The award was presented at the 34th World HRD Congress, held from February 16-18, in Mumbai, India – one of the most influential global HR forums, bringing together over 2,000 senior professionals from 133 countries.
With the theme “Employee Health & Wellness + Technology for Change (AI) + Employer Branding = Future of Work 2026,” the World HRD Congress 2026 reaffirmed the increasingly vital role of human resources in shaping agile, sustainable, and future-ready organisations.
The Global HR Tech Icons recognition honours outstanding leaders in HR technology, learning and development, and people transformation.
The selection process is rigorous and globally benchmarked, encompassing peer nominations, independent research, advisory board reviews, and validation by an international jury panel.
Simon Thuc’s recognition with this award is a testament to his leadership, his contributions to human capital transformation, and his commitment to nurturing talent, truly embodying the spirit of the Global HR Tech Icons award.
The recognition is a testament to Simon Thuc’s leadership and contributions to human capital transformation.
This also marks another milestone in Simon Thuc’s journey of making a strong impact on the regional and global HR map. In May 2024 Thuc was the only Vietnamese honoured to receive the Global Inclusive Talent Leadership Award – Mighty 90 Winners by Verdict Software. And in September 2025, he was recognised among the Top HR Leaders – Vietnam, certified by the CHRO Asia and the World Federation of HR Professionals.
For ITL Corporation, a market leader in integrated logistics, entering a transformation journey with sustainable growth ambitions, human capital continues to be the foundation driving the company’s momentum.
ITL is steadily building a workforce that is agile, adaptable, and continuously learning, growing together and ready to embrace new opportunities on the journey ahead.
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