Vice President - Infrastructure Development
Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)

Senior Project Manager & Head of Customer Experience
Hozon Auto (Neta Thailand)

Head of Technical Department
VINFAST

Regional Director - Quality Risk & EHS Asia Pacific
GKN Automotive

VP Asia & COO APAC (Asia Pacific and China)
Adient & Summit Corporation Ltd.

Vice President – Mobility, India/APAC
Valtech Mobility

Mr. Suroj Sangsnit is currently serving as the Executive Vice President of SAIC MOTOR-CP CO., LTD.
He holds the position of Vice President in both the Thai Automotive Industry Association and the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT). With a career spanning from 1986 to the present, he has been actively involved in various management roles within the Thai automotive industry, including production, logistics, quality control, inventory management, and sales. This extensive experience has made him well-versed in all aspects of the automotive sector.

Over his 38 years in management, Mr. Suroj has witnessed the remarkable growth of the automotive industry in Thailand. In 2022, the government introduced a subsidy program for electric vehicles to promote their usage.
As a leading company in the Thai electric vehicle market, MG actively invested in and contributed to the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. However, at that time, the electric vehicle industry in Thailand was still in its nascent stage, and the implementation and enforcement of related policies faced various challenges.

Mr. Suroj, along with his team, tirelessly engaged with government bodies and relevant organizations to provide feedback, negotiate, and offer suggestions on issues ranging from electric vehicle subsidies to localizing component production and developing the electric vehicle ecosystem, including charging stations. His efforts and contributions have established him as an exemplary figure and a leader in the Thai electric vehicle industry.

As the Chief of the EV Charging Station Installation and Maintenance Business Department at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), I bring 17 years of extensive experience to the role. My primary responsibilities include seeking opportunities to expand EV charging infrastructure across Thailand through strategic partnerships, overseeing the installation of EV charging stations under the Elex by EGAT brand, and ensuring the maintenance and operational efficiency of these stations. My commitment to advancing Thailand's EV charging network is driven by a dedication to sustainable energy solutions and technological innovation.

Dr. Chatchai Thnarudee: Driving Transformation, Shaping a Brighter Future

For over 25 years, Dr. Chatchai has been a passionate architect of change, leading businesses across continents and industries to achieve remarkable growth. From Fortune 500 giants to disruptive startups, Dr. Chatchai ignite transformation through strategic leadership and a dedication to measurable impact.

As a leader, Dr. Chatchai foster collaborative environments where individuals and teams flourish. Dr. Chatchai leverage design thinking, lean methodologies, and disruptive technologies to drive innovation across diverse industries: banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, wellness, energy, retail and more.

Dr. Chatchai Thnarudee is currently serving as a Board of Directors at a variety of reputable firms such as Jaymart Insurance Public Company Limited, the Digital Government Development Agency, MCOT, Jaspal Public Company Limited, The Klinique Medical Clinic Public Company Limited, and Center of InsurTech, Thailand by Office of Insurance Commission.

In recognition of Dr. Chatchai’s achievements, he has been awarded:

• One of the 7 Most Influential InsurTech Leaders by Thai FinTech Association (2019)
• Best Insurance Award from Emerging Asia Insurance Awards (2019)
• Honored as one of the 20 Best Insurers by IDC (2020)

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Leading the Smart City Promotion Department at Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and the Smart and Livable Cities Institute for Collaboration (SLIC), my focus lies in leveraging technology to foster sustainable urban development. Among my achievements, steering over 120 technologydriven projects across Thailand and building capacity for more than 5,000 decision-makers have been pivotal in enhancing city services and governance, thanks to our team's effort. Trained in both hyper-technical and qualitative social fields at MIT, Oxford and Harvard, my expertise in policy design, deep mixed-methods research, and deploying AI and IoT for smart city solutions reflects a commitment to innovation and practical applications. With a rich background in architecture and urban design, my work depa and SLIC has been instrumental in cultivating resilient communities and driving meaningful change in urban living
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Tanawat Pornpimarn is a seasoned manager with extensive expertise in sales planning, import/export, and finished vehicle supply chain within the automotive industry. He currently serves as the Manager of OTD at Kia Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. since November 2023. Previously, Tanawat was the Senior Manager at Neta Auto Thailand from March 2022 to March 2024, where he managed sales planning and the import/export supply chain for finished vehicles. Before that, he held the role of Manager of Finished Vehicle Supply Chain & Logistics Management at Saic
Motor Co., Ltd. from October 2018 to February 2022.

