Top 10 Marketing Leaders in APAC - 2025

A seasoned global marketer, Faith takes care of 13 APAC markets for Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries. LinkedIn Top Voice in B2B Marketing Strategy, Southeast Asia Healthcare leadership at Harvard Medical School and ‘Disruptive Strategy’ at Harvard Business School Online, Faith brings over 20 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams across diverse industries from media, education, trade fairs, healthcare to industrial. Faith helmed the international business of 2 leading hospitals in Malaysia and achieved international awards and double-digit revenue growth y-o-y. Marketing at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions.

Alina Timofeeva has built her career across industries and global brands, including Australian Ethical, where she shapes brand, digital and technology strategies that drive measurable outcomes. With cross industry experience, she has led global brand launches, scaled online platforms and delivered high impact omnichannel campaigns. Timofeeva brings a collaborative, commercially focused mindset to complex challenges. She leads with empathy and believes diverse perspectives fuel more innovative, effective solutions.

Elaine Tai is the Regional Marketing Head at GEOX Asia Pacific, overseeing 12 regional markets. With over 20 years of experience in luxury retail and consumer tech, she has led brand repositioning and post-COVID growth through intimate events and wellness-focused experiences.

Kristine Lim’s path to becoming Vice President of Marketing at Genting Malaysia Berhad grew from a deep passion for destination storytelling. From shaping tourism campaigns at Singapore Tourism Board to leading brand experiences at Themed Attractions and Berjaya, each role sharpened her instinct for impactful, people-centered marketing.

Rhea Guharoy is a commercially driven marketing leader whose journey from Coles to Treasury Wine Estates saw her lead major brand initiatives across Australia and Asia. Her success in driving growth and consumer experience led to her current role at Penfolds.

Malvin Tarigan’s journey to Head of Marketing at Guardian Indonesia, DFI Retail Group, spans over 18 years across retail and communications. From early roles in PR to leading brand strategy at ACE Hardware, his blend of strategic vision and creative leadership shaped his rise.

Alessandro Bessi’s journey to Head of Marketing and Engineering Pacific at Zumtobel Group spans over 25 years across Europe and ANZ. With roots in engineering and brand strategy, he rose through roles at Philips, Bticino and Thorn, driven by a passion for purposeful growth.

Naomi Gorringe, Head of Marketing at Southern Cross Austereo, draws on decades of experience leading award-winning campaigns and purpose-driven initiatives—expertise that now fuels her strategic, creative and people-focused approach to growing LiSTNR, Triple M and the Hit Network.

Luke Bennetts, Head of Marketing for VF Brands at Accent Group Limited, brings over a decade of experience deeply rooted in youth lifestyle and streetwear culture, an end-to-end journey from retail to marketing that now drives his strategic leadership of brands like Vans and Herschel.

Brendan Forster, Director of Marketing, ANZ, has built his career across global tech, creative agencies and digital innovation, each chapter shaping his sharp marketing instincts and creative leadership. At Zip Co, he brings this depth to drive brand growth and customer connection across the ANZ region.