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Southeast Asia 2024

Dave Ng

Managing Director

Fujitsu Asia

Dave Ng is the Managing Director of Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd, spearheading the company's growth and strategic direction across the region. With over 35 years of experience at Fujitsu, he brings a proven track record of success in driving digital innovation and championing Sustainability Transformation.

Previously, Dave served as the Sales Director and Head of Enterprise Sector Sales, where he played a pivotal role in propelling digital transformation initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships with key clients. His deep understanding of the Asia Pacific market and expertise in leveraging technology for sustainability have been instrumental in shaping Fujitsu's regional success.

Dave is passionate about driving sustainable business growth through technology. As Head of Fujitsu Asia, he leads the charge in delivering Uvance solutions that address complex challenges. A strong advocate for collaboration, Dave believes technology can create a positive impact on both businesses and society.

Kanokkamon Laohaburanakit

Managing Director

Fujitsu Thailand

Kanokkamon Laohaburanakit is the Managing Director of Fujitsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd., pioneering a new path as the first female and Thai leader in the company. With over 25 years of experience, she has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth and digital transformation within Fujitsu Thailand.

Kanokkamon has expanded Fujitsu's footprint in Thailand and beyond, serving diverse industries through strategic branch expansion and service enhancements. Her emphasis on global standards has solidified Fujitsu's reputation for reliability. With a strong foundation in Japanese language and culture, she has built deep relationships with Japanese clients.

Under her leadership, Fujitsu Thailand has become a leading digital service provider, serving over 800 clients with a team of 550 employees and generating over 4.3 billion THB in revenue in FY2023.

Asst. Prof. Kritinee Permsup, Ph.D. (Katewadee Marumura)

Sustainability Transformation Expert in Marketing and Corporate Branding

Formerly a lecturer of marketing at Chulalongkorn Business School, Asst.Prof. Kritinee Permsup, Ph.D. specializes in teaching sustainable marketing and corporate branding. She has since moved on from this role. Kritinee is also an accomplished writer with a focus on cross-cultural topics, marketing, and Oriental perspectives. She has authored several best-selling books exploring subjects such as Japanese-style of marketing, Rinen-Japanese Business Philosophy, and lessons from notable Japanese figures. She is a columnist for several publications, including Marumura.com, the Japan Chamber of Commerce magazine, Secret magazine (focused on Buddhism), and Strategic and Management magazine.

Pras Ganesh

Executive Vice President, People and Business Transformation Group, CISO

Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

A lawyer by education from India, Pras pursued his Masters in International Relations in Japan and the United States. Thereafter he spent his initial career as an in-house legal advisor and a management consultant in Japan and Australia, prior to joining Toyota.

For the last two decades, he has been in Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan, Europe, and now Thailand and Singapore, with experience in Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Global External Affairs, Corporate Planning, Production Control and Logistics. Currently, as Executive Vice President of the People & Business Transformation Group in the Regional Headquarters, he has responsibility for the company’s roadmap towards Carbon Neutrality, Digital, Mobility and People Transformation across the Asia region. To fulfil this role, he leads the external and environmental affairs, human resources, information systems and new mobility business for Toyota’s operations in Asia. He is also the Chief Information Security Officer for the region.

Additionally, Pras is the Executive Program Director for the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) across the Asia-Pacific Region. In a world with mounting mobility challenges, TMF was set up to use Toyota’s know-how in partnership with like-minded innovative stakeholders to address the mobility issues of tomorrow today.

Pipatpong Israsena

President, Doi Kham Food Products Company Limited

Director and Member of The Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Mr. Pipatpong Israsena, currently serving as Director and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is the President of Doi Kham Food Products Company Limited. He holds several distinguished social and cultural positions, including President of the Thai Beverage Industry Association and directorships in numerous foundations under Royal Patronage, such as the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and the King Rama II Foundation. His career is marked by significant leadership roles at The Crown Property Bureau, where he contributed to various royal initiatives and projects.

Additionally, Mr. Pipatpong has served on the boards of multiple companies and has been recognized with prestigious royal decorations, including the Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant. He holds advanced degrees in Business and Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Chulalongkorn University.

Raheela Amiraly

Head of Purpose for South East Asia & India

Fujitsu

Raheela leads Sustainability efforts across South East Asia & India as the Head of Purpose. Raheela is a seasoned social impact and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience in supporting solve the world's biggest intangible issues such as social inequality, the digital divide, poverty, climate action and gender inequality.

Within her role, Raheela supports the region in its ongoing realignment towards Fujitsu’s materiality vision and in delivering impact that is consistent with the spirit and intent of our Purpose. She is focusing on building a more collaborative ecosystem one in which multi-stakeholder partnerships are activated as a force for good. One such example is WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), utilizing its members and this unique platform for collaborative action across People, Planet and Prosperity. Raheela is passionate about leveraging business to achieve real-world environmental and social impact and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)

As a female leader in sustainability and climate she is fueled by passion and a deeper belief in better outcomes for all. Raheela started her career in the humanitarian and development sector operating in fragile states and complex political emergencies including substantial time in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jordan, and Syria. Since then she has pivoted into the technology and sustainability space. Outside of work Raheela enjoys practicing yoga, surrounding herself in nature, and attempting to perfect her baking skills. She lives in Singapore.

Session: Singapore and Thailand Panel Discussions

Alfee Lee

Group Managing Director, ASEAN + India

Fujitsu Asia Pacific

Alfee leads Fujitsu’s strategic initiatives and operations across the ASEAN region and India to drive the business forward.

With a focus on supporting customers’ digital transformation journeys, Alfee has set his sights on transforming Fujitsu into a digital transformation services-centric business to better help its customers solve pressing business challenges.

An experienced and results-driven technology leader, Alfee has worked with global and regional customers to drive their digital transformation strategies. With an exceptional grasp of the ICT landscape of the Asia region, Alfee has over 15 years of experience with Fujitsu. Over the years, he has worked in a number of strategic roles in both its Thailand and Singapore offices. Most recently, he served as the Head of Uvance, Technology and Solutions and Chief Technology Officer for the Asia Pacific region.

Alfee has been integral in developing Fujitsu’s regional technology and digital initiatives in Asia Pacific, including integrating key technologies and developing solutions to support customers to navigate complex challenges. Alfee is passionate about learning history to help unlock the future and using technology to address social issues. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, playing golf and travelling.

Session: Opening remarks at Singapore and Panel discussions at Singapore and Thailand