Tanawat began his career at Mitsubishi Motors Thailand as a Vehicle Quality Control Engineer, later advancing to Senior Engineer in Finished Vehicle Supply Chain & Logistics Management at Nissan Motor Corporation. His broad experience has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations.
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Mr. Kwon is the  General Counsel of Global Legal & Strategy of the largest manufacturer of EV batteries in the world, he is committed to implementing supply chain solutions to the manufacture and assembly of lithium and MNC cells for major car manufacturers. Previously, he oversaw global investments and acquisitions for the biggest logistics player in Asia, which culminated in the USD 2.3 Billion acquisition of Kerry Logistics in 2022. Qualified to practice law in four jurisdictions, he started his career at a magic circle firm and progressed to the position of General Counsel at a Forbes 50 MNC, where he managed the building of many iconic buildings across the globe. His legal journey has also afforded me to assume cross-functional and P&L positions having served as CEO & Board member to a NYSE listed MNCs and start-ups.

Xianli Zhang has 12 years of experience in OEM, including 3 years as a secretary to the CEO in an automotive parts company, 3 years in OEM Purchasing, 5 years in Vehicle Program Management, and 1 year in Product Planning. She is skilled in the automotive industry and familiar with project management practices and methodologies
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Michael Wang is an experienced Aftersales Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. With over a decade of experience, Michael has played a pivotal role in advancing EV technology and infrastructure. Currently serving as the Head of Aftersales, Southeast Asia Region at ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Thailand. Michael leads a team dedicated to developing cutting-edge EV innovations that prioritize efficiency and environmental responsibility. Michael holds an MBA from University of South Australia and is committed to driving positive change in the automotive landscape
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Dr Karthik Sundarraj is an experienced professional in Simulation Technology and Engineering Competency Development across academic and commercial business segments. Karthik has the perfect combination of an experienced researcher, a successful academician and an emerging technology strategist. He is a business development strategist involved in the ideation & development of excellence centers, funded projects and technology setups. He is an enthusiast of Research, Innovation and Disruptive technology (Industry 4.0), rigorously working on implementation in Industry and Academia.
In this role, Karthik is responsible for various aspects of Multiphysics Solution development majorly addressing Customer, GEO, Product development and Product Marketing requirements that include and unites structures, CFD and acoustics technologies.
Karthik holds a Doctorate and Master’s in aerospace engineering and Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering.

Country Manager
GROB Machine Tools (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

Stefan Königsreuther, graduated engineer is currently Head of Sales Speciality Films at Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH in Siegsdorf, Germany. He is globally responsible as key account sales for battery separator film lines.
Prior to that, he was Senior Expert for Battery Separator Film at Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH.
Before his time at Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH, he worked for Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating GmbH & Co. KG.

Xaver Sedlmeier is currently Sales Director at Brueckner Group Asia- Pacifc.
Prior to that, he was General Manager at Brueckner Far East in Jakarta from 2015 to 2021. Originally, he started his career in Brückner in 2007 as a mechanical engineer.
Xaver holds an engineering diploma and is currently engaged in doing his master in International Management.

Lt.Col.Dr. Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong is a distinguished scholar and academic who currently works as a lecturer in the civil engineering department of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) and as the chairman of transportation and logistics working group, the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO). Dr. Kaewchalermtong has served on the foreign affairs committee of the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), as vice president of ITS Thailand (Intelligent Transport System Association), as an advisor and former secretary-general of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Thailand International Section, and as an associate judge at the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (CIPIT). He is also an expert with worldwide fame, having served on the international program committee of the ITS World Congress and the international academic committee of the ITS Asia-Pacific Forum. He formerly advised the transport division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

