2023 Retail Asia Forum-Bangkok
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Overview 2023 Retail Asia Forum - Bangkok
Retail Asia is thrilled to announce the inaugural 4-city half-day forums, starting in Bangkok on April 5th. Join a diverse group of industry experts and business leaders from Asia's top retail enterprises as they delve into the most pressing issues and trends shaping the future of the retail industry in the region.
This exclusive event series will take place in four major cities across Asia, with Bangkok kicking off the tour on April 5th, followed by Jakarta on May 4, Kuala Lumpur on May 25, and Manila on October 4. Each forum will feature a dynamic program of presentations and panel discussions, led by senior executives from top retail companies, subject-matter experts from leading consultancy firms, and business leaders from across the industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with key players in the retail industry, and be a part of shaping the future of retail in Asia.
Venue: JW Marriott Bangkok
WHY YOU MUST PARTICIPATE
CONNECT
Connect with industry professionals and expand your network by meeting and engaging with industry experts during the informative presentations and panel discussions.
EXPERIENCE
Obtain valuable insights and stay updated on the latest happenings in the retail industry across Asia by hearing directly from notable speakers.
SPEAKERS
Natee Srirussamee
Senior Vice President Digital Retail
The Mall Group
Senior Vice President Digital Retail
The Mall Group
Natee Srirussamee
SVP – Digital Retail
The Mall Group Co., Ltd.
- Digital Marketing & eCommerce
- Strategic Alliances & New Digital Business Development
- Digital Transformation
- Data & Digital Assets Monetization
Prior Experience
UOB (Thai) – Executive Director (2 years)
Citi Thailand – Director (15.5 years)
- Digital Sales & Marketing
- Partnership and Business Transformation
- Data Analytics and Segmentation
- Client Experience Management
- Credit Card & Lending Product
Education
- Georgetown University – MBA
- Chulalongkorn University – BBA
Chanikarn Wongtada (Pear)
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
Chanikarn (Pear) Wongtada is a Senior Manager and member of Bain & Company’s Financial Services and Retail practices. She has over four years of management consulting experience working with large financial institutions and retails in Southeast Asia on their growth strategy, digital transformation, operating model and performance improvement.
Pear graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and earned her MBA from Northwestern University in Kellogg, USA.
Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Co-CEO
YCP Interactive
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Co-CEO
YCP Interactive
Mehdi is a Partner based in Thailand. He has over 11 years of experience in marketing sales, distribution, e-commerce and digital within the FMCG and healthcare industries across Asia, Europe and Latin America. Mehdi brings with him an excellent track record in strategy formulation, business development and large-scale expansion growth within top tier MNCs in the personal care, healthcare and food industry. He holds a B.A. in International Business Management from Edinburgh Napier University and a Masters in Management from EDHEC Business School.
Dr. Fai Assakul
Partner
Bain & Company
Partner
Bain & Company
Fai Assakul is a member of Bain & Company’s Retail and Customer practices.
She has worked with many large companies in Southeast Asia and China on their growth strategy, customer centricity transformation, and performance improvement. Fai specializes in advising clients across the retail, restaurant, and consumer product sectors, with a track record of creating sustainable results.
Beyond her client work, she is a leader of our Womxn at Bain affiliation group. She also drives recruiting efforts for Southeast Asia.
Fai earned her Ph.D. in manufacturing engineering and MEng in chemical engineering from University of Cambridge, graduating with First Class Honors. She was the first woman to receive a Full Blue in Dancesport.
In her personal time, Fai is a passionate dancer and a proud mum of a young son.
Siddharth Gondode
Associate Vice President - Business Insights
Central Retail Corporation (Digital)
Associate Vice President - Business Insights
Central Retail Corporation (Digital)
AGENDA
*Subject to change
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
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9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
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9:05 - 9:25 AM Speaking Session 1: Winning in the Next Era of Retail
- Dr. Fai Assakul, Partner, Bain & Company
- Chanikarn Wongtada, Senior Manager, Bain & Company
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9:25 - 9:45 AM Speaking Session 2: Enhancing the customer experience through Augmented Reality
- Mehdi Jaouadi, Partner, YCP Solidiance, and Co-CEO, YCP Interactive
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9:45 - 10:25 AM Open discussion
Panelist:
- Natee Srirussamee, Senior Vice President Digital Retail, The Mall Group
- Siddharth Gondode, Associate Vice President - Business Insights, Central Retail Corporation (Digital)
- Chanikarn Wongtada (Pear), Senior Manager, Bain & Company
- Dr. Fai Assakul, Partner, Bain & Company
- Mehdi Jaouadi, Partner, YCP Solidiance and Co-CEO, YCP Interactive
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10:25 - 10:40 AM End of Program and Networking Snacks
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+65 31581386
SPEAKERS
Natee Srirussamee
Senior Vice President Digital Retail
The Mall Group
Senior Vice President Digital Retail
The Mall Group
Natee Srirussamee
SVP – Digital Retail
The Mall Group Co., Ltd.
- Digital Marketing & eCommerce
- Strategic Alliances & New Digital Business Development
- Digital Transformation
- Data & Digital Assets Monetization
Prior Experience
UOB (Thai) – Executive Director (2 years)
Citi Thailand – Director (15.5 years)
- Digital Sales & Marketing
- Partnership and Business Transformation
- Data Analytics and Segmentation
- Client Experience Management
- Credit Card & Lending Product
Education
- Georgetown University – MBA
- Chulalongkorn University – BBA
Chanikarn Wongtada (Pear)
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
Chanikarn (Pear) Wongtada is a Senior Manager and member of Bain & Company’s Financial Services and Retail practices. She has over four years of management consulting experience working with large financial institutions and retails in Southeast Asia on their growth strategy, digital transformation, operating model and performance improvement.
Pear graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and earned her MBA from Northwestern University in Kellogg, USA.
Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Co-CEO
YCP Interactive
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Co-CEO
YCP Interactive
Mehdi is a Partner based in Thailand. He has over 11 years of experience in marketing sales, distribution, e-commerce and digital within the FMCG and healthcare industries across Asia, Europe and Latin America. Mehdi brings with him an excellent track record in strategy formulation, business development and large-scale expansion growth within top tier MNCs in the personal care, healthcare and food industry. He holds a B.A. in International Business Management from Edinburgh Napier University and a Masters in Management from EDHEC Business School.
Dr. Fai Assakul
Partner
Bain & Company
Partner
Bain & Company
Fai Assakul is a member of Bain & Company’s Retail and Customer practices.
She has worked with many large companies in Southeast Asia and China on their growth strategy, customer centricity transformation, and performance improvement. Fai specializes in advising clients across the retail, restaurant, and consumer product sectors, with a track record of creating sustainable results.
Beyond her client work, she is a leader of our Womxn at Bain affiliation group. She also drives recruiting efforts for Southeast Asia.
Fai earned her Ph.D. in manufacturing engineering and MEng in chemical engineering from University of Cambridge, graduating with First Class Honors. She was the first woman to receive a Full Blue in Dancesport.
In her personal time, Fai is a passionate dancer and a proud mum of a young son.
Siddharth Gondode
Associate Vice President - Business Insights
Central Retail Corporation (Digital)
Associate Vice President - Business Insights
Central Retail Corporation (Digital)