2026 Speaker's Profile

Alex Png

Chief People Officer, APAC

The Hoffman Agency

Alex Png is the Chief People Officer, APAC at The Hoffman Agency, a multi-award-winning tech communications firm. He brings extensive experience across Fortune 500s and highgrowth startups, leading HR transformation, M&A integration, and 5× workforce scaling.

An award winning, certified people leader and startup advisor, Alex has advanced employer branding and built highperforming teams across APAC. He speaks and writes on talent innovation and AI’s impact on work, and coaches executive talent on resilient, human-centred leadership.

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Alex Png

Alex Png

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The Hoffman Agency
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Aditi Sharma Kalra

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