Our People
Our values and behaviors are integral to who we are, and will shape our growth over the decades to come.
How we
work
1
We are authentic
with everyone all the time
2
We work responsibly
fairly and compassionately
3
We align & commit
to agreed principles and rules
4
We act
as owners and lead by example
5
We produce
exceptional work of which we are proud
6
We maintain
a growth mindset and improve daily with a Kaizen approach
7
We break barriers
as a team
8
We invite
and encourage diverse opinions
9
We build
to last
10
We empower
our communities
Our strength lies with our people
Employee Mix by Gender
All Employees
(excl. Security Officers)
Board & Management
Executive
FY25
Male
Female
Employee Mix by Origin
All Employees
(excl. Security Officers)
Board & Management
Executive
FY25
Local
Foreign
Group Leadership
Asia Strategic has assembled an experienced, aligned, and execution-focused management team on the ground, supported by high-calibre talent across the organisation. Together, we deliver impactful outcomes for the communities we serve across Emerging Asia.
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Enrico Cesenni, OSI
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Board of Directors
,
Management
- Nearly a decade in investment banking and over 7 years in M&A in London before founding the Group in 2013
- Covered financial institutions at Lehman Brothers and Nomura
- Focused on consumer and retail sectors at Goldman Sachs
- Founded MACAN in 2012, holding a portfolio of operating assets across Europe and the Far East, including Asia Strategic Holdings
- MBA from INSEAD; bachelor's degree in Institutions and Financial Markets Management from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
- Member of the Young Presidents' Organization
- Senior Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors
- Conferred the honorific title of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy (OSI) by the President of the Italian Republic
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Jonathan Kolb
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CFA, CPA
Chief Financial and Investment Officer
Board of Directors
,
Management
- Group CFO and Investment Director; joined Asia Strategic in 2015
- Led the Group's early efforts to establish operations in Myanmar
- Relocated to Vietnam in 2021 and to Thailand in 2026 to spearhead expansion into new sectors and geographies
- Over 8 years in finance prior to Asia Strategic, including 5 years with Center Square Investment Management (Philadelphia and Singapore)
- Earlier career as commercial lending underwriter at Bank of America in Chicago
- MBA from INSEAD; bachelor's degrees in Finance and Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- CFA charterholder and registered CPA in the state of Illinois
- Certificate from IMD for completing the High Performance Leadership program
- LinkedIn Profile
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Alain Thibault
Chief Operating Officer
Management
- Joined Asia Strategic in August 2018 as CEO of Wall Street English and Auston
- Over 23 years of expertise developing and transforming operational capabilities across multiple industries
- Focus on enabling scale, improving efficiency, and driving insights and transparency
- Expanded responsibilities in 2020 to CEO of Wall Street English Vietnam and group-level oversight of Technology and Marketing
- Based in Asia since 2009; started regional career with Accenture
- Senior management roles at Lazada and AirAsia, driving scalability and innovation through people development and digitalization
- MBA from INSEAD; Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal
- Certificate from IMD for completing the High Performance Leadership program
- LinkedIn Profile
Michael Hall
Chief Human Resources Officer
Management
- Joined Asia Strategic in 2020 with over 23 years of HR experience across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the UK
- Leads the HR function across the Group, ensuring effective service delivery and implementing group-level HR initiatives
- Relocated to Myanmar in 2011, holding management roles within multinational companies
- Developed HR functions and workforce strategies for a large-scale resources project with POSCO
- Delivered HR strategy for Wave Money, now Myanmar's most successful fintech company
- Earlier career in Australia in the oil and gas industry with BG Group, a ConocoPhillips joint venture
- Certificate from IMD for completing the High Performance Leadership program
- LinkedIn Profile
Business Unit Leadership
Meet the country and business-unit leaders who run our operations on the ground
Our businesses are led by experienced management based across Myanmar and Vietnam, combining deep local knowledge with international expertise.
Han Thi Kyaw Win
General Manager | Wall Street English Myanmar
- Joined Asia Strategic in 2017 at the launch of Wall Street English in Myanmar, inspired by a belief that it brings high-quality English education to the people of Myanmar. That belief continues to drive Wall Street English Myanmar today.
- Progressed from Educational Consultant through Senior Educational Consultant, Sales Trainer, and National Head of Sales, building deep expertise in education and business leadership
- As Acting General Manager for three years, she successfully drove the company's strategic agenda and business growth before she was formally appointed General Manager
- Leads Wall Street English Myanmar's business growth strategy, with particular strengths in team leadership, commercial strategy, and sustainable growth
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, Yangon University of Distance Education
- LinkedIn Profile
- Wall Street English Myanmar – Website
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Tran Truc Anh
Head of Commercial & Operation | Wall Street English Vietnam
- Joined Asia Strategic in 2026
- With over 10 years of experience in the education industry, Truc Anh specializes in commercial leadership, operations management, customer experience, and talent development
- As Head of Commercial & Operations at Wall Street English Vietnam, she leads the Commercial, Services, and Academic Operations functions, driving sustainable business growth, operational excellence, and a customer-centric culture.
