2024 年の審査員

 
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION, Sustainability & Achievement Awards Judging Committee
Sillett

Chair:

Sharad Govil, Chief Executive Officer
Amazing Hearing Group Pte. Ltd, Singapore

Sharad Govil is a highly accomplished professional in the field of hearing healthcare, known for his dynamic leadership and significant contributions to the industry in the Asian region, from providing trainings to many HCPs, to bringing new brands and products to the market. Currently serving as the CEO of Amazing Hearing Group since 2022, he has a rich background in managing diverse roles across the medical device and healthcare sector.

With a career spanning two decades, Sharad has demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership. His journey began as a Clinical Audiologist at the National University Hospital in Singapore and then at National Audiology Centre, New Zealand from 2003 to 2006. His early clinical experience laid the foundation for his future success in the hearing healthcare industry. In 2006, Sharad transitioned into the corporate world, taking on the role of International Product Trainer for Sonova in Shanghai, China and later establishing a wholesale business in Singapore & Malaysia. He played a pivotal role in the company until 2015 and later on became Managing Director at GN Hearing, overseeing all commercial aspects as well as operations in Singapore and the broader Asia Market.

Sharad receives invitations to speak at regional conferences, showcasing his expertise and insights. He was also selected as one of the first few mentees by the prestigious Asia Mentor Circle, highlighting his standing as a respected figure in the industry. In 2022, Sharad Govil took a significant step in his career by acquiring a hearing healthcare clinic in Singapore, where he spearheaded its transformation of Amazing Hearing into a top- tier professional hearing healthcare company. This achievement did not go unnoticed, as both he and his company were honored with the prestigious Stevie Gold Award for Innovation in Management. In 2023, Sharad Govil's contributions to the business community were further acknowledged when he received the Singapore SME 500 award, a testament to his leadership and impact in the healthcare sector.

Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, he actively engages in clinical work within his company, mentors’ young graduates and executives, and remains dedicated to advancing the field of hearing healthcare. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Sharad is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Audiology (AuD) at Salus University, expected to be completed by 2025. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his earlier educational achievements, including an Executive MBA from the State University of New York (2013-2015) and an MSC in Speech Pathology & Audiology (2000-2002).

Committee:

 

Mohamed Saad Atia Abdalla, Tech Advisor            
MOI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Professor Abdalla is a Technical Advisor for the Ministry of Interior (MOI. He is also Head of Excellence Team at Human Resources Directorates (MOI) and was also Director for the Geographic Information Security System Institute (GISSI) training center. He is a Professor and Lecturer at Engineering Colleges at the University of Bahrain, Kingdom University.

 

​Vaneeta Aggarwal, Founder & CEO
Bizemag Advisors, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Dr. Vaneeta Aggarwal is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Publisher of monthly Business Strategy e Magazine and Bizemag business podcast. She has more than 30 years of experience in Higher education and Digital Marketing & Media.

 

Ruchi Agrawal, Senior Manager Finance    
Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ruchi is a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Finance Professional with a distinguished career in the field of finance. With an academic background and extensive practical knowledge, Ruchi has made significant contributions to various organizations throughout her career. She is working with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited and the Treasury function at Vedanta Group. 

 

Majid Albana, Vice President Corporate Strategic   
PT Angkasa Pura Logistik, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Majid is Vice President Corporate Strategic at Angkasa Pura Logistic member of Indonesia SOE Injourney. He has over 14 years of experience in Quality Assurance, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), Strategic Development, Innovation Management, Transportation and Logistic Management. In 2019, he received the Maverick of the Year award from The International Business Award.

 

Alpha Omega Aquino, Chief People Officer            
Home Credit Philippines, Taguig, Philippines

Alpha Omega Aquino, Chief People Officer at Home Credit Philippines, Inc., boasts a distinguished career in the outsourcing industry. With a proven track record in multi-cultural operations, she champions a purpose-driven ethos. She advocates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

 

Vipul Bansal, Director           
Deutsche Bank, New York City, New York, United States

Vipul is a Director in investment banking practice at Deutsche Bank. He is a seasoned finance professional with over ten years of experience in investment banking and capital markets across America, Europe, and Asia. He received an MBA from New York University, where he was a Dean's Scholar, and has CFA certification.

 

Raymond Banzuela, Education and Business Management Consultant    
Infintiy Training Consultancy Services, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines

He is an Education Program Consultant, Business Management Consultant, Events Manager, and Organizer, Travel and Tour Service Provider, Accredited Competency Assessor in the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Accredited Tourism Trainer at the Department of Tourism, Licensed Professional Teacher, Certified Food Protection Manager at the Canadian Institute for Food Safety.

 

Anna Gizelle Camua, PR & Communication Professional   
College Law - Bulacan State University, Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines

Gizelle has over 25 years of experience as a communications professional in fields of public relations, corporate social responsibility, marketing, corporate communication, change management, and business continuity planning. She was previously the Vice President for Community Investment and Advocacy of British insurer Pru Life UK. She holds a Master in Development Communication.

 

Subroto Das, Member of the International Advisory Council Global Capital 
Service Group Ltd, New York City, New York, United States

Subroto has decades of experience in the financial sector. He has worked for the private sector, government agencies, and multinational corporations. Subroto is a Columbia University MPA and a Delhi University MBA. As a member of the International Advisory Council of GCAPS he assists clients in exploring new markets in the I2U2 region.

Nitin Ghadge
Health Research Inc., New York, United States
Dr. Nitin is a renowned research scientist at the New York State DOH. He has experience investigating 50 communicable diseases, including recent outbreaks like measles, unknown hepatitis, polio, and Cronobacter. He has received the title of Empire Health Hero, mentors early-career epidemiologists, and uses social media to raise awareness about public health issues.

 

Atmajitsinh Gohil, Vice President    
Deutsche Bank, New York City, New York, United States

Atmajit is working at Deutsche Bank as a Vice President. Atmajit has over 10 years of experience working in the finance industry, validating statistical and machine learning models, building statistical models, and performing financial data analysis. Atmajit holds a Masters in Economics from SUNY Buffalo.

 

Sarah Grigsby, Executive Coach & Senior Advisor
Cultivating Wholeness, Singapore, Singapore
Sarah Grigsby is an internationally renowned Executive Coach, Advisor, and Founder of Cultivating Wholeness, with a proven track record of over a decade in coaching C-Suite leaders and their teams through strategic transformative journeys to build resiliency through behavior, culture and organizational design. Her expertise spans Asia, Europe, and North America, where she has guided them in their blue-chip multinational corporations such as BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Bombardier, and Ubisoft to name a few.

 

Kirsten Haywood, Leader in Sustainability Communications          
Financial Services, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
Kirsten is passionate about sustainability and making positive change, and for the past twenty-five years, she has done so through roles in the corporate world—in Australia and across the Pacific. She currently works in financial services and has previously held senior roles for multilateral agencies and governments, as well as state-owned enterprises.

 

Lauren Hoover, CoFounder and Head of Global Operations          
DOXA Talent, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Lauren is the Cofounder and Head of Global Operations at DOXA Talent, a firm that helps business leaders find full-time, dedicated, highly skilled workers from around the world. Before joining DOXA, Lauren served as the Chief of Staff at Guidant Financial, a company that helps entrepreneurs raise capital to start or buy a business.

