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SUMMARY:YPC Committee: Mentor Matchup - Connecting Young Professionals with Industry Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join the AMCHAM Thailand Young Professionals Committee for an interactive mentorship experience where young professionals rotate through dynamic conversations with executives\, founders\, and industry leaders across a wide range of industries. \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in intimate small-group discussions designed to spark honest conversations\, meaningful connections\, and practical career insights from leaders who have built remarkable careers. \n\n\n\nAsk the questions you've always wanted to ask:\n\n         How do you navigate failure\, burnout\, and big decisions?\n\n         What skills will matter most in the future?\n\n         How do you build confidence\, influence\, and leadership early in your career?  \n\nWhether you're looking to grow your network\, gain a fresh perspective\, or learn directly from experienced leaders\, Mentor Matchup creates a rare opportunity to connect beyond surface-level introductions. \n\n\n\nFast-paced\, insightful\, and conversation-driven\, Mentor Matchup is designed to create authentic connections and practical takeaways for the next generation of leaders. \n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nWiyada Srinaganand is the Managing Director and General Counsel of 3M Thailand\, with more than 20 years of experience in multinational business leadership across legal\, governance\, enterprise risk management\, and commercial functions. Throughout her career\, she has been guided by a strong belief that sustainable business success is driven by people. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals can grow\, thrive\, and contribute meaningfully\, supported by upskilling\, well-being\, and work-life integration. To her\, everyone matters\, everyone counts\, and when people feel valued\, everyone will contribute.\n\nPapop Chaowanapreecha is Executive Creative Director at Accenture Song\, joining through the acquisition of Rabbit's Tale in 2023 after helping build it into Thailand's fastest-growing digital agency. Before that\, he worked as a copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi\, Publicis\, and McCann Worldgroup\, and is now recognized as one of Asia Pacific's leading creative voices\, serving as a jury member for regional award shows including One Asia and ADFEST. In a world where brands and people interact across multiple layers of platforms and technology\, he believes the most meaningful connection is still heart to heart   a philosophy that continues to shape his approach to creativity and storytelling.\n\nWinnie Wong is Country Manager of Mastercard. She brings over 20 years of experience working in various ASEAN markets\, with deep insights into commercial payments solutions\, banking and the consumer goods sector.  She has served as Country Manager for Vietnam\, Laos\, and Cambodia since 2018\, where she plays a pivotal role in establishing an ecosystem for safe and secure payments.  Her efforts are instrumental in engaging regulators and stakeholders in creating a cashless and financially inclusive society.  She was recently appointed as Country Manager for Thailand and Myanmar\, and will continue Mastercard's efforts to connect and power an inclusive digital economy.\n\nAxel Winter is Chief Executive Officer of Xponential\, the innovation arm of Siam Piwat Group\, driving next-generation AI\, SuperApp\, and digital platform initiatives across retail and lifestyle ecosystems. He is also the Founder of Pivot Digital\, focused on AI transformation across the region\, and a Partner at Alpha Founders Capital. Axel Winter is Chief Executive Officer of Xponential\, the innovation arm of Siam Piwat Group\, driving next-generation AI\, SuperApp\, and digital platform initiatives across retail and lifestyle ecosystems. He is also the Founder of Pivot Digital\, focused on AI transformation across the region\, and a Partner at Alpha Founders Capital.\n\nSuruswadee Jaimsuwan is a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins' dispute resolution group\, advising clients on complex criminal and civil matters. A former judge with the Thai Courts of Justice\, she brings exceptional insight into judicial thinking\, enabling her to craft innovative\, strategic solutions for clients. She is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star (commercial and transactions) and by Asialaw as a Distinguished Practitioner in dispute resolution in Thailand. \n\nWith extensive experience both on and off the bench\, Suruswadee combines deep knowledge of Thai law and court procedure with strong\, practical advocacy. She represents clients before courts and regulators with clarity and persuasiveness\, while also leveraging her expertise in alternative dispute resolutions to identify effective dispute resolution pathways. \n\nSuruswadee has also worked with government authorities and remains actively involved in legislative initiatives\, including advising on amendments to Thailand's anti-money laundering law.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join the AMCHAM Thailand Young Professionals Committee for an interactive mentorship experience where young professionals rotate through dynamic conversations with executives\, founders\, and industry leaders across a wide range of industries.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nParticipants will engage in intimate small-group discussions designed to spark honest conversations\, meaningful connections\, and practical career insights from leaders who have built remarkable careers.