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Ratna Wright

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Partner - Business Consulting

Ratna has over 20 years of experience in executive search, human capital consulting and business transformation; leads GT in Thailand’s Executive Search division; advises CEOs and leadership teams on talent strategy, organisational capability and leadership hiring; experienced in executive recruitment for multinational and Thai organisations; active thought leader on future workforce, AI impact on HR, organisational culture and leadership effectiveness; extensive experience supporting transformation and capability-building initiatives across industries.

With her breadth of knowledge of a vast number of industries, Ratna has become a valuable member of the Grant Thornton team. On numerous occasions she has found herself juggling a range of cross-functional responsibilities because of organisational changes. Every time she has enthusiastically taken on responsibilities and exceeded all expectations.


Sector experience

Service sector, manufacturing, Retail and Consumer product, Freight forwarding and Logistics, E-commerce, Healthcare, Professional Services


Primary Expertise

  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Advisory
  • Human Capital Consulting


Secondary Expertise

  • Organisational Transformation
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Workforce Capability Building


Professional qualifications and memberships

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, SOL UoD
  • Change Management Practitioner, APMG
  • Coach Practitioner, EMCC Global
  • Licensed Psychometric Assessment Practitioner, Predictive Index.
  • Advanced Certificate, Human Resources Management and Development
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Services

Candidate background checks General intelligence assessments Human capital Looking for job Looking for staff Psychometric assessment Talent acquisition management

Industries

Automotive Consumer products & retail Energy & resources Financial services Food & beverage Healthcare Industrial products & manufacturing Professional services Real Estate & construction Technology, media and telecommunications Travel, tourism & leisure

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Human Capital Thought Leadership Article – May 2026

AI Won’t Fix a Weak Organisation

For the first time in a long time, many organisations are experiencing two pressures at once. On one side, there is growing pressure to improve productivity. AI investment is accelerating, automation conversations are everywhere, and leadership teams are being challenged to deliver more with tighter control over cost and headcount. On the other side, many businesses are becoming noticeably more cautious about hiring. Across industries, recruitment activity has slowed - roles are taking longer to approve, expansion plans are being revisited, and some organisations are quietly freezing leadership hires altogether while reassessing where the market is heading.

Ratna Wright
| 3 min read | 11 May 2026
Human Capital Thought Leadership Article - April 2026

When Confidence Drops, Execution Matters More Than Ever

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a similar conversation with several senior executives across different industries. The context varies - manufacturing, services, regional expansion - but the tone is consistent. There is a growing sense of caution, not panic, but a noticeable shift. Clearly, decisions are being examined more closely, investments are being questioned more rigorously, growth expectations remain, but the path to achieving them feels less certain.

Ratna Wright
| 3 min read | 02 Apr 2026
Human Capital Thought Leadership Article - February 2026

It’s not a Vacancy – It’s a Capability Gap

Across boardrooms and executive meetings this year, I’ve noticed something striking: executives are talking a lot about roles - but not enough about capability. The focus is almost always on vacancies - what's open, what’s urgent, and who can fill it. But in a market shaped by demographic shifts, emerging tech, and increasingly fluid career paths, the real risk isn’t an open role. It’s a critical capability gap - one you may not realise you have until it's too late.

Ratna Wright
| 2 min read | 12 Feb 2026
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