Leading Business in Asia Forum

Posted on  19/07/2016  |  2016, Programs & Events

Leading Business in Asia Forum Speakers and Facilitators Background

Douglas Dean

LBiAF2016-douglas-denDouglas is a business development, strategy expert and a world-class brand builder. He has over 25 years experience in industry and consulting including Chief Marketing Officer for Volkswagen commercial vehicles, Vice President of the prestigious Lausanne Hotel School and Advisor to Nestle-Nespresso’s CEO. Since coming to Asia a decade ago, he has advised a number of start-ups, PLCs and Government Linked Companies on strategic initiatives aimed at increasing company performance which leads to improved sales and profits. Douglas is currently the CEO of Human Capital Group Asia Limited. In this capacity, he is coaching leaders and is assisting organizations to undergo cultural alignments and implement change management in order to improve competitiveness within increasingly complex markets. Douglas holds a Masters of Science in Materials Engineering from Lehigh University in USA and an MBA from IMD in Lausanne.

Rohn Rajen

LBiAF2016-rohn-rajenRohn Rajen has over 20 years expertise in training, coaching and consulting. He is also an author and motivational speaker who was the first to bring large scale, open programs to Malaysia and Singapore.

A Sports Physiologist by qualification, Rohn has in-depth knowledge and understanding of human potential and behavior modification. He has a Masters in Human Resource & Corporate Culture. Starting in 2007, Rohn realized that his proven portfolio of training programs and his leadership coaching assignments were producing diminished returns for his client. The amplitude and speed of change had simply surpassed the standard approach to capability development. His quest for more effective training and coaching solutions led to his association with Doug Dean. Together, they created Human Capital Group Asia Limited in Hong Kong and have extended their reach to the rest of Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.

Tim Haynes

LBiAF2016-tim-haynesTim is a pioneer in digital business transformation with over 20 years of experience. His previous roles include Client Partner, APAC for Bazaarvoice, where he led teams responsible for 60 clients and 101 brands across 8 key APAC markets. Prior to this, as GM of Starcom IP China (a Publicis agency), he was responsible for the digital marketing of some of China’s largest, most innovative, and prestigious brands including P&G, GE, & Richemont. A digital transformation executive with comprehensive general management skills across operations, strategy, business development, marketing, production, and team building. Tim is a visionary, pioneering model-breaker and proven digital rainmaker. With experience and expertise that spans emerging and established markets including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Formerly trained as a sociologist, Tim has a broad and substantial knowledge of digital ecosystems and how business and audiences gain value. He is based in Auckland and travels regularly on assignment.

Dr Suresh Kumar Krishnan

LBiAF2016-dr-suresh-kumar-krishnanDr. Suresh, the Managing Director and Principal Consultant of Strasys Solutions Sdn Bhd. With his more than 15 years’ experience in Quality Management Systems, he has conducted training workshops in the area of systems audit, workplace and documentation / procedural improvements, ISO 9001 QMS, variation and waste control mechanisms and other practical problem solving techniques including statistical tools. His industrial experience in Malaysia cuts across many dimensions, which includes working experience and knowledge with both public and private sectors. Dr Suresh is working (or has worked) with health related players such as government hospitals, financial institutes, enforcement and regulatory agencies, ports authorities, private organisations, education based institutes, and media based entities.

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