 

Jemima Irabor-Ighedosa, Managing Director - Business Development     
RockStone International, Katy, Texas, United States

Dr. Jemima Irabor-Ighedosa, a director with RockStone International has several years of diverse specialist work experience in Business Development, Logistics, HR, Office/Agency Administration & Project Controls/Management. She has worked 22 years with Shell Nigeria. She is a certified international professional manager with a PhD in Management;Leadership and Organizational Management.

 

Varun Nakra, Vice President
Deutsche Bank, New York City, New York, United States
Varun Nakra is working as the Vice President for Deutsche Bank leading the development of the credit risk models. He has more than 15 years of experience working as a data science professional across multiple industries – Banking, Insurance, Transportation, Media and multiple geographies – US, Australia and Singapore.

 

Robin Patra, Director Innovation - Data, Analytics & AI       
ARCO Constructions, San Jose, California, United States

Robin, a seasoned Director of Innovation at ARCO Constructions, boasts over two decades of industry expertise. With a track record spanning diverse sectors like Construction, Wealth Management, and Supply Chain, he's orchestrated digital transformations at global giants like BlackRock and Cisco. Robin's strategic prowess, coupled with his adeptness in Data, Analytics, and AI.

 

Sameer Pikale, National Head Sales & Marketing   
Microverse Automation Pvt. Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Sameer is the National Sales and Marketing Head - Microverse Automation Pvt Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, India Sameer has 25 years of extensive experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing and Infrastructure IT Solutions Sales, Business Development, Advance Analytics Software, and Asset Performance Management Software & Services Sales. He is an expert in driving new business.

 

Konstantin Popovic, Founder & CEO          
IMPACT3P, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Konstantin is the Founder of IMPACT3P, a sustainability consultancy that ignites sustainability journeys for SMEs and drives sustainability cultures for bigger organizations through highly engaging, gamified workshop experiences. Prior to moving into sustainability, KP (as he is widely known) had a 30-year career in advertising, solving business problems through creativity.

 

Dinesh Puppala, Regulatory Affairs Lead    
Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States

Dinesh Puppala is a Regulatory Affairs Lead at Google, specializing in Digital Health and Generative AI. With deep expertise in FDA regulations, he champions the development of safe, effective, and ethically designed AI-powered medical devices. With a diverse experience of working at both large-scale enterprises and small-scale startups, consumer-facing apps, and AI products.

 

Amit Rai, Senior AI/ML Customer Engineer
Google , Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Amit Rai is a Seasoned Technology Leader at Google, with 17+ years of experience guiding businesses through digital transformation. He leverages expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics to empower enterprise leaders to build data-driven organizations. Amit is a passionate speaker and author for AI and Data Engineering.

 

Heri Satriyo, Product Innovation Specialist  
PT Petrosida Gresik, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia
Heri Satriyo has more than 10 years of experience in product formulation and development. He has a strong background in corporate innovation and business development. He also teaches classes on product innovation related to bioprocessing, biotechnology, and the recent development of nanotechnology for agriculture and the bioindustry.

 

Saunak Savla, Sr. Director Finance  
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Saunak has an overall 18-year experience across various finance domains in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and MBA from India School of Business, Hyderabad. He has held several key leadership roles. Experience spans Statutory Audit, Controlling, FP&A, Investor Relations, Commercial Finance for NA Generics Organization.

Talha Bin Shuja, International Business Consultant            
High Hope International LLC, Houston, Texas, United States

Talha is a transformative entrepreneur and International Business Consultant, adept at securing funding from private investors and institutions such as USAid. Leading immigration through business in the USA, he's also been Head of a Business Incubation Center, a mentor at the Founder Institute, Global Entrepreneurship Network, and a member of prestigious university committees.

 

Bikram Singh, Chief Technology and Growth Officer          
Successive Technologies LLC, Dallas, Texas, United States

Bikram Singh is a business and technology leader, an IET Fellow and IEEE Senior Member with a Master's in Computers and over 13 years of professional experience in leading large engineering teams and technology transformation programs that included modernization of applications, data, and systems of financial services, healthcare, life sciences manufacturing, etc.

 

Rahul Subramany, CTO and Co-Founder   
Monaire Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
With over a decade in product development, Rahul has harnessed hardware, software, and services to address pressing issues. His innovations illuminate landmarks like the Empire State Building and secure 1.5M US homes with advanced sensors. Now at Monaire, he's combating climate change by enhancing HVAC efficiency in small commercial buildings.

 

Phuong Tran, CEO & Founder         
ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phuong Tran is the CEO of ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited, a company that he founded in 2015. He has more than 20 years of management skills and more than 10 years of ICT products regulatory compliance proficiency to his role.

Nitin Uttreja, Director, Global Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering    
Estée Lauder Companies Inc., New York City, New York, United States

Nitin is an accomplished and proactive Cybersecurity expert, boasting over 15 years of specialized experience in the field. Renowned for his exceptional leadership qualities and collaborative approach, Nitin has a proven track record of effectively working alongside executive teams and key stakeholders. His expertise lies in synchronizing cybersecurity strategies with overarching business objectives. 

Human Resources & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Aquino

Anna Volkova, Director of People & Culture
Kudosity, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Anna Volkova is a commercially driven People and Culture leader with over 15 years of experience in Human Resources across Organizational Design, Leadership & Culture, Talent Acquisition and People Operations. Specializing in hyper-growth businesses, Anna is determined to make an impact. She is passionate about implementing change leadership initiatives, building intentional cultures, and executing innovative people strategies where people thrive.
She is currently the Director of People and Culture at Kudosity. Her background spans many industries including Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, and eCommerce, with previous roles held at Brighte, THE ICONIC, Westpac Group, Deloitte, and Macquarie Group. Anna has a Master’s degree in Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia
As a thought leader in the Human Resources domain, Anna is very excited to contribute invaluable insights to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in HR within the Asia-Pacific region.
Committee:

Deepa Ajish, Vice President
MUFG Bank, Ltd., New York City, New York, United States

Deepa Ajish is a result-oriented technology leader in the banking industry with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in transformation and automation using cutting-edge technology solutions.

 

Ramkannan Avadainayagam (NCS), Director - Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Singtel NCS Group, Singapore, Singapore
Ramkannan Avadainayagam is a Seasoned DigiTech leader with 20+ years of unparalleled expertise in Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.  He currently works for Singtel NCS Group as a Director, serving clients in ASEAN.  Before Joining NCS, Ram worked with Accenture USA, Teradata Corp, Oracle Corp, and IBM.

 

Dr. Shadiya Baqutayan, Senior Lecture      
UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr. Shadiya is a seasoned mental health professional and licensed counselor, affiliated with the Malaysian Psychotherapy Association. With a PhD in Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, she boasts over 20 years of experience as both a lecturer and practitioner. She is an active member of associations such as APA and MPA.

