Darwinbox, which claims to be one of the fastest-growing HR technology unicorns, announced the appointment of Panuwat Benrohman (Ben) as the Managing Director and Country Head for Thailand.
Panuwat (Ben) is the latest addition to Darwinbox’s growing Regional Leadership team and will be “at the forefront of the organization’s business growth and expansion plans in Thailand.”
As HR digital transformation takes center stage in Thailand, Darwinbox is ramping up its local team “along with product capabilities to offer advanced end-to-end human resource management solutions to organizations in the country.”
Darwinbox has already partnered “with a few marquee brands in the region to enable their HR Digital Transformation journey and is looking to expand further under Panuwat’s leadership.”
Panuwat (Ben) comes “with over two decades of leadership experience across industries.”
Before Darwinbox, he was “the Chief People Officer at Minor Foods, driving the people strategy and leading change management for the organization.”
He has also “held consulting and management roles at Kincentric (Thailand) Ltd., Aon Hewitt (Thailand) Ltd., and Hewitt (Thailand) Ltd.”
He is known “for his analytical skills and scientific approach to problem-solving.”
An executive who firmly believes in people’s experiences and customer-centricity, he “has transformed client organizations, driven people progress, increased employee engagement, and built people capabilities and talent pipeline to support business strategy.”
Jayant Paleti, Co-Founder, Darwinbox, said:
“As an HR technology provider ‘from Asia to the World’, Southeast Asia (SEA) is a key region for us. Thailand, which is SEA’s 2nd largest economy, is set for an exponential growth owing to its increasing appetite for digitalization and adoption of remote working, which necessitates organizations to embark on HR digital transformation journey. What the country needs is a global platform and people that understand the unique nuances of the country.”
Arun Dhaka, Vice President, Sales – Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ), Darwinbox, added:
“Panuwat’s deep roots in the region, understanding of the HR landscape, passion for people, and customer-centric outlook aligns with our company vision. His ability to keep an ear to the ground while keeping an eye on the future makes him a perfect fit for Darwinbox. We are excited to have him join us in propelling our ambitious expansion plans further.”
Panuwat Benrohman, Managing Director & Country Head for Thailand, Darwinbox, said:
“Darwinbox’s growth story, especially in Southeast Asia, is “a result of their continued investment in product, people, and processes that cater to the region’s needs. Thailand is booming in digital adoption as employees and employers look for better work experiences and higher productivity. I am thrilled to support Darwinbox’s next level of growth here. Together we want to build a formidable team with a razor-sharp focus on customer centricity that is instrumental in driving HR digital transformation for enterprises across industries.”
Powering over 750+ global enterprises “with over 2 million users in 100+ countries including SCB10X, Bitkub, Ampacet, Cars 24, and K-HA Group in Thailand and with other well-known global brands including Indorama, JG Summit, Adani-Wilmar, Tokopedia, AXA, Bupa, Cigna, Nivea, Sephora, Starbucks, Dominos etc. Darwinbox is backed by leading investors like Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, and Lightspeed amongst others.”
