Ragil’s Biography
Keynote Speaker – Leadership Advisor
Ragil’s work is built on a simple premise:
leaders make better strategic and negotiation decisions
when they understand people — themselves and others —
as well as they understand frameworks.
Every program is experiential and tailored, designed so insight turns into practiced behavior, not just a memorable slide.
- M.Soc.Sci (Clinical Psychology): University of North-West (South Africa)
- Faculty, Strategy & Negotiation: Sasin School of Management
- Global Faculty: Duke Corporate Education (since 2015)
- Founder & Managing Director: Pure Growth Asia
- Former President: South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce
- Former Advisor: Board of Trade of Thailand
- Recognition: Named to Tatler’s Expat Society List of Thailand’s Influential Expatriates (2018–2020)
Selected Executive Engagements
A selection of executive development engagements across industries, leadership levels, and markets.
Asia
Partnered with the senior leadership team of one of the world’s largest beverage companies to deliver executive development programmes in Seoul and Jakarta. The sessions strengthened collaborative leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to leverage internal and external networks across Asia’s diverse markets. The programme received outstanding participant feedback for its practical relevance and immediate application.
Global Leadership Development
Supported leadership development within a leading international investment bank through a series of customised programmes for both emerging and experienced managers. Topics included leadership communication, managing multi-generational teams, and broader management capability. The engagement expanded over time as the organisation continued to invest in successive leadership initiatives.
Executive Leadership Offsite
Led a two-day executive offsite for the Thailand operations of a global automotive engineering company, combining experiential learning with practical leadership development. The programme focused on employee engagement, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, with participants highlighting the highly interactive approach and direct workplace relevance.
Strategic Business Acumen
Developed a strategic business acumen programme for leaders within one of Thailand’s largest integrated energy companies. Participants explored global megatrends, competitive strategy, sustainable advantage, and strategic execution through internationally recognised business frameworks. Feedback highlighted the programme’s practical value in connecting strategy with day-to-day leadership decisions.
Influence, Trust & Leadership
Delivered executive development programmes for partners and senior professionals from one of the world’s largest global legal networks. The sessions strengthened emotional intelligence, stakeholder management, trust, purpose-driven leadership, and professional influence. Participants particularly valued the balance between behavioural science and practical business application.