London/Singapore, February 20th 2025 – BoltChatAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Lester Sualog as Head of APAC, further strengthening its commitment to growth and innovation in the region. With a distinguished background in research technology, strategy and insights, Lester will play a key role in expanding BoltChatAI’s presence across key APAC markets.
With over 25 years of experience of driving commercial growth for top global organisations, Lester has built a reputation as a leader at the intersection of technology and industry.
He has played a pivotal role in shaping market strategies across the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Australia and Singapore, leading high-impact initiatives that drive innovation and operational success.
His expertise in AI Enablement and the Data Prediction Flywheel from MIT Professional Education strengthens his ability to integrate predictive analytics and data-driven strategies into industry operations.
Beyond corporate leadership, Lester is a recognised thought leader in market research and insights. As Chairperson of the ESOMAR APAC Program Committee, he helps shape global discussions on sustainability and innovation.
He also shares his knowledge as a lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman, teaching behavioural economics, marketing and market research applications.
Lester Sualog expressed his excitement about joining BoltChatAI:
“I’m thrilled to be part of BoltChatAI’s vision as Head of APAC. It’s refreshing to relive the glo-cal boutique agency culture we all love, enabled by the next generation of insights solutions.”
Hakan Yurdakul, CEO of Bolt Insight, shared his enthusiasm about the appointment:
“Lester’s track record in scaling businesses and driving innovation across APAC speaks for itself. His deep understanding of research tech and AI-powered insights makes him a perfect fit as we continue to expand in the region. We’re incredibly excited to welcome him to the team.”
Lester joins BoltChatAI at a time of rapid growth, as the company continues pushing the boundaries of AI-driven qualitative research.
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About BoltChatAI
BoltChatAI is an AI-powered qualitative research platform built to deliver global consumer insights at scale. Using AI-moderation, it conducts real-time conversations that go beyond static questioning, uncovering richer, more authentic responses. With features like smart and dynamic probing, stimulus upload and multilingual capabilities, BoltChatAI enables businesses to run qualitative research faster, smarter and more cost-effectively than ever before.
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