Pamela Sumayao
About Pamela Sumayao
Pamela Sumayao is the Regional Marketing Manager for APAC at Thought Machine, bringing over a decade of experience in marketing communications and journalism across various sectors. Her background includes roles at S&P Global Platts, Temenos, and Mediacorp, as well as academic achievements in Industrial Engineering and Public Relations.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Pamela Sumayao serves as the Regional Marketing Manager APAC at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies tailored for the Asia-Pacific region. Her responsibilities include managing marketing communications and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Journalism
Pamela Sumayao has extensive experience in both marketing and journalism. She worked at S&P Global Platts as an Associate Editor and Commodity Reporter from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a News Reporter for Television at Mediacorp Pte Ltd from 2007 to 2009. Her career also includes roles at Temenos as Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific and as a Marketing Officer at Keppel Shipyard Ltd.
Educational Background
Pamela Sumayao holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Nanyang Technological University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education with a Public Relations for Digital Media program at the National University of Singapore in 2018. Additionally, she studied Industrial Engineering at De La Salle University from 1998 to 2000.
Professional Development and Mentorship
Pamela is part of an exclusive mentoring training group called Protégé, aimed at empowering women business leaders in the Asia Pacific region. This involvement reflects her commitment to professional development and leadership within the marketing and communications field.
Content Creation and Communication Skills
Pamela Sumayao excels in producing compelling content that translates into well-written reports, collaterals, and multimedia packages. Her background as a television business journalist enhances her ability to craft engaging narratives and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. She has also been featured in various webcasts, podcasts, and key conferences across Asia.