Top 10 Women Leaders From Thailand - 2022

Known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha, Thailand is a culture rich country and they believe in establishing good personal relationship with entities before complying for partnership alliance. Furthermore, being the second largest economy in ASEAN, Thailand is a regional leader for tourism, automotive, electronics and a business hub for continental Southeast Asia.

In 2021 International Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Rankings, Thailand achieved a ranking of 28, growing prolifically from its old ranking of 29 in 2020. With the country improving its position in government and business efficiency, the Thai economy is expected to grow by 3-4 percent annually during 2022-2024. There are many business leaders who have augmented the business ethos in Thailand leading companies through their extensive business skills and new adaptive learning of the industries. Rapid advances towards digitalization, have also explicitly helped uncover new markets for stimulating greater consumer demand for certain goods and services. Notably, there are many women leaders in Thailand who need to be applauded for contributing to this expansive growth in the leading businesses becoming next-gen leaders or entrepreneurs venturing businesses in the industry.

Our endeavor at Women Entrepreneur Magazine has always been to highlight remarkable women leaders across geographies and industries. In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women Leaders from Thailand - 2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses but led corporate and business organizations towards greater growth horizons. Not only have they proven their mettle as leaders across industries but have also played a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce of the region.

  • Socialgiver
  • Aliza Napartivaumnuay

  • She used her decade-long experience in the retail industry to revolutionize fundraising by tapping into customer spending power, and integrating the customer experience

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  • Chubb Life
  • Angela Hunter

  • She leads and inspires teams to build and implement strategies to transform company performance and culture for growth

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  • GALALA Treat & Acious
  • Anies Wii Bunyawi Lappanichpoonpon

  • A creatively observant entrepreneur and founder of two leading brands focused on finding the gaps in the market and implementing solutions to maximize production

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  • Generation
  • Aom Pattanotai

  • She has more than a decade of experience in the education and international development field

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  • Supernap
  • Aurelie Doye

  • As a Head of Marketing, she proudly promote the best Tier-IV certified data center in Southeast Asia

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  • Minor International
  • Budsayada (Nan) Y

  • Has over a decade of extensive and diverse experience in global hospitality and leisure, fast-moving consumer product & footwear industry

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  • Grand Hyatt Erawan
  • Heekyung Chung

  • Passionate hotelier with extensive revenue management experience and an in-depth knowledge in sales & marketing

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  • BDO in Thailand
  • Noel Ashpole

  • She has over three decades of experience in the UK and has since expanded her knowledge in Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand

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  • SOUR Bangkok
  • Pimmard Leenutaphong

  • Has been in the advertising industry for more than a decade and has seen plenty of changes in that time and believes that with the rise of social media

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  • Publicis Groupe
  • Sorada Sonprasit

  • Passionate with in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the marketing industry, she established an industry-recognized digital & communications agency

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