Speakers
Mr. Tony Fragnito
President & CEO
Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA)
Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA)
Mr. Fragnito brings to INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry a career focused on supporting the needs of globally oriented professional and industry associations during times of rapid change. While grounded in the fundamentals of operations, program and financial management, he challenges organizations to take bold actions toward new business models and leveraging strategic partnerships. These efforts, in coordination with Murat Dogru, his counterpart at EDANA, The Voice of the Nonwoven Industry, has resulted in the formation of the Global Nonwovens Alliance, or GNA.
Mr. Murat Dogru
General Manager
EDANA - European Disposables and Nonwovens Association
EDANA - European Disposables and Nonwovens Association
Mr. Murat Dogru
General Manager,
EDANA - European Disposables and Nonwovens Association
General Manager,
EDANA - European Disposables and Nonwovens Association
Dr. Chanchai Sirikasemlert
Executive Director
Thailand Textile Institute (THTI)
Thailand Textile Institute (THTI)
Dr. Chanchai Sirikasemlert is the Executive Director of the Thailand Textile Institute, bringing expertise in textile innovation, quality assurance, and industry standards. With a Ph.D. in Textiles from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dr. Chanchai has led initiatives in textile processing and testing, previously serving as Director of Technology Promotion at the Institute. His experience includes quality management at Intertek Testing Services and expertise in Oeko-Tex and ISO standards. Dr. Chanchai’s leadership fosters growth and innovation in Thailand’s textile industry through strategic research, consulting, and international partnerships.
Mr. Niwat Lersnimitthum
Chairman
Thai Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA)
Director and Managing Director
Tietex Asia, Ltd.
Thai Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA)
Director and Managing Director
Tietex Asia, Ltd.
Mr. Niwat Lersnimitthum serves as Chairman of the Thai Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Trade Association and Vice Chairman of the Textile Industry Club within the Federation of Thai Industries. He is the Director and Managing Director of Tietex Asia, Ltd., a position he has held since 1996. With a strong background in industrial engineering. His extensive experience and leadership continue to drive advancements in Thailand's textile and nonwoven sectors.
Mr. Socrates Ng
President
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA)
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA)
Mr. Socrates Ng finished his high school years in Hong Kong La Salle College.
He was a Soccer Team Captain. Later on, he went to further his study in the US and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor Degree in International Finance in 1993. Socrates has been in the Non Woven industry since 1993, and specialized in needle punching felt. Over the years, he has developed several innovative products and had been granted with international patents. Since 2005, he has become the Managing Director of Fairtech Holding Limited. In 2017, Mr Socrates Ng was elected the President of Hong Kong Non Woven Association (HKNA).
Mr. X
(Chanon Phantusintu)
President
Thai Bioplastics Industry Association
Thai Bioplastics Industry Association
President, TBIA - Thai Bioplastics Industry Association : Mr. X (Chanon Phantusintu) :
Team leader - Sustainable Materials, Sojitz
Mr. X is the President, (TBIA) Thai Bioplastics Industry Association & Sojitz team leader
in sustainable materials. Sojitz is one of the largest Japanese trading firms (Sogo -
Shosha), focusing mainly in (sustainability) products & investments that would
otherwise be destined for decarbonization projects.
He started his career at the C.P. (Charoen Pokphand Group), where he led research &
development section. After leaving, he was Head of Commercial in FMCG firm for 4
years, where he worked through multinational marketing channels. Now he has been
working in Sojitz since August 2016 and responsible in President of the TBIA Association,
which leads all of supply chain of Bioplastics in Thailand.
Mr. Kanav Gupta
Associate Director
Business Co-ordination House (BCH)
Business Co-ordination House (BCH)
Kanav Gupta is currently working as the Associate Director at BCH a consulting services company, dedicated to the Nonwovens and Technical Textiles Industry of India. He has worked in Ernst and Young and KPMG in areas of Telecom and Outsourcing, and Robotics in the past. Since last 5 years he has been working at BCH in areas of Market Research, Business Development and New Project setup in the Absorbent Hygiene, Nonwovens and Technical textiles industry. He has a global experience by working with companies from Asia, Europe and the Americas. BCH Further organises various industry events and runs India’s oldest dedicated Technical textiles and Nonwovens magazine – Tech Tex India.
