Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong
Chairman of The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong currently serves as the Chairman of The Stock Exchange of Thailand, bringing over four decades of distinguished experience in business law and capital markets to this pivotal role. His extensive expertise encompasses taxation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and family businesses, making him uniquely qualified to guide Thailand's premier securities market.

Internationally recognized for his legal acumen, Prof. Kitipong was the first Thai lawyer recognized by Euromoney Publication as a World Leading Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer in 1999. His consistent acknowledgment as a leading lawyer in Thailand by prestigious publications such as Chambers Global, Chambers Asia, and Practical Law Company (UK) underscores his influence in the field. In 2014, Chambers Asia Pacific honored him as the sole Senior Statesman in four areas: capital markets, taxation, M&A, and restructuring. Prof. Kitipong has also authored more than 10 books on taxation, mergers & acquisitions, and family businesses.

Prior to his current position, Prof. Kitipong served as Chairman of Baker & McKenzie Thailand for 15 years before retiring in 2022. He continues to contribute his expertise to various listed and private companies, holding positions such as Chairman of Thai Credit Bank PCL, Chairman of Chotiwat Manufacturing PCL, Independent Director of SCG Packaging PCL, and Director of ThaiNamthip Limited.

Beyond his corporate roles, Prof. Kitipong is deeply involved in public and social sectors. He serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), Chairman of Cheewamit Social Enterprise Co., Ltd., Member of the Chulalongkorn University Council, Executive Committee Member of the Thai Red Cross Society, and sits on the Board of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).

As Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Prof. Kitipong leverages his vast experience and respected status to drive the development and integrity of Thailand's capital market, furthering its position as a key player in the region's financial landscape.

Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput
Governor of Bank of Thailand

Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is the 24^th Governor of the Bank of Thailand and board member for the National Economic and Social Development Council, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Insurance Commission.

Sethaput has extensive experience in economics, policy and financial markets. He has held senior positions with the Siam Commercial Bank group; the Stock Exchange of Thailand; and the Ministry of Finance, and has served on the Board of Directors at PTT Exploration and Production, Osotspa, TMB Bank, and the Bank of Thailand, where he was also on the Monetary Policy Committee.

Prior to returning to Thailand, he was with the World Bank in Washington, DC and McKinsey & Co. in New York. Sethaput received his BA with highest honors from Swarthmore College and his M. Phil and Ph.D. in economics from Yale University.

Dr. Pornanong Budsaratragoon
Secretary General of The Securities and Exchange Commission

Dr. Pornanong Budsaratragoon is a distinguished professional with a robust academic background and extensive academic and regulatory experience. She holds a BBA in quantitative analysis from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, an MBA in management of information systems from the University of Dallas, the United States, and a DBA in finance from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Her tenure at the Securities and Exchange Commission showcases her leadership, serving as the board member of the capital market supervisory board, chair of the sub-committee on consideration of regulations on issuance and offering of debt securities, derivatives, and structured products, chair of the sub-committee on consideration of regulations on supervision of business and market intermediaries, and member of the sub-committee on consideration of regulations on asset management.

Prior to her current role, Dr. Pornanong held the position of a full-time professor at Chulalongkorn University. In addition to heading the banking and finance department, she chaired the committee of the Master of Science program in corporate governance, faculty of commerce and accountancy. Her academic prowess is evident through the publication of numerous textbooks and research studies.

Dr. Pornanong's influence also extends to key institutions such as the Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Institute Council Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, the Office of the Higher Education Commission, and the National Savings Fund. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her integral role in shaping Thailand's academic and economic landscapes

Dr. Pakorn Peetathawatchai
President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Pakorn Peetathawatchai became President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in June 2018. Prior to becoming President, he was Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Finance Officer since January 2013 - May 2018. In addition, he also oversees the Capital Market Research Institution which is the research arm of the exchange to help strengthen and shape the development of the capital market in Thailand. He had been Chief Marketing Officer, The Stock Exchange of Thailand, during 2010-2012 where he was responsible for the exchange's products, which are equities, bonds and derivatives, information services and market access. In additional, he supervised customer and channel services to securities companies, retail investors, and domestic and international institutional investors.

