Darwinbox appoints Panuwat Benrohman as managing director for Thailand
HR tech unicorn Darwinbox has appointed of Panuwat Benrohman (Ben) as the managing director and country head for Thailand.
Benrohman is the latest addition to Darwinbox’s growing regional leadership team and will be at the forefront of the organisation’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 organisations 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 Ben’s leadership,” the startup said in statement.
Benrohman 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 organisation.
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.
“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 digitalisation and adoption of remote working, which necessitates organisations 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,” Jayant Paleti, co-founder, Darwinbox.
“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,” added Benrohman.