Description

Join us for an insightful conversation on the subtle barriers that shape workplace experiences in Thailand, hosted by the AMCHAM Inclusion and Human Capital Committees. This panel discussion will explore how unconscious bias, informal networks, and generational assumptions influence hiring practices and workplace culture across industries.

While many organizations strive to promote diversity, challenges such as ageism, sexism, and nepotism still persist in less visible forms. Our panel of experienced business leaders, moderated by Naambo Shivute, Co-Chair of the AMCHAM Human Capital Committee, will share their personal journeys navigating these challenges and the practical strategies they’ve implemented to foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces.

About the Speakers
Neil Martin Russell, Head of People & Operations of Bangkok Silicon Solutions. He is a seasoned HR and operational leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience across South-East Asia and beyond. Based in Bangkok, Neil is known for bringing clarity, pragmatism and cultural intelligence to complex organizational challenges — particularly those involving people, structure, and change.

A Chartered Fellow of both the UK’s CIPD and the Australian HR Institute, Neil has worked across a diverse range of industries — from banking and real estate to automotive, heavy equipment, and fast-paced tech start-ups. His background bridges the gap between strategic HR and operational delivery, enabling him to design and embed people strategies that are both business-aligned and human-focused.
 
Dusita Khanijou, Senior Associate of Tilleke & Gibbins. She specializes in non-contentious employment law. Her expertise spans a broad range of issues, including workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, termination, retirement, and regulatory compliance. Dusita regularly advises multinational clients on navigating complex human capital challenges within culturally diverse and multigenerational workforces, giving her deep insight into the evolving expectations of employees and the strategies organizations use to foster inclusion and belonging.

Recognized as an employment law specialist, Dusita was named the only Thailand-based expert in International Employment Lawyer’s Tomorrow’s Leaders 2024. Her academic credentials include an LLB from the University of Manchester and an LLM from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Fluent in English and Thai, and conversational in Punjabi and Hindi, Dusita brings a truly global perspective.