Graduated in industrial engineering, major in mechanical engineering. He has studied at the technical universities of Barcelona, Madrid and Helsinki. Specialist in sustainable energy, infrastructure and mobility at the Commercial and Economic Office of the Spanish Embassy in Bangkok.
Furthermore, he has a background as an engineer in renewable energies and in the development of electric vehicle and energy efficiency projects, as well as sustainability and circular economy projects applied to energy storage and energy markets.
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Ph.D., Candidates, Smart Energy and Environmental Management at RCSEE, RMUTR. for background an experience more than 30 years. in Project & Construction Management, Included RE (Renewable Energy) such Solar Wind also Smart Grids, DERs(Distributed Energy Resources), Battery Energy Storage System(BESS), EV Charging, EV mobility, Microgrid(EMS &Controller) Etc. For more information and reference projects and Company as below: 1. JV-BBCT (Bilfinger Berger, (1995-2002)CH.Karnchang Pcl., Tokyo Construction) Projects : Expressway and Subway Senior Project Engineer, Project Management 2. Bayer Group (H.C.Starck Co.,Ltd.)(2008-2012) Tantalum material Science (Factory) Project Engineering Manager 3. Schneider(Thailand) Project Manager Solar Power Plant.(2013-2014) 4. Purac/Corbion Thailand, Lactic/Lac-tide power plant, Project Manager 5. Gunkul Engineering PCL (2015-Present) wwww.gunkul.com Assistant Project Director, Business Development Manager, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind, Microgrid,Submarine, Bypass Cable, Power Substation (CSCS IEC 61850) BESS,EV, Smart City, Smart Grids, Solar Floating, Automated People Mover(APM), also PM in the field of Oil and Gas ,Construction such as High rise building, Infrastructure project, Factory and expansion projects in the plant ,Power plant and Renewable energy Solar Rooftop, Solar Floating, Solar farm, Wind Power plant, Submarine Projects, Electrical Substation (CSCS) Computer Substation Control System, SCPS (Substation Computer Protection System) Cable Bypass System, Microgrid BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Blockchain, Energy Trading, EV Mobility, Smart Grids, Smart City, Bangkok and worked at Rayong province IEAT area of Petrochemical and offshore etc
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Supawat (Stamp) is a Deep Tech investor with more than 7+ years of experience and 12+ years of startup industry experience. He is currently leading the investment for Xplor Ventures, the CVC of PTTEP (SET: PTTEP), Thailand’s leading energy conglomerate. He focuses on breakthrough in energy transition, decarbonization, and advanced oil and gas technologies.
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With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Mr. Bernardinetti has garnered profound expertise in diverse domains including mergers and acquisitions, banking, financial transactions, capital projects, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce, contributing to international business relations. Additionally, he chairs the Business Economics Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham), American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham) contributing to economic discussions. Mr. Bernardinetti actively participates in several reputable platforms. He is the Chairman and Managing Partner of the Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG), and Member of the Thailand International Chamber of Commerce’s Commission on Banking Technique & Practices. His tenure as the former President of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) underscores his leadership and advocacy within a global context. In academia, Mr. Bernardinetti shares his insights as a guest lecturer and speaker at prominent ASEAN institutions including Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University. His intellectual contributions extend to international platforms, including engagements organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). A sought-after media commentator, Mr. Bernardinetti's insightful perspectives have graced the airwaves of distinguished global news outlets such as BBC World Business Report, CNN and The New York Times, on matters of business, economics and finance, on numerous occasions.
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Virat Patel is the Managing Director of Pioneer Consulting Asia-pacific, a management consultancy specialising in telecoms, media, digital services and sustainability. He is based in Singapore. He has extensive experience in business strategy, business planning, product development and sustainability.
His recent work has covered ESG compliance as well as opportunities for telcos and utilities in the EV ecosystem. This has covered EV manufacturing, EV charging infrastructure, EV regulations and well as consumer perspectives on EVs. Virat has a BSc Hon in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and has studied Corporate Finance at LBS. Virat is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the IET UK.

Worapoj is an electric vehicle (EV) and new energy enthusiast with a strategic vision aimed at establishing an software platform including iot infrastructure tailored for district energy consumption monitoring and load management, particularly for EVs, alongside energy trading endeavors. CHOSEN Digital is distinguished as the sole startup enterprise to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thailand Government the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) with pilot project in PEA's head office and National Telecom (NT) for national server, communication and security. CHOSEN stands as a pioneering entity in this domain. Presently, CHOSEN Digital is engaged in signing contract with ASTRI Hong Kong government, MOU with Electric du Laos of Laos Government and discussing with TNB of Malaysia Government as part of its ongoing endeavors to broaden its operational footprint

Prajyot Sathe has more than 11.5 years of automotive research and consulting experience, having worked on several research projects that focus specifically on opportunity assessments globally. He is currently working as a Research manager, tracking the upcoming trends in the electric and hybrid vehicle market, charging infrastructure, advanced battery technologies in EVs and Fuel cell technology.

I have over 10 years of experience in teaching and researching in the fields of Electronics, Acoustic Signal Processing, Electric Vehicles (EV), Energy, IoT, and AI. PIM, a corporate university under the CPALL group, emphasizes work-based education, offering me opportunities to collaborate with a variety of companies.

