilitator
PACE Institute of Management

Lieu Thi Bich Lam

HR Director
Schindler Vietnam

Tran Minh Huong

Country Head of HR, Vietnam
Standard Chartered Bank

Phung Minh An

Group Head of Talent Management & Organisational Development
Techcombank

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman
The ESG Institute

Denise Truong

Founder, Certified Trainer & Coach
TYDE Consulting

Le Thi Kim Anh

Vice President, Managing Director
Vietnam Human Resources Association (VNHR), Dynamic Consulting

Le Thanh Nguyen An

CHRO
VinaCapital

Ngo Thanh Phong

Country Sales Manager
Workforce Optimizer

ESG MASTERCLASS

Sustainability in Action
for CHROs

In conjunction with the CHRO series, HRM Asia will be launching a Masterclass series which offers HR leaders a chance to learn and hone their skills in special interest topics from experienced industry practitioners. Kicking off the masterclass series, the inaugural masterclass session entitled, "Sustainability in Action for CHROs" will be focusing on ESG to equip HR leaders with a solid perspective on the current ESG standards, pressures and future directions of Sustainability so that they can effectively guide the business and its people to attain the organisational ESG goals.

1 day workshop
14th June 2024

Vietnam

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

14th June 2024
9am - 9.15am

CHROs and the Sustainability Challenge

  • Sustainability and the role of the profession plays in transition to Carbon Neutral
Instructor

Joanne Flinn, Chair of the ESG Institute

9.15am - 10.45am

ESG Masterclass #1: ESG Trends, Issues and Challenges

  • What is ESG
  • ESG trends and challenges in business
  • Implications to Leadership Responsibility
  • Understanding the additional duties of your company directors
  • Demystify Net Zero, Regenerative and Circularity
  • Understand ESG-123™ and how to guide your fellow business leader in sustainability
  • What is Sustainability Leadership today?
Instructor

Joanne Flinn, Chair of the ESG Institute

Morning tea
15 mins
11am - 12.30 noon

ESG Masterclass #2: The Environment. Risk, Opportunities and Value

  • Science based origin of 'E'
  • Understand the 5 principles of ‘E’ related financial disclosure
  • Implications of Double Materiality
  • Evaluate implications to your Value Chain and what it means to people and culture
  • What people can do to reduce sustainability driven business risks
  • Principles for KPIs, metrics and measuring E from the HR perspective
Lunch
1 hour
1.30pm - 3pm

ESG Masterclass #3: Social and Governance

  • Understand 7 elements of Social in the unique context of the HR profession
  • Sustainability updates to the 8 elements of good Governance
  • Four challenges faced by retail businesses
  • Identifying the impact of your business on social
  • The value HR brings to staying on customer procurement lists and avoiding greenwashing
Afternoon tea
15 mins
3.15pm-4.45pm

ESG Masterclass #4: Comply or Transform. Ready for the Future

  • Introduction to ESG linked reporting standards
  • What banks, insurers and investors are increasingly looking for
  • Creating an HR strategy for transformation using the ESG-123 Maturity Model™
  • How to select priorities to accelerate business results, your impact and show progress
Instructor

Joanne Flinn, Chair of the ESG Institute

4.45pm-5.30pm

Participants of the full day are eligible to take the ESG-123 foundations Assessment

Successful candidates receive a certificate of achievement, a badge for use on their resume and LinkedIn Profile, and a year’s membership to the ESG Institute as an Associate Member

Online assessment

ESG VIETNAM SPEAKER

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman
The ESG Institute

Erica Lam

Head of HR
BSH Home Appliances

Michelle Taylor-Jones

Global Chief Inclusion Officer
Manulife Financial Corporation

Gautam Duggal

Senior Vice President, HR - APAC & MEA
Citi

Archan Bahulekar

Head of Sales, Asia
First Advantage

Rita Tsui

Founder
AsiaHRM | Coaching Engage +

Dr. Anthony Wong

Founder & Managing Consultant
Gente

Cynthia Lai

Founder and Executive Coach
Choose to Change Coaching and Consulting Limited

Yolice Wu

Executive Director and Chief People & Culture Officer
Hongkong Land Limited

Sarah Cheuk

AVP HR
Fano Labs

Emily Tang

Director, Cluster Lead, People Capability, Hong Kong and Macau
Standard Chartered

Ilaria Gregotti

VP P&C East Asia, Australia & PMI Global Travel Retail -
Philip Morris International

Charlotte Chan

Senior Director
People & Culture
Klook

Kristy Lam

Head of HR (APAC)
The Cookware Company

Philip Wixon

Head of HR Transformation
The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Sebastian Ritz

Senior Director, APAC
gloat

Alex Wong

General Manager - Corporate Information Technology
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)

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ticket prices and information for CHRO Vietnam

 

 
1 to 4 delegates (USD)
5 or more delegates (USD)
Day 1: CHRO Conference US$199 per delegate US$179 per delegate
 

Take advantage of our pricing from March 1 to March 18, 2025.

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introduction

Specially designed for CHROs and human resource leaders, this programme will equip you with the most current ESG landscape, identify where your organisation is strong and where critical capacities are needed while getting you up to speed with Sustainability so that you can inspire your organisation, speak powerfully to your CFO on the business value for investing in your people and creating impact.

About The Workshop

4 key points.
All in 1 day.

With the pressure for Sustainability and ESG disclosure coming from stakeholders ranging from employees, customers, regulators and investors, this one day workshop drills into 4 challenges leaders in Asia face.

Based on the book Greensight ~ The Sustainability Guide for Company Directors.

ESG landscape

Explore and have a clear understanding of the ESG landscape, and how to adequately approach it.

Pressure for change

Identify where and how the pressure for change is coming from, and the urgent need for transformation.

Gain clarity on key capabilities

Gain clarity on key capabilities required in the next 12-18 months

Articulate implications

With these insights, better articulate the implications of these in terms of business opportunities, risks and roles.

