1. Mr. Pailin Chuchottaworn |
Chairman of the Board / Independent Director (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Pailin Chuchottaworn is a Chairman of the Board and independent director of GPSC Group since 2019. He has background in chemical engineering (Ph.D.) with more than 30 years working experienced with roles of being director, executive, advisor, expert in variety of industry sectors including utility, power, oil & gas, petrochemical, transportation, research & academic and governmental institutions. Mr. Pailin previously held the position as Chief Executive Officer of PTT Public Company Limited. Thus, he deeply understands on the insight of the business and strategic operations in the industry. Additionally, he also receives regular capacity building and training to continuously update and elevate his competency and skills on the critical issues such as director certification program, finance for non-finance directors program, certificate in Top Executives in the Energy Education Program from Thailand Energy Academy, etc. |
2. Mr. Kurujit Nakornthap |
Independent Director / Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee / Member of the Audit Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Kurujit Nakornthap received Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering. He is an Independent Director, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee, and Member of the Audit Committee of GPSC Group since 2017. Before joining GPSC Group, Mr. Kurujit worked in the energy and utility sectors for a number of years. In particular, he worked for Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand as a Director and Chairman of the Board in 2011, switched to Ministry of Energy as General Director of Department of Mineral Fuels in 2014, and joined the National Reform Steering Assembly as Chairman of Energy Affairs Committee in 2015. In addition, he has received several trainings related to financials, energy and utilities, such as the Top Executives in the Energy Education Program from Thailand Energy Academy, Senior Executive Program from London Business School and Money Laundering Seminar. |
3. MG. Chaowalek Chayansupap |
Independent Director / Member of the Audit Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Maj.Gen. Chaowalek Chayansupap is an Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee of GPSC Group since 2016. Maj.Gen. Chaowalek was a member of the Corporate Governance Committee of GPSC Group in which he monitored and reviewed the GPSC corporate governance guidelines based on international practices of the energy and utility sectors. He brings unique perspective to the GPSC board as he served Royal Thai Army for multiple years. Also, he received a number of trainings including the Top Executives in the Energy Education Program from Thailand Energy Academy, and Logistics Management Course from the Royal Thai Army Logistics School. |
4. Mrs. Nicha Hiranburana Thuvatham |
Independent Director / Member of the Corporate Governance Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mrs. Nicha Hiranburana Thuvatham is an Independent Director and Member of the Corporate Governance Committee of GPSC Group since 2018. She has more than 10 years' experience in government sector. She previously held position as an advisor to the Prime Minister on social, Secretariat of the Prime Minister. Currently, she holds position as Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for administrative affairs. She is a key person who oversee and ensure good corporate governance and business transparency across the company. |
5. Mrs. Saowanee Kamolbutr |
Independent Director / Chairman of the Audit Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mrs. Saowanee Kamolbutr is an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of GPSC Group in 2020. She has a strong understanding of the industry, particularly in utility power sector as she previously was an Independent Director of Glow Energy Public Company and Pacific Pipe Public Company Limited. In addition to the experience in energy sector, Mrs. Saowanee brings a unique perspective to the board as she has an experience in communication services and financials, as she was an Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee of Interlink Communication from 2013-2017, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance from 2009-2012. |
6. Mr.Somchai Meesen |
Independent Director / Member of the Corporate Governance Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Somchai Meesen is an Independent Director and Member of the Corporate Governance Committee of GPSC Group in 2020. He brings an information technology perspective to the board as he was a Director of Spring News and a Managing Director of Thansettakij Multimedia. In addition, his understanding of real estate from Aquarius Estate Company Limited in 2018 helps GPSC Group to shape and implement our strategies. |
7. Mr. Wuttikorn Stithit |
Director (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Wuttikorn Stithit is a Director of GPSC Group since 2019. He also currently holds a Senior Executive Vice President position of Gas Business Unit, PTT Public Company Limited. Mr. Wuttikorn has vast experience in an energy sector, as he was an Executive Vice President, Natural Gas Supply & Trading, PTT Public Company Limited and Executive Vice President, Natural Gas Distribution, PTT Public Company Limited before joining GPSC Group. |
8. Mr. Atikom Terbsiri |
