Board of Directors
Mr. Alan Kam
- Independent Director
- Chairman of Board of Directors
Dr. Nithinart Sinthudeacha
- Independent Director
- Vice-Chair of Board of Directors
- Chair of Sustainability
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
- Member of Nomination Committee
Mr. Vijay Karwal
- Independent Director
- Chair of Audit Committee
- Member of Nomination Committee
Mr. Plakorn Wanglee
- Independent Director
- Chair of Nomination Committee
- Member of Audit Committee
Mr. Ramachandran Rajamanickam
- Independent Director
- Chair of Remuneration Committee
- Member of Audit Committee
Mr. Kirit Shah
- Non-Executive Director
- Member of Remuneration Committee
Mr. Ishaan Shah
- Non-Executive Director
Ms. Sameera Shah
- Non-Executive Director
Mr. Shiraz Erach Poonevala
- Non-Executive Director
Mr. Vivek Dhawan
- Executive Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of Remuneration Committee and Member of Sustainability
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Thomas Abraham
- Executive Director
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of Sustainability Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
- Chairman Emeritus
Board Composition
In 2025, There are four directors due to complete their terms, namely
(1) Dr. Nithinart Sinthudeacha Independent Director, Member of Nomination Committee and Chair of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
(2) Mr. Ishaan Shah Non-executive Director
(3) Mr. Vivek Dhawan Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, Member of Remuneration Committee and Member of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
(4) Mr. Thomas Abraham Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Member of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
Accordingly, the Nomination Committee propose the appointment of four directors as named below for another term, as follows:
(1) Dr. Nithinart Sinthudeacha Independent Director, Member of Nomination Committee and Chair of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
(2) Mr. Ishaan Shah Non-executive Director
(3) Mr. Vivek Dhawan Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, Member of Remuneration Committee and Member of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
(4) Mr. Thomas Abraham Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Member of Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee
All the nominated directors are qualified through the Board’s thorough screening process and prudent consideration which confirmed that their qualifications are appropriated to the Company’s business and duly qualified under the Articles of Association of the Company, the Public Limited Company Act, and requirements of the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Since the nominated directors are variously knowledgeable, experienced in fields relevant to the conduct of business, perform their duty with honesty according to corporate governance, and meet the Company's director selection criteria, and are well aligned with the Company's business strategy and can devote their time and expertise for maximum benefit of the Company as well as all shareholders and stakeholders.
At the 2026 AGM, there are 3 directors due to retire by rotation, namely:
(1) Mr. Thor Santisiri an Independent Director, Member of the Audit Committee an Chair of the Remuneration Committee (2) Mr. Kirit Shaha Non-Executive Director, and Member of the Remuneration Committee (3) Ms. Sameera Shaha Non-Executive Director
In this regard, Mr. Thor Santisiri has advised the Board that he does not wish to seek re-election as a director.
Accordingly, the Nomination Committee propose the appointment of two directors as named below for another term, and the appointment of a new director to replace a director who does not seek re-election as follows:
(1) Mr. Kirit Shah Re-appointment as a Non-Executive Director (if appointed he will be a Member of Remuneration Committee)
(2) Ms. Sameera Shah Re-appointment as a Non-Executive Director
(3) Mr.Plakorn Wanglee Appointment as an Independent Director, to replace Mr. Thor Santisiri who does not seek re-election
Mr. Plakorn Wanglee possesses all qualifications required under the Company's Articles of Association, the Public Limited Companies Act, and the applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. He also has extensive knowledge, expertise and experience that will be valuable to the Company. The Board is of the view that his appointment as a director will enhance the effectiveness of the Board and support the Company's long-term business objectives and sustainable growth.
Furthermore, at the Board of Directors Meeting No. 2/2026 held on 24 February 2026, the Board resolved to:
(1) Acknowledge and accept the resignation of Mr. Meechai Viravaidya from his position as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective from February 24, 2026 onwards. and to approve the appointment of Mr. Meechai Viravaidya as Chairman Emeritus of the Company, effective from February 25, 2026 onwards;
(2) approve the appointment of Mr. Ramachandran Rajamanickam as a new Independent Director of the Company to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Mechai Viravaidya, effective from February 25, 2026 onwards.
(3) appointment of Mr. Plakorn Wanglee as member of Audit Committee and Chair of Nomination Committee is subject to appointment of Mr. Plakorn Wanglee as an Independent Director of the Company to replace Mr. Thor Santisiri by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 3, 2026. Both directors referred to in items (2) and (3) possess qualifications that comply with applicable laws and regulations, meet the Company's director selection criteria, and are well aligned with the Company's business strategy and long-term objectives.
All nominated directors possess qualifications that comply with applicable laws and regulations, meet the Company's director selection criteria, and are well aligned with the Company's business strategy and long-term objectives.