Key Topics Covered

Lots to take home.
Much to takeaway.

This workshop is designed to give you a solid grounding in the current standards, pressures and future directions of Sustainability so that you can guide your business colleagues effectively.

On completion, you will be able to answer 5 important HR questions:

What is Sustainability in the work environment?

What’s happening to stakeholder expectations? And how does this impact HR?

What can you do to become a Sustainability Partner to the business?

How can you use Sustainability driven competency models?

How can you track and measure results?

At a personal level, you will enhance your leadership position by:

Simplifying the alphabet soup of acronyms that surround ESG

Helping your C-suite answer 3 critical questions

Demystifying Net Zero, Regenerative and Circularity

Integrating Sustainability into management and leadership

Outlining what to say to the CFO if and when you get pushback

How to avoid greenwashing and the resulting damage to your employer’s brand and employee value proposition

Trinh Thu Hoai

Regional HR Director – Abbott Vietnam
Bio

Trinh Thu Hoai is currently the Regional HR Director at Abbott in Vietnam, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience across the HR spectrum, including management, consulting, marketing, and communications. She has successfully spearheaded organisational and people initiatives aimed at developing the next generation of leaders, maintaining a highly engaged workforce, and driving business growth through various HR strategies and initiatives.

Hoai is a passionate and dedicated senior HR leader with a focus on organisational change, talent pipeline development, and fostering a high-performing workforce. She is a firm advocate for a thriving workplace where employees are provided with opportunities to do purpose-filled work that changes people’s lives for the better, while also living their best lives personally and professionally.

Hoai is deeply committed to the empowerment of female leaders and currently leads the Women Leaders of Abbott, Vietnam chapter. Abbott has been globally recognised as a leader in workplace excellence, with award such as Anphabe’s Best Places to Work and other prestigious HR awards.

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue

Senior General Manager, People & Brand Strategy – AEON Vietnam
Bio

Mrs. Ngoc Hue joined AEON Vietnam in 2013 to prepare the launching of the first AEON Shopping Mall in Vietnam. Beginning her career in strategic HR management, she has always been passionate about talent development and growth. As AEON Vietnam expanded nationwide, she broadened her expertise, previously leading Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, and External Affairs until 2024.

Currently serving as Senior General Manager, she oversees People & Brand Strategy, Corporate & Supplier Quality Management, ensuring excellence in organisational development, brand positioning and operational quality. She is dedicated to strengthening AEON Vietnam’s reputation as both an Excellence Brand and the Best Place to Work in Vietnam.

Mrs. Hue is also the sole Vietnamese woman in AEON Vietnam’s Member Council, driving strategic initiatives aligned with AEON’s core philosophy: Pursuing peace, respecting humanity, and contributing to local communities, always with customers point of views as its core.

Furthermore, in alignment with AEON Group’s future vision – “Creating a future lifestyle that brings a smile to everyone”, Mrs. Ngoc Hue has continuously contributed her efforts to fulfilling AEON Vietnam’s strategy: Accelerating investment in Vietnam to foster a sustainable and prosperous life for the communities we serve through our retail business.

Lee Boon Huat

Chief Growth Officer – Asia Pacific – Visier
Bio

Boon Huat is the Chief Growth Officer – Asia Pacific for Visier. He is a transformation leader who brings more than 30 years of experience leading high-growth teams in Asia Pacific. Most recently, he was the Group Chief Digital Officer at Prudential plc. His previous experience also includes Managing Director at Calypso Technology and Managing Director at Misys.

Jessica Nguyen

Country Head of HR – Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos – DHL Global Forwarding
Bio

Jessica graduated with MBA in Human Resources from Southern Columbia University in 2011. She brings over 20 years of experiences in HR management across different industries, from FMCG, hospitality to logistics and supply chain.

Jessica is currently the Head of HR at DHL Global Forwarding (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos), where she has gained some remarkable achievements – Leading country HR team to achieve ‘Great Place To Work’ and Top Employer for many continuous years. In addition, she has developed and enhanced many initiatives in health and well-being, employee engagement, talent acquisition and development, organisational and performance improvements.

Vo Thi Thu

HR Director – KFC Vietnam
Bio

With over 16 years of experience across diverse industries, Vo Thi Thu is a visionary HR leader, recognised for transforming HR functions into strategic business partners. As Head of HR at KFC Vietnam, she has driven impactful change by leveraging data and digital tools to optimise talent management, enhance employee engagement, and deliver measurable results. Her expertise spans deploying AI in HR to empower teams, achieving success in HR digitalisation, and harnessing data-driven decision-making as a game changer.

A passionate advocate for innovation in HR, Vo Thi Thu inspires HR professionals to embrace technology and data to shape the future of work and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Simon Thuc

Deputy General Director & Vice President, HR – ITL Corporation
Bio

ITL Corporation
Simon is currently the Deputy General Director of ITL Corporation (Indo Transportation & Logistics) and Vice President of HR, responsible for human resources strategy for ITL Group and its member companies (including Sotrans Group). He has been working at ITL for more than 8 years. Previously, he held some senior positions at Masan Trading (Deputy General Director), Saigon Paper (General Director) and Nguyen Kim Retail Chain (Electronics), and Bridgestone Tyres.

Simon has a progressive, open-minded approach to HR strategy, especially in the field of logistics. He focuses on people development and how to build up a strong workforce 3S (Sharp – Speed – Solid as ITL standards).

Last May 2024, Simon received an award – “Global Inclusive Talent Leadership Awards (ITLA 2024)” is a prestigious global initiative by Software Verdict, dedicated to recognising and celebrating a community of talent leaders from over 53 countries across 6 continents, and companies that excel in creating exceptional workplace cultures (DEI).

Nguyen Hoang Phuong Anh

Vice President, HR – Marico Southeast Asia
Bio

Phuong Anh brings 27 years of diverse professional experience, with over 22 years dedicated to the HR field across multiple industries, including life insurance, HR consulting, pharmaceuticals and FMCG. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions, particularly in building company culture, employer branding, and driving organisational transformation in collaboration with business leaders.

