Company/Organization, Customer Service, & Achievement Awards Judging Committee
Ryo Ohashi
President and Chief Executive Officer, Altius Inspiro, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ryo Ohashi is the President & CEO of Altius Inspiro, Inc. (Inspiro), where he leads the company’s mission to drive innovation and operational excellence. With over 20 years of global leadership experience, Ryo has a distinguished track record of driving transformation, growth, and profitability across the cybersecurity, ICT, and LED manufacturing industries during his tenure at the global giant Mitsui & Co., Ltd. At Inspiro, Ryo provides strategic vision and oversees diverse, multi-functional operations across global markets, seamlessly bridging geographies and cultures to deliver impactful results. His leadership is defined by a commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of complex, dynamic business environments. Ryo has held executive leadership roles across North America and Asia, consistently achieving success in challenging and competitive markets. He earned a BA in Business Administration from Washington State University and completed the Senior Executive Education Program at London Business School.
Arun Raju Chinna Raju
Doctorate in Business Management, Westcliff University, United States
Arun is a strategic product and business leader specializing in AI-driven innovation, business system modernization, and supply chain transformation. He has experience in global consulting and program management, driving scalable, data-centric solutions. His doctoral dissertation examines the impact of AI on consumer trust and decision-making, and connects technology adoption with business growth.
Rajesh Devaraj
Operations Manager, Controlled Networks Solution, Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Senior technology leader and researcher with over 15 years of international experience across the United States and India. Currently serves in a senior managerial role at Controlled Networks, USA, where he oversees enterprise telecommunications and cloud service operations. Previously held director-level roles with responsibility for cross-border technical teams and strategic initiatives.
Linhui He
Strategy & Operations Manager, Phil, Inc, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Alicia is a Strategy & Operations leader with 8+ years of experience in high-growth tech. She brings a hybrid background across business strategy, financial modeling, product management, and operational execution, and is known for driving cross-functional initiatives from early ideation through end-to-end delivery.
Vijit Kapoor
Investment Professional, Elliott Management Corporation, New York City, New York, United States
Vijit’s experience includes approximately 3 years in investment banking and 7 years in investing, covering both public and private companies. As an investor, his core responsibilities have included evaluating companies and executive teams across industries including consumer, industrials, business services, and healthcare.
Paul Ratner
Vice President, Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States
Paul founded and ran a commercial real estate agency in London, England, between 2009-2025. Transactions included a $14m deal with Blackrock and a $23m deal with Hilton Hotels. He moved to LA in April to be the VP of Pegasus Investments, which has c.$3.7bn of US real estate under management. Paul has written articles for The Estates Gazette advising UK investors on the US commercial real estate market.
Muhammad Shahid
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development, Novo Nordisk Pharma Pte Ltd, Singapore
Supply chain leader with 18+ years’ APAC experience, driving demand planning, S&OP/S&OE optimization, and digital transformation. At Novo Nordisk, leads regional strategy, customer-centric frameworks, and Full Agency markets. APICS CSCP, skilled in project delivery and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for measurable improvements in service levels, cost efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
Vinodkumar Tiwari
Senior Leader, APJC Asset Management, Times Professional Learning, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Highly experienced professional dedicated to delivering exceptional customer support experiences by building strong teams and fostering innovation. Proven leader across all service phases, from incubation to scale, with a continuous focus on optimizing business operations, knowledge building, and talent development. 18 years of industry experience and won multiple innovation awards.