Member Luncheon - Leadership Across Industries: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

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The AMCHAM Member Luncheon will bring together influential leaders from technology, logistics, and organizational transformation to explore how leadership, innovation, and workforce development are shaping the future of Thailand’s economy. Featuring insights from senior executives Sasathorn Phaspinyo, Managing Director, FedEx Thailand; Nathalita Poopirom, Site Managing Director, Western Digital; and Larry Chao, Managing Director, Chao Group, the session will provide practical perspectives on leading through change, developing talent, driving operational excellence, and building adaptable organizations prepared for the future workforce.

Drawing on decades of experience in global supply chains, technology manufacturing, and leadership consulting, the speakers will share lessons from managing complex operations, leading regional transformation initiatives, and navigating change in rapidly evolving industries.
 
The event will also be an opportunity to meet our AMCHAM Thailand Foundation scholarship recipients graduating in the 2025–2026 academic year.
 
About the Speakers
 
Sasathorn Phaspinyo is the Managing Director of Thailand Operations at FedEx Express, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies. He leads more than 1,100 team members and oversees the planning and execution of corporate strategies and operations across Thailand.
 
Joining FedEx in 2004 as an Engineer, Sasathorn brings over two decades of experience in driving operational excellence and business growth at both local and regional levels. He has held leadership roles spanning Operations Management, Planning and Engineering, and Customs Clearance across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
 
Throughout his career, Sasathorn has played a key role in major initiatives in Thailand and the Asia Pacific region. He is a two-time recipient of the FedEx Five-Star Award—the company’s highest honor—recognizing his contributions to improving customer experience and operational efficiency in 2011 and his leadership in regional cross-functional projects in 2021.
 
Sasathorn holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah.
 
Nathalita Poopirom is the Site Managing Director of Western Digital. She leads HDD manufacturing operations at Western Digital in Bang Pha-In, Ayutthaya, overseeing a workforce of 5,000+ employees, with a strong focus on operational excellence and people engagement. She brings over 26 years of leadership experience across IBM, Hitachi/HGST, and Western Digital, with expertise spanning Finance, Treasury, Planning, and Global Operations, including international assignments in the U.S. and Singapore. Nathalita serves on the board of WD Thailand and is recognized for building resilient, high-performing operations through major disruptions. She is passionate about developing talent and future-ready capabilities for the AI era, while fostering strong engagement and collaboration.
 
Larry Chao is the Managing Director of Chao Group. He established Chao Group in 1995 in Bangkok Thailand and New York. Chao Group specializes in organization transformation, leadership development, and aligning top management teams. For the past 30 years, Chao Group has worked with multinationals, local conglomerates, and professional services clients, assisting their leaders and managers shift mindset, adapt and deal with change.
 
Larry has delivered nearly 800 management workshops and programs in over 20 countries for the last 30 years and counting. He has worked in numerous business sectors including, finance, consumer products, manufacturing, technology, professional services, retail, hospitality.
 
Prior to setting up Chao Group Limited in Bangkok in 1995, Larry was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company (NYC), an organization change manager with Accenture (NYC) and led the organization development function with Unilever Thailand. Larry has been a regular columnist for the English-speaking newspaper in Thailand, as well as a guest on CNBC and BBC on the topics of management and organization change in Asia.