Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

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Management Structure

Management structure currently comprises. Details of each are as follows:

1.	Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi Chairman
2.	Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Vice Chairman
3.	Mr. Narong Srisa-an Vice Chairman
4.	Mr. Komen Tantiwiwatthanaphan Vice Chairman
5.	Mr. Puchchong Chandhanakij Director
6.	Ms. Kanoknart Rangsithienchai Director
7.	Mr. Chukiet Tangpongprush Director
8.	Mr. Staporn Kavitanon Independent Director and Audit Committee Chairman
9.	Prof. Kanung Luchai Independent Director and Audit Committee Member
10.	Mr. Manu Leopairote Independent Director and Audit Committee Member
11.	Mr. Ng Tat Pun Independent Director and Audit Committee Member
12.	Mr. Michael Lau Hwai Keong Independent Director
13.	Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut Independent Director
14.	Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh Independent Director
15.	Gen. Dr. Choo-Chat Kambhu Na Ayudhya Independent Director
16.	Mr. Vivat Tejapaibul Director
17.	Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi Director
18.	Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi President and CEO
19.	Mr. Sawat Sopa Director and Executive Vice President
20.	Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas Director and Executive Vice President
21.	Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai Director and Executive Vice President
22.	Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth Director and Senior Vice President

ุ Director Profile

Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
Chairman

Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in 2003. He has been the Chairman of Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited and the Red Bull Distillery Group of Companies since 2004, the Chairman of TCC Land Co., Ltd. since 2002, the Chairman of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited since 2001 and the Chairman of South East Group Co., Ltd. since 1997. In addition, he has been the Chairman of TCC Holding Co., Ltd. since 1987.

Mr. Charoen holds an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Business Administration from Maejo Institute of Agricultural Technology, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Industrial Technology from Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Management from Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Asia University and an Honorary Doctoral of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration from Mae Fah Luang University. Mr. Charoen has received many honors and Royal decorations, including the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, the Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Diredgunabhorn and Knight Grand Commander (Second Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao.

Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi
Vice Chairman

Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi was appointed Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors in 2003. She has been the Chairperson of Beer Thip Brewery (1991) Co, Ltd. and the Sangsom Group of Companies since 2004. She has also been the Vice Chairperson of TCC Capital Land Limited since 2003, the Vice Chairperson of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited since 2001 and the Vice Chairperson of the Executive Board of T.C.C. Group since 1972.

Khunying Wanna holds an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Bio-technology from Ramkhamhaeng University, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from Maejo Institute of Agricultural Technology, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from Chiang Mai University and an Honorary Doctoral of Philosophy Degree in Social Sciences from Mae Fah Luang University.

On the social activity side, she is the Vice Chairperson of the Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Foundation, a Director of the Siriraj Foundation, a Director of Ramathibodi Foundation, a Director of the Crown Prince Hospital Foundation, a Director of the Kidney Foundation of Thailand, a Director of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation, a Director of the Committee for Recruitment and Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donors of the Thai Red Cross Society, and a Director of the Sala Chalermkrung Foundation.

Khunying Wanna received numerous Royal Thai decorations, such as the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (Ladies), the Knight Grand Cordon (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (Ladies), the Knight Commander (Second Class, Lower Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao and the Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Diredgunabhorn.

Mr. Narong Srisa-an
Vice Chairman

Mr. Narong Srisa-an was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2003. He has 44 years’ experience in the banking industry, having served in Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited from 1954 to 1998 as its Executive Vice Chairman. He also holds directorships in several public companies in Thailand, including Chairman and Executive Chairman of Oishi Group Public Company Limited, Chairman of Advance Agro Public Company Limited and Independent Director of True Corporation Public Company Limited. He holds an Honorary Master of Economics from Thammasart University.

Mr. Komen Tantiwiwatthanaphan
Vice Chairman

Mr. Komen Tantiwiwatthanaphan was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2003. He has had over 40 years’ experience in managing companies in the distilling industry. He has served as President of Sahasan (2529) Co., Ltd. since 1986, and as Director and Senior Vice President of Suramaharas Public Company Limited from 1986 to 1999. He holds a High School Certificate from China.