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nAsk the questions you&rsquo\;ve always wanted to ask:<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&bull\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;How do you navigate failure\, burnout\, and big decisions?<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&bull\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;What skills will matter most in the future?<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&bull\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;How do you build confidence\, influence\, and leadership early in your career?&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo\;re looking to grow your network\, gain a fresh perspective\, or learn directly from experienced leaders\, Mentor Matchup creates a rare opportunity to connect beyond surface-level introductions.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nFast-paced\, insightful\, and conversation-driven\, Mentor Matchup is designed to create authentic connections and practical takeaways for the next generation of leaders.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><u><strong>About our Speakers</strong></u></p>\n\n<p><br />\n<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiyada-srinaganand-00b549a/">Wiyada Srinaganand</a> is the Managing Director and General Counsel of 3M Thailand\, with more than 20 years of experience in multinational business leadership across legal\, governance\, enterprise risk management\, and commercial functions. Throughout her career\, she has been guided by a strong belief that sustainable business success is driven by people. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals can grow\, thrive\, and contribute meaningfully\, supported by upskilling\, well-being\, and work-life integration. To her\, everyone matters\, everyone counts\, and when people feel valued\, everyone will contribute.</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/orpapop/">Papop Chaowanapreecha</a> is Executive Creative Director at Accenture Song\, joining through the acquisition of Rabbit&rsquo\;s Tale in 2023 after helping build it into Thailand&rsquo\;s fastest-growing digital agency. Before that\, he worked as a copywriter at Saatchi &amp\; Saatchi\, Publicis\, and McCann Worldgroup\, and is now recognized as one of Asia Pacific&rsquo\;s leading creative voices\, serving as a jury member for regional award shows including One Asia and ADFEST. In a world where brands and people interact across multiple layers of platforms and technology\, he believes the most meaningful connection is still heart to heart &mdash\; a philosophy that continues to shape his approach to creativity and storytelling.</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-wong-wintay/">Winnie Wong</a> is Country Manager of Mastercard. She brings over 20 years of experience working in various ASEAN markets\, with deep insights into commercial payments solutions\, banking and the consumer goods sector.&nbsp\; She has served as Country Manager for Vietnam\, Laos\, and Cambodia since 2018\, where she plays a pivotal role in establishing an ecosystem for safe and secure payments.&nbsp\; Her efforts are instrumental in engaging regulators and stakeholders in creating a cashless and financially inclusive society.&nbsp\; She was recently appointed as Country Manager for Thailand and Myanmar\, and will continue Mastercard&#39\;s efforts to connect and power an inclusive digital economy.</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelwinter/">Axel Winter</a> is Chief Executive Officer of Xponential\, the innovation arm of Siam Piwat Group\, driving next-generation AI\, SuperApp\, and digital platform initiatives across retail and lifestyle ecosystems. He is also the Founder of Pivot Digital\, focused on AI transformation across the region\, and a Partner at Alpha Founders Capital.&nbsp\;Axel Winter is Chief Executive Officer of Xponential\, the innovation arm of Siam Piwat Group\, driving next-generation AI\, SuperApp\, and digital platform initiatives across retail and lifestyle ecosystems. He is also the Founder of Pivot Digital\, focused on AI transformation across the region\, and a Partner at Alpha Founders Capital.</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suruswadee-jaimsuwan-a53aab184/">Suruswadee Jaimsuwan</a> is a partner in Tilleke &amp\; Gibbins&rsquo\; dispute resolution group\, advising clients on complex criminal and civil matters. A former judge with the Thai Courts of Justice\, she brings exceptional insight into judicial thinking\, enabling her to craft innovative\, strategic solutions for clients. She is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star (commercial and transactions) and by Asialaw as a Distinguished Practitioner in dispute resolution in Thailand.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>With extensive experience both on and off the bench\, Suruswadee combines deep knowledge of Thai law and court procedure with strong\, practical advocacy. She represents clients before courts and regulators with clarity and persuasiveness\, while also leveraging her expertise in alternative dispute resolutions to identify effective dispute resolution pathways.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>Suruswadee has also worked with government authorities and remains actively involved in legislative initiatives\, including advising on amendments to Thailand&rsquo\;s anti-money laundering law.</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:True Digital Park West\, Classroom 7\, 2nd Floor BTS: Punnawithi (direct exit to True Digital Park) For directions to the venue\, please click here.
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