With more than 14 years serving on executive boards in various companies, Phuong Anh is particularly recognised for her abilities to drive success through people, fostering environments where both individuals and the organisation thrive. As a people-centric leader, Phuong Anh’s passion lies in creating lasting impact by developing talent and aligning HR with the overall business strategy.

Phillips Pham

Chief People Officer – Mainetti Group
Bio

Phillips is the General Manager of Mainetti Vietnam and Chief People Officer of Mainetti Group. With 18 years of experience at Mainetti, he has played a key role in transforming organisational culture, fostering human-centred engagement, and driving sustainable business practices. As a strong advocate for purpose-driven leadership, Phillips spearheaded the Happy Mainetti program, inspired by The Gross National Happiness (GNH) framework and guided by Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, to enhance employee well-being holistically.

Under his leadership, Mainetti Vietnam has embraced circular economy principles, implemented closed-loop solutions, and achieved LEED (Gold) certification, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability and ethical business.

Beyond his corporate role, Phillips actively contributes to the people development community as a mentor at UEH Mentoring and a speaker at ESG Vietnam 2024. He is also a co-author of ‘Happy Organization’ – A book that explores building thriving workplaces through well-being and purpose.

In 2024, Phillips was appointed as the global Chief People Officer of Mainetti to advance the company’s belief that “business can be a powerful force for good”. He continues to champion human-centred engagement, ensuring that employees, customers and communities benefit from a purpose-driven organisational culture.

Cap Thi Minh Trang

HR Director – Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia
Bio

Ms. Cap Thi Minh Trang currently holds the position of HR Director, Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia. With 20 years of working experiences, she has always played critical Human Resources Management roles in various types of organizations including local Human Resources Services companies and Multinational corporations such as Deloitte, America Indochina Management, British American Tobacco, Abbott Nutrition International & Schneider Electric. At Schneider Electric, Trang is a member of the Vietnam Cluster Leadership Team as well as Regional HR Leadership Team in East Asia and serves as the primary strategic partner to the Business leaders by developing Human Resources strategies, organization needs assessments and resulting Human Resources solutions.

Besides her HR professional work, Trang is also an owner of Capdesign, her own fashion brand targeting professional working women. This expertise has made her become a professional lecturer on Dress Code at John Robert Powers Vietnam since 2016.

Interestingly, Trang was born in a family of musicians and became a professional pianist since her early age. This actually makes her profile become very unique and the values that she brings to her stakeholders, colleagues and clients are also very exciting and diverse.

Hai Dang

Head of People Experience – SKF Vietnam
Bio

A business-oriented and strategic HR leader with a proven track record of building corporate culture, transforming organisations, and scaling high-performing teams, Hai Dang currently serves as the Head of People Experience at SKF Vietnam, where she focuses on driving cultural and organisational transformation, and leading initiatives to implement new business strategies.

Hai Dang’s career spans diverse industries (industrial, fashion retail, entertainment, and manufacturing), providing a multi-dimensional perspective to HR leadership. Her entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership have enabled her to design and implement impactful people strategies aligning with business objectives. She is passionate about people and business transformation as she constantly looks to develop innovative solutions that empower employees, strengthen organisational culture and drive long-term success.

Nguyễn Hoàng Nam

Peak Performance Coach, Founder – S-PEAK
Bio

With over a decade of experience as a Trainer, Facilitator, and Coach, he has collaborated with both large corporations and start-ups, blending practical insights with advanced training methodologies. He specializes in building sales teams, designing sales processes, and enhancing customer experiences. Nam’s sessions are known for their innovative training methods, including Activity-Based Learning (ABL), real-time coaching, and dynamic teaching approaches.

Nam also has extensive experience as General Manager at 8A Education and Head of Employee Engagement and Culture Development at SMBC FC. A certified ICF and CCA coach, he has delivered over 8,500 hours of training and 350 hours of coaching for leaders and CEOs. His expertise covers leadership, sales, business strategy, and various assessment tools like MBTI, DISC, and DEIJ.

Winnie Ho

Head of Culture & People – Stada Vietnam
Bio

Winnie brings over 18 years of experience in HR across the FMCG, retail and pharmaceutical industries. She has held diverse roles, including HR Head / Centre Of Expertise Head positions, both locally, as well as regionally across Asian markets. Her experience spans various business models in multinational companies and large-scale local corporations with private equity funding.

Winnie graduated with an Executive MBA from University of Hawaii, Shidler College with Distinction Graduation. She was honoured to join Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), an elite group of top 20% of Masters students at the world’s most prestigious AACSB-accredited business schools.

As a great believer in paying it forward, Winnie has been Interview Lead for AMCHAM Scholarship for more than ten years. She is also an active member of AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce) Scholarship Alumni.

Lily Lan

COO cum CHRO – Stavian Group
Bio

Ms. Lan Le is currently the HR Director at Stavian Group, where she has achieved remarkable success. She has spearheaded the “HR – Happy Relationship” strategy, significantly enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, she has developed comprehensive well-being benefit structures, prioritising the physical, mental and emotional health of employees. Her strategic initiatives have ensured operational efficiency and adaptability across the organisation.

Throughout her over 20 years of intensive experiences, Ms. Lan has gained extensive expertise in HR strategy, talent acquisition and organisational development, consistently driving improvements in employee engagement and organisational performance.

Nguyen Hong Nhung

CHRO – Loc Phat Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank
Bio

Nguyen Hong Nhung has held leadership positions in the banking sector, bringing rich industry experience focusing on four key areas, including HR strategy, talent management, employee policies, and training and workforce development.

Nhung has led the development and implementation of HR strategies, aligned with business goals, including organisational restructuring and optimising recruitment processes. She has also designed and implemented talent management programs to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees, including career development and performance evaluation frameworks. Nhung was actively involved in developing policies on compensation, benefits, and employee support to ensure compliance and addressing of workforce needs. In addition, she has built training programs to enhance technical skills, soft skills and leadership capabilities for employees across all levels.