 

Sripriya Bayyapu, Senior Business Analyst
KBTS Technologies, Indian Land, South Carolina, United States

Sripriya is a dedicated Business Process Analyst specializing in the healthcare sector. With a passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare practices, Sripriya plays a pivotal role in developing websites that streamline processes and elevate patient care. She analyzes existing business processes, identifies areas for enhancement, and designs innovative solutions to optimize efficiency.

 

Arnida Binti Jahya, Senior Lecturer
Universiti Teknologi, Mara, Melaka, Malaysia

Arnida Jahya is a senior lecturer in Human Resource Management with a robust background in training, research, and entrepreneurship. Committed to community impact, she collaborates with government agencies, industry players, and alumni. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, she actively participates in innovation competitions as a judge.

 

Richa Chadha, Founder        
Coachampion, Sunnyvale, California, United States

Richa Chadha, an accomplished professional in coaching and organizational psychology, is an ICF-PCC and ACTC coach. Founder of Coachampion, with an MBA and expertise in organizational dynamics (MS-UPenn), she passionately brings human and organizational psychology to her work, dedicated to unlocking full potential for individuals and organizations.

 

Rachana Chowdhary, CEO  
MediaValueWorks LLC, New Delhi, India

Dr. Rachana is the Co-Founder of MediaValueWorks LLC, US, and Founder of MVW Network International, India. She has more than 20 years of experience in managing brand reputation and content management. Having received an Honorary Doctorate in Global Marketing and Communications, she is a distinguished member of Forbes Business Council. 

 

Theresia Co, Director, Leadership and Talent Development           
Link Real Estate Investment Trust, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Theresia has over 25 years of experience in the field of organization and people development, with exposure across financial, insurance and services industries. As an organization development professional, she has taken up regional leadership, championing people development, transformation, change initiatives, and leadership capability development.

Akshay Dipali, CEO  
Nasch  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Akshay Dipali is the founder of nasch.io. Akshay comes with almost a decade of entrepreneurial experience with one successful exit under his belt. He is very passionate about solving operational problems, people challenges, and company culture.

 

Naga Vinod Duggirala, Chief Security Architect      
Visa Inc., Austin, Texas, United States

Vinod, a highly experienced Chief Security Architect at Visa, possesses two decades of expertise in Security Product Architecture. With a proven track record at companies like RSA and Samsung, he excels in implementing robust security solutions. Vinod's contribution to industry standards underscores his commitment to advancing cyber security practices globally.

 

Veronica Estrella, Human Resources Director
NTT Philippines/De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

Veronica has been the Human Resources Director of NTT Philippines Solutions, Inc. She is also a senior part-time faculty of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She has more than 25 years of experience in human resources management. Veronica holds a master's degree in business administration and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Nursing.

 

Vinamre Gupta, DEI Specialist         
Yale New Haven Health Systems, New Providence, New Jersey, United States

Vinamre Gupta's professional journey has been defined by a commitment to driving change, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and reshaping corporate landscapes. Currently, Vinamre serves as a consultant to Yale New Haven Health and Azco, providing strategic DEI guidance. His responsibilities encompass setting DEI goals, nurturing an inclusive culture, and promoting supplier diversity.

 

Yesi Gusteti, Dean/Law and Business Faculty         
Dharmas Indonesia University, Dharmasraya, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia

Yesi Gusteti SE MSi, an adept leader, currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Business Economics at Dharmas Indonesia University. With expertise in Human Resource Development and Entrepreneurship, she fosters innovation in workforce technology. Her prior roles include consulting and commissioning for regional elections, enriching her professional acumen. 

 

Dr. Danny Ha, Chairman, Project Director    
Academy of Professional Certification Co., York, United Kingdom

Dr. Danny Ha has more than 38 years of solid working experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), ISO Certification Implementation/Audit, ESG System Implementation/Audit, Information & Cyber Security System Implementation/Teaching/Audit, Startup Nurture/Advisory, Data Privacy, AI Business Software Design/Development, Chinese Ink Painting, calligraphy, and photography.

 

Chhaya Kewalramani, Assistant Vice President      
Genpact, Dunellen, New Jersey, United States

Chhaya is an expert in Organizational Change Management. She is a leader in driving Human centered Change Management strategy for Digital Transformations, Enterprise Transformations and Operating Model changes. She is also a seasoned practitioner and has lead change interventions for multiple Fortune 500 clients.

 

Prateek Khandelwal, Director, Risk Management   
Citibank, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Prateek is a Director in Risk Management at Citibank and has over 15 years of leadership experience in risk management, strategic initiatives, product management, and consumer lending. He is responsible for the comprehensive risk management of the Mass Market Cobranded Cards Portfolio ensuring the portfolio's stability and success.

 

Umesh Babu  Manedi, Director of RF Engineering  
Systems With Reliability, LP, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Umesh Babu Manedi is the Director of RF Engineering at Systems with Reliability (SWR). He is responsible for building Broadcast antennas and testing. His professional journey, marked by roles at organizations like NYCT and AEIS, has culminated in his successful leadership at SWR.

 

Brooke Nolly, Business Coach & Advisor
Business Coach & Advisor, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Brooke has been a business coach and advisor for 6+ years, having previously worked on people teams in technology companies in both San Francisco and London. Brooke is a business graduate of AUT and has expertise in human behavior, leadership, personal transformation, and sustainable company growth.

 

Taylor Kongkitti Pradit, Director of ECommerce    
Oasiz, Seagroup, Bangkok, Thailand
Taylor enjoys solving problems and identifying room for growth. He brings a wealth of expertise with over nine years of experience in management roles. His focus has spanned across product, commercial, operations, and technical aspects within tech start-ups, e-commerce, and management consulting sectors.

 

Atul Punj, CEO          
IBS Fintech, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Atul is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to achieve their goals.  As the CEO of IBSFINtech USA, He leads the expansion of their corporate finance platform, the TMS, into the US market, a strategic move to revolutionize global treasury operations.

Abhijeet Rajwade, Senior Customer Engineer         
Google, New York City, New York, United States

Business outcomes focused Product & Technical Sales leader of 18 years, Abhijeet has experience in product management, start-ups, sales, and business operations. Abhijeet is passionate about building things, Gen-AI, analytics, and business strategy. He is currently leading key growth initiatives as Senior Customer Engineer for Google Cloud - NY region, spearheading development for cloud AI.

Chitra Sabapathy Ranganathan, Associate Vice President           
Mphasis Corporation, Chandler, Arizona, United States

Saba is a results-oriented, accomplished business technology leader with more than 24 years of experience in software engineering and design. He has a proven track record in designing, implementing, and delivering reliable, scalable systems across multiple technologies, including Mainframe, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Big Data, AI, ML, Advance Analytics, and Blockchain.

Indrajit Roy Chowdhury, Vice President - Technology    
Nielsen, Cumming, Georgia, United States

Indrajit is a consulting technology leader with specialization in analytics and supply chain management. Indrajit excels in leading digital transformation projects and programs. He also plays a pivotal role as a subject matter expert in designing supply chain processes leveraging optimal technology solutions. His expertise spans various industries.

