Hideto Yasuoka
Hideto Yasuoka is currently the Series Manager for the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan. In this role, he oversees operations under Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific, mentors young Japanese drivers, and elevates the series by aligning it with the successful Porsche Carrera Cup Asia model. He is also a lead instructor...
David Thomas
David Thomas is one of the few Western strategists genuinely embedded in emerging Asia not flying in with a briefing pack, but living and working on the ground in the Philippines, with over 30 years of experience spanning Hong Kong, London, Sydney and across the ASEAN region. He travels...
Ben Ibrahim
Ben Ibrahim is a TV presenter, master of ceremonies, communications advisor, academic lecturer, and public speaking and leadership trainer with two decades of experience across broadcast and live events. He grew up in Kuala Lumpur but was educated at international schools around the world due to his father’s work...
David R. Hardoon
David Hardoon is a leading voice on data, AI, and responsible innovation, with over 23 years of experience spanning senior management, government, academia, and the boardroom. He brings a rare combination of technical depth and real-world leadership, having shaped national AI strategy, run global data functions, and served as...
Tan Sri Dr. Mazlan Othman
Dr. Mazlan Othman is Malaysia’s first astrophysicist with a remarkable career spanning academia, government, and international organizations. She earned her Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 1981 and began her career as a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Throughout the 1990s, she played...
Maya Raichoora
Maya Raichoora is the UK’s leading expert in mental fitness and visualisation, making history as Nike’s first-ever mental fitness trainer. She helps individuals and teams to think, feel, and perform like the top 1% by mastering their mind and performance. As a trusted coach to elite athletes and top...
Daniel Lamarre
For over two decades, Daniel Lamarre served as President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, transforming it into one of the most prestigious and beloved global brands in history. Under his leadership, Cirque du Soleil experienced unprecedented expansion, growing its portfolio from five to 23 permanent and touring shows....
Sir Gareth Southgate OBE
Sir Gareth Southgate, renowned as the former Head Coach of the England men’s senior team, is a master of leadership and a transformative force in sport and beyond. Taking over the national team in 2016 during one of its most challenging periods, he revived England’s fortunes, achieving back-to-back UEFA...
Pita Limjaroenrat
Pita Limjaroenrat is a Thai politician, business leader and democracy advocate who became one of Asia’s most prominent political figures after leading the Move Forward Party to victory in Thailand’s 2023 general election. Winning more than 14 million votes and the largest share of seats in parliament, he emerged...
Po-Shen Loh
Prof. Po-Shen Loh is a mathematician, social entrepreneur, and internationally renowned educator whose work sits at the intersection of mathematics, artificial intelligence, education, and human creativity. A professor of mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University since 2010, he is widely recognised for transforming the way complex problem-solving and critical thinking...
