2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE
Katie Aung
Director of Marketing and PR
Meranti Green Steel
With over 11 years of marketing and PR experience across the APAC region, Katie is a versatile leader who has navigated roles at renowned firms like Ogilvy, Xiaomi, and JFE MERANTI. Throughout her career, she has proven her proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing international projects and brands across diverse agency, corporate, and tech startup environments. Currently, Katie is channeling her passion for sustainability into her role at Meranti Green Steel, where she is on a mission to bridge the gap between sustainability and development. As the director of marketing and PR, she now oversees global marketing and communications across the group.
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Katie Aung
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