I hold a B.Eng first class honors degree from SIIT and a Ph.D. in Engineering from Osaka University, supported by a Japanese Government scholarship (MEXT). Osaka University is highly regarded for its engineering programs, further enhancing my expertise and research capabilities.

In my academic role, I have guided numerous students to secure grants from organizations such as the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand, fostering strong industry relationships. My leadership in several research projects, funded by both universities and private companies, has allowed me to contribute significantly to advancements in EV technology and sustainable energy solutions.

With a deep commitment to driving sustainable growth in Thailand's EV market, I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in AI and energy systems to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. My work aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, promoting a collaborative approach to sustainable development and investment in the EV sector.

Martin Knoss took over as Regional President for BoschPowertrain Solutions in January 2016 and holds overall responsibility for engineering, manufacturing, and sales for the division in Southeast Asia. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Martin leads manufacturing activities in Bosch's factory for engine management systems located in Thailand's Eastern EconomicCorridor (EEC)

In his capacity, Martin represents the business interests of BoschPowertrain Solutions in exploring future growth opportunities in the region.

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Martin has spanned a 30-year career with Bosch in the company's Mobility Solutions business sector. Before his current role, he held sales responsibilities for Bosch in the UK, and international postings in South Korea, and China.
Martin holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Stuttgart in Germany.
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About Mr. Somboon Samakphan:

Master’s degree: Technology of Environmental Management,

Mahidol University

Bachelor’s degree: Environmental Science, Mahidol University

6 years of Energy and Environmental Management in Automotive Industry.

Steering BMW Plant Thailand sustainability topic in environment cluster.

Steering and reporting energy and CO2 topics for Asia Pacific, Australia, Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

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Dr. Yuhan Yao received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Peking University in China, and a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California in the United States. At the NIO Autonomous Driving (AD) Department, Dr. Yao is currently leading the solution delivery team and the sensing systems engineering team.

Before joining NIO, Dr. Yao had studied and worked in the United States since 2012. In the past decade, Dr. Yao has served key roles as tech lead and system architect for top Silicon Valley companies including Oracle, Apple and Waymo. Dr. Yao has led efforts to deliver several industry-renowned products such as iPhone, Waymo Driver, and NIO Autonomous Driving systems.

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Jonathan Vargas Ruiz is a Director at ABeam Consulting, leading the group’s Mobility business and Automotive strategy for the ASEAN region as part of the industry business unit. Over the past decade, Jonathan has supported automotive clients in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on Dealer Management Systems, Data Analytics and Mobility Optimization. His most recent work relates to the trends in the automotive industry and how digital tools will impact its stakeholders and what will be required to achieve a successful transition to stay relevant.

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Akshay Prasad is a Senior Manager with Arthur D. Little South East Asia with over eight years of consulting experience advising firms in South East Asia, Asia-Pacific, the USA, and the European Union.

An alumnus of Yale School of Management and the London School of Economics, Akshay has advised firms on growth strategy, market entry, competitive benchmarking, and commercial due diligence, specializing in New Mobility Services.

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Within new mobility services, Akshay has extensive experience on projects in the EV sector, working for OEMs, Charging Infra, Battery Swapping, and nontraditional players on their EV strategy. His clientele includes OEMs, PE firms, new entrants and public sector.

His notable projects include advising a global OEM on its market entry strategy for its EV product in the Indian market, supporting an O&G firm to enter the LiB supply chain in Indonesia, and conducting commercial and technical due diligence of a battery swapping operator in the Indian market.

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Joseph Hong is the Managing Director in Robert Bosch responsible for the markets in Thailand and Laos. Robert Bosch is a German multinational technology and

services firm active in four business sectors - Mobility Solutions, Consumer Goods, Industrial Technology and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading AIoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”. Prior to his current assignment, Joseph has taken on various roles in the Bosch group in sales, marketing, business development and strategy with postings in the Philippines, Germany and Singapore. He also sits on the board of several Bosch companies and joint ventures in Thailand and Singapore. Joseph is currently the Vice President of the Thai European Business Association (TEBA).

