Mark Buckley
Systems Expert & Ecological Economist UN, WEF, Inside Ideas & ALOHAS Regenerative Foundation
Mark Buckley
SDG and UN Advocate, Global Food Reformist
Mark is an expert in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable development. He works as a consultant with various companies to foster widespread change, with his ultimate goal being to reform agriculture, food, and beverage industries, or any sectors that might induce rapid impacts.
Mark travels, teaches, and speaks around the world about climate change and food reform. He instructs entrepreneurs to consider ways to create and grow their businesses sustainably and profitably. He frequently consults with companies in the fields of renewable energy, changes with expertise in innovative systems, recycling, packaging, organic lifestyles, traditional methods, and vegan products.
As a Social Serial Entrepreneur, Mark growed up in Germany’s largest organic farming family, which has operated for six generations, he’s embedded with immense heritage and knowledge. His family has been both European Hydroponic Agronomists, pioneering in soil-less plant cultivation, and traditional farmers, with up to four generations being involved in this specialty
Jenny Andersson
Co-Founder Really Regenerative CIC
Jenny Andersson
Co-founder ; Really Regenerative
Jenny is a regenerative practitioner, strategist and agent for change. She walks side by side with brands, organizations, cities and municipalities who want to be part of the movement to create a new regenerative economy. As a strategist, facilitator, and educator, she harnesses the power of the collective intelligence of organizations and communities to create visions for the future they want – together – and finds the vitalising energy, psychological safety and will to sustain long term change.
She cares deeply about healing the story of separation between humanity and nature, and between humans themselves through divisive cultural, social and economic barriers. She believes strongly in the power of connection between people and places. Jenny believes her work helps to surface the bio-culturally unique stories of people and places which set and sustain the vision to travel to tomorrow’s regenerative future.
Currently, Jenny serves as the CEO of We Activate The Future, a strategy and development-oriented consultancy. She is also a co-founder of The Really Regenerative Center CIC, which focuses on community and assists individuals in the Sussex urban area to flexibly adapt, integrate, and rejuvenate their businesses. This is achieved through learning, exploring, and discovering the potential of their residing places
Sandra Pina
Country Director, SB Spain
Sandra Pina
General Manager at Quiero & Sustainable Brands Spain
Sandra is also the Director of Sustainable Brands Madrid, Sustainability speaker and advisor, Associate Professor at Instituto de Empresa Business School and member of the Advisory Board of Sustainable Brands Global. She has previous global experience in FMCG multinationals: Kellogg’s and Danone.
Sandra leads Quiero: a sustainability platform pioneer in converging sustainability, brands and businesses since more than 12 years. She is a regular speaker at international conferences such as BNEW or Club of Rome and also at companies like Softys, ING, L´oreal, 3M, HP, etc. Previously, At Kellogg’s, she enjoyed working on disruptive innovations in Europe, leading brands such Special K, All-Bran and Cornflakes. At Danone, she worked in London and Barcelona managing a wide portfolio of different brands. For more than 10 years, Sandra has also been an Associate Professor at IE Business School.
Dr. Sirikul Laukaikul
Country Director SB Thailand
Dr. Sirikul Laukaikul
Country Director, SB Thailand
Dr. Sirikul established her own consulting firm after working for global corporations for nearly twenty years. The mission of her firm is to be a small but competent strategic advisory company with the aim of working with Thai clients who truly believe in sustainable branding and systematic methodology. Her approach to developing brand strategy is based upon the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
Her background ranges from communication to management, to sustainable development. This together with her own unique combination of creative flair and strategic thinking make her a ‘one of a kind’ consultant. Dr. Sirikul can provide strategic and holistic recommendations that are sensible and practical for each client’s issues. Her strength is her expertise in compelling brand strategy development—Brand Model & Brand Architecture as well as Branded CSR.
