Bangkok, 8 March 2026 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Economic Times HRWorld Southeast Asia, a leading international HR organization, has announced the “100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia 2026” and presented the “HR Icons Awards 2026” to recognize outstanding human resources leaders across the region who have played a pivotal role in advancing people management within their organizations. This year, Ms. Sarinra Wongsuppaluk, Chief Human Resources Officer of True Corporation Plc., has been named among the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia, highlighting the important role of female leadership in driving organizations forward through people development and a strong corporate culture.
The recognition as one of the “100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia 2026” reflects the pivotal role of True Corporation’s Chief Human Resources Officer in strengthening the organization and driving sustainable growth through the power of its people. This is achieved by continuously developing employee capabilities and preparing the workforce for the digital and AI-driven future, as True Corporation accelerates its transformation into a fully integrated telecom–technology leader.
One of the key priorities under Ms. Sarinra’s leadership is advancing True’s ambition to become a “Best Place to Work”. This vision goes beyond creating a supportive workplace environment or offering attractive benefits. It focuses on fostering a strong organizational culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and people growth, empowering employees to take pride in being part of the organization.
This approach is driven by building a purpose-driven culture, a shared sense of purpose that unites employees across teams and functions to work together as one. Under this common goal, employees collaborate to create meaningful value for customers and society.
Ms. Sarinra Wongsuppaluk, Chief Human Resources Officer of True Corporation Plc, said “I would like to thank ETHRWorld Southeast Asia for this recognition through the HR Icons Awards 2026, which reflects the importance of developing people within the organization and affirms that we are moving in the right direction. At True, we believe that a strong organization begins with its people. When employees understand the purpose of the organization and feel that they are part of creating value, the collective strength of the team becomes a powerful force that drives sustainable growth. Beyond building a strong and unified corporate culture, developing our people to be ready for the future is another key priority. We are committed to nurturing future talent by equipping employees across the organization with essential skills, particularly in digital capabilities and artificial intelligence (AI) so that everyone can grow alongside the rapid changes of the technology landscape.”
“In a world where AI is rapidly transforming the way we work, the role of HR is no longer limited to managing people. It is about empowering individuals to work alongside technology and unlock their full potential. At True, we focus on developing essential capabilities for the future, including Future-Ready Skills, Human Skills, and Digital Skills. We believe that people have limitless potential to learn and grow. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind. That is why we aim to elevate AI and digital capabilities across the entire organization. By 2027, our goal is for at least 50% of our employees to be upskilled and reskilled in AI.”, Ms. Sarinra concluded.
This recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia – HR Icons 2026, by The Economic Times HRWorld Southeast Asia, reflects not only Ms. Sarinra’s achievements as a leader in human resources, but also True Corporation’s strong commitment to building an organization of the future, driven by people, culture, and continuous learning. These foundations are essential to enabling sustainable growth in the digital era.