- Bachelor of International Finance, Foreign Trade University (FTU), Vietnam
- LinkedIn Profile
- Wall Street English Vietnam – Website
Su Nandar Aung
Country Head | Logiscool Myanmar
- Country Head of Logiscool Myanmar, a leading digital education franchise teaching coding and digital skills to children and young people
- Responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of Logiscool's Myanmar operations, including business development, partnership building, and franchise management
- Brings a background in business law, with strong expertise in governance, compliance, and organizational leadership
- Joined Asia Strategic Holdings in 2017 and has been instrumental in launching and growing Logiscool Myanmar's footprint across the country
- Diploma in Business Law; Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Myanmar
- Logiscool Myanmar - Website
Tran Minh Tri, CFA
Country Manager | Logiscool Vietnam
- Joined Asia Startegic Holdings in 2022, serving as Country Manager for Logiscool Vietnam since 2026
- CFA Charterholder since 2024, with more than six years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, fundraising, and financial analysis across education, healthcare, and B2B services in Vietnam
- Pairs a strong financial and analytical foundation with hands-on operational leadership
- Oversees Logiscool Vietnam's growth and day-to-day management as it expands access to coding and digital-skills education for young learners
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Accounting focus), University of Washington, Seattle
- LinkedIn Profile
- Logiscool Vietnam – Website
Miquel Cervera Garcia
Regional Head | Kids&Us Vietnam & Myanmar
- Part of Kids&Us for over 10 years, beginning as a teacher before progressing to Center Manager and later becoming a Kids&Us franchisee in Spain
- Supported Asia Strategic Holdings as a consultant in 2023 and officially joined in 2024 as Vietnam Country Head
- Appointed Regional Head for Kids&Us Asia in 2025, overseeing operations in Vietnam and Myanmar
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
- LinkedIn Profile
- Kids&Us Vietnam – Website
- Kids&Us Myanmar – Website
Steven Winkelman
Head of School | Yangon American International School
- International school leader with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, educational leadership, and school development
- Head of School at Yangon American International School (YAIS) since 2025, leading strategic growth and academic excellence
- Previously Head of School at Concordia International School Shanghai and founding Head of School at Concordia International School Hanoi
- Passionate about building inclusive learning communities that prepare students to thrive as compassionate, confident global citizens
- Master of Education (Educational Leadership), Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan (1998); Bachelor of Arts (Secondary Education), Concordia University Texas, Austin (1993)
- LinkedIn Profile
- Yangon American International School – Website
Prof. Hew Gill
President | Auston
- Senior higher education leader and strategist with extensive experience across Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom
- President of Auston College since October 2026, leading expansion across three Myanmar campuses offering foundation and international university degree programmes
- Extensive experience in institutional transformation, academic quality, regulatory engagement, professional accreditation, and transnational higher education, with a track record of securing programme approvals and driving organisational growth
- Built international partnerships with universities across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and ASEAN; also brings experience as an entrepreneur, public servant, banker, and media pundit
- Has served as chair, governor, trustee, and lay member of professional, academic, and charitable organisations across the UK, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Singapore
- Holds qualifications from St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, Leeds University Business School, and Harvard University; Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Society of Arts, Royal Statistical Society, and Royal Asiatic Society; published widely on psychology, education, and urban futures
- LinkedIn Profile
- Auston College – Website
Arnaud Ducrot
General Manager | EXERA Myanmar
- General Manager of EXERA for Myanmar and Vietnam, joining Asia Strategic in 2026
- Almost 30 years of international leadership experience in security services, risk management, technology-enabled operations, and people-intensive service businesses across Europe and Asia
- Spent 20 years with Securitas AB in senior executive roles across Switzerland, Singapore, India, AMEA, and Thailand
- Career built around growth, transformation, and turnaround leadership, with a focus on operational discipline, compliance, client value, and sustainable performance
- Earlier, Managing Partner of a Swiss security consultancy, which he helped scale and later sold to Securitas AB
- MBA, University of Geneva, Switzerland; Master's Degree in Economics, University Pierre Mendès France, France
- LinkedIn Profile
- EXERA – Website
Francesco Romagnoni
General Manager | Ostello Bello Myanmar
- Francesco Romagnoni is General Manager of Ostello Bello Myanmar.
- Born and raised in Milan, Italy, he has lived across three continents and traveled to more than 50 countries, a passion he has pursued since 1998 as a way of understanding different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life.
- He began his hospitality career in 2011 and moved to Myanmar in 2014, where he has since managed hostels and led operations as Area Manager of Ostello Bello Myanmar.
- His approach to hospitality goes beyond accommodation, focusing on bridging cultures, fostering meaningful exchanges, empowering local teams, and creating environments where guests and staff learn, grow, and build lasting human connections.
- Ostello Bello – Website
Working at Asia Strategic
A diverse, dedicated team of more than 3,100 talented individuals
People are at the heart of Asia Strategic, with our success driven by a diverse and dedicated team of more than 3,100 employees across our operations. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals who share our commitment to operational excellence, responsible business practices, and long-term value creation.
Our culture encourages ownership, innovation, and collaboration, enabling teams on the ground to execute strategy effectively across emerging markets. By empowering our people and fostering a high-performance environment, we strengthen our ability to deliver sustainable growth and create lasting value.
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