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2026 Judge’s Profile<\/h1>\n

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Hazel Ooi<\/h3>\n

Head, Brand Marketing & Communications<\/h4>\n

Banyan Group<\/h5>\n

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Hazel Ooi is a brand builder, marketer, and storyteller with over 20 years of international experience shaping world\u2011leading hospitality brands. Having spent seven years in Shanghai and held key roles at Starwood, Hilton, and across Asia Pacific, she now leads global brand marketing and communications for Banyan Group, crafting bold, category\u2011defining campaigns.<\/p>\n

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View other judges’ profiles<\/h4>\n

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2026 Judges<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Artyzen Singapore<\/p>\n

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Banyan Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dell Technologies<\/p>\n

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dentsu Indonesia<\/p>\n

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GP Samuel<\/p>\n

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IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/p>\n

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inessa.online<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mars<\/p>\n

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Procter & Gamble<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Razer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Samsung Electronics Singapore<\/p>\n

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Shangri-La Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shiseido Travel Retail<\/p>\n

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Singapore Management University<\/p>\n

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Virgin Active<\/p>\n

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2026 Judge’s ProfileHazel Ooi Head, Brand Marketing & Communications Banyan GroupHazel Ooi is a brand builder, marketer, and storyteller with over 20 years of international experience shaping world\u2011leading hospitality brands. 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