She has been representing SB (Sustainable Brands) in Thailand since 2016, and has successfully organized conferences among business circles for more than 6 years. In addition to SB, she initiated the “พอแล้วดี The Creator” program, aimed at strengthening immunity among young entrepreneurs with Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
Cecile Delettre
Founder International au Feminin Facilitator Climate Fresk
Cecile Delettre
Founder International au Feminin
Facilitator Climate Fresk
Cecile Delettre works in the field of marketing, sustainable development and ocean protection. Through her experiences of collaborations in more than 40 countries and her expatriations in the USA, Northern Europe and Asia, she has developed an observation of best practices of brands and shares it every year in Paris as the content creator, Editor in Chief of Emarketing Paris (All4Customer in 2024) at the biggest Convention Center in France .
She is the president of the International Women’s Network and organizer of workshops on climate change and the impact of Tech on our planet in Asia.
Claire Chabrieres
Founder Shiok Farm BCorp
Claire Chabrieres
Founder Shiok Farm – BCorp company
Claire Chabrieres is French, married to a Japanese foodie and mother of 3. She moved to Asia 25 years ago and after a career in digital, moved to organic agriculture 8 years ago. She wanted to know what she was feeding her children came from, and be sure it was grown organically.
When Claire started ShiokFarm, she had a group of 10 families commit to take 10kg of organic fruit and vegetables per week. This grew to about 300 families and quite a beautiful network of farms across Malaysia and Thailand.
All the farms are certified organic and a number of them are pivoting to regenerative farming. In parallel, with the support of a NGO, Claire has been planting thousands of mangrove trees in Indonesia over the past few years. The objective is for ShiokFarm to be carbon neutral in 2025.
In 2023, ShiokFarm proudly obtained its BCorp certification: ShiokFarm is now officially a “business for good” and does everything it can to be as sustainable as possible.
Dr. Akkharawit Kanjana-Opas
High Level Expert, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
Dr. Akkharawit Kanjana-Opas
High Level Expert, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
Dr. Akkharawit graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Industry from Prince of Songkla University. After that, he was granted a scholarship from the Ministry of Science and Technology to pursue his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Marine Biotechnology at the University of California, USA. During his studies, he also worked as a research assistant at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California.
He is a being one of the co-founders and promoters of the government’s initiative titled “FoodInnopolis”, this initiative is crucial for the economic and societal development of the country. Because Thailand is recognized as one of the world’s significant food producers, especially within the ASEAN region. In addition, Dr. Akkharawit is an expert in innovation management, science parks, and intellectual property.
Dr. Dangjaithawin Anantachai
Chairman of Management Board, INTAGE Thailand
Dr. Dangjaithawin Anantachai
Managing Director & COO INTAGE Thailand, SB Thailand
Orm is one of Thailand’s foremost marketing research consultants and coaches/trainers in the area of consumer psychology and insight. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped clients redefine value proposition based on the outside-in & latent needs of consumers as well as competitive choice analysis. She was the president of the Thai Marketing Research Society and Asia Pacific Research Committee during 2013-2014 and now serves as a committee member of the Marketing Association of Thailand driving sustainability development among Thai CMOs.
Dr. Narathip Amthientong
Chairman, Habi 32
Dr. Narathip Amthientong
Expert and Trainer ; Marketing, Sales, and Service Provision for leading public and private sector organizations
Dr. Narathip Amthientong has been passionate in the art and science of knowledge dissemination, learning, and education since his younger years. Apart from this, he has garnered significant experience in marketing and business management through his collaborations with leading organizations in Thailand.
With realizing the potential of his knowledge and experience, he decided to venture into training and development, serving various brands and organizations, both in the public and private sectors. He emphasizes imparting knowledge in marketing, sales, service, branding, innovative thinking, digital marketing, tourism, community development, community-based tourism, applied BCG consumer behavior, value creation, leadership, strategic thinking, modern communication and public relations, systemic thinking, business planning, and strategic planning for executives.
His holistic approach to training ensures that the participants receive a comprehensive understanding of the subject, blending both theoretical and practical aspects. His endeavors in training and development are testament to his commitment to uplift and enhance the skills of individuals and organizations in Thailand.
Dr. Porramate Chumyim
Thailand FoodInnopolis Platform Manager
Dr. Porramate Chumyim
Thailand FoodInnopolis, Platform Manager,
Founder/Director of NSTDA Acceleration, Venture Builder,
Advisory Board of SB (Sustainable Brands), Thailand.