Mr. Puchchong Chandhanakij
Director

Mr. Puchchong Chandhanakij was appointed a Director and Executive Vice Chairman in 2003. Before joining Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, he was Managing Director of LSPV Co., Ltd. from 1988 to 2003. He was Executive Director (Finance) of the T.C.C. Group of Companies from 1983 to 1988, Director of Robina Credit Ltd. from 1980 to 1982 and Vice President of Asia Credit Ltd. from 1975 to 1979. He also holds the position of independent director of Krisdamahanakorn Public Company Limited.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from California State University, Long Beach, USA.

Ms. Kanoknart Rangsithienchai
Director

Ms. Kanoknart Rangsithienchai was appointed as a Director and Executive Vice President in 2003. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting. Before joining the Company, she had been the Executive Vice President of the Sangsom Group of Companies from 2000 to 2003, and the Vice President of the Office of Controller, Surathip Group of Companies from 1983 to 1999. From 1975 to 1982, she served as the Accounting Manager of the T.C.C. Group of Companies and as an accountant at J&JHO Co., Ltd., from 1970 to 1975.

She holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Thammasart University and has completed the Director Accreditation Program with the Thai Institute of Directors.

Mr. Chukiet Tangpongprush
Director

Mr. Chukiet Tangpongprush was appointed as a Director and Senior Vice President of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in 2003. Before joining, he was a lawyer from 1963 to 1983. From 1983 to 1986, he served first as Manager of law firm and later as Executive Director of Surathip Sansukko Co., Ltd. From 1987 to 1999, he served first as Executive Director and later as the head of the General Affairs Department of Suramaharas Public Company Limited. He joined Sura Bangyikhan Co., Ltd. in 2000 as the head of the Human Administration and General Affairs.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Thammasart University and the Thai Barrister at Law from the Institute of Legal Education Barrister at Law, and has completed the Director Accreditation Program with the Thai Institute of Directors. He is also a member of the Thai Bar and of the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Mr. Staporn Kavitanon
Independent Director
and Audit Committee Chairman

Mr. Staporn Kavitanon was appointed a Director in 2004. He has extensive experiences in the management of companies with directorship and membership of Committees at various companies, such as Bangkok Bank Berhad, Siam Food Public Company Limited and Berli Jucker Public Company Limited. From 1994 to 1999, he was the Vice Chairman of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Thammasart University and a Master of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University, USA.

Prof. Kanung Luchai
Independent Director
and Audit Committee Member

Prof. Kanung Luchai was appointed an Independent Director in 2004. He has wide-ranging experiences in the public sector and legal business, having worked as Junior and Senior Public Prosecutor in the Department of Public Prosecution from 1946 to 1973 and Director-General of the Policy and Planning Office of the Ministry of Interior from 1973 to 1975. He served as the Deputy Under-Secretary of State for the Ministry of Interior from 1975 to 1976 and as the Deputy Minister of Interior from 1976 to 1977. He practiced law at Bangkok International Law Offices Co., Ltd., from 1976 to 1985, and at Kanung-Prok Law Office Co., Ltd., from 1986 to 1992. He is currently a Director of Kanung & Partners Law Offices Company Limited and a Director of Kanung & Partners International Consultancy Company Limited. He is also a Director of Thailand Iron Works Public Company Limited and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited.

In 2001, he received the Prof. Sanya Thammasak Award for being an Outstanding Lawyer from the Private Sector. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Thammasart University, a B.A. Hons., LL.B. Cambridge University, United Kingdom, an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Law from Chulalongkorn University and Thammasart University, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Management Technology from Suranaree University of Technology. He is also a member of the Thai Bar Association.

Mr. Manu Leopairote
Independent Director
and Audit Committee Member

Mr. Manu Leopairote was appointed an Independent Director in 2004. He has extensive experiences in the public sector, having served as a Director, Secretary General, Inspector-General and Director-General from 1968 to 1999, and as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry from 1999 to 2004. He was also the Chairman of the PTT Public Company Limited from 1999 to 2004. From 1994 to 2008, he was the Chairman of Technonet Asia, and from 1995 to 1996, the Chairman of the International Sugar Organization Council of England. He was also part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasart University, Assumption University, and Bangkok University. He was the President of the Thammasart University Association from 2003 to 2004 and was the President of the Thammasart University Economics Association from 2000 to 2006.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Honors) from Thammasart University, a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Kentucky, the National Defense College of Thailand Class 34, and an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from Thammasart University. He won the Asian Productivity Organization Award in 2005.