Before joining The Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2010, Pakorn was a Senior Executive Vice President for Mit Phol Sugar Corp., Ltd. where he supervised the company's Finance, Information Technology and Risk Management. He has strong treasury background from Siam Commercial Bank PCL. as Head of the Bank's Treasury Group and investment experience as Chairperson of the Investment Committee at SCNY Life and as Advisor to the Investment Committee, Government Pension Fund, and a member of the Capital Development Sub-Committee, Ministry of Finance, a member of the Asian Bond Fund - Thailand Monitoring Committee, Bank of Thailand. And Director and Chairman of Business Supervisory Committee, TSFC Securities PCL., Director of Secondary Mortgage Corporation.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Economics from Boston University.

Mr. Lyndon Chao
Managing Director, Head of Equities & Post Trade of Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA)

Lyndon Chao is Managing Director of ASIFMA's Equities and Post Trade Division, responsible for ASIFMA's Equities Committee, Equity Capital Markets Committee, Post Trade Committee and China Capital Markets Committee, helping the Industry advocate for reforms across markets in Asia. In addition, Lyndon also leads a number of working groups, including the India Equities Steerco, China Equities WG, Korea Equities WG, Proprietary Trading WG and the Listed Warrants WG. Lyndon is a seasoned leader in financial services who before joining ASIFMA built a 26-year career with Morgan Stanley across several markets in the capacity of Managing Director spanning New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei and Shanghai, mostly serving as COO. Lyndon was also seconded by Morgan Stanley both to CICC for its initial launch as well as to CIC as a senior consultant. He then joined UBS to build a Shanghai Business Solutions Center as Managing Director/General Manager. He also served as Trustee on the Board of the Shanghai American School and remains a Protector on the SAS Investment Committee. Born in Taiwan and raised in the US, Lyndon is fluent in English and Putonghua. He has an Executive MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (joint program with Kellogg) as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Northwestern University

Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien
Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Initiatives Division The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Dr. Soraphol received his Ph.D. in Public Policy and Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. He has extensive experience in public, private, and academic sectors, having worked at Siam Commercial Bank, Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of Finance. He also teaches economics and finance at Thammasat University and NIDA Business School. Dr.Soraphol is currently the Senior Executive Vice President at the Stock Exchange of Thailand, responsible for corporate strategy, international relations, research, and sustainable capital market development

Mr. Wirat Tatsaringkansakul
Deputy Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment

Mr. Wirat Tatsaringkansakul, Deputy Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), started his career at the Office of Thailand Board of Investment in 1987. Before serving as Acting Senior Executive Investment Advisor, his previous predominant positions include Economic Advisor (Investment) in Frankfurt, Germany, from 2000 to 2004; Director at the Thailand Board of Investment (Sydney) in Australia from 2012 to 2016; the Director of the BOI Unit for Industrial Linkage Development (BUILD) from 2016 to 2017; Director of Regional Investment and Economic Center 4 (Chonburi) from 2017-2020 and Director of Information Technology Center from 2020-2021.

Mr. Wirat Tatsaringkansakul earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, MBA in Business Administration from San Francisco State University in the USA, the Advanced Certificate Course in Public Administration and Law for Executives Class 18 and a certificate of completion for advanced training program from the National Defense College, Thailand (NDC63).

Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi
Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited

Sarath Ratanavadi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Energy Development Public Company (GULF). Under his leadership, GULF has grown into one of Thailand’s leading energy and infrastructure companies, having listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2017 with the country’s biggest IPO in a decade. He also serves as Vice Chairman of Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) and Vice Chairman of Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited.

Sarath received an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Chulalongkorn University. With nearly 30 years of experience in the energy business, Sarath has been a key driver behind GULF’s growth from a Thai power producer into a multinational conglomerate with investments in a variety of businesses across multiple countries, including conventional power generation, renewable energy, gas, infrastructure and utilities, and the digital business.

Sarath believes that true success is not just about building a strong company, but also about building a strong society. Thus, he has ensured that GULF operates on a foundation of good corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and has made significant contributions to social development, with a special focus on education, healthcare, sports, and community development.

Sarath continues to lead GULF with an emphasis on innovative business practices, good governance and risk management, and an unwavering commitment to building a sustainable future for the benefit of all shareholders, stakeholders and the general society.