Adi Safriyanto, Assistant Vice President Organization Development         
Injourney Aviation Services, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Adi Safriyanto (Asaf) is an HR enthusiast. I have been in the field for more than 15 years. He specializes in Human Capital Strategic and Organization Development. Having legacy and competency principles as a fundamental basis in every task and responsibility because humans must humanize humans.  

Rajesh Sanapala, Senior Web Developer
Ykunt Inc, Houston, Texas, United States

Rajesh Sanapala has a passion for technology and management, a drive for innovation, and has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of Software and Web Development. He is excited about the future of technology and the endless possibilities it holds.

 

Fatima Tigas-Carino, Director of Talent Sourcing and External Marketing
MicroSourcing, Quezon City, Region III, Philippines
Fatima is a recruitment and marketing specialist known for pioneering several innovative initiatives that helped improve the brand of the organizations that she represented. As the sourcing and marketing head of the country's largest managed services company, she is at the forefront of developing the organization's brand to recruit Filipino talent. 

 

Management & Customer Service Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Professor Sangsoo Chong, Dept. Advertising & Public Relations
Cheongju University, Seoul, Korea

Sangsoo Chong teaches students at Cheongju University's Department of Advertising and Public Relations. He served as an Executive Creative Director and Vice President of Ogilvy Korea and has been a judge for the New York Festivals, One Show, APAC Effies, Eurobest, The International Business Awards, AME Awards, and AdStars.  He has also received the Korean Prime Minister's Award and the Red Cross President's Award.

 

Committee:
Sampath Amatam, Director of Specialty Sales Mainframe Modernization  
Avanade Inc, Irving, Texas, United States

Sampath Amatam completed a Bachelors in Computer Science from India in 2010. He has close to 14 years of experience in Mainframe Modernization. He currently works as Director of Mainframe Modernization at Avanade Inc. He helps clients from North America understand the importance of Mainframe Migration, risks, savings, timelines, and project estimations.
Rachna Bhatt, Founder and Director            
Universal Career Services, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Ms.Rachna Bhatt has been an Educationist for the past 20 years. A certified Career and Admission counselor, TESOL and TEFL certified instructor and an English communication specialist. In 2021, she became the Country Representative for “The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education and Communities”. She founded Universal Career Services in 2018.

Vihar Garlapati, Director of Technology
Optum Inc, San Francisco, California, United States

Vihar Garlapati has over 15 years in Information Technology, is a dedicated Engineering leader specializing in Cyber Security and Application services. His expertise spans critical domains such as Identity and Access Management, Identity Governance, Administration, Audit Support, and Engineering Productivity Services for SAAS and On-Premises Applications.

 

Praveen Gujar, Director of Product   
LinkedIn, Sunnyvale, California, United States

 

Ambika Hanchate, Founder /CEO    
Hi-Vibe Edu-India Pvt Ltd, Vijayawada, Krishna (Dist), Andhra Pradesh, India

Ambika Hanchate has an MBA +PGDBA in HR and a master’s in economics. She managed learning systems and a professional life as a social entrepreneur, becoming a founder and CEO, leading the Hi-Vibe Edu India Pvt Ltd & Jana Mana Foundation (a Non-Government Organization).

Shantanu Indra, Senior Manager, Customer Engineering
Cloud and Customer Engineering, Austin, Texas, United States

Shantanu, a leader in Master Data Management (MDM), oversees Customer Engineering at Reltio, specializing in resolving data issues for healthcare and financial customers. With a 'customer-first' approach and a career spanning Informatica, Barclays, and Cognizant, he's dedicated to leveraging MDM for business operations excellence and cost optimization.

 

Ruchir Jain, Technical Onboarding Lead     
Google, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala, Researcher         
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Krishna is an expert in Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, currently serving as a Researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With 6+ years of experience, his professional expertise spans across Data Analytics, Machine Learning, etc. He co-authored 2 books, holds 5+ international patents, and has authored 8+ research papers.

 

Ali Mirza, CEO
Rose Garden Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Ali Mirza is a sales expert who’s personally closed over $250 Million in sales throughout his illustrious career working with several Inc 500 companies and other rapidly growing startups. His work has been published in Inc., Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and more. He has authored two books, Predictable Closing and Radical Leadership.

 

Bishan Nandy, Director, Hospital Administration     
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences, Chicago,Illinois, United States

Bishan Nandy is a healthcare executive with 15+ years of experience in healthcare strategy and operation. He is also a Board Member and part of the senior leadership teams at healthcare and education non-profit organizations. He holds a Bachelors in Engineering from Jadavpur University, and an MBA from Purdue University.  

Susan Nicholson, General Manager - Digital Payments     
Australia Post, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Susan is currently the General Manager, Digital Payments at Australia Post, leading the SecurePay business. She was at WEX Inc. as Director of Marketing and Product for the Asia-Pacific region. She has also held various senior roles at GE and Wesfarmers. Susan actively supports the growth of Women in Technology and Payments.

Abhijit Patil, Senior Director, Supply Chain Management   
Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, United States
Abhijit Patil brings extensive expertise to his role as Senior Director of Supply Chain at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, having been an integral part of the company since 2008. With over 18 years of hands-on experience across planning, inventory management, etc., Abhijit’s tenure underscores his deep understanding of supply chain dynamics.

 

Fardin Quazi, Associate Director - Digital Business Solutions         
Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp, McKinney, Texas, United States

Fardin Quazi is a renowned expert in Digital & Business Transformation within the Healthcare domain, with 18+ years of extensive global experience in Healthcare Technology, Management & Admin Solutions, Robotics & Intelligent Process Automation, AI-ML, and Digital Technology-based Business Solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems & Operations.

Vijay Rengarajan, Director of Product Management            
Applied Systems, University Park, Illinois, United States

Vijay Rengarajan’s passion is delighting customers with intuitive products that drive efficiency and growth for agencies. He is an innovative strategist and effective product leader with over 16 years of experience in product management in the IT industry and Property and Casualty Insurance domain.

Maulik Shah, Senior Director - Delivery        
RCG Global Services, Frisco, Texas, United States

Maulik Shah has more than 23 years of experience in technology and management. His main areas of expertise are Enterprise Data Management, Advanced Analytics, and Cloud Computing. He has played many major lead and critical roles in globally reputed and distinguished organizations to execute and deliver high-profile, business critical, and large-scale IT projects. 

C S Sharma, Joint Director    
Quality Council of India, Central Delhi, Delhi, India

C S Sharma is serving as a Joint Director at Quality Council of India. He is an Electronics & Communications engineer and MBA in Finance with more than 24 years of varied experience in 3rd party Certification/Accreditation, Total Quality Management, System & Product Certification, Auditing, etc.

 

Manas Srivastava, Sr. Customer Engineer  
Google, Mill Creek, Washington, United States

Manas, a seasoned technical architect with 17+ years of experience currently working for Google. He has modernized IT infrastructures, transitioned to the cloud, and optimized SAP ERP solutions for businesses. He holds an Executive MBA and Engineering degree. 

Vijayakumar Tanjore Mohankumar, Global Director          
NVIDIA Corporation, Santa Clara, California, United States

Vijay Tanjore has been Global Director of Sourcing and Procurement at NVIDIA Corporation since 2015, responsible for global sourcing and procurement of all Enterprise Software and IP tooling necessary to enable the development of Gen AI chips. He has more than 16 years of experience in CXO advisory, Technology Sourcing, etc. 

