Kevin is a senior Human Resources Leader with deep expertise in Business and Functional Transformation, Talent Management, Change Management and Talent Acquisition. As an integral and trusted member of executive leadership teams, he has spearheaded different People strategies to drive business directions and achieve business objectives in complex matrix, multi-business, multi-market organisations. Kevin has extensive APAC and global HR experience in Fortune 500 companies in several industries (including Bio-Medical Sciences, Corporate Finance, Oil and Gas and Higher Education); as well as with premier agencies in the Singapore public sector.
Adrian Tan is a former HR entrepreneur turned B2B marketing strategist. As one of the Top Global Influencers in HR Tech by AIHR, Adrian writes extensively about the Future of Work on adriantan.com.sg and is the creator of the Singapore HR Tech Market Map. He also hosts The Adrian Tan podcast where he interviews people who are enabling the Future of Work. Adrian is a fractional CMO for HR businesses. He helps HR-related businesses grow their online presence and generate leads through digital marketing strategies. He has been in the HR industry for over 20 years, running businesses ranging from recruitment to career coaching to outplacement and consultancy. Adrian also worked for companies in Outplacement, HR Tech, and HR certification.
Dr. Tanvi Gautam is a globally recognised leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and executive coach known for creating deep, transformational learning experiences that move people beyond superficial change. Blending corporate practicality with robust academic frameworks, she uses a powerful combination of head- and heart-based tools to help leaders shift from comfort zones to high-impact, high-performance behaviours.
A certified storytelling coach, conversational intelligence coach, and Culture Talk tools coach, Dr. Gautam applies a 360-degree intervention approach to executive coaching, leadership development, and culture transformation. Her work spans aligning executive teams, strengthening executive presence, enabling cross-silo collaboration, and inspiring large audiences to lead through disruption with confidence.
Widely recognised as a “Game Changer” by Workforce Magazine (USA), her insights have been featured in Forbes, BBC World, Economic Times, and other global publications. She is the author of two books and is listed among the world’s Top 200 Leadership Influencers by PeopleHum.
Michele is a global leadership expert with 25 years of experience across finance, education, and leadership development in the UK and Malaysia. She has led departments at UBS, HSBC, CIMB, the Asia School of Business, and Iclif Leadership & Governance Centre, managing multicultural and multigenerational teams while driving organizational transformation. A certified executive coach, psychotherapist, and EQ practitioner, Michele specializes in the Future of Work, leadership development, culture transformation, DEI, workforce strategy, and talent management. She has consulted with major organizations including Petronas, Khazanah, Bank Negara, Axiata, AirAsia, and Indian Railways, designing programs to enhance leadership, engagement, and employee well-being. An accomplished keynote speaker, Michele has presented at The Economist, Financial Times, and global leadership conferences. She holds a BSc and MSc from the London School of Economics and a PhD in the Future of Work from the University of Nottingham.
A passionate consultant at heart with continued involvement in leading consulting engagements helping organizations get ready for the Future of Work. Demonstrated abilities to collaborate, partner and influence multiple stakeholders across various geographies and cultures. Entrepreneurial builder with proven track record of starting and scaling up teams and professional services practices across multiple organizations. Key sponsor of the HR innovation ecosystem - startups, accelerators, venture capitalists, innovators in South East Asia. Keynote speaker at Regional and Global HR conferences with various media mentions in both Print and Television. Strong and consistent business growth in business leadership roles undertaken. Enabled by clearly articulated priorities and focus, strengthened client value proposition with relevant and future ready offerings, strong business operations and discipline and nurturing senior team effectiveness.
Mario Ferraro is a globally recognized leader in talent management and workforce mobility, boasting over 30 years of experience shaping HR strategies for top-tier organizations worldwide. As Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at ITX, he develops innovative solutions to build and manage global talent pools, including pioneering one of the first frameworks for managing remote employees.
Previously, Mario served as Global Mobility Practice Leader at Mercer, leading transformative projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and as Director at Deloitte, where he specialized in HR transformation and organizational strategy. Mario's career began in operational roles at the European Space Agency and Logica UK, where he managed international HR programs.
A Certified Life Coach and Master NLP Practitioner, Mario frequently lectures at universities and conferences. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, he combines multilingual expertise with a passion for advancing global HR practices, earning numerous accolades for his impactful contributions.
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.