Ms. Jareeporn Jarukornsakul
Chairman of the Executive Committee and Group Chief Executive Officer of WHA Corporation

A distinguished Thai businesswoman, stands as a leadership in the realm of industrial development. As the esteemed Chairman of the Executive Committee and Group Chief Executive Officer of WHA Corporation Public Company Limited, Khun Jareeporn has spearheaded the company's remarkable growth, transforming it into a leading industrial conglomerate with a global footprint. Her visionary approach and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned her widespread recognition as a pioneer in Thailand's industrial sector.

Under mission statement "WHA: WE SHAPE THE FUTURE." which emphasizes sustainable development in line with the company's current business direction under the guiding principle of "The Ultimate Solution for Sustainable Growth."

Khun Jareeporn has had the honor of holding executive positions in leading organizations, such as Member of the Risk Oversight Committee and Director of SCB 10X Co., Ltd. Director and Member of the Technology Committee of Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, Independent Director and Member of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee of SCG Public Company Limited.

With many remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. Khun Jareeporn has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Quality Person of the Year Award, the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the Outstanding Asean Women Entrepreneurs Award.

Dr. Nasha Ananchotikul
Head of KKP Research of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group

Dr. Nasha is currently Head of KKP Research, Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKPFG). Before joining KKPFG, Dr. Nasha held a position at the Bank of Thailand as a Director of Monetary Policy Department. She has worked in various areas of the Bank including monetary policy, exchange rate policy, international finance, economic forecasts, and research. During 2014–2015, she served as an economist at International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, DC. She also served as Adjunct Faculty in the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University and Chulalongkorn University.

Dr. Nasha holds Ph.D. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Wellesley College, USA, under the Bank of Thailand’s scholarship.

Dr. Akrapon Kurusarttra
Assistant Director General of the Department of Health Service Support and Director of the Bureau of Medical Hub Industrial Promotion

Mr. Akarapon has extensive experience in the field of public health and medical administration.

From 2023, he has been serving as the Assistant Director General of the Department of Health Service Support and Director of the Bureau of Medical Hub Industrial Promotion. His work in this role includes the development of an elderly care system in Thailand and the creation of a national screening form for the elderly, covering nine aspects, for village health volunteers and the elderly.

Between 2016 and 2018, Mr. Akrapon was the Deputy Director of the Public Health Administration Division and acted as the manager of the Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center at the Ministry of Public Health. During this time, he contributed to the Thailand National Legislative Assembly Committee, focusing on the prevention and solution of drug problems, the "To Be Number One" project at Mukdahan Hospital, drug rehabilitation treatment, and the development of a health service system (Service plan). He also played a key role in developing regulations for the Ministry of Public Health on the provision of special additional services for the people at service units under the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health.

From 2006 to 2016, Mr. Akrapon served as the Deputy Director of Mukdahan Hospital, where he was involved in various administrative and health service development activities.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine (First Class Honors) from Khonkaen University in 2001, Clinical Sciences (Family Medicine) from Chiang Mai University in 2002, and Internal Medicine from the Medical Council of the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand in 2005. He has also completed several leadership and executive programs, including the ASEAN New Wave Leadership Development program by the Office of the Civil Service Commission, Thailand, and the Health Care Executive Leadership in Asia Leadership Programme in Singapore. In 2016, he graduated from the High-Level Medical and Public Health Executive Program by the Ministry of Public Health.

Mr. Akrapon's comprehensive experience and educational achievements have significantly contributed to the advancement of public health services and medical administration in Thailand.

Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot
Deputy Governor for International Marketing Europe America Middle East and Africa of Tourism Authority of Thailand

In 1990, Siripakorn started off as a Tourism Promotion Officer in the Youth Travel Market Section in the Marketing Promotion Department. Afterwards, in 1997 he was promoted to Chief of the Youth Travel Market Section in the Youth Travel Division.

He moved to Hong Kong in 2001 to act as Assistant Director in the TAT Hong Kong Office, Marketing Services Department. After four incredible years in Hong Kong, he moved to Phuket, Thailand to become the Assistant Director in the TAT Southern Office, the Domestic Offices Department.

In March 2006, he was the Director of the Domestic Sales Promotion Division. A few months later, in October 2006, he assumed the position of Director of the Domestic Marketing Group in the Offices under the Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing.

A year later, he became Director Secretariat to the Governor Division in the Offices under the Governor. In 2009, he moved to the Tourist Information Division in the position of Director.

He relocated to London, UK in 2010 to take up the position of Director for the TAT London Office, where he spent four rewarding years developing policies to promote Thai culture and tourism.

