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Vorravit Siripark
Founder of PAÑPURI 

Siripark is the founder and CEO of PAÑPURI, a pioneering holistic wellness lifestyle brand that fuses Eastern wisdom with modern sensorial luxury. Driven by a vision to redefine well-being through Thai heritage and craftsmanship, he launched PAÑPURI in 2003, establishing a brand that champions clean beauty, sustainability and artisanal excellence.


 

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Michael Djuita
Founder of 20WOL

Djuita is the founder and managing partner of 20WOL, an Indonesia-based venture fund specialising in F&B, lifestyle and creative industries. Focused on investing in visionary founders and disruptive brands, 20WOL goes beyond funding by actively collaborating with entrepreneurs to drive growth and innovation.


 

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Jaime Daez
CEO and founder of Fully Booked 

Daez is the founder and managing director of Fully Booked, a leading bookshop chain in the Philippines. His commitment to fostering a robust reading culture has significantly influenced the country’s literary landscape. Fully Booked has 43 bookshops in the Philippines, with plans to reach 50 by the end of 2025.


 

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Philippe Delaisse
Founder of Ethnicraft 

Delaisse founded Ethnicraft in 1995. Residing in Asia, he oversees the brand’s factories, collaborating closely with local artisans to uphold Ethnicraft’s commitment to sustainable and high-quality production. Delaisse’s extensive knowledge of materials and keen eye for exceptional craftsmanship has transformed Ethnicraft into a renowned name in the global furniture industry. 


 

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Cynthia Wirjono
Co-founder of The Goods Dept, Brightspot Market and Oaken Labs

Wirjono has helped to shape Indonesia’s retail scene for more than 20 years. As the co-founder of Brightspot Market, The Goods Dept and Oaken Lab, she has created platforms that blend fashion, design and independent brands. Wirjono continues to shape Indonesia’s creative landscape with a distinct vision for modern retail.


 

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An Chieh Chiang
Owner and CEO of Lojel 

An Chieh is the third-generation CEO of Lojel, which specialises in travel, bags and everyday accessories. Carrying on the legacy of his grandfather, who founded the company in 1989 in Toyama, Japan, An Chieh has expanded it into a global brand with an emphasis on sustainability and innovative designs.


 

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Gen Fukushima
CEO and co-founder of SANU Inc

Fukushima is the CEO and co-founder of SANU Inc, operator of Japan’s largest shared second-home service, Sanu 2nd Home. He is dedicated to redefining modern lifestyles by creating a sustainable connection between urban living and nature.


 

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Shanty Harmayn
Partner and chief executive of Base Entertainment

Harmayn is an Indonesian film producer who is based in Jakarta. She has been in the film industry for more than 25 years. She is currently the co-chief executive of Base Entertainment, a Jakarta and Singapore-based film studio with a focus on development, financing, production and distribution.

 

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