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Challenges ahead for seasoned power industry chief
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 19/09/2013
» 'What makes the Western and Eastern approaches to management different is the way managers treat their people," says Pongdith Potchana, the chief executive of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH).
New 'Lateral Leader' takes helm at egat
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/08/2013
» 'Our research and development mainly focuses on improving energy usage to make it more effective. The more Thai people use electricity in an efficient way, the less fuel or other sources of power we will need to use," says Soonchai Kumnoonsate, the new governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. "This kind of approach makes us different from private corporations that utilise R&D in order to increase revenue and profit.
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.
'Straight from the shoulder' Leadership
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 19/04/2012
» 'It is a mandatory that our people know what our business is. Where does the money, which has to be returned to shareholders, come from? What are our revenue streams? How can we ensure smooth operations and an increase in revenue? Top management, especially the ones next to the CEO, must know the exact answers to these questions. Those at lower levels should know them in broad terms," says Sahust Pratuknukul, the president of Electricity Generating Plc (Egco).
Leading with a 'Heart-to-Heart' Philosophy
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/03/2012
» 'I believe that people are our most important assets. We have to find the way to touch their hearts in order to know how to take care them," says Noppol Milinthanggoon, the chief executive of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH), the country's biggest private power producer.