Dr. Porramate is a distinguished former national innovation policy maker at the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI Office). With profound expertise in the innovation system, business model innovation design, and experience-driven scalable processes, he also holds leadership and advisory positions across numerous organizations, pioneering businesses, and tech start-ups.
His extensive knowledge further extends into design thinking, product and service development, and the strategic diversification of business model portfolios. He has collaborated widely with local entrepreneurs throughout Thailand. Motivated by a deep-rooted desire to make a difference, Dr. Porramate is instrumental in fostering an innovation ecosystem in Thailand. He’s ardently committed to not only stimulating economic growth but also championing a culture of inclusivity and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Suthat Ronglong
Founder, Board of Director ; DO IN THAI
Dr. Suthat Ronglong
Founder, Board of Director ; DO IN THAI
Dr. Suthat Rongrong, also known as Dr. Leng, is a software engineer, an inventive creator, and the founder of a social innovation company based in Bangkok, Thailand. He is passionate about IT, channeling this fervor into research and development for information technology. By leveraging social innovation and problem-solving, he aims to connect and better human lives.
Dr. Suthat has experience working as a software engineer for the Advanced Space Data Network, serving NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). He worked on image processing and creating models from space images at the Space Image Laboratory. Moreover, he collaborated on research for robots exploring Mars and the Moon.
Currently, Dr. Suthat is the founder and executive director of the company DO IN THAI, which believes that everything originating from research, design, and development will be passed on as knowledge through various works.
Ukrit Wongthongsalee
President, CCC
Ukrit Wongthongsalee
Chairman of the Chanthaburi Chamber of Commerce
Mr.Ukrit Wongthongsalee is the second generation of Chanthorn Pochana, the legend restaurant in Chanthaburi Province, he has accumulated experience in the advertising and marketing business until it is widely accepted and respected. At the same time, he also worked to develop the local community areas. He also serves as the manager of the ‘Por Laew Dee Creator’ project (Sufficiency Economy Project), which is intended to promote new generation entrepreneurs to conduct business sufficiently.
Most recently, he was selected to be the president of the Chanthaburi Chamber of Commerce, where he is very determined to make Chanthaburi an important landmark of the country.”
Tanongchai Monde Luksanga
Luksanga Creative
Tanongchai Monde Luksanga
Project Manager, Luksanga Co.,Ltd. (LUKS)
Tanongchai, also known as “Monde”, began his career as a columnist for ELLE magazine and Marie Claire Magazine. Later, he transitioned into roles as a producer and Advertising Film Director at Chamni’s Eye Public Company. During he also worked as a Multimedia Business Consultant for Emquartier Department Store before made a decision to establish his own company, LUKS or Luksanga Co., Ltd., specializing in branding and marketing communication for leading organizations ; Thai Airways, Department of Disease Control – Ministry of Public Health, Michelin Tyreplus, PTT OR, Government Savings Bank, and Bangkok Airways and etc.
He is deeply passionate about working with communities. His company focus lies in fostering collaborations with organizations or units aiming to develop people and communities, such as projects with Bangkok Art City, supported by the Bangkok Art Center and Bangkok Administration.
Furthermore, Monde has previously produced documentaries showcasing Thai local wisdom, aimed at national conservation; these documentaries spanned all 77 provinces of Thailand.
All his endeavors underscore his firm belief that investing in people is of paramount importance. When we invest in people, they evolve in their thought processes and actions. Such growth and flourishing are pivotal for sustainable business operations.
Kanita Tungwarapojwitan
Cheevamitr SE
Kanita Tungwarapojwitan
SB THAILAND
Kanita has a bachelor’s degree, Hons. in English literature and linguistics from faculty of arts, Chulalongkorn University and master’s degree in marketing (MIM in English). As the deputy managing director of INTAGE Thailand, Thailand’s branch of INTAGE Holdings Group, the number 1 research and insight agency in Asia, she initiated the launch of digital tools of INTAGE Thailand, AMP – Asia mobile & digital panel and CEI (customer engagement investigation using big data & customer analytics to measure customer engagement and NPS).
