David Gee, Director GradLink
David is Head of Global Employability at UWE Bristol and creator of GradLink, the award-winning careers site for international students and graduates from the UK. GradLink is a free service for all and students and graduates from 130 UK universities are registered on the site. GradLink is winner of a Times Higher Award.
David has worked with graduate employers across the world. He has contributed to national press articles and government research on international student employability.
Helina Clara, Manager People, Performance and Culture Manager, KPMG Indonesia
I bring a unique perspective as a former auditor turned HR professional, with over six years of experience in Recruitment, Employer Branding, Global Mobility, Learning & Development, and People Engagement within the professional services industry. I am passionate about building meaningful people initiatives and driving positive change. One of my key achievements includes leading the preparation of a Global Climate Response Report outlining strategies to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 and reach net-zero by 2030. Collaborative, intuitive, and solutions-driven, I enjoy tackling challenges, supporting teams, and delivering impactful projects from idea to execution.
Jeremy Chong, Director, EY Malaysia
Jeremy Chong is a Director from the EY Malaysia Business Consulting Transformation Architecture practice based in Kuala Lumpur. He has extensive experience advising governments and organisations on strategy, business planning, and complex, large‑-scale transformation programmes. His work spans national policy and industry transformation, including Malaysia’s semiconductor strategy, industrial master planning, set up of the national 5G single wholesale network provider, and smart city development, among others. Jeremy has developed business cases and operating models for organisations across multiple sectors such as semiconductors, digital platforms, utilities, healthcare, and financial institutions.
Worapong Padungkirtsakul, Managing Director, PCS (OCS Group), Thailand
Worapong is an accomplished executive leader with more than 30 years of experience in Facilities Management, bringing deep technical expertise and a strong track record of leading complex operations across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.
Over the course of his career, he has held C-suite roles in international organisations, driving operational excellence, business transformation and market expansion while building high performing teams. His experience provides insight into the skills and global outlook organisations seek in today’s workforce.
At PCS, Thailand’s largest facilities management service provider, Worapong focuses on strengthening service capabilities and leading a workforce of 35,000 to deliver outstanding value to more than 5,000 customers across Thailand.
Bernadette Siskasari, Assistant Manager People, Performance and Culture, KPMG Indonesia
With a strong foundation in secretarial work, I have grown into a dynamic HR practitioner with over twenty years of experience across Administration, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Employer Branding, and People Engagement. I am passionate about creating meaningful people initiatives and fostering environments where individuals can grow and succeed. One of my key achievements includes organizing an internship program designed to equip young talents with valuable insights for their future careers. I believe in the power of hospitality, collaboration, and service to drive positive change and build strong, high-performing teams.
David Gee, Director GradLink
David is Head of Global Employability at UWE Bristol and creator of GradLink, the award-winning careers site for international students and graduates from the UK. GradLink is a free service for all and students and graduates from 130 UK universities are registered on the site. GradLink is winner of a Times Higher Award.
David has worked with graduate employers across the world. He has contributed to national press articles and government research on international student employability.
Andrew Wright, Associate Director, Employer Engagement, King’s College London
Andrew leads the strategic and operational oversight of King's College London’s employer connectivity, its global employer reputation, and its relationship with all external stakeholders who engage with the University to recruit, develop and upskill its students and researchers. He has led on projects from work-based learning initiatives to global employer relations and labour market intelligence and often delivers workshops to students and staff audiences at King’s to help their understanding of the global labour market. Since January 2026, he is one of two education directors on the Institute of Student Employers (ISE).
More recently, he has championed interventions which support the increasing international diversity of students studying across the UK, developing extensive knowledge of key international markets including East Asia and Europe, with a specialist interest in careers and entry-level recruitment in North America.
Esther Akinola, Creator & Community Manager, LinkedIn
Esther is a seasoned Senior Influencer Marketing Manager with nearly a decade of experience driving impactful campaigns in the digital space She has an extensive background working at industry-leading platforms such as Twitter (now X), Meta, Instagram, News UK and now LinkedIn.
In addition to her in-house expertise, Esther has excelled in agency work, leading high- profile influencer campaigns for global clients such as Booking.com, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Virgin Atlantic.
Jai Shah, Team Leader, Careers Education, King’s College London
Jai is Team Leader in King’s Careers & Employability. His portfolio includes oversight of the Law School and Faculty of Arts and Humanities careers programmes. His expertise includes careers education design and strategy, data and insight visualisation and storytelling including analysis, inclusion and belonging in workplace culture and leadership, and coaching, facilitating and training involving AI and digital technologies.
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