Jacky Ting, Adjunct Assistant Professor      
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China

Dr. Jacky Ting is Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, responsible for advising the industry in areas of digital transformation strategy, innovation, and emerging technology management. He has over 10 years of commercial and industrial experience in a senior management position in innovation and digital transformation.

Vinodkumar Tiwari, Senior Leader, Client Operations        
Cisco Systems Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Vinodkumar has over 16 years of industry experience supporting Enterprise and Service Provider customers globally. He is leading the APJC Asset Management business under Commerce & Lifecycle Operations (CLO) at Cisco. This business supports ~200 clients across the APJC, supported from 3 different strategic locations, providing an accurate and up-to-date view of the Hardware & Software Installed Base. 

Avi Venkata Uddaraju, CTO/Co-Founder    
Gritly, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Avinash Uddaraju, a serial entrepreneur, and technologist, founded Gritly during his time at the University of Colorado Boulder to bridge the workforce skills gap. His ventures have attracted funding from entities like NCTF and Google for Startups. He also co-founded Labfox, aiding startups from conception to the seed stage.

Tokumasa Yamashita, Co-Founder & COO/CTO   
Qlay Technologies, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tokumasa Yamashita is the Co-Founder and COO/CTO of Qlay Technologies. He is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of professional working experience in software development, real estate private equity and management consulting. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Corporate Communications/PR, Publications, Events & Video Awards Judging Committee 

Chair:

Vonj Tingson MBA, President & Chief Operations Officer
PAGEONE Group, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Recognized as one of the top 25 Innovators in PR and Communication in Asia Pacific, Mr. Tingson leads PAGEONE Group, a prestigious network of global-awarding winning agencies that boasts of clients across Asia Pacific. He leads campaigns developed and implemented for top Philippine conglomerates and multinational corporations headquartered in several business districts in the country. He also leads international marketing and communication projects of global brands in major consumer markets in Asia.

Given his strategic and excellent stewardship, his network of agencies have clinched an impressive 11 Agency of the Year awards, recognized with a Hall of Fame award, and was declared Best PR agency in Southeast Asia by several awarding giving bodies in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Canada. All these cement his status as an industry leader in PR and Communications in Asia Pacific.

To date, PAGEONE Group boasts an astonishing collection of over 400 awards, the agency on record for several global brands, and an industry thought leader -  a testament to its relentless pursuit of innovation, top-notch quality, and global excellence.

Committee:

Pratiksha Agarwal, Product Marketing
SAP, Santa Clara, California, United States

Pratiksha Agarwal is an accomplished Senior Product Marketing professional and Strategic Solution Manager with over 14+ years of experience in enterprise software. She holds a Masters in Management and Information Systems from the University of Buffalo and a Bachelor of Engineering from India's Pune Institute of Computer Science.

 

Neha Arora, Head of Corporate Communications    
Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Neha is a seasoned Communications Specialist with over 19 years of experience and an MBA in Marketing & Advertising. At Triveni Engineering and Industries, a leading industrial conglomerate in the Greater Delhi area, she has leveraged her expertise to develop and execute comprehensive communication plans that have helped the company build a strong reputation and engage stakeholders effectively.

 

Maureen Birdsall, Global Head of Marketing
DOXA Talent, Boise, Idaho, United States

Maureen is the Chief Marketing Officer at DOXA Talent. Maureen is the creative force and strategist behind multiple successful business start-ups and well-known brands. She is a creator, a brand storyteller, a learner and an innovator. She is always curious, always learning, and always applying new skills to her craft. 

 

Edward Cheung, Associate Creative Director
PG ONE, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Edward is a quadrilingual creative professional with over 10 years of experience in advertising. He has worked with renowned brands such as Shell, Oreo, Reebok, and Lancôme. In his previous position, he served as an Associate Creative Director, leading campaigns for notable brands like Alibaba Group and American Express.

 

Fritz Cruz, Makati City
BrandPlay Inc., Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

 

Robbie David, Vice President for Client Services
Stratworks Inc., Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

With decades of experience in both PR and advertising, Robbie has spearheaded award-winning creative campaigns across diverse industries, including telecommunications, banking, FMCG, retail, and fast food, to name a few. Robbie provides great insight into leveraging problem-solving skills to build relationships and deliver excellent creative services to an array of clients.

 

 

Sruthi Dhulipala, Senior PR Manager          
The Right Now, Los Angeles, California, United States

Sruthi is a multidisciplinary publicist and media strategist dedicated to representing purpose-driven content. Having worked with renowned titles in film, TV, and brands, including the BTL work for hit shows like Jordan Peele’s Nope, House of the Dragon, and Pinocchio, Sruthi crafts compelling stories and narratives that captivate audiences worldwide. She is a graduate of Boston University.

 

Jocelyn Diga, Strategic Communications Director   
ReVerb Brand Communications Inc. - PAGEONE Group, Makatie City, Metro Manila, Philippines

 

Ma. Belen Fernando, Board Director & Governor for Strategy Development         
Magna Anima Teachers College, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

Ma. Belen Fernando, or Blen, a seasoned and multi-awarded marketer and industry leader, has experience from local and multinational companies. She was the CMO of Alaska Milk Corp/FrieslandCampina Phils., who primarily grew the business into the Pho21Bn company and led its sports and nutrition program. Currently, she is a Trustee, Advisor.

Alok Jain, Sr Director CRM, Loyalty and Marketing Analytics         
West Marine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Alok Jain, a dynamic leader, excels at pioneering data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth. With expertise spanning omnichannel CRM, data analytics, and team leadership, he's delivered exceptional results at renowned companies like West Marine and Driven Brands. Alok's innovative approach and strategic vision have earned him multiple awards and recognitions.

Kannamangalam Chakaravarthi Lakshminarasimham, Director, Program Management
ExpediGroup, San Francisco, California, United States

Program Management leader with two decades of experience in portfolio, program, and project change management, leading high-performing teams that manage complex, cross-functional, and the company's top business and transformative initiatives. Leader of managers across business, product, operations, engineering, and technology.

 

Bhaskar Majumdar, Head - Marketing Communication, CSR and Digital   
Egis India, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Bhaskar Majumdar, Head–Marketing Communication, CSR and Digital, Egis, India, & South Asia, is a multifaceted communication expert who has led reputation management for leading international and Indian brands. A Strategic planner with around 24 years of experience in managing multiple projects & campaigns under tight deadlines spread across geographies & time zones.

Sneha Mandala, Founder, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Advisor         
Sustainable peak performance, Sparks, Nevada, United States

Sneha is a leading expert in Sustainable Peak Performance for corporate and tech professionals and also holds the prestigious Professional Certified Coach designation. As a sought-after speaker for Vistage, she has reduced turnover and elevated engagement in organizations with over 1500 coaching hours and a TED talk on her innovative Flow State framework.

Hemmady Mora, Dean, College of Communication
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Mandaluyong City, Rizal, Philippines

Dr. Hemmady S. Mora is Dean of the College of Communication of PUP, Manila. She has received various awards. 