This made INTAGE Thailand the top-notched digital research & insight agency in Thailand. Over the past two decades she has worked and gained brand and marketing consulting experience while working at Dentsu Young & Rubicam (DY&R) Thailand, Ogilvy Advertising, and McCann Worldgroup. She has played a part in building up global brands from scratch. With her experience she has shared her knowledge as a speaker and trainer on topics such as consumer insight, segmentation-targeting-positioning, content & influencer marketing, and customer experience (CX) marketing. Over the past 10 years she has spoken to many university students, SMEs, marketers, and top management throughout Thailand and Asia. She emphasises on the belief of “Sufficiency Economy Philosophy” to successfully build brand and business growth sustainably with guaranteed impact measurement.
Seksun Oonjitti
John Non Rai
Seksun Oonjitti
John Non Rai
It’s not by chance, but destiny has drawn a path for you.” This is the bold statement that Seksun Oonjitti dares to tell everyone.
He graduated in arts from the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, and started his journey as a designer in an advertising company. Seksun then transitioned from design work to an advertising creative role, holding positions – Art Director and eventually heading the creative thinking department of several firms.
Before Seksun Oonjitti shifted his focus, he took a break from his routine, hitting the road to travel throughout the country. He immersed himself in the journey – eating, resting, getting to know, and experiencing every culture, photograph all 77 provinces.
A year later, after changing his environment from urban to rural, He feels appreciation and infatuation for nature. He began cultivating unique vegetables in the middle of a field in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. And he fall in love with it.
He always remains eager to learn new things. because he believes the crosss-knowledge is interdisciplinary, it becomes a powerful force of yours.
I believe that the “Law of Probability” often leads to new solutions.
I believe that the “What if?” theory is the Real Change.
Wanich Wantawee
Wor Tawee Farm (Wor Tawee Biodynamic Farm)
Wanich Wantawee
Wor Tawee Farm (Wor Tawee Biodynamic Farm)
Wanich Wanthawi is a former veterinarian from Khon Kaen province. He is often referred to as an unconventional farmer who practices unconventional livestock farming.
He has challenged the traditional farm management methods he was taught, and he vigorously pursued innovative knowledge which led him to establish W. Thawee Farm, one of Thailand’s pioneering bio-dynamic pig farms. The farm operates in harmony with nature, managed with care and reliance on natural processes.
His farming approach has significantly contributed to the establishment of a safe food system for the country and inspiring many other farmers in Thailand.
Santi Abakaz
TASTEBUD LAB BIO BUDDY
Santi Abakaz
Co-Founder TASTEBUD LAB and BIO BUDDY
Santi is a co-founder of Tastebud Labs, Bio Buddy, and Future Food Network, leveraging his expertise in the food industry to make a widespread of future food recognition. His in-depth work generates substantial excitement in food technology and innovation.
Santi is considered one of the pioneers in Thailand focusing on transforming the state of the food and agricultural industries. He also foresees that the future of food must create comprehensive benefits; it should be good for health and feeling.
Moreover, Santi applies the philosophy of the sufficiency economy in his work. He intends to apply sufficiency philosophy for a business ; understanding where the food system lies, knowing the country’s food system’s strengths and readiness, etc.
He conducts business with resilience, recognizing diverse relationships, and seeing how the people in the country will benefit or, when going out to compete, how they can compete effectively.
Watcharapol Daengsubha
ECOBOATBUILDERS
Watcharapol Daengsubha
Independent Conservationist and Farmer
Watcharapol Daengsubha is a Food and Ecological Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Southeast Asia.
Watcharapol Daengsubha was born in Bangkok and graduated in Business Administration. He worked a fairly high-salary job before becoming a diving instructor in Khao Lak, Phang Nga. However, after the tsunami incident, he felt that his business was utilizing natural resources unsustainably, until nature reclaimed its balance. He questioned the macro-economic concept that allocates limited resources to meet the unlimited needs of humans. He envisioned that if this continues, the existing resources would gradually deplete.
Consequently, he turned his focus towards serious organic farming, starting with his family’s mangosteen farm before trying to encourage his fellow farmers to adopt a more nature-conscious approach to agriculture.
