16 September 2016
Chief Executive of the Year, 2016: Supattanapong Punmeechaow, PTTGC
Supattanapong has had a long and extensive career occupying directorship positions in petroleum and petrochemical companies, utility firms as well as financial and banking institutions in Thailand. During his tenure at PTTGC, he has dedicated his broad expertise and insight to lead the company’s transformation from a local chemical manufacturer into a globally-recognised establishment. His vision, together with his committed involvement to integrated sustainability practices throughout the core value chain, have led PTTGC to new standards in performance management during the course of this year. Climate change is an important challenge for businesses. In order to limit the company’s emission
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