 

Ana Pista, Founder and CEO            
Ardent Communications Inc., Metro Manila, Las Pinas, Philippines

 

 

 

 

Chivanon Piyaphitakskul, Senior Marketing Manager (Thailand and Malaysia)   
Kantar, Bangkok, Thailand

Chivanon Piyaphitakskul is a seasoned professional presently holding the position of Senior Marketing Manager for Thailand and Malaysia at Kantar's Worldpanel Division. Boasting 8 years of experience in global research firms and 11 years dedicated to marketing, branding, and visual design.

 

Dr. Jerielyn Reyes, Associate Professor, College of Communication         
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Dr. Jerielyn has spent 17 years in the academy at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, serving as the Program Chair at the Open University System. She holds a doctorate in Business Administration and a master's in Business Administration. She is currently the Marketing and Promotions Chief at the Institute of Continuing Professional Development.

 

Sreejith Sreekandan Nair, Vice President - Lead Software Engineer        
JPMorgan & Chase, Plano, Texas, United States

Sreejith Nair is a highly skilled professional with over 16 years of experience specializing in the design and development of enterprise applications across diverse sectors, including Banking and Financial Services, HealthCare, and Retail. He is currently serving as "Vice President for Software Engineering" at JPMorgan & Chase.

 

Clare Stewart-Hunter, Head of Client & Creative Services
Gemba, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Clare Stewart-Hunter has been Head of Client and Creative Services and a board member at the sports and entertainment agency Gemba since 2020. Clare has more than 20 years' experience in marketing, advertising, and sponsorship.

 

Imelda Tiongson, President of OPAL and Board Director 3 Publicly Listed Companies    
OPAL Portfolio Investments (SPV-AMC) Inc, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Ms. Ida Tiongson is a Governance, Blockchain and Fintech Advocate. She is known as a Turn-around expert. She is the CEO-President of OPAL Portfolio Investments (SPV-AMC) Inc. which manages distressed portfolios. She started as a traditional banker, spanning over 22 years in senior management positions at National Australia Bank and Philippine National Bank, before heading OPAL SPV. 

 

Xuanyu Zhang, Content Creator       
T Dawg Studio, Los Angeles, California, United States
Xuanyu Zhang is an accomplished video creator adept in advertising and marketing. With over 16 million views on social media and 30+ brand collaborations, Xuanyu has crafted compelling marketing content for industry giants such as Dior, Volvo, and Gillette. Xuanyu excels in creating impactful advertising campaigns that resonate with audiences.

 

 

 

Marketing, Social Media, Websites & App Awards Judging Committee 

Chair:

Janine Leghissa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia

Janine Leghissa is the founder of Desiderate, a gorgeous jewelry brand, and Taleeta, a stunning fashion label. Janine started her jewelry business in 2017. At first, she sold via Facebook, using profits to commission more jewelry pieces. In those early days, Janine begged suppliers for smaller quantities, as she couldn’t afford larger orders. (Nowadays she is their biggest client.) As demand grew, Janine invested in Facebook advertising and email marketing. She launched a Shopify website and studied SEO. Janine’s self-taught marketing efforts paid off, and the Desiderate website now ranks for 3,300+ keywords, with an impressive 458 keywords appearing in the top ten Australian search results. (Data Source: SEMRush). Janine’s email list is now more than 60,000+ and many new product releases sell out based on email marketing alone. Desiderate customers know that they need to purchase quickly if they want to secure their desired jewelry items.

Customer focus has always been the cornerstone of the Desiderate brand, and the award-winning customer loyalty program builds a stronger brand connection and encourages customers to continue purchasing to build their jewelry collections. Janine has accumulated 887 Google reviews from loyal customers with a 5-star average rating. The Desiderate product range features numerous gemstones and jewelry designs, giving customers a chance to create matching collections in their favorite stones and styles. Desiderate is also famous for its signature collections of sterling silver bangles, bracelets, and Herkimer diamonds. In 2022 Janine extended her ecommerce empire by launching fashion label Taleeta, which specializes in stylish and flattering designs made from natural breathable fabrics for modern 40+ Australian women. The launch of the brand has been a tremendous success, and Taleeta has grown rapidly, with each product release extending the range and brand reach in a highly competitive marketplace.

Desiderate and Janine have won many local and international awards, including the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. In 2022, Janine won eleven awards and in 2023 the business won 18 awards, including Beam Awards, Roar Awards, AusMumpreneur Awards, and SEMRush Awards. Now Janine is turning her attention to judging and is looking forward to seeing an excellent array of impressive entries from the entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific Region. “I have always found entering awards highly motivating, because it creates a yardstick of quality that I could measure my business success against in the early days,” says Janine. “I used to dream of winning awards to build the reputation of myself and my business, so it’s quite an honor to become a judge. To me, the Stevies are the pinnacle of awards success as they are the most well-organized, prestigious and stringently judged, so I’m looking forward to reviewing the high standard of entries from entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific. I encourage everyone to enter — best of luck to all entrants!”

 

Committee: 

Felipe Abello, CEO & Cofounder      
Nara, San Francisco, California, United States

Felipe Abello, Founder and CEO of Nara, an AI sales agent company. As a former first employee and founding team member of Rappi, Colombia's first unicorn valued at over $6 billion, Felipe brings extensive experience in the tech industry. He's a YC alumni and has a proven track record in building successful tech businesses. 

 

Shubham Aggarwal, Founding Engineer
AtoB, San Francisco, California, United States

Shubham Aggarwal is a founding engineer at AtoB, a high growth fintech startup, where he currently leads the Risk Engineering team. He has previously worked at multiple big tech companies and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Cambridge.

 

Hande Alaca Un, Marketing Director
Eczacibasi Building Products - VitrA, Istanbul, Turkey

Hande Alaca Un has accumulated over 15 years of experience in marketing and product management, working as the Marketing Director at Eczacibasi Building Products Company. She is also pursuing a PhD in marketing at Istanbul Technical University, researching "Consumer Behavior in Omni-Channel Retailing" and its relationship with digitalization. 

 

Rachel Amies, SEO Copywriter & WordPress website consultant
Crazy Digital Creative, Cambridge Park, New South Wales, Australia
Rachel is a New Zealand-born, Australian-based, award-winning SEO copywriter and WordPress website developer. She helps service-based business humans turn their websites from being 'meh' to 'aMehzing' by writing words and designing websites that humans love and Google finds. In her spare time, she rides motorcycles, knits, and spends time with her feline friends.

 

Anshul Bahukhandi, Senior Software Development Engineer
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States

Anshul Bahukhandi has been a Senior software engineer leading different teams of engineer at Amazon since 2016. He has double Master's and over 8 years of experience in software development, system architecture, micro-services, distributed cloud computing and computer-vision machine learning (CVML).

Amitabh Biswas, Marketing Head
Times Network, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 
Amitabh is a Brand Management and Communications specialist with experience across the Middle East, the USA, and India. Amitabh is an enthusiast of consumer behavior, behavioral economics, and modern advertising. 

