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Join AMCHAM's Human Capital Committee as we unveil the 2025 Human Capital Trends report, a comprehensive look at the evolving workforce landscape in Thailand and beyond. This popular HR event will bring together industry leaders, HR professional and business executives to explore the latest insights shaping talent strategies, workplace culture and the future of work.

Event highlights:  

• Exclusive Report Insights (Deloitte Report): Gain data-driven perspectives on emerging workforce trends, talent retention strategies and skill of the future. 
• Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from top HR leaders and business executives on how their organizations are navigating workforce transformations.  
• Interactive Q&A: Engage with industry experts and peers to discuss key takeaways and actionable strategies. 
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals driving human capital excellence. 

About Speakers:   
Jarospong (Jay) Suvarnasuddhi, Total Rewards Director, Agoda
Jay Suvarnasuddhi is the Total Rewards Director at Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online travel platforms. In this role, Jay manages the compensation and benefits programs for over 6,000 employees across more than 40 locations worldwide. Prior to Agoda, Jay gained extensive experiences as an HR consultant, addressing organization development and rewards challenges for leading organizations.

Chris Meylan, Chief Operating Officer, the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM)
Chris Meylan has worked with five-star resorts and hotels in Switzerland, Thailand and Singapore, and spent the past 18 years in education as a hospitality educator, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and coaching faculty. He holds a Master’s degrees in both International Hospitality Management and Education, graduating from EHL gaining extensive international experience in the hospitality industry. An expert in digital marketing, inbound marketing, social media management, innovation management and strategic thinking, Chris has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Apple Professional Learning Specialist. He is passionate about using technology to transform education and make learning more engaging. 

Mark Maclean, Human Resource Transformation Practice Leader, SEA, Deloitte
Mark Maclean has over 30 years of Human Capital experience with nationals and multinationals in the Asia Pacific, Americas, European, and Middle Eastern. Mark has spent the last 25 years in APAC and is the HR Transformation Leader for Deloitte Southeast Asia. He specializes in project management of complex and large scale projects and has deep experience in HR Service Delivery Models, Shared Services model design, design and implementation of HR strategy and HR services technologies including Workday & SAP SuccessFactors.  
 
Desmond Lau, Human Capital Manager, Deloitte
Desmond Lau has close to 10 years of experience in aligning talent, culture, structure, and leadership to business strategies across Southeast Asia, Europe and Americas. Proven expertise in HR transformation, organizational design, and strategy implementation across Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond. Adept at designing HR Operating Model / Service Delivery Models, driving operational excellence, leading global projects in complex HR landscapes, and delivering innovative solutions through a pragmatic, collaborative approach to achieving measurable business outcomes.

Natnisha Kongtaveesawas, Joint Vice President, HR Project Implementation and People Strategy Planning, Indorama Ventures
Dr. Natnisha Kongtaveesawas is a proficient expert in HR Project Implementation and People Strategy Planning, recognized for structuring organizations and fostering cultures that boost performance. Her deep insight into human resources allows her to develop tailored strategies, enhancing team cohesion, adaptability, and motivation. Passionate about empowering talent, she consistently delivers innovative solutions that drive employee engagement, productivity, and sustained organizational success.

Moderator:
Richard Jackson, Managing Director & Co-Founder, JacksonGrant
Richard has over 20 years’ experience in client management roles, and after relocating to Thailand in 2009, is the Managing Director & Co-Founder of JacksonGrant, one of Southeast Asia’s leading Industrial & Executive Search boutiques. In addition to a deep understanding of the Thailand & ASEAN labor market, Richard’s extensive network in manufacturing and technology industries runs throughout the Asia-Pacific region and further.