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.
Sumit Agarwal is a beacon of resilience and determination in the DEI landscape. Living with cerebral palsy, he has transformed challenges into strengths, emerging as a prominent figure in diversity and inclusion. With over 300 speeches across corporate, educational, and social platforms, Sumit's voice resonates with a commitment to inclusivity. He is the esteemed Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador of HRAI, and a lifetime member and the Voice of Diversity of India Diversity Forum, ISTD, and NHRDN. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice with over 200 million views, Sumit's advocacy for diversity is both impactful and far-reaching. His roles as an Entrepreneur, SDG Ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion, and NITI Aayog Mentor for Change further underscore his dedication and expertise in championing a more inclusive society.
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.
Lynette is a data-driven human resource and marketing professional, who loves to tell stories and build long-term relationships, with a special kind of love for employee engagement and culture building in the workplace. Her most recent role at Foodpanda focused on driving strategies and initiatives to ensure employee well-being and Inclusion, Equity & Diversity, creating a psychologically safe space and an environment where employees could bring their whole, authentic selves to the table. Outside of her day job, she supports communities such as The Astronaut's Collective to work with students on making the world a more inclusive place for people with special needs. She is a strong believer of the strength in diversity and inclusion and the benefits it brings to organisations and teams.
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Nina founded X0PA AI in 2017 to disrupt traditional search business and pivot to a SAAS based AI, ML platform in 2017 to form X0PA AI, a B2B SAAS platform that helps organizations in their Human Capital hiring and deployment with AI and automation, improving efficiencies and removing bias from selections to create better teams. Nina is a Tech Entrepreneur, top 100 Women Powered High Growth Businesses APAC, Tech Blazer and Pioneer and Steering committee of Ethical AI. Nina is indeed a remarkable figure in the world of technology and human resources. She is also the Founder and Chair for Empauwer, an AI-powered platform that enables companies to hire, retain and engage neurodiverse talent. Nina is also a Founding Member of Chief, a global membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders, and a Board Member of Bipolar Buddy and Mood Mentor, mental health start-ups.
Dr. Raman K. Attri is a multifaceted personality with a range of talents, including being a scientist, author, speaker, L&D leader, and artist. His outstanding achievements have earned him recognition as a Brainz Global 500 leader alongside other stellar personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, Gary Vee, Jim Kwik, and Jim Shetty. Dr. Attri is the world's leading authority on the "science of speed" in professional learning and performance, with over two decades of research in performance science. Despite being permanently disabled since childhood, Dr. Attri is known as a powerhouse of positivity and inspiration. He has transformed his inability to walk into a unique expertise in teaching people how to walk faster in their professional world.
Magdalena Poulin is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader with over 20 years of experience across EMEA, Asia, Pacific, and Japan. As Head of Diversity & Inclusion at AIG, she drives transformative DEI initiatives that embed inclusion into corporate strategy, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Previously at HP and AIG, she led programs that enhanced culture, engagement, and support for underrepresented communities. Passionate about bridging strategy and purpose, Magdalena specializes in unconscious bias, leadership development, and people-first solutions that create lasting impact. With expertise in coaching, mindfulness, and mental well-being, she champions holistic approaches that empower individuals and organizations alike. Her mission is to turn DEI into a strategic advantage, shaping workplaces where everyone feels valued and inspired. Let’s connect to transform workplaces into engines of inclusivity, creativity, and success!
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.
Hitesh is a Paralympic Medal winner with the Singapore Cerebral Palsy Football Team and the author of the book 'Better Than Normal' which has sold more than 15,000 copies worldwide. He has received the South-East Asia Excellence Awards-Special Mention of Outstanding Achievements for being an exceptional role model to youth all around the world. Hitesh is also a certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer and is featured regularly on local and global TV, Radio and Magazines for his crazy mission to inspire 50 Million People by 2050!
Nicole is an accomplished HR leader with over 10 years of experience in HR, marketing, and academia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in industrial organizational psychology, specializing in talent management, organizational development, culture, and learning & development (L&D). Nicole is currently the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong, and the APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup, where she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the region.
A strong advocate for mental health and inclusive leadership, Nicole has been recognized for her work, being named one of the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn in 2023 and one of the Top 100 Filipinos to Follow on LinkedIn in 2020. She mentors leaders globally and is a sought-after speaker at regional and global events, sharing her expertise on modern HR practices, leadership development, and DEI.
Rebecca is the Managing Director of Iris Singapore, a global creative agency network. She has spent the last 18 years working as a brand, business and creative strategist in Australia, New York and the past 10 years in Singapore. She has built successful global brands across cultures, channels and changes in the industry, using AI, tech and social media successfully to do so.
She is passionate about women in leadership, being a mother of a 3 year old in a demanding industry, and intent on proving that empathy and kindness are the cornerstones of a new generation of leaders. She mentors and shares her own experience and cornerstones for being a conscious leader in an age where uncertainty and change are the new norms.
Kerry has over three decades of experience in recruitment and HR management across the biotech, investment banking, technology, and executive search sectors, with a career spanning exclusively in Asia.
As a trainer, coach, and mentor, he has led workshops for thousands of Google employees, managers, and leaders, covering topics such as mission, culture, strategy, change management, influencing, decision-making, adaptability, inclusion, and team effectiveness.
Kerry also conducts leadership workshops for venture founders as part of Google for Startups initiatives and frequently provides one-on-one coaching for CEOs on people-related challenges. Additionally, he has served on the Singapore government's National Skills Advisory panels and was a Part-Time Lecturer (Tutor) at the prestigious Nanyang Technological University from 2019 to 2021.
Avi Liran (CSP) is the Global Chief Delighting Officer and a motivational speaker focused on delivering meaningful results for organizations. Known for his embodiment of Contagious Positivity, Avi helps businesses achieve profitability by fostering joy and appreciation in the workplace. His approach centers on transforming business cultures through positive mindsets, which in turn improves performance, employee wellbeing, and customer satisfaction.
Avi has worked with numerous companies, including Fortune 500 firms, guiding them through positive organizational change. His philosophy is straightforward: delight your people, and they will delight your customers. By creating a positive business environment, Avi contributes to the growth and success of organizations globally. Through his engaging speaking style, Avi leads workshops and keynotes that inspire lasting change in organizations, helping them build stronger, more positive workplace cultures.