Uyen Huoang

HR Director – Thien Long Group
Bio

With a proven track record in several industries like FMCG, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, manufacturing and real estate, Uyen is also a Lecturer at Ton Duc Thang University, as well as a trainer for HRCI certification exam preparation.  With over 25 years of experience in HR, she has successfully led:

  • Job Evaluation project at Holcim Vietnam 2002
  • Salary curve, retention, especially incentive program at PepsiCo with significantly increased sales volume from 120% budget (in 2004) to 133% achievement in 2005.
  • Workday project at Samsung in 2018
  • BSC KPI at Bidiphar (2022), IDP (2023 and 2024), Thien Long Group (2025).

Pham Lan Anh

CHRO – Generali Vietnam Life Insurance
Bio

Lan Anh graduated from RMIT University, majoring in banking and finance. She has 10 years of experience working overseas in America and New Zealand. She returned to Vietnam in 2009 and started her career in HR with Prudential Vietnam – The leading life insurance company in Vietnam. She has been the business partner to work alongside and find solutions for business growth in terms of the people agenda. After that, Lan Anh moved to Friesland Campina Vietnam in 2013 – A leading dairy company in Vietnam. This is a different industry for Lan Anh to adapt with the new skills and knowledge to support the business in people strategy.

As part of her career development, Lan Anh moved to Head of HR in Generali Vietnam in 2018. In this position, she covered all aspects of people development, including talent development, data analytics, productivity management, employee engagement and talent acquisition. Given the strong infrastructure, Generali Vietnam has achieved best place to work in Vietnam, HR excellence in talent development and a happy workforce.

Dr. Phan Thi Hong Xuan

Director – Centre for ASEAN Human Resources Research & Training – Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences & Humanities
Bio

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Hong Xuan has received a PhD degree on Cultural Anthropology at HCMUSSH-VNU-HCM in 2008. She has extensive experience in research and teaching at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City. She said has been the Chair of 5 scientific research projects at the level of the Ministry of Education & Training of Vietnam, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City.

Besides being Director of CVSEAS (Center for Vietnam & Southeast Asian studies), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan is a Head of the Department of Economic Social and Cultural Urban, Faculty of Urban studies, HCMUSSH, VNU; Chairwoman of Vietnam – ASEAN Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City. From the period of 2016 – 2021, she was a member of People Committee of HCMC.

Krista Pederson

Managing Director, Asia Pacific – Hogan Assessment Systems
Bio

Krista Pederson is the Managing Director – Asia Pacific for Hogan Assessment Systems, based in China. With over 15 years of international business experience and advanced fluency in Mandarin Chinese, she focuses on expanding Hogan’s brand and accelerating business growth in the Asia region. Krista frequently speaks at major industry conferences and events, sharing insights about Hogan’s perspective on cross-cultural leadership and talent development. She also manages the Hogan WeChat channel and collaborates with the Data Science team on culturally adapting Hogan’s assessments.

Krista holds a Master’s degree and is a PhD candidate in Organisational Development & Change at Fielding University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University and studied at Tsinghua University.

An Vo

Managing Partner & Regional Director – Asia Pacific
Janus Executive Search & Talent Advisory
Bio

Under An’s leadership, Janus Executive Search has become a strategic talent partner with leading organisations in Vietnam, fulfilling key C-level and high impact positions across banking, financial services, retail, real estate, manufacturing and technology industries. Janus’s approach has set it apart from competitors in which clients are provided with high-touch and customised talent acquisition services, served by high quality consultants with solid track record in dealing with top international talents.

Before Janus, she was the Vice President of HR, Head of Talent Acquisition for Techcombank, leading a team of 50 people to deliver 3,500 recruitment volume annually. Prior to Techcombank, she was the Head of HR at Hong Leong Bank Vietnam.

Before joining the banking industry, An was working at BAT in different roles in HR. She was the HR Business Partner and Talent Brand Lead, Talent Acquisition Head for East Asia Area, responsible for devising and implementing talent acquisition and talent brand strategy for Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. In her role as Talent Acquisition Director, An has impressively transformed BAT’s recruitment model in Vietnam within two years. She has led the organisations she’s been through to win several reputed awards, including Anphabe Top 2 Employers in Banking industry, the Top 10 LinkedIn Social Recruiters in Asia in 2015, Top 3 Employer Brands in Asia Pacific in 2016, and many more.

An holds a Double Bachelor Degree in International Relations and French from Mount Holyoke College (USA) and Master of Science Degree in Media & Communications Management from University of Stirling (Scotland).

Ton That Anh Vu

CHRO – Manulife Vietnam
Bio

Ton That Anh Vu has joined Manulife Vietnam since August 2022 and is currently CHRO. He is responsible for driving the people agenda and human resources priorities for Manulife’s entities in Vietnam.

Vu has built his professional career in the banking and finance sector in Vietnam and Canada. He has held various management roles in the areas of retail banking, trade finance, risk management, compliance, communications, government relations and human resources. He was the Country Head of Human Resources for HSBC and Prudential in Vietnam from 2011 to early 2018. His recent appointment was Director, Global Trade & Banking with CIBC in Toronto.

Vu has obtained his MBA from Maastricht School of Management and graduated from Law University in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Huong Phuong Anh

Vice President, HR – Marico South East Asia
Bio

Phuong Anh has 27 years of working experience, in which she is a HR practitioner in more than 22 years in life insurance, HR consulting, pharmaceutical and FMCG industries. Prior to Marico, she worked for Pfizer Vietnam.

Phuong Anh has a wealth of experience in HR, with more than 14 years as a member of boards in different companies. In her HR career, she has been leading many critical HR projects. Her remarkable contribution was to build culture, employer branding, and transformation together with business leaders. Phuong Anh is also recognised as a solid people leader who is very passionate about driving success with people and for people.

