2026 Judge’s Profile
Kaavya Murthy
Director of Marketing & Communications
Banyan Tree Phuket
With over 16 years of experience, Kaavya Murthy is a seasoned hospitality Marketing & Communications professional with a digital-first approach. She has worked extensively on strategic brand-building and revitalization projects and has leveraged her unique perspective and storytelling to create a strong imprint. Kaavya is a commendable PR professional who has worked on several award-winning campaigns in Thailand & India.
During her tenure, her strategic vision, decision-making, and focus on creating cohesive communication that aligns brand values with guest expectations make her a formidable force. She is known for creating distinctive narratives for the diverse communication landscape, blending legacy media with digital stories to elevate the brand portfolio.
2026 JUDGES

Grace Lyn P. Dar Santos
Head of Corporate Communications
Allianz PNB Life

Kaavya Murthy
Director of Marketing & Communications
Banyan Tree Phuket

Azmi Yaakop
Chief Strategic Communications Officer
FGV Holdings

Chorfa Yuktanun
Chief Marketing and Customer Officer
Generali Life Assurance Thailand

Serene Chen
Director, Marketing and Communications
NVPC

Adelene Wong
Group Director – Marketing, Digital and Communications
ParkCity Group

Alicia Ann
Head, Group Corporate Communications & Branding
PETRA Energy

Lai Lai Yeong
Senior Assistant Director, Strategic Communications and Public Relations
Sentosa Development Corporation

Yee Pheng Tan
Head, Group Communications
Sime

Kinjal Shah
Associate Director of Communications
Singapore American School

Prerna Suri
Vice President, Communications, Asia and Middle East
Sony Music Entertainment

Gayle Ng
Deputy Director, Communications Division
Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Joanne Wang
Group Head of Marketing
Timezone Group International

Angela Tan
Group Head, Communications
Vena Group