2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Luckana Sookthong
Regional Head of HR – Asia Pacific
Rhenus Logistics
Luckana is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across multinational corporations in the oil & gas, automotive, and logistics industries. She brings a strong track record in shaping people strategies and driving organisational performance across diverse markets.
Currently serving as Regional Head of HR – APAC at Rhenus Logistics, a German global logistics business, Luckana drives regional HR strategy, talent development, and organisational transformation across the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to this, she held the position of General Manager – Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz for nearly 7 years, where she led people strategy, cultural transformation, and total rewards programs. Her career also includes senior HR roles at Shell and Chevron, where she built deep expertise in compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, and organisational development.
Known for her strategic mindset and people-first approach, Luckana is passionate about building high-performing cultures, enhancing employee engagement, leveraging HR technology, and developing the next generation of leaders across the region.