Association Chiefs

Since its inception, Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) has grown from a manufacturer-focused union into a diverse, 100-member-strong association representing the full spectrum of Asia’s lubricants industry. Steve Puckett, its co-founding director, shares insights on the association’s eight-year evolution, its role in advancing global sustainability standards, and the vision ensuring its members continue to thrive

Under the leadership of its president, See Swee Sie, the Penang Chess Association (PCA) is positioning the island as a hub for the game, as its inclusive approach – which ranges from developing grassroots talent to hosting international championships – inspires Malaysia's next generation of chess leaders.

Hari Krishna Bhanusree, director general of CREDAI outlines its five-pillar plan to ensure sustainable, transparent, and skilled industry growth leading up to Viksit Bharat 2047

ICCA’s commitment to supporting its association meetings industry members with intelligence and valuable connections will take everyone forward amid a  testing macroenvironment, says its CEO Senthil Gopinath

Catherine B Turvill, president of the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) and founder-president of Nurture Wellness Village in Tagaytay, discusses the association's role in driving the Philippines' growing wellness tourism sector

What has the JCMA learned from a decade of operations? We have learned that our continuous proposals and specific requests to the government and related organisations will lead to measures by the national and local...

Eveline Albarracin, senior vice president and managing director for APAC, Brown-Forman, is the chair for the Asia Pacific International Spirits and Wines Alliance (APISWA). She outlines the association’s vision, which focuses on advocating for fair trade, combating illicit products, and promoting responsible consumption

Kimberly Kelly, president of The International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers, is a passionate advocate for environmental equity, actively working to create sustainable practices