 

Chanuttita Chitmanasak, Regional CRM and Marketing Automation Lead - East Asia & Australia          
Michelin, Bangkok, Thailand

Being a CRM regional leader for Michelin East Asia & Australia for years, Chanuttita possesses extensive experience in APAC market. She has a strong background in CRM, Marketing Automation and Customer Care. In recognition of her insight on marketing, she was invited to speak at the APAC marketing conference.

 

Neeraj Santosh Deuskar, Product and Technology Marketing Lead
EY, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Neeraj Deuskar is the Product and Technology Marketing lead at EY since August 2019. He has more than 20 years of experience across B2B Technology Product, Solutions marketing across SaaS, Cloud, Analytics/AI, IoT and Engineering domains. Neeraj has led global marketing teams bringing pipeline and brand impact for organizations.

 

Orhan Dogan, Chief Technology Officer      
GoldPath Media, Istanbul, Turkey

Experienced Chief Technology Officer with 20+ years. Architected and developed software systems to solve business needs. Managed end-to-end production teams with different tech stacks. Contributed to 217.5M$ GittiGidiyor acquisition by eBay and 23M$ funding for Homzmart. Led teams of 7 to 200 professionals across multi-national, multi-office settings.

 

Marina Garbuio, Owner - Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategist 
Media Marketing at RMIT University, Motivating Marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Marina is a Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategist and Motivating Marketing, Digital Marketing Lecturer at RMIT University, and an Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker. As the owner of Motivating Marketing, Marina is a true marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in marketing and communications, spanning globally across a wide variety of industries.

 

Sunil Tej Gorantla, Founder/CEO
Gulpie, Houston, Texas, United States

Gorantla Sunil Tej is the founder of Gulpie, a decentralized food ecosystem to bring trust to restaurant reviews. At Gulpie, he created a recommendation engine using an ensemble of advanced machine learning algorithms to help diners with personalized food suggestions. His work has been featured in Financial Express, Deccan Herald, etc.

 

Eric Hsieh, Managing Director
Lead In Med Co. Ltd., Hsinchu City, North District, Taiwan

An innovative and strategic entrepreneur with more than 20 years of marketing experience in the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies. 

 

 

 

Balaji Ingole, Senior Professional Project Manager
Gainwell Technologies, Evans, Georgia, United States

Balaji is a seasoned 3X entrepreneur and senior project manager at Gainwell Technologies, with 14+ years in SEO, entrepreneurship, and project management. He has been successful in delivering 2.5 million USD software projects, and excels in project management, SEO, cold emailing, and networking. He has invested in companies like Mercury, Gumroad, and Upcounsel.

 

Sakshi Jain, Chief Growth Officer     
Loop Solutions Inc, Cupertino, California, United States

Sakshi, as the Chief Growth Officer at Loop Solutions Inc., leverages over a decade of expertise across CPG and Tech industries. Proficient in marketing, growth strategies, partnerships, and new projects, she has demonstrated her skills in diverse geographies, including the US and APAC regions.  

 

Astor Keung, Market Development Advisor - Global Environmental Products       
Shell HK Ltd, Hong Kong, China

Currently the Market Development Advisor at Shell Global Environmental Products Business, Astor is a result-driven and seasoned brand and digital innovation leader with extensive B2B and B2C experience that spans across local, regional and global levels. Astor is passionate about leading brands through premiumization and innovation, and seeing herself as a brand guardian.

 

Kara Lambert , Business Psychology Consultant
Self-Employed, St Agnes, South Australia, Australia

 

Jules Leitao, Managing Partner
EPIC ASIA, Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia

 

Prashant Mahajan, CEO       
Zeda.io, San Francisco, California, United States

Prashant is the founder and CEO of Zeda.io and has more than 10 years of experience in Product Management and Development. He has built products for 50M plus users in industries such as Fintech, AI, Ecommerce, and Enterprise. Having worked in different geographies such as the US, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan markets.

 

Jeevan Chowdary Mandadapu, Founder & CEO 
Froogal.ai, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Jeevan Chowdary is the innovative Founder and CEO of Froogal.ai, a rapidly expanding SaaS company in CRM, Loyalty, Personalization, Marketing, and Analytics. His expertise uniquely blends technology with business strategy, driving success and significant growth for numerous consumer brands. He is recognized for transforming customer engagement through data-driven solutions.

 

Tomofumi Nakata, Co-Founder and CEO    
Qlay Technologies, Tokyo, Japan

Tomofumi Nakata is the Co-Founder and CEO of Qlay Technologies. Qlay is a generative AI-powered consumer sentiment analysis tool. Before founding Qlay, Tomofumi worked at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on growth strategy in the consumer goods sector. Tomofumi has a B.A. in Statistics from Harvard College.

 

Suryaprakash Nalluri, Senior Vice President /InfoSec Group Manager     
CitiGroup, Irving, Texas, United States

Surya is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with 18+ years in Finance, associated with CitiGroup since 2007. Proficient in team leadership, Secure-SDLC, Governance, and Architecture, he manages global security operations and drives SDLC Shift Left, as part of DevSecOps. He holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a Master's in Information Systems Security.

 

Jayanta Nandy, Co-Founder
axiusSoftware, Beijing, China

With an Engineering and MBA degree, Jayanta comes with 23+ years of IT experience, including 15+ years of extensive experience in China, and is the Co-Founder of axiusSoftware. He has been in Leadership roles in TCS China and Infosys China.

 

Karen Ng, General Manager, Corporate Branding & Marketing       
Airport Authority, Hong Kong, China

Karen Ng is an accomplished marketing and branding professional with a track record of delivering results. As the General Manager for Corporate Branding and Marketing, she leads campaigns to promote Hong Kong International Airport as a key regional hub, supporting Hong Kong's post-pandemic economic recovery.

 

Sowjanya Padmanabhuni, Director, Product Management            
CCC Intelligent Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sowjanya is a pioneer in unleashing the power of AI to reshape the future of insurance technology and is currently serving as Director of Product Management at CCC Intelligent Solutions. She has a background in Product Management. She is a Computer Science engineer and holds an MBA from CMU.

Arun Rajagopal, Sr. Director, AI/ML, Search & Optimizations        
AdMarketplace Inc., New York City, New York, United States

Arun is a seasoned AI/ML leader with extensive experience in search optimizations, ad auctions, and AI-enhanced product discovery. With a solid background in data science, engineering, and AI initiatives from Affinity Solutions to Ernst & Young, and significant contributions to machine learning at Tata Consultancy Services, Arun has built groundbreaking AI/ML products and teams.

 

Arijeet Roy, Partner
Guidehouse, McLean, Virginia, United States
Arijeet brings over 15 years of experience spearheading digital transformation for global organizations and government agencies. Specializing in program management and governance of large-scale digital transformations, he excels at advising C-Suite executives on transitioning to modern technologies. Arijeet has played a key role in building Guidehouse's technology consulting practice, team building, and collaboration.

 

Karthik Shivkumar, Director of Engineering
Walmart, San Bruno, California, United States

Karthik has over 15 years of experience in the tech industry and is renowned for his strong leadership skills as the Director of Engineering at Walmart. He has led pivotal projects like the Sam's Club Club Pickup Service and the Member Access Platform (MAP), demonstrating a knack for innovation and strategic planning.  