Nguyen Tam Thanh

CHRO
Masan Group
Bio

Nguyen Tam Thanh holds the position of CHRO at Masan Group, and is a HR business leader with more than 25 years of international HR leadership experience across industries, such as financial, business services, healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, retail, FMCG and F&B. She has broad knowledge and market insights achieved through regional and global roles that turn into fruitful business partnerships, and is committed to bringing people and business together to create excellent and sustainable performance, today and tomorrow.

Prior to Masan Group, Thanh worked at Cargill as the Regional Business HR Director for Thailand / Vietnam. Before joining Cargill, she worked at IKEA Group as the Regional HR Manager for Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia).

Thanh holds a Bachelor degree in Business Management from The Ho Chi Minh University, and an Executive Education in Strategic HR from the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Alexis Pham

Chief People Officer – Home Credit Vietnam
Bio

With a wide range of experience in human resources management spanning ~ 20 years in both end-market and regional HR leadership roles, Alexis specialises in talent management and development, organisational development and HR business partnering. She is currently Chief People Officer at Home Credit Vietnam. Prior to this, she was CHRO at Techcombank for 5 years and then CHRO at One Mount Group for 2 years, and together with the HR team, had built both Techcombank and One Mount Group to stand among Vietnam’s Best Places to Work in banking, financial services and technology and digital industries.

Before joining Techcombank in 2015, Alexis was Regional Head of Talent & Organisational Development for British American Tobacco (BAT) Asia Pacific. Before that, she was Head of HR, Vietnam Cluster, leading HR for BAT Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Myanmar. With experiences working in both MNCs and local organisations alike and industry exposure ranging from FMCG to banking and financial services to high-tech and digital, Alexis is well-versed with the opportunities and challenges in different types of organisations and is known for her abilities to design and execute practical and relevant solutions that add value to these organisations.

Alexis graduated from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Management. She was consistently on the Dean’s List, and as the top student of her cohort, earned First Class Honours upon graduation.

Le Thanh Khang

Head of HR – Nestlé Vietnam
Bio

Having more than 16 years of experience in human resources and business intelligence, with diverse perspectives and working experience in the Nestlé Indochina region (Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia), Khang has previously held a regional HR role in Switzerland (Nestlé headquarters) and has led multiple organisational development projects across various countries in Asia.

Khang’s passion lies in people development, youth development, building capabilities, and driving organisational transformation that aligns with the strategic objectives and growth of the business.

Le Bui Thi Mai Uyen

Business Executive Officer, Director of Dairy Business Unit – Nestlé Vietnam
Bio

With 17 years of experience in FMCG across various categories, Uyen is a passionate brand builder and business owner driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to understand consumer insights. She firmly believes in driving sustainable business results through consistent and long-term brand building strategies.

As a Gallup Strength Finder coach, Uyen is constantly fascinated by exploring new business opportunities and innovative business models, approaching them with an agile working mindset. One of her core values is the development of teams based on the principles of Strength Finder and empowerment. She believes in harnessing the unique strengths of individuals to create high-performing teams that drive exceptional results.

Tran Thi Thu

HR Director Nutreco International Vietnam
Bio

Tran Thi Thu is a seasoned HR professional with more than 18 years of experience in Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Renewable Energy, Trading, Real Estate and Aquaculture industries for global and Vietnamese organisations, including American Standard, Holcim and REE Corporation.  She is currently HR Director of Nutreco International Vietnam.

Possessing a HR generalist background with great exposure to talent development and HR business partnering skills, Thu has proven experience in developing and executing a wide range of compensation and benefits, succession planning, performance management, young talent, leadership development programs, talent management and initiatives for strategic HR projects.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Tong Thi Nhi Ha

Consultant & Facilitator – PACE Institute of Management
Bio

Tong Thi Nhi Ha (Ha Tong) is an independent facilitator and consultant in human resource management, talent development, and leadership development. She has more than 25 years of experience working with corporate clients including multinational companies and local corporations from a wide array of industries. Before that, she had served an HR Director for more than 15 years at leading corporations of hospitality and retail, including Rex Hotel Saigon, InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, New World Saigon Hotel, and Central Group Vietnam. Most recent she was in charge as Cluster Director of Learning and Development for some brands of Marriott International in Vietnam.

Ha is a certified facilitator of Hogan Assessment. She is also a consultant and facilitator at PACE Institute of Management and Talent Assessments Vietnam.

Ha earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in human resource management from Columbia Southern University (U.S). She also holds the SHRM Certification of Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Lieu Thi Bich Lam

HR Director – Schindler Vietnam
Bio

Lieu is currently the HR Director of Schindler Vietnam, a Swiss elevator and escalator company. Schindler is a leading provider of sustainable and smart urban mobility. Prior to joining Schindler, she has more than 25 years of diverse working experience in multinational companies like Novartis, Sandoz, Dutch Lady, Akzo Nobel, Dairy Farm International and Group Société Générale.

As a seasoned HR Director committed to driving organisational success through effective people management strategies, Lieu’s career journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence in talent acquisition, employee development, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Throughout her tenure, Lieu has developed a deep understanding of HR best practices and compliance requirements, ensuring that the organisation remains at the forefront of industry standards.

As a strategic partner to senior leadership, Lieu leverages her expertise to provide insights and recommendations that drive business growth and enhance employee engagement. Her approach is characterised by a focus on collaboration, transparency, and a genuine commitment to supporting the professional growth and well-being of the workforce.

Lieu is passionate about creating inclusive environments where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. With a track record of success in optimising HR processes and driving positive change, she is dedicated to leading our organisation towards continued excellence in people management and organisational effectiveness.

Tran Minh Huong

Country Head of HR, Vietnam
Standard Chartered Bank
Bio

Minh Huong is currently the Country Head of HR at Standard Chartered Bank (SC), Vietnam.  She has 28 years of working experience for SC and held various senior leadership roles, such as Head of Credit Risk Control, Head of Wholesales Banking Operations, CIO responsible for Technology & Operations of SC, before moving to Country Head of HR role in 2014.  She was the first female and localised CIO within SC Group in 2009.

