CEO of the Year 2024 Awards: Celebrating Transformative Leadership
Recognizing Leaders in Technology, Finance, and Real Estate
The Bangkok Post has announced the recipients of the CEO of the Year 2024 awards, celebrating leaders who have substantially impacted their industries and communities.
This edition profiles three notable executives.
Maneerut Anulomsombut, CEO of Sea (Thailand), has been honored for 'Impactful Technology Leadership'.
Under her guidance since 2014, Sea (Thailand) has leveraged technology to advance digital solutions across e-commerce, finance, and entertainment.
Her focus on enlarging, enabling, and empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through platforms like Shopee and ShopeePay has been transformative, addressing digital economy challenges and bridging access gaps.
Monsinee Nakapanant, Co-President of Ascend Money, received recognition for 'Digital Finance Inclusion'.
Leading Thailand's first fintech unicorn, Ascend Money, she has been vital in expanding digital financial services across Southeast Asia.
TrueMoney has grown into a super app, enhancing financial accessibility through digital payments and services for millions, including migrant workers and underserved communities, highlighting the company’s commitment to financial inclusion and literacy.
Uthai Uthaisangsuk, President of Sansiri Public Company Limited, has been awarded for 'Resilient Business Leadership'.
Renowned for implementing a 'speed to market' strategy during the pandemic, his leadership resulted in significant revenue and profit growth for Sansiri.
Uthai's strategic acumen has advanced Sansiri's footprint both domestically and internationally, focusing on partnerships, sustainability, and diversification beyond real estate, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
These leaders exemplify innovation, strategic foresight, and social responsibility, setting benchmarks in technology, finance, and real estate sectors.