Mr. Kamol Narula
Managing Director
Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd
Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd
Mr. Kamol Narula, Managing Director of Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd. in Thailand, is a transformative force in the nonwoven industry, driving the company's growth from a strong focus on domestic market to a formidable ASEAN presence and global reach. His visionary leadership integrates cutting-edge manufacturing with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. By expanding nonwoven manufacturing capacity to 23,500 Tons/year; with gradually expanding capacity since 2008 and continuously refining production processes, he has positioned Narula Nonwoven as a key Nonwoven fabric supplier across various sectors. Mr. Narula exemplifies the potential of advanced, responsible nonwoven manufacturing to serve a rapidly evolving global market.
Dr. Raksit Supthanyakul
Division Manager – Marketing Technical Service
PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd
PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd
Dr. Raksit Supthanyakul is Division Manager of Marketing Technical Service at PTT MCC Biochem, where he leads product innovation, application development, and technical collaborations across flexible packaging, extrusion coating, compound & injection, and fiber & nonwoven on a global scale. With a strong academic foundation, holding a B.Sc. in Agro-Industry from Kasetsart University and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the Petroleum and Petrochemical College at Chulalongkorn University, he has been a driving force behind advancing BioPBS into high-performance, sustainable applications, particularly in food packaging. Known for connecting science and industry, Dr. Raksit builds strong relationships with converters and brand owners worldwide, strengthening supply chains and creating new opportunities for compostable products.
Dr. Jatesuda Jirawutthiwongchai
Product Innovation Manager
SMS Corporation Co., Ltd
SMS Corporation Co., Ltd
Dr. Jatesuda Jirawutthiwongchai is the Product Innovation Manager at SMS Corporation,
where she leads research teams in starch modification and industrial applications,
including bioplastics, adhesives, construction, paper, and textiles. Under her leadership,
tapioca starch is transformed into high-value products through innovative research and
the dedication of her team.
Dr. Jatesuda holds a Bachelor's degree in Agro-Industry from Kasetsart University,
Thailand, and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the Petroleum and Petrochemical College
at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She has made significant contributions to the
R&D teams at Siam Modified Starch and SMS Corporation, driving for ward
advancements in the industrial use of starch.
Mr. Mayur Haria
Managing Director & Promoter
Spunfab Non Woven Private Limited
Spunfab Non Woven Private Limited
Mr. Mayur Haria, Manging Director and Founder of Spunfab Non Woven Private Limited. India . comes from a family with decades of experience in metal recycling industry in India and Gulf countries. His visionary leadership integrates cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation and sustainability. Since 2021 company is Manufacturing and Exporting Non-Woven Fabric Rolls and Non-Woven Bags.
Dr. Nattadon Rungruengkitkrai
Lecturer, Department of Textile Science Faculty of Agro-Industry
Kasetsart University, MTEC
Kasetsart University, MTEC
Dr. Nattadon Rungruengkitkrai
Lecturer, Department of Textile Science Faculty of Agro-Industry
Kasetsart University, MTEC
Lecturer, Department of Textile Science Faculty of Agro-Industry
Kasetsart University, MTEC
Ms. Nattinee Netumpai
Senior Advisor – Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability, Unilever Thai Trading Limited, and Advisor to the Cosmetics Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association
Ms. Nattinee Netumpai
Senior Advisor – Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability, Unilever Thai Trading Limited, and Advisor to the Cosmetics Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association
Senior Advisor – Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability, Unilever Thai Trading Limited, and Advisor to the Cosmetics Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association
Mr. Gao Maosen
CEO & Founder
Techic
Techic
Mr. Gao Maosen
- Techic, CEO & Founder
- Member of the Design Branch of China Society of Automotive Engineers
- Members of the Global Automotive Elite Organization (GAEC)
- CMF Lecturer, Lower Saxony State Automotive Research Center, Germany
- Master's degree in Automotive Design Art from Jilin University
- Former CMF Department Leader at SAIC Volkswagen