Director / Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Atikom Terbsiri received a master's degree in Finance and International Business from Armstrong University. He is a Director and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of GPSC Group since 2020. He is also a Chief Operating Officer, Upstream Petroleum and Gas Business Group of PTT Public Company Limited, and a Director of PTT Exploration & Production Public Company Limited. Mr. Atikom brings industry insights to the board with experience in the energy and utilities as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Oil Public Company Limited, Senior Executive Vice President at PTT Public Company Limited, and a President of IRPC Public Company Limited. Mr. Atikom also received many trainings including the Executive Education Program from Harvard Business School and Executive Program in Energy Literacy for a Sustainable Future from Thailand Energy Academy. |
9. Mr. Wirat Uanarumit |
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Wirat Uanarumit is a Director and Member of the Risk Management Committee of GPSC Group since 2019. He received master's degree in Financial Management from Pennsylvania State University and Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University. Mr. Wirat brings a unique perspective to the board as he is also a Director and Secretary of the Board of Directors / Member of the Risk Management Committee / President and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Oil Public Company Limited. |
10. Mr. Kongkrapan Intarajang |
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Kongkrapan Intarajang is a Director and Member of the Risk Management Committee of GPSC Group Since 2017. His educational background was a chemical engineering, Ph.D. from University of Houston and electrical engineering, B.S. from Chulalongkorn University. Mr. Kongkrapan has responsibility for GPSC risk management as he has insights on from being a Director of the Risk Management Committee and Chief Executive Officer at PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited. In addition, Mr. Kongkrapan brings international perspective to the board, as he was a director of PTTGC international Private Limited. He received several trainings related to energy and utilities including the Executive Program in Energy Literacy for a Sustainable Future, Thailand Energy Academy. |
11. Mr.Pakorn Apaphant |
Independent Director / Member of the Risk Management (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Pakorn Apaphant is an Independent Director of GPSC Group, appointed in April 2, 2021. Mr. Pakorn brings the utilities and information technology knowledge into the GPSC board from his previous positions. He was a director at Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), and an executive director at Geo-informatics and Space Technology Development Agency. Mr Pakorn hold a PhD in Civil Engineer from Purdue University, Indiana, USA. He is a key person who oversee risk management to ensure an effectiveness of risk management process across GPSC Group. |
12. Mr.Noppadol Pinsupa |
Director / Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Chairman of the Risk Management Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Noppadol Pinsupa is a Director, member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee. He hold a master's degree and bachelor's degree in Engineer from Chulalongkorn University. He joined the GPSC board in 2021. His recent work experience had been in the field of utilities, energy, and information technology, making Mr. Noppadol a valuable person to the GPSC board. He brings a wide experience ranging from risk management to finance, from anti-corruption to business management, and from leadership to sustainability. |
13. Mr.Lavaron Sangsnit |
Director / Member of the Corporate Governance Committee (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit is a Director of the Corporate Governance Committee. He joined GPSC in 2021. Mr. Lavaron brings a unique perspective into the GPSC board as he has experience in the Thai government, specifically Excise Department (2020 - present) and Ministry of Finance (2016-2018). Mr. Lavaron expertise lies in finance with more than 25 years of experience. His education backgroud is a master's degree in Economic Policy and Planning from Northeastern University, USA, and a Bachelor degree in Economic from Chulalongkorn University. |
14. Mr. Jeerawat Pattanasomsit |
Director (Non-Executive Director) |
Mr. Jeerawat Pattanasomsit is a Director. He joined the GPSC board in 2021. He holds a master's degree in Petrochemical Technology from Chulalongkorn University. He previously worked with renowned companies in the energy and petrochemical sectors, for example, Thai Oil PCL, Sak Chaisidhi PCL, and Thai Lube Base PCL. He also holds a position as an Executive Vice President-Power, New Business and Digitalization at Thai Oil PCL. Mr. Jeerawat also participated in several capacity building programs such as PTT-Harvard Business School Leadership Development Program from Harvard University, Director Certification Program from Thai Institute of Directors, and many more. |
15. Mr. Worawat Pitayasiri |
Director / Secretary to the Board / Member of the Risk Management Committee / President and Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director) |
Mr. Worawat Pitayasiri is a Director, Secretary to the Board, Member of the Risk Management Committee and President and Chief Executive Officer of GPSC Group since 2020. He also holds a position as a director of many utility organizations, such as Xayaburi Power Company, Ratchaburi Power Company and Glow Group. Previously, Mr. Worawat brings strong industrial and utility insights to the board, as he was a President at PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited, Executive Vice President, Downstream Business Group Collaboration at PTT Public Company Limited, and Executive Vice President, Downstream Business Group Planning at PTT Public Company Limited. He brings more than 20 years of in-depth experiences and operational insight that can strategically apply across the group effectively. |