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Dr. Demir is ServiceNow’s Global Head of Automotive Solutions. He hails from an Electrical Engineering background, with a PhD in traffic data analysis. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Demir has held several technical and managerial positions in R&D and IT at Daimler; across Germany, India and China. As a subject matter expert in the automotive industry, Dr. Demir is enthusiastic about matching the right solution(s) within the industry with the right partner, in order to solve pain points of the customers. While doing so, these efforts would also improve quality and productivity. At ServiceNow, Dr. Demir is helping manufacturers add value to their value chain, by leveraging solutions & workflow automation to accelerate and simplify digital transformation. By breaking down data silos and connecting processes across enterprises, automotive players are able to improve service management and maximize workforce resources, while reducing costs.

Witchayut Watkheaw is a highly skilled professional with a passion for technology and a background in Control Engineering. He joined ZEISS in 2010 as an Application Engineer, where he excelled in developing innovative solutions to meet customer needs. His technical expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction led him to transition to sales in 2015, and he quickly rose to the position of Sales Manager in 2018.

With over 12 years of experience in metrology, Witchayut is well-versed in the challenges and demands of the industry. He is adept at providing consultative guidance to customers, helping them leverage ZEISS technology to optimize their processes and improve product quality. Witchayut is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and is always seeking new ways to innovate and drive growth for his customers.

Master’s degree with major in Vehicle Engineering.

More than 18 years of working experience in plastic industry, worked for Foxconn Group and TE connectivity before Röchling automotive.

As product manager at Röchling automotive, expertized in lightweight area, including materials, products and process technologies.

Has been possessing a wealth of knowledge and rich experience of structural components in battery system.

Bjoern Voss is an expert in the field of manufacturing and experienced in guiding international OEMs and SMEs on their way into the mobility industry of the future.
Bjoern studied Mechanical Engineering at Kiel University of Applied Sciences. He joined P3 Automotive in 2007 as an automotive consultant in Germany and was dispatched to Asia in 2009. Since then, he has been working for P3 in China, Japan, Thailand and other Asian countries.

Bjoern is responsible for the South East Asia Region.


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Krzysztof is a member of the Automotive and Manufacturing unit at ABeam Consulting in Thailand. Over the past ten years, Krzysztof has supported clients from the automotive and energy sectors on growth strategy, digital transformation and corporate innovation.

Bjoern is responsible for the South East Asia Region.


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Leading the Southeast Asia Market out of our largest Automotive site in ASEAN. Continue driving growth in the region and leading our production site in Calamba. 2018 – 2021 Continental Automotive Bangkok as President ASEAN which responsible for Southeast Asia market with several operations and R&D locations in the region. Driving the growth and strategy of the Continental Automotive business in ASEAN.
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Data Fusion, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial IntelligenceEnergy Research Institute

Ashish Pujari (Ash) leads Manufacturing GTM for ServiceNow across Asia Pac & Japan region. He has spent over three decades in the Supply Chain & Manufacturing industry as a practitioner, consultant, sales leader and business leader across leading consulting and supply chain companies. He has deep domain expertise in distribution intensive industries like Consumer Goods and Retail as well as Asset Intensive industries like Automotive, heavy engineering, chemicals and Oil & Gas. Ash has also spent a lot of time helping companies drive automation through Industry 4.0 initiatives around intelligence, automation and creating new business processes. Ash was personally involved in transformation work at companies like BMW, Glaxo SmithKline, Nestle, Petronas, Boon Rawd Brewery, Siam City Cement, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Kia Motor Company, Taiwan Semicon and few others. Ash is a trained leader in Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Ash has held leadership positions in companies like SAP, JDA/BlueYonder, Cap Gemini and some other world class companies. He has also been a founder of two successful startups in the Supply Chain space.

Pantaree Siripriwon
Vice President of Sustainable Business
Corporate Sustainability Office
United Overseas Bank (Thai) PCL

Pantaree is in charge of driving sustainability strategies together with Wholesale Banking for UOB Thailand. As a subject matter expert on ESG, she advises internal and external stakeholders on risk and opportunities while aligning with UOB Group’s policies and sustainability frameworks, as well as requirements from Thai regulators. Pantaree represents UOB Thailand in multiple industry and regulatory forums with institutions such as Bank of Thailand (BOT), Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), Association of International Banks (AIB).

With almost a decade of experience in sustainability as a consultant, Pantaree contributed in shaping environmentally conscious practices across various industries, integrating sustainability into business strategies, fostering eco-friendly practices, and guiding companies towards a sustainable future. Recognizing the pivotal role finance plays in sustainability, Pantaree transitioned to the banking sector, where she has spent the past five years working in sustainable finance. Her unique blend of knowledge in sustainability and finance enables her to bridge the gap between environmental responsibility and financial growth.

