Alex is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in HR, marketing, customer service, and operations across tech, e-commerce, aviation, and more. Passionate about brand building, people development, tech adoption, and change management, he has also led significant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fostering inclusive workplaces that empower diverse talent. Alex holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Life Coaching from Singapore University of Social Sciences, an MBA from Quantic University, and a Bachelors of Business (1st Class Honours) from Nanyang Technological University. A recognized IHRP professional and practicing life coach, Alex currently serves as Chief People Officer at an e-commerce martech company, overseeing Southeast Asia. He is committed to personal growth, character resilience, and driving societal change through DEI leadership, coaching, and counseling.
Christine Amour-Levar has built a global career as a marketing and communications expert and social entrepreneur intent on solving some of the world's most pressing issues. As a passionate champion of female empowerment and environmental conservation, Christine founded not one, but two award-winning non-profit organizations, Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth, to bridge these two passions. Both take all-female teams on pioneering expeditions with Women on a Mission empowering and supporting women who have been subjected to violence and abuse, and HER Planet Earth raising funds for underprivileged women affected by climate change. Her speaking engagements have been hosted by INSEAD, Nike, TBWA, Microsoft, Unilever, Credit Suisse, TEDx, and more.
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 an internationally bestselling author and the multi-award-winning founder of Empathy Everywhere, the world’s leading organizational empathy training and engagement platform. She is the host of the top-rated podcast MiMi YouYou and a sought-after global speaker, regularly featured in media and on international event stages.
Specializing in Listening-Led Leadership, Psychological Safety, and Diversity & Inclusion, Mimi is a renowned organizational coach and thought leader championing the movement to balance humanism and capitalism in workplaces worldwide. With an organic reach of over 55,000 weekly and 60,000 followers, she has trained 12,500+ professionals across Fortune 500 organizations, focusing on multi-generational leadership.
A truly global leader, Mimi was recently honored with the Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader awards. Charismatic and deeply passionate, Mimi is committed to reconnecting the corporate world—one organization and one audience at a time.
Michele has 25 years of leadership, management and finance experience both in the UK and Malaysia, bringing critical leadership and management insights with her. Michele has grown business revenues and built client opportunities over the years, managing accounts up to RM2billion, while also developing expertise in a wide variety of areas, allowing her to advise, train, coach and mentor clients on leadership, multi-generational workforce, strategic thought, change management, human capital development, managing culture, individual performance, career planning, and more. A certified leadership development and human capital strategist, she has also led, consulted, and facilitated on business strategy and human capital projects, working with board of directors and senior management teams in a wide range of areas. A certified instructional designer, international speaker and leadership trainer, she has designed and developed curriculum in the leadership and talent development space for MNCs, GLCs and the private sector.
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 left a successful finance career to found Earth Heir in 2013, an award-winning impact enterprise championing ethical craftsmanship. Earth Heir empowers artisans from marginalized communities, refugees, and the differently abled, preserving disappearing heritage art forms while advocating fair trade and sustainability. The brand is B-Corp and WFTO Fair Trade certified.
Sasi was named one of Wharton’s “40 under 40” (2015), an Eisenhower Fellow (2015), an Asia21 Young Leader (2017), and a Vital Voices Fellow (2019). She also received the NFTC "Trade Leadership for the Digital Age" Award (2020) and the Tatler Hero Award (2020).
Previously, she held leadership roles at Khazanah Nasional, First Avenue Partners, and Lehman Brothers. She holds a B.S. in Economics from Wharton and an M.Phil in Environment & Development from Cambridge. A sought-after speaker, she has spoken globally at TEDx, universities, and industry forums.
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.
