Management, Human Resources, Individual Professional, & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee

Andy Schachtel is the Founder and CEO of Sourcefit, a global outsourcing and technology services firm supporting organizations with team scaling, operational modernization, and the practical adoption of emerging technologies.

Building upon Revomed Group's innovation ecosystem, Dr. Wasana founded BioActive Plus Co., Ltd., the group's flagship consumer wellness brand, with a vision to make scientifically advanced nutrition more effective, accessible, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Guided by the belief that longevity begins with better daily nutrition, she has led the development of evidence-based wellness solutions that combine clinically researched ingredients, advanced delivery technologies, and consumer-centric product design. Under her leadership, BioActive+ pioneered Thailand's premium concentrated liquid supplement category, setting new standards for efficacy, convenience, and consumer experience. Today, the brand has earned the trust of millions of consumers and continues to expand across international markets.

Known for her entrepreneurial vision and relentless pursuit of innovation, Dr. Wasana has established strategic partnerships with some of the world's leading ingredient innovators, introducing next-generation nutritional technologies to Asia while bridging scientific discovery with real-world consumer needs. Her leadership has resulted in the successful commercialization of numerous award-winning products and has positioned both Revomed Group and BioActive+ as respected leaders in health and wellness innovation.

Her achievements have been recognized internationally through multiple awards for entrepreneurship, product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and business leadership. Driven by a commitment to evidence-based wellness, she believes innovation should not only create better products but also improve lives by making preventive healthcare more accessible to people around the world.

As Chair of the Stevie® Awards Judging Committee, Dr. Wasana brings extensive expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, OEM/ODM manufacturing, consumer health, product commercialization, and international business expansion. Drawing on her experience leading one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing health and wellness groups, she is committed to recognizing organizations and leaders whose vision, innovation, and execution create meaningful and lasting impact across industries and communities worldwide.

The TMS is a fully digitized solution that provides real-time insights, enhanced compliance, and optimized performance for US corporates. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we aim to forge strong partnerships and redefine treasury operations for organizations of all sizes. Atul’s core competencies include global delivery, client engagement, transition management, and digital transformation. I am also a AWS, Azure & GCP Cloud & Security certified Practitioner and a lifelong learner who is always eager to explore new challenges and opportunities.

As CEO of IBSFINtech, Atul is excited to spearhead IBSFINtech's entry into the US market, a significant move towards revolutionizing global treasury operations at IBSFINtech USA Inc. In an era demanding informed decisions, our fully digitized corporate finance platform, the TMS promises to empower US corporates with real-time insights, enhance compliance, and optimized performance. With cutting-edge technologies, we aim to forge strong partnerships and redefine treasury operations for organizations of all sizes, contributing to their success in today's evolving business landscape.

Shaheena Badani is an accomplished Risk & Compliance Specialist known for leading complex, company-wide regulatory and engineering compliance programs. She transforms intricate challenges into auditable, compliant solutions across major domains like AI Compliance (EU AI Act), Privacy (GDPR), and Security. Shaheena holds an MBA and a Wharton AI certificate.

Noufal is a strategy and finance leader with 12+ years' experience across multiple geographies including Asia, Europe and North America. He currently leads Away From Home channel strategy at PepsiCo. Previously, he was a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group. He has an MBA from NYU Stern and a BS from IIT Madras.

With 20 years of experience in the business process industry specialized in providing SME's worldwide with dynamic manpower and facilities offshore, to achieve efficiency and excellence in their operational goals through dedicated and professional business support.

Founder of Elite College Hacker, Berryhill is a human capital architect with 25+ years of cross-functional leadership. A 3-time National Champion Debate Coach and former PIMCO VP, he reverse-engineers and democratizes elite systems. Anthony is also a Forttuna Global 100 Game Changer and Global Equity Champion for Education and Social Mobility (from the 16th World Leaders Summit @ Oxford).

Amrita Choudhary is a Chartered Accountant and finance leader specializing in ASC 842 lease accounting and AI-driven finance transformation at high-growth technology companies. At Wasabi Technologies, she redesigned lease accounting processes, using automation and AI-enabled solutions to cut month-end close timelines from weeks to a few days while strengthening compliance and scalability.

Theresia Co is the Managing Consultant at Solutions Partner Limited, delivering customized organizational development and people‑capability solutions. With over 25 years’ experience in the financial, insurance, and retail sectors, she specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, capabilities assessment, organizational learning, talent development, and change management.

Simran’s career is built on a strong foundation in law, regulatory compliance, and policy-making. With a global footprint, Simran brings diverse legal experience from multiple jurisdictions, having worked across international settings. He specializes in international trade, where he navigates complex regulatory landscapes and cross-border challenges.

Senior Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader with 20+ years of experience driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and risk management across global automotive and manufacturing organizations. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, executing complex negotiations, and delivering sustainable business results.

Veronica Estrella, SHRM-SCP, HR leader and culture coach, with competencies spanning across all facets of HR, obtained from diverse industries and multinational organizations. Her experience includes, but is not limited to, leading HR transformations, setting up HR teams in start-ups and mature organizations, designing and delivering learning and development programs, and facilitating leadership.

Maria is a strategic operator with experience scaling startups and leading high-impact initiatives in AI and tech.

Woochan Lim is an HR Manager at Teczen Inc., a Hyundai Motor Group affiliate in South Korea, with over five years of experience in manufacturing HR and culture transformation. He specializes in KPI-based performance systems, fair hiring, and employee engagement, and has been recognized by national agencies for excellence in workplace culture.

Arunima is a CPA with extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and transaction advisory, catering to the US market. She has worked closely with company leadership to evaluate financial performance, assess business viability, and support strategic decision-making. With over a decade of expertise, she specializes in financial due diligence, quality of earnings, and transaction structuring.

Jeffrey is a returning judge in Human Resources, Individual Professional, and Thought Leadership with 20 years of experience shaped by a 360-degree career across media, marketing, PR, and HR. Jeffrey leads all 5 business units of the PAGEONE Group, the Philippines' most awarded PR agency, and is a Philippine Anvil and Quill Award-winning HR leader known for building high-performing, people-driven organizations.

Recognized authority in cloud-native distributed computing and resilience engineering, with impact across large-scale Kubernetes microservices. Expertise in incident detection, response automation, fault-tolerant design, and secure policy enforcement. Active conference speaker and past awards judge, Akshay champions reliable, efficient, and secure AI-driven cloud innovations that advance resilience.

Healthcare System Integration Expert with over 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing solutions across State-Based Exchanges (SBEs), the Federal Health Exchange (HealthCare.gov), and integrated eligibility systems. Sandeep helped deliver secure, accurate, and affordable healthcare coverage to millions of Americans while establishing a national standard for innovation in the Healthcare Sector.

Ruth is an audit research and donor relations professional at Northern Illinois University, focused on financial accountability, data-driven analysis, and strengthening trust and impact across mission-driven organizations.

Global data & AI leader with 20 years experience across US, EMEA, and APAC. Specializes in AI/ML-driven enterprise data architecture, CDP and MarTech transformation for Fortune 100 firms across eCommerce, aviation, and telecom. Bridges strategy to execution with cloud-native, ethical AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Entrepreneur, global speaker and advisor for ethical AI use.

Johnson Zhu is a global innovation strategist and impact investment professional with over 20 years of cross-industry experience—from early roles at Dow Jones, GE, and 3M to a decade supporting frontier technologies, sustainability, and early-stage ventures across Asia, Europe, and the United States.