Hong Sin Kwek

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DISC Type : DC

Acting President | Lead Founding Member | CEO at ASEAN CXO ASSOCIATION

Netherlands

Overview

Hong Sin Kwek is a serial entrepreneur and community builder, currently leading the ASEAN CXO ASSOCIATION. With deep expertise in cybersecurity and fintech, she focuses on fostering cross-border collaboration, digital transformation, and sustainable development across ASEAN. People often describe her as driven, inspirational, and a strong, systematic leader with excellent vision.

Originally from Singapore and now based in Bangkok, she is passionate about creating a better world and aligns her work with the UNs Sustainable Development Goals. To unwind from her demanding schedule, she enjoys cooking, which allows her to express her creativity and love. She also has an interest in reading and music.

Unique fact: She pioneered equity crowdfunding in Thailand, founding Sinwattana, the first platform of its kind officially licensed by Thailands SEC to serve underserved and unbankable businesses.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

ASEAN Collaboration
Leads and co-founded multiple ASEAN-focused associations to unite C-suite leaders, driving regional growth, digital transformation, and public-private dialogue.
Fintech & Crowdfunding
Founded Thailand's first licensed equity crowdfunding platform, Sinwattana, to provide alternative finance options for SMEs and democratize investment in the region.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Has an extensive background in cybersecurity, having managed Asia's first federated Security Operation Center projects and consulted for firms like Boeing/Narus.

Media Appearances

Kwek Hong Sin - ACIOA. Featured in ASEAN Chief Information Officer Association (ACIOA) website

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Work History

8-2025
Acting President | Lead Founding Member | CEO at ASEAN CXO ASSOCIATION
8-2013
Founder - CEO at Sinwattana Corporation Ltd
5-2011
Co-Founder, Strategist & Global Relationship Officer at ASEAN CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ASSOCIATION
1-2022
Co-Founder & Strategist at TCIOA - Thailand Chief Information Officer Association
4-2024 - 9-2025
Business Accelerator Country Chair - Thailand at G100: Mission Million

Education

2016 - 2017
Life Degree from THNK
Creative Thought Leadership from THNK

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Insights For Selling To Hong Sin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hong Sin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hong Sin

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hong Sin move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Hong Sin take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Hong Sin

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