Under Minh Huong’s HR leadership, SC Vietnam has been recognised as the Best Companies to Work for in Asia by HR Asia for 5 consecutive years (2018 – 2022), Great Place to Work 2023 certified by GPTW and being the first entity in Vietnam and the third organisation worldwide certified for EDGE (Equity, Diversity and Gender Equality) at the highest LEAD level. Minh Huong always strikes a balance between her personal life and work by practicing mindfulness.

Phung Minh An

Group Head of Talent Management & Organisational Development – Techcombank
Bio

Ms. Phung Minh An is currently Head of Talent Management & Organisational Development, Human Resources Management Division, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank – One of the leading banks in Vietnam.

Ms. An’s diversified background in leading risk management and strategy brings a very interesting approach to HR management at Techcombank, where she is able to combine a comprehensive and far-sighted vision with realistic execution programs. In addition, with more than 20 years at Techcombank, it is unarguable that Ms. An has a deep connection with the organisation and the people in it, demonstrated by her aspiration to make the life of Techcomers greater everyday.

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman of 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.

Denise Truong

Founder, Certified Trainer & Coach – TYDE Consulting
Bio

Denise has acquired the fundamentals of change management with a strong focus on human development in an international context. Certified by IDEO U, HarvardX and in the Process Communication Model®, she has trained teams across various industries from media to industrial factories in Vietnam. She conducts training programs of leadership, communication and management skills. Learner-centric, her training aims at solving conflicts and smoothening intercultural communication while keeping the internal harmony and ecology of her customers.

Denise was also invited as a special guest in TEDx Talk (Why Emotional Awareness to Solve Conflicts), Vietsuccess (NASA’s best skills to manage stress in your team), etc.

Le Thi Kim Anh

Vice President, Managing Director – Vietnam Human Resources Association (VNHR), Dynamic Consulting
Bio

Kim-Anh Le has a total of more than 30 years’ working experience, 15 years in senior management and exposure to human resources, production and sales. She has experience in both strategy and implementation of HR management, particularly in organisation restructure, developing performance management system, living up company culture, refining remuneration structures, implementing talent management and career development plans for high-potential employees.

Kim-Anh Le has delivered various consulting projects for foreign invested and local companies: Refining performance management system, developing competency framework, setting up assessment and development centre, outplacement of consulting services. She also conducted various workshops and talks related to change management. As a respected local HR practitioner, she has also been invited as guest speaker at several local and regional HR conferences / seminars (VNHR, Belux, HR Singapore, Samsung, AIA, JLT, etc).

Kim-Anh Le holds a Master of HR Management from USA and BS (Pharmacist) from the Medical & Pharmaceutical University of Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, she also possesses various certificates related to Sales Management, Safety Management, as well as certified in human theories (DISC, Insight Discovery, Master Performance Consultant, NLP Practitioner, ODCP).

Le Thanh Nguyen An

CHRO – VinaCapital
Bio

Ms. An Le joined VinaCapital in 2008 after working for Li & Fung Group for six years and has been an integral part of the team for over 15 years. With 23 years of extensive experience in HR management, she holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Massey University, New Zealand, a Bachelor of Banking, and a Bachelor of English from Open University.

Ms. Le is a Certified Professional Coach who received a certificate from the Vietnam Coaching Institute. Ms. Le currently oversees both HR and administrative functions within the organisation. Her expertise lies in strategic HR planning, performance management, total rewards, and organisational and employee development. She is dedicated to delivering talent acquisition, retention and motivation solutions that contribute to the growth and development of our company’s most valuable asset – Our people. Ms. Le is committed to helping individuals reach their full potential.

Ngo Thanh Phong

Country Sales Manager Workforce Optimizer
Bio

A pioneer in the AI-powered workforce optimisation management solution space, Phong is the country sales manager at Workforce Optimizer in Vietnam.  He started his career as the quality controller at Bayer, logistics transformer at Zuellig Pharma and Schneider Electric, SAP project management at Friesland Campina before moving on to Country Manager at Honeywell Logistics Solutions for 4 years (a Fortune 100 software-industrial company).

With the passion in digital business transformation journey, Phong commits to delivering a high standard level of customer service, advanced and accessible solutions to help maximise the workforce productivity in enterprises.

Erica Lam

Head of HR – BSH Home Appliances
Bio

Erica Lam is Head of HR at BSH Home Appliance with 10+ years of experience in HR leadership across multinational and listed companies. She partners with executives and employees to drive organizational effectiveness, specializing in HR strategies that align people and business goals.
Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Erica is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion. She champions employee benefits and rewards while fostering a culture where People Matters truly defines the workplace.

Michelle Taylor-Jones

Global Chief Inclusion Officer – Manulife Financial Corporation
Bio

Michelle Taylor-Jones is Global Chief Inclusion Officer at the Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: MFC). She is charged with leading the company in modeling comprehensive inclusion strategy with supporting programs, initiatives and actions that have an impact on Manulife employees, customers, and the community. Michelle is a member of the company Global Leadership Team and serves on the Manulife Investment Management Private Markets Board of Directors managing the property, business, and affairs of the company.

Prior to joining Manulife in 2020, Michelle held senior positions within multiple Fortune 500 Companies including Dell Technologies, EMC Technologies and Bank of America leading efforts in Small Business Banking, Talent Management, Executive Recruiting and Inclusion.

A member of the Board of Advisors for prestigious organizations i4CP ( A Future of Work & HR Research), Seramount ( Stronger Inclusive Workforces), and Catalyst (Workplaces that Work for Women) as well as is the co-founder of Black Women of Influence (BWOI), a New York Based organization for Mid-Executive Level Multicultural Women. The recipient of multiple honors, most recently she was recognized with the Corporate Trailblazer Award from the Ben Crump Social Justice Honors in recognition of efforts around advancing social justice as well as for her outstanding work of supporting women by the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), awarded the NAFE Woman of Excellence – Diversity Innovator award.

