Alex P. is a multi-award-winning Chief People Officer, entrepreneur, and startup advisor with 15+ years of experience driving HR transformation across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth tech firms. As CEO of Crackerjack People Partners and CHRO of Intrepid Group Asia, he's led 5X workforce scaling, successful M&As, and award-winning workplace cultures. His expertise in employer branding shaped Grab's talent community and earned Circles.Life "Top Employer in Digital Telco" recognition.
A Wharton and Quantic MBA graduate, Alex combines HR analytics with human-centric leadership. He serves as Board Advisor to GTM Venture Studio (San Francisco) and founded NetaGain Coaching to empower professionals through accountability-based growth.
A sought-after speaker, Alex delivers powerful insights on talent innovation, resilient leadership, and building future-ready organizations. His talks blend strategic vision with practical takeaways from his work across aviation, telco, and tech sectors in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.
Kevin Kan is a multi-award-winning Professional Coach, mentor, mediator and business leader. With an international career spanning over 30 years in corporate and multinational organizations, Kevin has held management consulting and senior executive management positions in organizations such as AIMIA, American Express, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, PwC Consulting and KPMG Consulting. He now coaches and mentors C-level and executive clients to help them gain clarity, confidence and focus to maximize their potential and performance. Kevin is a diversity and inclusion ally and you will find him regularly featured in media including Forbes, Marketing Magazine and Human Resources Magazine. Kevin is an expert in multi-generational workplaces, advocates for inclusive cultures, leadership mindset shifts, job redesigns, flexibility, and combating ageism for optimal organizational success.
Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognized empathy advocate, bestselling author, and the leading voice on Listening-Led Leadership and the multi-trillion dollar empathy gap. As Malaysia’s #1 Workplace Wellbeing Leader, she teaches how empathy is a critical business skill, not a soft one. Her neuroscience-informed keynotes and masterclasses on Psychological Safety, Multigenerational Leadership, and Organisational Empathy are crafted to help leaders balance humanism and capitalism. Having shared stages with Bill Gates and Steve Wozniak, Mimi's work is trusted by the world’s largest brands, including Emirates, Philips, and Shell. She is on a mission to reconnect our workplaces through actionable empathy, transforming how leaders think, feel, and lead for sustained performance and belonging.
Michele is a global leadership expert with 25 years of experience across finance, education, and leadership development in the UK and Malaysia. She has led departments at UBS, HSBC, CIMB, the Asia School of Business, and Iclif Leadership & Governance Centre, managing multicultural and multigenerational teams while driving organizational transformation. A certified executive coach, psychotherapist, and EQ practitioner, Michele specializes in the Future of Work, leadership development, culture transformation, DEI, workforce strategy, and talent management. She has consulted with major organizations including Petronas, Khazanah, Bank Negara, Axiata, AirAsia, and Indian Railways, designing programs to enhance leadership, engagement, and employee well-being. An accomplished keynote speaker, Michele has presented at The Economist, Financial Times, and global leadership conferences. She holds a BSc and MSc from the London School of Economics and a PhD in the Future of Work from the University of Nottingham.
Arasu is an Executive Coach with over 9 years of coaching experience helping people and organizations attain maximum effectiveness. He's guided mid to senior-level leaders globally, spanning diverse sectors and accumulating 1500+ coaching hours. With a corporate tenure of 24 years at Motorola, Bristol Myers Squibb, ABB, Baker Hughes, and 3M, including roles like HR Leader at Baker Hughes and HR Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, Arasu offers practical insights. His expertise serves Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, navigating intricate business landscapes. As a certified Leadership and Executive coach, Maniarasu empowers individuals, focusing on coaching leaders from varied cultural backgrounds. He equips them with essential skills like systemic thinking, resilience, communication, influence, learning agility, self-awareness and equality. Arasu's approach fosters positive change and tailored support, particularly in training middle managers for leadership success.
Helena is a seasoned professional in Business Development, boasting years of dedicated experience in the information technology and services sector. Her track record reflects a deep understanding of Enterprise Software, Partner Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Go-to-market Strategy, and Strategic Partnerships. With a solid foundation in International Marketing through an MBA from Camden University, she embodies a strong sales acumen and a strategic approach to fostering business growth. She is currently leading the SAP Business Women Network (BWN) SEA and driving impact through external engagement, showcasing SAP as diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) leader. Outside of SAP, Helen likes to participate in external women development initiatives through NGOs and volunteers for impacted communities.
Sasibai Kimis is a Malaysian social entrepreneur and founder of Earth Heir, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship while empowering marginalized communities. She brings deep expertise in social enterprise development, ethical fashion, and sustainability, collaborating with artisans across diverse cultural and generational backgrounds, including rural women, indigenous communities, refugees, and persons with disabilities. Under her leadership, Earth Heir has become B-Corp and WFTO Fair Trade certified, creating contemporary handcrafted products that celebrate heritage and drive social impact.
Prior to founding Earth Heir in 2013, Sasibai held leadership roles in finance and development, including Vice President at Khazanah Nasional, Director at First Avenue Partners LLP, and Analyst at Lehman Brothers. She has contributed to the United Nations Development Program and Opportunities Industrialization Centers International.
Michelle is a HR Leader, Talent and Leadership Thought Leader & Subject Expert. She has over 13 years of experience in Fortune 100 companies and consulting firms and her extensive background in HR and deep knowledge of human resources and organizational dynamics make her a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance in change management, organization culture and other areas. Her expertise includes, specializing in helping employees overcome negative emotional triggers and build resilience. As a female professional of Asian descent and a member of the LGBTQ community, Michelle advocates for inclusive practices in the workplace. In her role as a HR leader, she leads initiatives promoting equal opportunities, challenging biases, and fostering a culture of belonging. Her journey exemplifies the power of embracing authenticity in the corporate world, making her a driving force for positive change in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Mastura Mahamed, Ph.D., is an Inclusive Communication Specialist, Academician, Media Practitioner, Researcher, and advocate of Inclusion. She serves as a Senior Lecturer in Communication at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). With expertise in journalism, participatory media, and public relations, she conducts qualitative research and analysis across various organizations. Mastura's commitment extends to community empowerment, particularly for individuals with disabilities, given her personal experience with cerebral palsy. Her broad spectrum of mass communication experience, including training and disability inclusivity, has shaped her focus on communication training, leadership, media literacy, journalism, and convergence. She has served as a PR officer and researcher, contributing to both government and private sectors before her academic journey. She is also currently the Vice President of Cerebral Palsy Malaysia.
Muthoni is tasked with overseeing the PnL of the Oral Care Business for South East Asia and Taiwan, a crucial segment that contributes significantly to the company's overall revenue. With an extensive background in marketing and strategy spanning 15 years, she has a track record of executing impactful marketing campaigns, fostering growth and innovation, and building brand strength and consumer loyalty in challenging markets. In addition to her role at Haleon, she serves as a Board Member at Human Inc, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering youth to drive positive change in their communities. She utilizes her corporate experience as an Executive Coach and Speaker, guiding C-Suite executives and founders of SMEs and startups in achieving their business goals and maximizing effectiveness. She is passionate about creating meaningful impact and believes in the power of collaboration, empathy, and creativity to address complex challenges and deliver value for all stakeholders.