Mr. Ng Tat Pun
Independent Director
and Audit Committee Member

Mr. Ng Tat Pun was appointed as an Independent Director in 2006. He has extensive experience in the banking and finance industry. He started his banking career with Citibank in 1971. Since then, he has served in various senior positions with local and international financial institutions. From 1988 to 1997, he was the Executive Vice President of OCBC Bank, Singapore, in charge of its International Banking and Financial Institutions business. In 1998, he was appointed the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank, Malaysia. He was a Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase from 1999 to 2002, a Managing Director and subsequently a Senior Advisor at UBS AG. from 2003 to 2008. He is also an Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Member of the Nomination Committee of Engro Corporation Ltd., Singapore.

Mr. Ng holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Economics and History) from the University of Singapore.

Mr. Michael Lau Hwai Keong
Independent Director

Mr. Michael Lau Hwai Keong was appointed as an Independent Director in 2006. He is a Managing Director, Advisory Services of Octagon Advisors Pte. Ltd. From June 2000 to September 2004, he served as the Executive Vice President, International of United Overseas Bank Ltd., where he was responsible for the administration and governance of the bank’s international operations. He was an Advisor to Asia Pulp and Paper Ltd. from February 1999 to May 2000. He has held various positions at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) from February 1985 to July 1989 and from April 1991 to August 1997. His last position at the MAS was Senior Deputy Director (Development and Domestic Institutions). From August 1989 to March 1991, he was a Senior Manager (Institutional Sales) at J M Sassoon & Company, a stock broking company. He was also the Executive Vice President of the Central Depository (Pte.) Limited (CDP) from November 1997 to February 1999.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (First Class Honors) from the National University of Singapore and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis.

Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut
Independent Director

Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut was appointed as an Independent Director in 2006. He was the President of the Mahidol University from 1999 to 2007 and, before his appointment in 1999, Dean of Sciences from 1991 to 1999 and has been a professor at the University. He has been a member of the International Union of Immunological Societies since 1971 and a Member of the Executive Board of the International Union of Microbiological Societies from 1986 to 1990. He has won the highest level of Royal Decorations (Knight Grand Cordon of White Elephant, Special Class and Knight Grand Cordon of the Crown of Thailand, Special Class) and the Royal Thai Award of Chula Chom Klao Order (Special Third Class) and the Palmes Academiques (Commandeur) from the Government of France, the Borden Research Award in Medicine. He was also an Honorary Research Associate at Harvard University and a Visiting Professor at Osaka University and the University of Saigon.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh
Independent Director

Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh was appointed an Independent Director in 2005. He has extensive experience in the public sector, having worked in Thai ministries. He began his career as a civil servant in 1971 at the Ministry of Interior. From 1979 to 2004, he served as a Diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he held various positions, including Secretary to the Minister, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy in Washington, USA, Director-General, Protocol Department, Director-General, Information Department, Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, and Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Japan and the United States. He was an Advisor to the Prime Minister in 2004 and from 2004 to September 2007 the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

He holds a Bachelor of Political Science from Boston University, USA and has attended the National Defense College. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Soka University, Japan. He has received various Royal Thai and foreign decorations, such as the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, the Grand Companion (Second Class, lower grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star and the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.

He is currently a Chairman of the University Council at the Rajamangala University Technology Krungthep.

Gen. Dr. Choo-Chat Kambhu Na Ayudhya
Independent Director

Gen. Dr. Choo-Chat Kambhu Na Ayudhya was appointed Independent Director in 2006. He served the Royal Thai Army from 1973 to 1987 as Surgeon of Phramongkutklao Hospital. From 1987 to 1991, he was Chairman of the Department of Anatomy of the Phra Mongkut Klao College of Medicine. From 1991 to 1994, he was a Deputy Commander of Sena Rak School of the Royal Thai Army Medical Department. From 1994 to 2004, he held various positions in the Royal Thai Army Medical Department, including the Director-General of the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, an Assistant Surgeon-General, Deputy Surgeon-General, Director-General of the Phra Mongkut Klao Medical Center, Surgeon-General, and General Special Army Expert and Consultant. He is a senior surgeon and physician at the Medical Bureau to the Royal Court of Thailand.