She is most proud of her tireless efforts as an advocate against violence of women and children globally and serves actively within the global foundation, Safe at Home, organization that provides hope and healing for children experiencing trauma and violence.

She Authored her first book, “Sonnets from My Soul,” a collection of inspirational poetry published as a gift to her children, Alyssa, and Tyler.

Favorite Quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill

Gautam Duggal

Senior Vice President, HR – APAC & MEA – Citi
Bio

Gautam Duggal is a global HR and organizational transformation leader trusted by CXOs and leadership teams to fix, stabilize, and scale complex organizations during moments of growth, restructuring, and strategic reset. He is known for delivering material financial and execution outcomes through disciplined organization design, leadership strategy, and workforce governance — without disrupting the business.

Currently, he is Senior Vice President – HR (APAC & MEA), Citi – Leading enterprise talent transformation and organizational effectiveness across regulated markets. Previously, he was Director – Global People Strategy & Talent Management | Mastercard where he partnered with C-suite globally on organization design, succession, and workforce strategy.

Archan Bahulekar

Head of Sales, Asia – First Advantage
Bio

Archan has 15 years of experience in driving B2B enterprise sales – including the past six years in the screening industry across APAC. He has a deep understanding of the background screening industry, having worked closely with strategic clients across industry verticals, collaborating and partnering with cross-functional leaders to ensure rolling out the best solutions and technology.

Archan holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, majoring in Finance and Accounting, from the University of Mumbai. He is also the co-author of the Kindle e-book “Full Stack Salesperson: A Guide to Selling in Today’s Hi-Tech World” — a testament to his passion for sharing sales excellence and delivering exceptional client buying experiences in the tech sector. Based in Singapore for most of his career, Archan enjoys meeting people, live concerts and spending time with family.

Rita Tsui

Founder – AsiaHRM | Coaching Engage +
Bio

Rita Tsui is an esteemed HR leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives in multinational companies across Hong Kong and Singapore. As President of AsiaHRM and the Asia HR Woman Club, she champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, significantly impacting the HR landscape in Asia. An ICF Credentialed Coach and certified trainer with the John Maxwell Team, Rita is passionate about leadership development and has conducted training sessions throughout the region. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Employer of Choice and Training and Development Awards. Her vision for the future of HR promises to inspire and empower professionals to cultivate talent and drive meaningful change in their organizations.

Dr. Anthony Wong

Founder & Managing Consultant – Gente
Bio

Dr. Anthony Wong is a highly regarded corporate trainer, lecturer, and HR leader with over 26 years of experience across diverse industries, including media (The South China Morning Post), FMCG (Nestlé), high-tech (Sony), retail (DFI), eCommerce (RedMart), manufacturing (Johnson Electric), and conglomerates (Hutchison Whampoa). His extensive background as Head of HR and corporate trainer for renowned companies equips him with deep insights into people, culture, and organizational development.

Dr. Wong specializes in leadership development, strategic planning, and talent management, regularly designing impactful workshops for commercial firms, NGOs, and universities. He teaches HR and talent management in leading MBA programs, equipping generations of business leaders and HR practitioners with essential skills and knowledge. As a sought-after speaker and moderator at regional and international conferences, he has published research on leadership and diversity in peer-reviewed journals.

An expert in talent development and an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Wong serves on several advisory boards, including the Hong Kong Red Cross and Oxfam Hong Kong. He holds a BBA and two master’s degrees, along with a Doctorate in Business Administration. Additionally, he possesses various trainer certifications in performance management, presentation, and talent interviewing and selection.

Cynthia Lai

Founder and Executive Coach – Choose to Change Coaching and Consulting Limited
Bio

Cynthia Lai is an executive coach and leadership facilitator who helps HR and business leaders drive transformation with clarity, confidence, and credibility. With nearly 20 years of experience spanning business transformation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication — including senior leadership roles at HSBC, OCBC, and Bank of China (HK) — Cynthia brings deep, real-world insight into what it takes to lead change in complex, fast-moving environments.

As a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer and ICF Associate Certified Coach, Cynthia blends behavioural insight, emotional intelligence, and coaching methodology to help leaders influence with empathy and impact. She is also a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a certified hypnotherapist, and holds professional qualifications in ESG analysis and corporate governance.

Cynthia’s approach is rooted on practical experience. She supports HR teams, boards, leaders, and C-suite executives across industries — from financial services and technology to education and social impact — to lead human-first transformation in the age of AI. Her facilitation style is strategic yet down-to-earth, helping leaders to shift mindsets, reframe resistance, and turn insight into action.

She is also the co-founder of MetaOptix, a deep-tech startup incubated by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks and City University of Hong Kong. She serves on multiple advisory boards focused on innovation, governance, and leadership development.
Cynthia holds an MBA, a Master’s in Sustainable Development, and a Master’s in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance. A trilingual facilitator fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she brings cultural fluency and global perspective to every room she leads.

Yolice Wu

Executive Director and Chief People & Culture Officer – Hongkong Land Limited
Bio

Yolice Wu joined the Board as Executive Director, People & Culture in 2023 and assumed the role of Executive Director and Chief People & Culture Officer in November 2024. Ms Wu is responsible for overseeing all People & Culture functions across the organisation. She is instrumental in shaping and nurturing a high-performance workforce, while fostering an inclusive culture, laying the foundation for sustained success and growth within the organisation.

Ms Wu brings over two decades of experience managing human resources across Chinese Mainland and Asia Pacific regions, with extensive experience in multiple senior leadership roles across different corporations. Prior to joining the Company, Ms Wu served as the Chief People Officer at Jardine International Motors, where she played a pivotal role in transforming and embedding a new culture during a significant merger. Before that, Ms Wu was the Director of Human Resources at Zung Fu.

