In just half a decade, Dylan Yu has shaped Oppo from a budget player into a culturally attuned, community-conscious market leading smartphone brand in Singapore.
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40 Under 40 2025: Dylan Yu, Oppo
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40 under 40 2025
dylan yu
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oppo
singapore
40 Under 40 2025: Adam Mulyadi, Egghead Branding Agency
2025
40
40 under 40
adam mulyadi
egghead branding agency
indonesia
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From launching Egghead to shaping brand strategy at Horizon Holding, Adam Mulyadi has built his career on one clear belief: great branding is part creativity and part real business impact.
40 Under 40 2025: Angelica Lorenzo, BBDO Guerrero
2025
40
40 under 40
angelica lorenzo
BBDO Guerrero
marcomms
philippines
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Progress at BBDO Guerrero isn’t just measured in client lists and awards, but driven by leaders like Angelica Lorenzo, whose mentorship, care for her people, and drive make the agency an inspiring place to work.
40 Under 40 2025: Vibhu Harnvarakiat, Brilliant & Million
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40 under 40 2025
brilliant million
marcomms
thailand
vibhu harnvarakiat
A strategist with an outstanding mind for infusing brand work with purpose and authenticity, Harnvarakiat’s work benefits not just clients, but everyone it touches.
40 Under 40 2025: The next generation of marketing leaders
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40 under 40 2025
advertising
apac
leadership
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Forty innovators, 14 markets, shared ambition. Meet the new wave of marketing leaders in the region.
40 Under 40 2025: Tara Kapur, Duolingo
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40 under 40 2025
duolingo
india
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tara kapur
Applying her skills as a storyteller, content creator and marketer, Kapur is driving an agenda of growth and accessibility for young professionals across India.
40 Under 40 2025: Brent Richardson, Enrichd Group
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40 under 40 2025
australia
brent richardson
enrichd group
marcomms
Following your values can be just as powerful as chasing profit—this is Brent Richardson’s story, a masterclass in rethinking what success looks like.
40 Under 40 2025: Carol Yeung, Golin Hong Kong
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40 under 40 2025
carol yeung
golin
hong kong
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Carol Yeung has turbocharged Golin Hong Kong, racking up wins, delighting clients, and building a people-first culture that’s resetting the city’s PR benchmark.
40 Under 40 2025: Sam Kim, FleishmanHillard
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40 under 40 2025
fleishmanhillard
korea
marcomms
sam kim
From intern to one of FleishmanHillard Korea’s youngest senior VPs, Sam Kim has built her career on the conviction that empathetic communications can move people, business and society.
40 Under 40 2025: Shanker Joyrama, Orion Digital
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40 under 40 2025
malaysia
marcomms
orion digital
shanker joyrama
Under Shanker Joyrama’s leadership, Orion Digital has secured over 100 new contracts in 2024–2025, expanded regionally, and increased headcount to meet rising client demands.
40 Under 40 2025: Shreyas Sathe, Hybrid Adtech
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40 under 40 2025
hybrid adtech
india
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shreyas sathe
In a short period of time, Sathe has transformed a modest investment into a multi-million-dollar business in the adtech industry, while developing new talent.
40 Under 40 2025: Dan Epstein, CNN International
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40 under 40 2025
cnn
dan epstein
hong kong
marcomms
Branded content can mean premium storytelling but with Gen AI tools, it doesn’t have to come at a premium. Dan Epstein masters both at CNN, delivering work that is as measurable as it is creative.
40 Under 40 2025: Tiffany Tang, MSL
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40 under 40 2025
china
marcomms
msl
tiffany tang
A B2B communications specialist with a stellar record in assisting Chinese brands with global expansion, Tiffany Tang’s leadership is on the fast-track.
40 Under 40 2025: Wichitpon Assavachamnan, Kelly and Companion Co.
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40 under 40 2025
kelly and companion co ltd
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thailand
wichitpon assavachamnan
Wichitpon Assavachamnan is revolutionising the pet food industry in Asia-Pacific with his innovative approach and leadership.
40 Under 40 2025: Yuhei Ito, TBWA\Hakuhodo
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40 under 40 2025
japan
marcomms
tbwa\hakuhodo
yuhei ito
Yuhei Ito’s extraordinary design vision thrives in transforming societal challenges into sustainable solutions.
40 Under 40 2025: Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz, SJS Group
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40 under 40 2025
group
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sarissa rodriguezschwartz
singapore
sjs
Known for her innovative and culturally resonant brand strategies, Rodriguez-Schwartz excels at delivering the ‘wow’ factor in consumer F&B experiences.
40 Under 40 2025: Aidan Ryan, Dentsu Queensland
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40 under 40 2025
aidan ryan
australia
dentsu queensland
marcomms
With a reputation for sharp negotiation, transparent leadership and an ability to elevate both people and partnerships, Aidan Ryan is central to Dentsu Queensland’s resurgence.
40 Under 40 2025: Andi Renreng, Xiaomi
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40 under 40 2025
andi renreng
indonesia
marcomms
xiaomi
From record-breaking smartphone launches to turning tech campaigns that stand out, Renreng has helped Xiaomi Indonesia become a market leader while mentoring the next wave of local marketing talent.
40 Under 40 2025: Esther Ng, Burson
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40 under 40 2025
burson
esther ng
marcomms
singapore
At 32, Ng shows how integrated communications can go beyond campaigns, using her skills to deliver results, inspire her team, and support the communities she cares about.
40 Under 40 2025: Francesca Kelly, Darkhorse
40 under 40
40 under 40 2025
darkhorse
francesca kelly
marcomms
new zealand
From superyachts to boardrooms, Francesca Kelly is living it up through grit, vision, and a conviction that leadership is as much about values as it is about growth.