Pantaree holds a Bachelor of Science in Life Science from McMaster University, Canada and Master of Science in Environmental Toxicology from Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Thailand.


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Tun Liangpaiboon is a business leader and innovator with a strong focus on the electric vehicle (EV) industry. With a diverse background spanning venture building, business development, and strategic formulation, Tun has emerged as a prominent figure in driving EV transformation and fostering innovation within the sector.

As the Head of Venture Builder at INNOPOWER, Tun leads a dynamic team responsible for testing new business ideas and collaborating with startups to implement proof of concepts (PoCs) in order to validate key assumptions. This innovative approach has enabled Tun to play a pivotal role in the establishment of new businesses, particularly in the Digital Industry and eMobility Sector.

Tun's passion for EVs extends beyond entrepreneurship. As a leader in the EV charger deployment, EV adoption, and Smart energy domains, Tun is actively involved in shaping Thailand's sustainable transportation landscape. Through strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders, Tun works to develop a robust EV charging infrastructure that supports widespread EV adoption. Additionally, his focus on Smart energy initiatives demonstrates his commitment to optimizing energy usage and integrating renewable energy sources into the EV ecosystem.

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He is the  General Counsel of Global Legal & Strategy of the largest manufacturer of EV batteries in the world, he is committed to implementing supply chain solutions to the manufacture and assembly of lithium and MNC cells for major car manufacturers. Previously, he oversaw global investments and acquisitions for the biggest logistics player in Asia, which culminated in the USD 2.3 Billion acquisition of Kerry Logistics in 2022. Qualified to practice law in four jurisdictions, he started his career at a magic circle firm and progressed to the position of General Counsel at a Forbes 50 MNC, where he managed the building of many iconic buildings across the globe. His legal journey has also afforded me to assume cross-functional and P&L positions having served as CEO & Board member to a NYSE listed MNCs and start-ups.

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Dr. Indra Chandra Setiawan has work in the Automotive sector more than 20 years now. He is currently the Project General Manager of Toyota Daihatsu Engineering Manufacturing Thailand, in charge for Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy and Technical Research for Asia Region. He has a key role in formulating Toyota Strategy toward Carbon Neutrality in the region through the development of Zero Emissions Vehicle, both BEV & FCEV.

As part of leading research team, Dr Indra has work hard to drive a sustainable Automotive Policy together with Indonesian Government Stake holders. He also a member of IATO (Society of Automotive Engineer – SAE Indonesia) and actively participate in many activities for promoting Automotive Technology and Industry Development. He has also earned FISITA Fellowship award from IATO.

He resides in Bangkok, Thailand with his wife Asti and their three children. When he isn’t spending time with his family or promoting Carbon Neutrality via Multiple Pathways approach, you’ll find him on his favorite golf course.

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• A professional, pragmatic and genuine approach to sales and communication developed through more than ten years of experience in strategies and customer relationship in retail, service, automotive and various sectors. A flexible, adaptable attitude fostered through a variety of dynamic, fast-paced both local and global projects. Extensive experiences interacting with large corporate clients. Highly motivated to confront new challenges, meet new people and explore new experiences.

• Be responsible for expanding credit facilities, work with regional and local teams to develop strategic plans to expand clients business including transaction banking products of large and medium-sized corporate clients, , with ~THB 20 billion annual credit outstanding of ~200 accounts. Extensive experiences in global and local M&A transactions in retail, hotel, services, automotive (specialized in EV) and heavy equipment industries

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Satid Malairodsiri is Senior Customer Chief Engineering Manager of Powertrain Solution Division and responsible for the Southeast Asia market. Satid joined the company in 2011, and prior to his current role,was based at the Powertrain Solutions headquarters in Schwieberdingen, Germany from 2016-2021.

Satid represents the business interests of Bosch in the areas of electrification and e-mobility services, and other future growth opportunities in the region. With a career in the automotive sector spanning over 20 years, Satid offers extensive knowledge in pollution emissions and innovative technologies, having worked in progressive markets like Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Austria, and Germany.

Satid holds a degree in Electrical and Control System Engineering from the Kasetsart University in Thailand.

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Siyi Mi is a BloombergNEF analyst covering electric vehicles and charging infrastructure market in China. Her work focuses on policy trends, company strategies and emerging technologies that shift the market landscape. She also has experience in consulting and research on corporate sustainability prior to joining BNEF.

Siyi holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin and BEng in Renewables from Xi'an Jiaotong University.


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