CHRO Thailand: Driving innovation, growth, and human-centric leadership

Thailand’s HR community is at a turning point. As digital technologies, AI, and shifting workforce expectations converge, HR leaders are being asked to navigate one of the most significant transformations in decades. It is no longer enough to optimise processes or adopt new tools; the challenge lies in reshaping organisations in ways that balance innovation with a deeply human approach to leadership.

Against this backdrop, HRM Asia is bringing its flagship CHRO Series to Thailand for the very first time. Scheduled for 26-27 August 2025 at the JW Marriott in Bangkok, CHRO Thailand 2025 will convene the nation’s top HR leaders to share strategies, exchange perspectives, and spark bold ideas under the theme Navigating the Future of HR: Shaping Innovation and Growth in Thailand.

Among the highlights is a keynote address by Worawat Suvagondha, Chief People Officer at Siam Commercial Bank, titled Modernising Legacy Systems with Innovative Tech and Automation. This session offers a roadmap for HR leaders looking to integrate AI-driven strategies to overhaul outdated systems. Suvagondha will provide guidance on leading seamless tech transitions, fostering effective change management, and leveraging autonomous enterprise models for immediate impact and sustained success. The insights shared here will resonate with organisations aiming to modernise without losing sight of operational stability, making it a must-attend for those steering digital transformations.

Equally compelling is the session on Work-from-Anywhere: Redefining Productivity, Culture, and Compliance in the Workplace, led by Budphawadee Owararinth, Chief Marketing Officer, and Saraswadee Kupatapong, Chief People Officer, both from Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance. As flexible work models become a cornerstone of talent attraction and retention, this discussion will explore how to evolve from makeshift remote setups to structured, sustainable frameworks. Attendees will gain strategies for navigating compliance, fostering engagement, and enhancing collaboration across distributed teams. This session speaks directly to the realities of today’s hybrid workforce, offering solutions to maintain culture and productivity in a decentralised world.

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Another critical focus of CHRO Thailand is employee wellbeing, addressed in a session led by Marc Jaksuwijitkorn, International Collaboration Specialist, Head of Academy, and Clinical Psychologist at Me HUG. Titled Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing, this session will guide HR leaders in creating psychologically safe cultures through open dialogue and empathetic leadership. Jaksuwijitkorn will share approaches to designing holistic wellbeing programmes that encompass mental, physical, and financial health, while also offering strategies to promote work-life balance and prevent burnout.

Complementing these discussions is a session by Sudawan Ariyasap, CHRO at Prudential Life Assurance Thailand, titled Redesigning Roles to Drive Organisational Agility and Sustainable Growth. Ariyasap will explore how to align roles, responsibilities, and skills with evolving business priorities, identifying opportunities for job redesign to enhance executive. This session emphasises building a flexible, multi-skilled workforce capable of adapting to change, offering HR leaders a blueprint for fostering agility and resilience in their organisations. This focus on adaptability ensures that attendees leave equipped to align their workforce with long-term strategic goals.

CHRO Thailand 2025 is supported by Coursera and Pacific Prime, whose partnership underscores the event’s mission to empower HR leaders with the resources and solutions they need to navigate the future of work. With space filling rapidly, now is the time to secure your spot and join this transformative conversation. Click here to register and be part of this landmark event driving HR excellence.