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Talent Pool: How five friends built the modernform empire
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/11/2012
» More than 40 years ago, four young men met for the first time at Assumption Commerce College in Bangkok. They teamed up again in 1991 with another friend they had met while studying in the United States to establish a furniture business. Two decades later, all five are still playing leading roles at Modernform Group, one of Thailand's largest furniture manufacturers and exporters.
Sub sri thai continues to grow, From warehouse to table
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/10/2012
» 'In the storage business, it's typical to have 10% annual organic growth since our business model is based on long-term relationships. Some of our customers have been with us right from the beginning," says Sumrit Tantidilokkul, managing director of Sub Sri Thai Plc (SST).
Preserving the legend, Growing internationally
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/10/2012
» 'My management philosophy is based on the same principles held by my mother, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui: Whatever we do, we have to be sure that it's the right thing to do. It must be based on the right principles. We must keep our word and promises since our name and reputation are important," says Chanin Donavanik, chief executive of the hotel group Dusit International.
Two leaders help borneotech to new ERA
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/09/2012
» 'I don't think that we could have survived if we hadn't carried out our major transformation programme over the last five years," says Manit Lertsakornsiri, the country director of Borneo Technical (Thailand).
Valuing people as your key driving force
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/09/2012
» 'There is a uniqueness to our Centara hotel business. While our business roots are in a family-founded company, in the hotel industry we require professional practices such as management systems and procedures to be in place," says Thirayuth Chirathivat, the new chief executive of Centara Hotels & Resorts. "In this regard, a proper blend of these attributes is necessary in order to grow and be competitive in the market."
Aim high and trust human potential
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/08/2012
» 'I have a strong belief in human potential. Typically, we may use only 10-20% of our capability to do our jobs. No matter where I work, I always communicate this point to my people," says Sutti Manokitjarunman, the general manager of Electrolux Thailand.
Return of the visionary leader: Pttep boss knows his mission
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/07/2012
» 'I have adopted the concept of "mission before vision" because an organisation needs to know the purpose of its existence before the vision on which it was founded," says Tevin Vongvanich. "Since our company has two roles, as a state-owned enterprise and a public listed company, we have a mission to ensure continuity of oil and gas supply while taking good care of all stakeholders, especially social and national interest."
The man behind the kitchen delights
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/06/2012
» 'It is an economic loss when an end user can't use a product to its full capacity. I consider it an obligation for any businessperson who sells a product to explain how to use it at great length. At the end of the day, the decision lies with our customer, and we should not push for the order," says Wera Suteesopon, the president of Verasu Group.
Quest for quality drives syn mun kong's culture
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/05/2012
» 'To lead people, one critical factor is not only saying but doing _ behaving as a role model. I seriously practise improving myself all the time if I consider it important for our company," says Reungdej Dusdeesurapoj, the chief executive of Syn Mun Kong Insurance (SMK), the country's second-largest motor insurer.
Common touch for uncommon results at LH Bank
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/05/2012
» 'I consider myself an ordinary person and so do my team members. We are not superstars and we are providing ordinary people with choices of financial services," says Sasitorn Phongsathorn, the president of Land and Houses Bank Plc (LH Bank). "We need to truly understand what the expectations of normal people are. Then, we can deliver as expected."