Chef Benz
Jittang Permaculture Restaurant
Chef Benz
Jittang Permaculture Restaurant & Cafe
Chef Benz’s restaurant is renowned for offering happiness with every bite. Due to his passion, he has established a system for managing his menu and ingredients in harmony with nature ; vegetables, meat, or beverages, the menu is meticulously curated, featuring ingredients sourced from farmers who cultivate organically with care and devotion.
Chef Benz is deeply committed to promoting the ideas of organic food and sustainable farming, it can benefit farmers, the environment, and our own health. He has often shared that such a business teaches us the essence of sharing, without the need to be wealthy.
Sutee Preechavut
Sutee Organic Farm
Sutee Preechavut
Owner of Sutee organic Farm
Sutee was born in a farming family, establishing a connection with agriculture from childhood. Even though he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, he still returned to his agricultural roots and began to experiment with organic farming, adapting methods and systems to suit the local conditions until the present day.
Sutee emphasizes natural farming, allowing the inherent systems of nature to self-manage based on food chains and environmental dynamics. He manages his agricultural plots in harmony with nature, promoting self-sustainability through multi-layered mixed planting that includes forest trees, fruit trees, and aromatic herbs. Furthermore, he extends his impact within the farming community by sharing knowledge and promoting decentralized processing methods. This enables other farmers to replicate and adapt these methods for themselves.
Sirikhanate Sakulyong
Associate Director, Hatch Duo
Sirikhanate Sakulyong
Associate Director, Hatch Duo
Sirikhanate Sakulyong also known as “ Mhoo Wan”, born and raised in Thailand, I am an Industrial Designer with a strong interest in sustainability and social impact. I design to solve problems and always pay close attention to the stories behind the facts.
Currently, Moo Wan continues to learn and simultaneously share her knowledge, particularly in sustainable design concepts especially Biomimicry ; this approach involves innovative design solutions that solve problems with empathy, humanity, and insight drawn from nature. It’s a path that responds to lifestyle needs, transforming the intelligence of nature into valuable innovations and allowing us to perceive nature more closely than before.
Nanon Karnchanachari
KTB
Nanon Karnchanachari
KTB
Nanon Karnjanachari is a sustainability officer at Krungthai Bank, working across a range of topics including decarbonization strategies, sustainable finance products, sustainability disclosures, and ESG-risk integration.
He recently completed his Master of Environments degree in Australia and is currently beginning his career in Thailand. Nanon is passionate about ensuring a Just Transition in every sector of the economy and has always had a particularly keen interest in sustainable food systems and agricultural practices. As someone in the financial sector, Nanon is interested in the role of financial institutes as facilitators of the transition towards a sustainable food system.
Nanon is also involved with biodiversity finance initiatives as part of an inter-organizational working group and additionally, through a local chapter of the Global Biodiversity Youth Network and the UNFCCC. In addition to his experience in finance, he also has experience working for food and waste related start-ups and not-for-profits in Australia.
Piraya Wipusanawan
Opn | FinTech
Piraya Wipusanawan
Opn | FinTech
Piraya is a full-time Business Development Executive, in the field of FinTech. Aside from fostering partnerships with financial institutions, She is also an advocate for environmental protection and sustainability and strives to make changes in her behavior. She attended the Sustainability Forum as one of the “next generation” speakers to share her thoughts on sustainability and new ways of living.
Even though she came from a Liberal Arts background with a degree in Arts from Waseda University, but her participation in activities, such as volunteering and field trips to remote areas of Japan to learn about sustainable living; all of which is proved her intention to promote understanding and tackling challenges around environmental and social issues.
Kalika Sarasin
Multimedia Artist, Cape and Kantary Hotels
Kalika Sarasin
Multimedia Artist, Cape and Kantary Hotels
Kalika Sarasin, an art enthusiast who is passionate in storytelling and creating meaningful experiences through art. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design, She is employed as a full-time multimedia artist for hotels, utilizing her skills to produce captivating videos showcasing the hotel’s unique features and the exciting activities available in the vicinity. During her spare time, She actively contributes to the YEC learning team (Young Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce), where her creative minds unite to develop educational courses tailored to assist aspiring young entrepreneurs nationwide.