13 March 2025 – The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) has successfully launched its first-ever Next-Gen Risk Takers challenge, a dynamic speaking competition designed to empower emerging risk professionals by providing them with a platform to share their insights and experiences with a live audience.
This aligns with PARIMA’s theme this year – The Risk Generation, which aims to continue fostering the next generation of risk leaders, providing them with opportunities to engage, learn and grow within the industry.
Over eight candidates applied for the challenge, with three finalists selected to compete in the Finals. Each finalist was given 15 minutes to deliver their speech and respond to both the judges’ and audience’s questions, striving to impress both the audience and the distinguished panel of judges.
The three finalists who took centre stage were:
- Orawan Wannadee, Head of Risk, Compliance, and Control at RMA Group Company Limited
- Ralph Añes, Senior Enterprise Risk Manager at Globe Telecom Inc.
- Daisuke Kamei, Chief Staff Manager, Business Risk Management Department at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
After a compelling round of speeches, the judges deliberated and selected Daisuke Kamei as the winner of the Next-Gen Risk Takers, Bangkok Edition.
“I am honoured and surprised, but this has been an incredible experience for me. It provided an opportunity to reflect on my achievements and recognise what I still need to prove in the future.”
“This challenge is more than just a competition; it is a celebration of fresh perspectives and bold ideas in the risk management space. The finalists have demonstrated exceptional insights and communication skills, setting a strong precedent for the future of risk leadership,” said Annacel A. Natividad, President of PARIMA.
Following the success of this inaugural speaking challenge, PARIMA is excited to announce that the Next-Gen Risk Takers will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 22 May 2025, and in Hong Kong on 25 September 2025. These challenges aim to continue fostering the next generation of risk leaders, providing them with opportunities to engage, learn, and grow within the industry.
For more information about Next-Gen Risk Takers and upcoming events, visit https://parima.org/.
ABOUT PARIMA
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the risk management profession across Asia-Pacific. Through its events, partnerships, and educational initiatives, PARIMA empowers risk professionals with resources, connections, and knowledge to navigate today’s complex risk landscape. With more than 2,600 members representing over 1,300 companies, PARIMA collaborates with 31 partners to foster resilience, growth, and dialogue within the APAC risk management community.
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