After moving back to Thailand, he became Director of The Americas Market Division, The Americas Region. With all his previous marketing experience accumulated during his career. In 2014, he became the Executive Director for the Information Technology Office. Within this role, he heads three main divisions: the Internal IT Division; the Marketing IT Division, responsible for digital marketing; and the Tourism Database Division, which looks after the TAT Intelligence Center (TATIC). In 2016, he became the Executive Director, Office of the Governor and was promoted to Advisor 10, office under the Governor in 2017. In 2018, he was promoted to the Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning and became the Deputy Governor for Digitalization, Research and Development in 2019 and Marketing Communications in 2021. Siripakorn is now Deputy Governor for International Marketing Europe America Middle East and Africa, overseeing Europe, America, Middle East and Africa region.

Dr. Nipat Kulabkaw
Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bumrungrad International Hospital

Nipat Kulabkaw has been with Bumrungrad International Hospital since March 2016. Prior to his term as Co-CEO, he was appointed as a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Business Development Officer, Head of Strategic Business Unit, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Senior Director International Patient Experience and Director of Ancillary of the hospital.

He has experience in International Business and he also has more than 10 years experience in Medical Tourism in Africa, Middle East, SEA and China.

As for his educational background, Dr. Nipat has a Medical Degree from Prince of Songkhla University and a Master of Business Administrative from National Institute of Development Administration.

Mr. Tanawat Ruenbanterng
Head of Institutional Research of Tisco Securities

Tanawat Ruenbanterng is an experienced economist and equity analyst, and now the Head of Research, at TISCO Securities. With 15 years of experience, he has a successful track record covering Market Strategy, Thai bank, establishing strong franchises both domestically and regionally. He has 8 years of experience working with leading institutions like Deutsche-TISCO and Maybank Kim Eng Securities where he covered coverage of banks and consumer finance companies. Prior to that, he worked as a macroeconomist at the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Group for 6 years.

Ms. Patama Chantaruck
Country Managing Director of Accenture Thailand

Recognized as 2020 Finalist Lifetime Achievement Global Award of Women in Tech, Top Businesswomen of 2019, a Female Executive of the Year 2018 Stevie Award Winner (more than 2,500 employees) and one of 60 “Thought Leaders You Should Follow” in 2018 at a Global Microsoft Inspire event, Patama Chantaruck has established herself as one of the foremost experts on digital transformation. Her mission is to help customers optimize their IT investments and be more successful in a new era of the fourth industrial revolution. Throughout her career, Patama has strongly believed that when one woman helps another, amazing things can happen. Therefore, since 2001 she has been sharing her experience with others, promoting and mentoring female entrepreneurs and leaders inside and outside company globally which earned her the prestigious “Women Helping Women” Stevie Award in 2018. Devoted to “paying forward," she continues to be a strong advocate in supporting women’s leadership causes, and Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. She is also a member of board directors at Institute for Management Education for Thailand Foundation (IMET).

Patama studied MBA, International Finance at Washington State University and received Honorary Degree of Doctor of Computer Science from Prince of Songkla University.

Mr. Vatsun Thirapatarapong
Country Manager of Amazon Web Services (Thailand)

Vatsun Thirapatarapong is the Country Manager at AWS (Thailand) and brings more than 30 years of experience in the digital and ICT industries across sales management, channel & operations, business & strategy planning, as well as business development.

His prior experience was in engineering and consulting positions at Schlumberger Overseas S.A., Esso Standard Thailand, and IBM Thailand; and country management positions at Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) and Cisco Systems (Thailand and Indochina). He also had participated in the NBTC subcommittee to shape the initial VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) landscape for the country, as well as actively involved in the consulting roles for various public and private digital transformation projects in Public Sector, Telecom, financial and service industries. He is now leading the teams at AWS Thailand as Country Manager, which he sets the strategic direction for the company in the development of cloud business in the country. Vatsun also previously served as the Advisor to National Commission for Digital Economy and Society, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister.

Vatsun has the Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, MBA in Marketing and MIS, and Certificate of Digital Transformation from MIT Sloan Management.

Mr. Pochara Arayakarnkul
Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group

Mr. Pochara Arayakarnkul is the Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group PLC., bringing with him a wealth of experience in advisory services across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, energy, and retail. Before joining Bluebik, he distinguished himself as a Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group, a globally renowned consulting firm.