 

Karthik Srinivasan, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Wingwork, Seattle, Washington, United States
Karthik has been Founder and CTO of WingWork since 2023. He has more than 10 years of experience in software development, leading various roles at unicorn startups and large corporations such as Meta and Amazon.

 

 

Dominic Stallard, Founder / Experience Leader
The Experience Makers, Singapore

 

Francis Tang, Associate Director of Marketing
Beijing Linlian Real Estate Company Limited, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

 

 

Colwin Tanhehco, Global Product Marketing Manager
Brook Gaming, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Colwin has a versatile industry experience of almost 10 years. Currently, Colwin leads the global market brand and product marketing for Brook Gaming, a Taiwanese company that pioneers in gaming console converters and other gaming accessories.

 

 

Gary Zhou, Founder  
Brand Head, Beijing, China

Gary has over 15 years of experience in commercial, branding, marketing, and visual design in the real estate industry. Gary is a promoter of shopping center marketing in China and is dedicated to providing solutions for branding, digitalization, and diversification for clients, as well as introducing international marketing concepts and resources to China.

 

 

 

 

 

New Products, Product Management & Technology Awards Judging Committee 
Chair:

Stephanie Anne Kubota, President & Chief Executive Officer
RUSH Technologies Inc., Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Stephanie Kubota is the President and CEO of RUSH Technologies Inc., an eCommerce and Loyalty SaaS portfolio company of 917Ventures. She graduated from Boston University in 2014, then began her career within the Globe Group. Starting as Marketing Analyst for a movie ticketing platform called GMovies under Yondu, she went on to become the youngest female CEO within the Ayala ecosystem. An honoree of Tatler’s GenT list for helping small businesses enter the digital age, and a Young Leader of the Year awardee by Asia CEO Awards in 2022, she has made pivotal contributions in uplifting the country’s economic landscape by empowering Filipino businesses in their digitalization.

She has been leading RUSH to exponential growth, democratizing eCommerce to SMEs and elevating customer loyalty for enterprises. Under Steph’s leadership, RUSH has bagged multiple international and local accolades in recent years, including Gold and Silver awards in the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards and Overall SaaS Award in the Appealie SaaS + Software Award. To date, RUSH serves over 1,000 merchant partners from micro to large enterprises spanning reach to almost 7,000 branches nationwide and delighting more than 8 million registered customers.

 

Committee:

Harshita Asnani, Applied Scientist   
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States

 

Preeta Chandran, CEO         
eWandzDigital Services, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Preeta has a versatile industry experience of 23+ years. She has been CEO at ewandzdigital since 2018, prior to which she was Operations Leader with Genpact and has worked with General Electric for a large part of her career, handling global learning and technology operations with clients across geographies. 

 

Manoj Ghag, Senior Director, Chief Architect
Capgemini India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Manoj has 23 years of IT experience in performing end-to-end architecture design, transformation, development, integration, and delivery for for global customers. A results-oriented innovator, with the right mix of experience in the areas of customer centricity, sustainability, and futuristic solutions. Played an advisory role for the clients by providing digital transformation consultancy. 

 

Shreedhar Murthy Hebbur Subbaraju, Product Engineer  
Dematic Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

 

Harshita Lall, Senior Product Manager
Walmart, San Francisco, California, United States

Harshita has been a product leader at Walmart for almost 5 years now. She comes from a product management background and has held several leadership positions across different industries. She is a proponent of Women in Product and leads a mentorship cycle to coach young professionals on how to grow in their careers.

 

Rouble Malik, Cloud Engineer Security
Amazon Web Services, Denver, Colorado, United States

Rouble is a seasoned AWS Cloud engineer with over a decade of expertise in Security. His responsibilities include configuring and managing AWS Cloud security services, presenting technical information, and guiding clients through security reviews. He holds multiple certifications in AWS ACM, and actively participates in esteemed organizations like the BCS and IET.

 

Sai Bhargav Mettu, Principal Specialist, Supply Chain       
KBI Biopharma, Raleigh Durham, North Carolina, United States

Sai Bhargav Mettu is a Principal Specialist in the Global Supply Chain team at KBI. He comes with 6+ years of experience in the areas of Supply chain planning, digital transformation, systems management, a graduate of masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering from University of Florida.

 

Raghavan Muthuregunathan, Engineering Manager
Linkedin, Mountain View, California, United States

Raghavan Muthuregunathan is an expert in the field of applying AI for Search and recommendation problems. He has more than 10 years of experience working for Microsoft Bing and most recently leading Linkedin Search AI teams.

 

Morris Gheeyong Ong, R&D Director
MorrisCookies Science & Development Ou, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
As Director of R&D in the field of food science, Morris is responsible for overseeing a team of highly skilled individuals. His role involves driving forward innovative product development, effectively managing available resources, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, and staying ahead of emerging trends within the industry.

 

Sai Gurudatta Pamulaparthy Venkata, Senior Data Engineer
Village Practice Management Company, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States

 

Rama Krishna Panguluri, Senior Principal Software Engineer       
CBRE, McKinney, Texas, United States

Rama Krishna Panguluri has over 17 years of experience in designing and developing scalable, multi-tiered, distributed software applications for enterprises in the Security/SIEM, financial, and Real Estate domains. He specializes in microservices architecture, high-availability applications, cloud migration, and security. He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University.

 

Akanksha Pathak, Senior Cyber Security Analyst/Consultant
Visa Inc., Austin, Texas, United States

Akanksha is a seasoned cybersecurity consultant at Visa, a global leader in financial services, and a fervent enthusiast of cybersecurity and technology. Her career is dedicated to safeguarding information and fortifying systems.  Ankanksha’s expertise spans across risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response.  She is an ardent technology lover.

 

Sivakumar Ponnusamy, Lead Data Engineer/Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S Corp, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Sivakumar Ponnusamy, a Senior Data Engineering professional with 17+ years of experience, excels in building scalable data products, warehouses, marts, and pipelines through expert data architecture and roadmapping skills. His proven leadership drives innovation and delivers complex data solutions.

Sumit Sanwal, Senior Engineer        
American Express, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Sumit is a seasoned Software professional with a distinguished background in the Information Technology field and 20 years of overall experience in the fields of software development and Information Technology. He is currently working as a Senior Engineer where he is responsible for leading Architecture to automate mission critical initiatives for the organization.

Mihir Shah, Senior Staff Software Security Engineer           
ForgeRock, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mihir is the author of the Amazon best-seller - Cloud Native Software Security Handbook. He frequently speaks at international cybersecurity conferences, training events, and meetups. He is a member of multiple security organizations including British Computer Society, CIIS, OWASP, and the Null Community. He frequently writes articles and papers published in IEEE, Medium, and other scholarly journals. 

Nicolas Siu, Marketing Manager
OPPO singapore, Singapore

Nicolas Siu is a marketer with ten years of marketing experience and is working for OPPO Singapore as a marketing manager. He is responsible for brand marketing and OPPO product marketing.

 

 

Venkata Thota, Technology Architect - Vice President        
USBank, Chicago, Illinois, United States