Ms Wu holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade from Shanghai University and a Master’s degree in Training & Organization Development from Saint Joseph’s University.

Sarah Cheuk

AVP HR – Fano Labs
Bio

Sarah is a dedicated, forward thinking HR leader who drives business outcomes through strategic innovation. Currently a strategic business partner at a SpeechAI company, she aligns people initiatives with enterprise goals to elevate engagement and performance. A pioneer who embraces new initiatives, she is known for piloting cutting edge practices and translating them into practical, scalable solutions.

Committed to advancing the HR profession, Sarah tackles complex challenges with innovative, pragmatic approaches that enable sustainable growth and capability building. She is deeply engaged in the HR community and actively gives back through mentoring, teaching, and knowledge sharing. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including Best HR Leader of the Year (2023) and the Excellent HR Professional Award (2022).

Sarah holds an MSc in Strategic Human Resource Management and a BBA in Human Resources Management from Hong Kong Baptist University, and she broadened her global perspective through the NUS Global Leaders Program. She is a DBA candidate at City University of Hong Kong and a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM).

Emily Tang

Director, Cluster Lead, People Capability, Hong Kong and Macau – Standard Chartered
Bio

Emily’s passion for integrating wellness and resilience into the organizational fabric began with a powerful, real-world transformation: witnessing a struggling team member thrive after their team prioritized mental wellness. This journey ignited her drive to create cultures where employees flourish amidst complexity. For two decades, Emily has specialized in empowering people to master digital tools and navigate the mentally intense landscape of modern business. Blending deep strategic insight with an innovative mindset, she helps organizations confidently ride the wave of rapid change. Her fundamental belief? Resilience is the cornerstone that builds future-ready, sustainably successful teams.

Ilaria Gregotti

VP P&C East Asia, Australia & PMI Global Travel Retail – Philip Morris International
Bio

Ilaria is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in people management and organizational effectiveness. As Vice President of People & Culture for Asia Pacific and PMI Global Travel Retail at Philip Morris International (PMI), she plays a critical role in advancing PMI’s smoke-free vision across diverse markets—a vision she has supported for the past seven years.

With over 25 years of experience, Ilaria’s career encompasses talent management, organizational design, behavioral change, and HR transformation. She is passionate about continuous learning and delivering measurable results, consistently building high-performing teams that excel in dynamic environments. Her keen understanding of local HR trends and cultural nuances enables her to drive impact regionally and globally within PMI.

Before joining PMI, Ilaria held senior positions at KPMG, where she led global HR transformation initiatives and managed change programs for major corporations.

“True transformation begins when we connect strategy with people and culture.”

Charlotte Chan

Senior Director, People & Culture – Klook
Bio

Charlotte Chan leads the global people strategy at Klook, overseeing HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management & Development. A strategic leader, she specializes in aligning human capital with business objectives, focusing on organizational development, change management, and employer branding to navigate complex workforce challenges.
Charlotte’s career began in luxury retail, pioneering business expansion in Greater China—an experience that grounded her belief that talent is the engine of commercial success. Transitioning to HR, she spent over a decade at industry leaders including Michael Page, KOS International, and K11. Today, she leverages her unique commercial background to drive high-impact people strategies that support Klook’s global growth and operational excellence.

Kristy Lam

Head of HR (APAC) – The Cookware Company
Bio

Kristy leads the Global HR functions at EP, specializing in all-round people strategies within the renewable energy sector. With extensive experience across multinational corporations and dynamic start-ups, Kristy’s career spans multiple regions and industries, ranging from sourcing and manufacturing to professional services, fostering a comprehensive understanding of diverse workplace cultures.

A dedicated advocate for sustainability and inclusivity, Kristy champions initiatives that promote equitable opportunities and embrace cultural differences among global teams

Philip Wixon

Head of HR Transformation – The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Bio

A seasoned transformation leader with over 25 years of experience spanning top-tier management consulting and strategic corporate roles across Asia-Pacific, India, the Middle East, and the UK. Philip is known for translating complex business challenges into practical, technology-enabled solutions that accelerate growth, streamline operations, and elevate employee experience.

Sebastian Ritz

Senior Director, APAC – gloat
Bio

Sebastian Ritz currently leads Gloat’s business across Asia & Australia. He has spent the last 10 years working with business & technology leaders across Asia, Europe & North America, guiding them through transformation initiatives. He has a deep passion for partnering with organizations to solve complex problems & currently focuses heavily on work & workforce transformation in the AI era. He lives in Taipei, Taiwan.

Alex Wong

General Manager – Corporate Information Technology – The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)
Bio

Alex has over 25+ years of experience in the information technology industry served in international conglomerate with main focus on Fintech as well as currently being the General Manager – Corporate Information Technology for The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. During all his career life in IT, his main focus has always been on bridging users (external and internal) with technology as that is actually one of the hardest and most challenging area in enabling technology in general.

He has recently joined the HKCS Specialist Group called AISG as an Executive Committee member. The objective of the group is to keep HKCS members abreast of the general movement of AI.

In the past 6 years, aside from pushing The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited forward with various latest information technology including AI and Generative AI, he values a company’s “Citizen Developer” ability dearly as well. Therefore, he established and led a cultural transformation program where the objectives is to aim for higher adoption rate of “Citizen Developer”. He believes this is a very key element in the journey of Digital Transformation.

Achievement & Awards
“Digimon” (數碼暴龍) is a cultural change program designed to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency for the company through the innovative use of technologies and Gen AI. The name “Digimon” is the abbreviation of “Digital Monsters”, which symbolizes the power and potential of technology.
Since its launch in 2023, “Digimon” focuses on fostering a digital-savvy and data driven environment where employees are encouraged to adopt and utilize new tools and systems to improve both customer interactions and internal processes in a more efficient and effective way.

Digimon earned the following awards in 2025:
HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development
• Gold Award at the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development
• Excellence in Cultural Change
• Excellence in Digital Transformation
• HR Professionals’ Favourite Campaign