2025 Judge's Profile

Punitha Aranha
Former Communications & Engagement Director
Novartis
A seasoned communications leader with over 15 years of experience, Punitha has driven global, regional, and country-level strategies for prominent organisations such as GSK, Takeda, and Novartis. Her career trajectory includes significant roles such as Head of Communications for GSK China Pharma and Vaccines, and Head of Access to Medicines Communications at Takeda. She holds a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor’s in International History from the London School of Economics. With experience of living and working across six countries in Asia, Europe, and South America, Punitha currently resides in Singapore.
2025 JUDGES

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May Tan
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Marko Jelicic
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Sharon Oh
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Cyberjaya Education Group

Bob Dolina
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Christine Kam
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Laura de Kreij
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Dennis M. Sembrano
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Adhiyanto Wongso
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Lay Ping Tan
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National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)

Punitha Aranha
Former Communications & Engagement Director
Novartis

Soichiro Rosario
Cluster Director of Marketing Communications and Brand Activations
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Luke Diep
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RHB Singapore

Cynthia Yen-Sullivan
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SATS

Mona Cella
Cluster Marketing Director
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort & Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk

Sarah Chew
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Sunway Healthcare Group

Praveena Muniandi
Associate Director, PR & Communications Brand Management, Marketing & Communications
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Glenn Lim
Director, Communications and Customer Experience
Tower Transit Singapore

Sher Ling Chia
Head, Group Corporate Communications
Wing Tai Holdings

Peter McFeely
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Vladimir Guevarra
Head of Communications
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