He earned his MBA with distinction (Top 5%) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and graduated with first-class honors (Top 5%) in computer engineering from Chulalongkorn University.

Throughout his career, he has led numerous high-impact projects. His notable achievements include developing a digital banking strategy and a customer experience and engagement strategy for a major bank in Thailand. He also spearheaded the digital strategy development and digital transformation setup for a regional bank in Southeast Asia and crafted a 10-year strategy and transformation plan for another major Thai bank.

In addition to his work in banking, Mr. Pochara has driven digital transformation initiatives for a leading insurance company in Thailand and formulated new segment strategies and go-to-market roadmaps for a leading Thai telecommunications company. He also developed a customer retention strategy for a major telecommunications company in Malaysia and a go-to-market strategy for a leading automotive manufacturer.

Mr. Pochara Arayakarnkul's strategic vision and leadership in digital transformation and customer engagement have solidified his reputation as a key figure in the consulting and advisory landscape in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Nat Luengnaruemitchai
Executive Vice President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Nat Luengnaruemitchai currently serves as Co-MD of SETTRADE.com since 2023 and Executive Vice President of the IT Division at The Stock Exchange of Thailand since 2019. Nat has over 20 years of experience in the field of capital markets and information technology. He has previously held roles at a number of world-class financial institutions and technology companies both domestic and international, including Oracle, Amazon, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Phatra Securities.

Nat holds a Master's degree in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University.

Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich
Director General of Department of Climate Change and Environment

Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich is an esteemed expert in environmental engineering, currently serving as the Director General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment since December 2023. His extensive career reflects his commitment to environmental policy and planning, with notable positions including Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) from November 2021 to 2023, and Deputy Secretary-General of ONEP from November 2018 to 2021.

His leadership in climate change management began as the Director of the Climate Change Management and Coordination Division (CCMC) at ONEP from February 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as Chief of the Petrochemical Section at the Environmental Impact Evaluation Bureau, ONEP, from January 2013 to 2016, showcasing his expertise in environmental impact assessments.

He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (2006), where he also earned his M.E. in Environmental Engineering (2003). Dr. Saiyasitpanich began his academic journey with a B.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from Chulalongkorn University in 1997. His academic and professional experiences have made him a pivotal figure in the field of environmental engineering and policy in Thailand.

Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach
Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation

Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach has served as the Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) since 2015. He also serves as the Chairman of BCP Trading PTE LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCP and the Chairman of OKEA ASA (OSE), a leading oil producer on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). He has more than 25 years’ experience in engineering, investment banking and senior executive management.

Chaiwat earned his Master’s degree in Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in 1991 and MBA from Thammasat University. He graduated from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Electrical Engineering with honors.

Chaiwat commenced his career in 1987 with Siam Cement Group (SCG) where he received a scholarship for his AIT education. After serving SCG for 6 years, he moved into Asset Plus Co., Ltd. in 1994 as an investment banker before taking on a role as a corporate finance director with SG Crosby (Thailand) and later SG Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. between 1996-2002. He was a fellow director of the Association of Thai Securities Companies in 2000. In 2002, Chaiwat founded TURNAROUND Company Ltd, a boutique financial advisory/investment banking company in Thailand, holding his managing director position until 2007 before becoming an advisor for Avantgarde Capital Company Limited in Thailand. Chaiwat has also served as a Non-Executive Director of BCP during 2012-2014.

Chaiwat earned a Certificate of National Defence Course (NDC 58) by The National Defense College Association of Thailand with distinction, a Certificate of Thailand Energy Academy Course (TEA 10). He also earned a Certificate of Senior Executives Class (CMA26) by Capital Market Academy, Stock Exchange of Thailand and lately, a Certificate of Senior Executives on Justice Administration Batch 25 National Justice Academy, Judicial Training Institute, Office of the Judiciary.

Mr. Duladeth Bik
Energy Analyst of DBS Vickers Securities Thailand

Duladeth has joined DBS Vickers Securities as an equity analyst under Thailand’s institutional research team since May 2019. He has over 13 years of working expense as a research analyst with listed companies coverage in the oil and gas, petrochemical, power and packaging stocks. Duladeth graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Economics (BE-international program) from Thammasat university, Thailand and an Master Degree in Economics from Chulalongkorn university. He also has teaching experience in CFA and FRM programs for more than 7 years.