Scott Harrison specializes in executive coaching, offering tailored solutions for leaders seeking personal and professional development. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by organizations, executives, and managers, Scott provides personalized guidance to enhance leadership skills and achieve work-life balance. Drawing on his coaching expertise, practical business acumen, and emotional intelligence accreditation , he empowers clients to strategically solve problems, level up their leadership, and improve decision-making. Scott helps clients transform their lives, achieving remarkable results such as increased efficiency, improved relationships, and heightened self-belief.
Nicole Golloso is a distinguished HR and DEI leader with over a decade of experience driving inclusive, high-performing workplaces across Asia-Pacific. As Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong, and APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup, Nicole specializes in multi-generational workforce management, inclusive leadership, and organizational culture transformation. She manages diverse teams spanning 14+ nationalities, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and engagement across generational divides. Nicole is a sought-after speaker and mentor, delivering keynotes and workshops on thriving in multi-generational workplaces, unlocking the power of generational diversity, leadership development, DEI, and mental health. Recognized among Asia’s Top 50 HR Thought Leaders (2024) and Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn (2023), she empowers leaders and organizations to translate generational differences into synergy, building environments where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
Anish Lalchandani is an award-winning global HR leader, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker on future skills and the evolving world of work. With more than 25 years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S., he has held senior leadership roles at organizations including Maersk, Standard Chartered, GE, and JLL. His work spans banking, consulting, logistics, real estate, and supply chain sectors, where he has shaped enterprise-wide talent and workforce strategies. Anish is the author of The Skills Advantage, a Business Book Awards finalist that introduces a human-centered framework for building future-ready capabilities. Widely recognized for his thought leadership on AI-driven reskilling and workforce transformation, his insights regularly appear in leading business and HR publications. Anish’s work focuses on helping organizations align skills, culture, and leadership to drive sustainable performance.
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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.
Zu Hui Yap is an accomplished HR leader with over 14 years of experience driving workforce strategy, capability development, and cultural transformation across public and private sectors. Prior to the corporate world, he served as a military officer in the Singapore Armed Forces, holding command and staff roles that shaped his leadership philosophy around values, value creation, and valuing people. Zu Hui has led end-to-end HR initiatives spanning talent lifecycle management, learning and development, competency frameworks, and future-of-work readiness. As a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, he aligns employee-centric strategies directly with business outcomes. His work bridges discipline from military leadership with modern people practices in complex organizational environments.
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Carolynn is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), TRACOM® SOCIAL STYLE & Versatility Facilitator, ACLP-certified Trainer, and seasoned HR Leader with over 28 years of experience across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Her passion lies in coaching professionals to break through barriers, build confidence, and accelerate their growth—whether as emerging leaders or seasoned executives.
Drawing from decades of HR leadership in global MNCs, Carolynn combines coaching with real-world business insight to support individuals and teams through change, challenge, and transformation. She is known for her intuitive, empathetic coaching style that empowers clients to gain clarity, take purposeful action, and thrive.
Carolynn is also an experienced speaker and moderator, having facilitated leadership panels, delivered workshops, contributed to publications, and appeared on Mandarin-speaking radio shows. She brings warmth, insight, and strategy to every engagement—always committed to helping others unlock their fullest potential.
With over 25 years of senior HR leadership experience across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Chee Seng Soh is a people and culture strategist who helps organizations align talent, culture, and business goals to achieve sustainable growth. His practical and emotionally intelligent leadership approach—anchored in trust, logic, and precision—has guided numerous regional transformation and talent strategy initiatives.
Chee Seng specializes in leading organizational change, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning, while coaching executives and high-potential leaders to grow with clarity, collaboration, and accountability. Known for his ability to navigate complex cultural landscapes with empathy and analytical depth, he now focuses on coaching, consulting, and advisory work—helping teams and leaders communicate effectively, collaborate across functions, and build agile, purpose-driven organizations.
Urvi Jobalia is an award-winning strategic HR leader and future-of-work expert with over 20 years of experience across banking, consulting, telecommunications, and high-growth startups. Having held regional and global roles, she has led large-scale workforce transformation, capability building, and talent strategy initiatives across Asia and international markets. Positioned at the intersection of AI, skills, and human capability, Urvi specialises in reimagining how organisations hire, assess, develop, and deploy talent for the future. She is widely recognised for translating complex trends—such as skills intelligence, AI in HR, and evolving leadership models—into practical, actionable frameworks for business leaders. A sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Urvi brings clarity to the future of work, helping organisations build resilient, agile, and future-ready teams. Her work blends strategic insight, data-driven thinking, and human-centred leadership to enable sustainable performance in a rapidly changing world.