He received his Diploma in Medicine from Westf. Wilhelms Universitat zu Munster, and Doctorate in Medicine from the Georg-August Universitat zu Goettingen. He also has a Diploma from the National Defense College of Thailand (WorRorPorOr 399), a Certificate of Proficiency in General Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand and a Diploma from the Army War College (34). He is a permanent member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand and the Medical Association of Thailand. As for Royal decorations, he has won the Knight Grand Commander (Special Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao and Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

Mr. Vivat Tejapaibul
Director

Mr. Vivat Tejapaibul was appointed a Director in 2003. He has over 18 years’ experiences in the banking industry, having served in Bangkok Metropolitan Bank Public Company Limited in various positions from 1979 to 1998, including Secretary to the Managing Director, Deputy Director of the Trading Department, Director of Branch Administrative and Vice President. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Thammasart University and a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA.

Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi
Director

Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi was appointed Director in February 2007. He has been Director of Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited from 2000 to 2004 and Director of Beer Thip Brewery (1991) Co., Ltd. since 2004 and Director of Sura Bangyikhan Group since 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University, USA, a Master of Science in Analysis, Design and Management of Information System from the London School of Economics and Political Science, England and Industrial Engineering and Economics from Massachusetts University, USA.

Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi
President and CEO

Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi was appointed the President and CEO of the Company in January 2008. Prior to this appointment, he was the director and Executive Vice President of the Company from 2003 to January 2008. In addition, he has also held several executive positions in many leading companies such as Vice Chairman of Red Bull Distillery Group of companies since 2004, Executive Director of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited since 2001, Executive Director of Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited and Vice Chairman of Dhospaak Co., Ltd. since 2004, Vice Chairman of the Oishi Group of companies since 2006, Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Univentures Public Company Limited and Vice Chairman of Siam Food Products Public Company Limited since 2007, and Vice Chairman of the South East Group of Companies since 2008. He has also acted as a Director of several Thai Beverage subsidiary companies.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) and a Master of Science Administration in Financial Economics from Boston University, USA.

In 2009, he received Asia’s Best Companies 2009, Thailand: Best CEO award from FinanceAsia Magazine.

Mr. Sawat Sopa
Director and Executive Vice President

Mr. Sawat Sopa was appointed Executive Vice President in 2004, responsible for liquor production and technique. He was the Managing Director of Beer Thai (1991) Co., Ltd., and Executive Vice Chairman of Red Bull Distillery (1988) Co., Ltd., from 1992 to 1995 and from 1995 to present, respectively. From 1980 to 1992, he served as an Executive Director of the 43 Group of Companies and Assistant Chief Executive Director, responsible for liquor and alcohol production. From 1964 to 1975, he served first as an engineer and later as the Chief Engineer of Siam Chem Co., Ltd. From 1963 to 1964, he served as an engineer in Bangchak Oil Refinery. Mr. Sawat sits on the boards of directors of various organizations including the Thab Neelaniti Foundation, Chulalongkorn University Association, The Petroleum & Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University and President of Gymnastics Association of Thailand. He has also been appointed as Special Commissioner of the Secretariat of the House of Representatives to consider draft bills on workmen’s protection, the securities and stock market and excise tax, a specialist to the Committee of the House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, and a member of the Financial Committee and Subcommittee of the Ethanol Investment Project under the Royal Ethanol Project Bureau, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.

He holds a Bachelor degree of Science in Chemical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, a Master Degree of Industrial Management, Kensai Kasu Center, Japan, a Master Degree Dynamic Management International Executive, Syracuse University, USA and has completed the Director Accreditation Program with the Thai Institute of Directors. He is a Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and a Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.

Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai
Director and Executive Vice President

Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai was appointed a Director and Senior Vice President in 2003. He joined the T.C.C. Group in year 1990. He has over 23 years’ experience in financial positions, including the Finance and Accounting Manager of Asia Voyages & Pansea Hotel from 1983 to 1990, as a Financial Analyst of Goodyear (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from 1980 to 1983, and as an External Auditor in Coopers & Lybrand from 1977 to 1980.

He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (First Class Honors) from Thammasart University, and has a Diploma in Computer Management from Chulalongkorn University and completed the Director Certification Program with the Thai Institute of Directors. He also has a Certificate of the Mini MBA Leadership Management from Kasetsart University.

In 2009, he received Asia’s Best Companies 2009, Thailand: Best CFO awards from FinanceAsia Magazine.

Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas
Director and Executive Vice President

Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas has been a Director since July 2005. Before joining Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, he was the Chief Executive Officer from July 1995 to December 2002, and Managing Director of Riche Monde (Bangkok) Ltd. from January 1988 to February 1994, the Managing Director of Sarin Property Co., Ltd. from March 1994 to June 1995, and the Group Product Manager of Colgate Palmolive Co., Ltd. from September 1979 to June 1983. From May 1973 to August 1979, he held various sales and marketing positions in Karnasuta General Assembly Co., Ltd.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Louis University, Missouri, U.S.A., a Master of Business Administration from Thammasart University and has completed the Advance Management Program from INSEAD, France.

Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth
Director and Senior Vice President

Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth has been a Director and Senior Vice President since February 2004. He has held several positions in Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, including Executive Vice President from 2000 to 2003 and Senior Vice Executive President from 2003 to 2004, at subsidiary Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited. He is currently the President of Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited. Before joining Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, he had been the Vice President of Engineering and Development (1997-2000) and Assistant Plant Executive (1994-1996) of Carlsberg Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd. He was a consultant at Pan Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd. from 1992 to 1994. From 1977 to 1993, he held several teaching positions, including Head of Food Science and Technology at Thammasart University and Head of Food Technology at Khon Kaen University from 1992 to 1993, and from 1989 to 1992, respectively. He lectured in food technology at Khon Kaen University from 1977 to 1990.

He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Technical University, Berlin, Germany, a Master of Technology (Second Class Honors) in Biotechnology from Massey University, a Master Brewer from the Scandinavian School of Brewing, Denmark and a Bachelor of Science (Food Science) from Kasetsart University.

Mr. Jean Lebreton
Senior Vice President

Mr. Jean Lebreton was appointed Senior Vice President in February 2008. At Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Mr. Lebreton works with other senior executives to develop and implement strategy and facilitate the integration of future acquisitions.

He worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 1989 to 2005. After working for BCG in France for five years, he moved to Thailand in 1994 to open the Bangkok office of BCG. He became a partner in the company in 1995. After leaving BCG in 2005, Mr. Lebreton worked independently for several years before joining Thai Beverage Public Company Limited.

Mr. Lebreton has extensive experience in Asia, including several years in Shanghai, China. He has worked in many industry sectors as a consultant, including consumer goods, banking, and energy, covering topics such as market development, consumer research, re-engineering, and value management.

Mr. Lebreton has an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Vichai Chaiyavaranurak
Senior Vice President

Mr. Vichai Chaiyavaranurak was appointed a Senior Vice President on August 1, 2008. Prior to the appointment, he held many executive positions in Thai Beverage Group of Companies, including the director of Thai Beverage Logistics Co., Ltd., the director of Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd., and Accounting & Finance President (Marketing Group) Thai Beverage Public Company Limited.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking, Thammasart University.

Mr. Somchai Suthikulpanich
Senior Vice President

Mr. Somchai Suthikulpanich was appointed a Senior Vice President on October 1, 2008 and also holds the position of Executive Vice President, Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd. He has held many top executive positions, beginning with the Managing Director of Beer Chang International Co., Ltd. in 2002. He joined Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in 2003 as the Director and Deputy Managing Director, Group of Industrial and Commerce and in 2004 as the Director and Deputy Managing Director, Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Banking and Finance/Marketing), Marshall University, USA.

Mr. Matthew Kichodhan
Senior Vice President

Mr. Matthew Kichodhan was appointed as Senior Vice President on September 9, 2009. He has extensive experiences in the management, in Thailand and International markets. From 1995 to 2004, he has held various positions with PepsiCo Inc. in Asia Pacific and International markets. The last position when he left PepsiCo Inc. was the Brand Marketing Director, Asia Pacific for PepsiCo Inc. From 2004 to 2006, he was Vice President, Business Management, Asia Pacific for Gillette Asia Pacific Group, Singapore, and from 2006 to 2009, he was the Director and Chief Operating Officer of Minor Corporation Public Company Limited. He also holds directorships at various companies, such as Director of Wave Entertainment Public Company Limited, Director of BEC World Public Company Limited, and Independent Director of Ocean Glass Public Company Limited.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Toronto, Canada and a Master of Science, Management from Imperial College (Management School), University of London, England.

As of date 4/6/2010

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