Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
  • Independent Director
  • Chairperson
Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
Age (As on 31 Dec 2024)
  • 84 Years
Education
  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (2008) Mahasarakham University, Thailand.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Commerce and Marketing (2007) Thammasat University, Thailand.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Development Economics (2002) The Nation Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand.
  • Fellow of the Trinity College Faculty (1999) The University of Melbourne, Australia.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (1997) KhonKaen University, Thailand.
  • Fellow (HONORISCAUSA) of the Australasian Faculty (1995) Public Health Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws (1993) The University of Melbourne, Australia.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Population and Development (1992) The National Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Science in Health Education (1991) Srinakharinwirot University, Prasarnmit, Thailand.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Medicine (1989) Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Information Science (1989) Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand.
  • Honorary Doctorate of Social Sciences (1983) Mahidol University, Thailand.
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Melbourne University, Australia (1964).
IOD Training
  • None
Shared Held by Each Director (As on 30 Dec 2024)
  • None
Current position in the Company
  • Independent Director and Chaiperson
Current position in other listed companies in Thailand
  • None
Current position in other companies / foundation
  • Chairman of the foundation, Mechai Viravaidya Foundation / Non-profit organization
Present directorship / management in other businesses with potential conflict of interest
  • None
Meeting attendance for the past fiscal year
  • Board of Directors’ meeting: attended 7 out of 7 meetings
Type of Directorship
  • Independent Director
Number of years held the director position
  • 12 years, since February 1, 2013 in Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited
Qualification of Independent Director
  • Possesses all qualifications pursuant to definitions of Independent Director of the Company which are in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Office of Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand
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