Governors' Table @Blue Elephant

Description

Our Governors' Tables offer an opportunity to connect to leading executives and AMCHAM Board Governors over leisurely dinners in unique venues around Bangkok. The small group size allows for individual introductions followed by relaxed, wide-ranging conversations with leaders from diverse industries and businesses.

This evening's venue is Blue Elephant Restaurant, Sathorn, situated in a traditional colonial century-old Bangkok mansion, listed by Thailand's Fine Arts Department.  Experience the uniqueness of Thai Heritage Cuisine in the heart of Bangkok.

About your Hosts:


Chatit Huayhongtong is President of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., a position he assumed in May 2021. As president, he is responsible for upstream operations in Thailand. Chatit began his career with Chevron in 2002 and over a 20-year period has held numerous engineering and leadership positions of increasing responsibility around the world, including in the United Kingdom and United States. Prior to becoming President, Chatit served as General Manager for Operations from 2018; as General Manager for Asset Development from 2016; as Asset Manager of Pailin Asset from 2013; and as Deputy Asset Manager of Platong Asset from 2011. 

Philip Bernard is the Senior Vice President of Global HDD Operations of Western Digital, with over 30 years of experience in the hard drive industry.  He has held executive positions in engineering and operations at Western Digital Corporation in both Asia and the United States. In his current role, based in Thailand, he leads WD's main operation in Thailand together with pilot factories overseas, as well as engineering in many countries.  Philip holds multiple patents in the field of storage engineering and is a strong advocate for industry 4.0 technologies, contributing to both industry and academic advancements. 

Winnie Wong is Country Manager of Mastercard. She brings over 20 years of experience working in various ASEAN markets, with deep insights into commercial payments solutions, banking and the consumer goods sector.  She has served as Country Manager for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia since 2018, where she plays a pivotal role in establishing an ecosystem for safe and secure payments.  Her efforts are instrumental in engaging regulators and stakeholders in creating a cashless and financially inclusive society.  She was recently appointed as Country Manager for Thailand and Myanmar, and will continue Mastercard's efforts to connect and power an inclusive digital economy.

Wiyada Srinaganand is currently Managing Director of 3M Thailand. She joined 3M as General Counsel and Management Operating Committee with over 20 years of experience in private practice and as in-house counsel. She started her career as an associate at Coopers & Lybrand Thailand, moved to White & Case Thailand and Norton Rose Thailand, and joined Michelin Thailand as General Counsel. Prior to taking her current position, her role at 3M was expanded to Women's Leadership Chair and Diversity & Inclusion Champion and from the legal pillar, she was recognized as Southeast Asia Legal 500 Powerlist Individual in 2019.

Narumon Chivangkur is the Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Citi Thailand. She also oversees Citi's business activity in Cambodia, Myanmar, & Laos. Prior to this assignment she was Citi Thailand Head of Markets & Securities Services from January 2015. Narumon has been a member of the Thailand Financial Markets Committee (TFMC) since its inception in 2015, elected to represent the Association of International Banks in TFMC. Narumon joined Citi Thailand in 1996 as a Management Associate and has held various leadership roles in their Markets business in Thailand including FX and Derivative Trading, Corporate Sales and Structuring and, Derivative Structuring. She led and grew the Investor Sales business in Thailand from 2011 to 2014 before leading Markets and Securities Services from 2015 to 2021.

Anothai Wettayakorn is the Managing Director of IBM Thailand, bringing over 30 years of experience in the computer and technology industry. His expertise spans strategic business development, enterprise solutions, partner ecosystems, and public–private collaboration across Asia. He also serves on the boards of AMCHAM Thailand, the Thailand Information Technology Federation, and several non-profit organizations. He holds degrees in Internet & E-Commerce Technology and Marketing and has completed executive leadership programs with IOD and INSEAD.

Asama (Prae) Dumrongmongcolgul  is Country Director of Facebook, Thailand from Meta. Her focus area is driving economic impact for the country by empowering businesses of all sizes in Thailand to better connect with their consumers and communities through digital and commerce.  Prior to Meta, Prae was a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, Thailand. She has advised clients in a wide range of industries and across topics related to digital transformation and growth. She has more than 15 years of industry experience and has worked across SEA.