Professional Background & Experience

I am currently Country Leader of 3M Thailand. I joined 3M as General Counsel and Management Operating Committee with over 20 years of experience in private practice and as in-house counsel. I started my career as an associate at Coopers & Lybrand Thailand, moved to White & Case Thailand and Norton Rose Thailand and joined Michelin Thailand as General Counsel. Prior to taking my current position, my role at 3M was expanded to Women’s Leadership Chair and Diversity & Inclusion Champion and from the legal pillar, I was recognized as Southeast Asia Legal 500 Powerlist Individual in 2019.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

AMCHAM gives 3M (through me) an opportunity to work in collaboration with other AMCHAM members on something that is beyond doing business in Thailand to demonstrate on how we, as good corporate citizens, can contribute to the community to create a positive impact locally.   In 2021, I co-chaired the Women’s Committee to empower women and advocate for gender equality where I worked with the Committee on event organizations including finding an external speaker. This year, I have moved to the Sustainability Committee as this is another subject I am passionate about and I believe that everyone should take actions to fight the challenges the world is facing, we can take part to champion ESG in local communities by educating on the importance of ESG and sharing our best practice.  In June 2022, I led the webinar on the Importance of ESG for Private Sectors.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

I shared my thoughts on this at the strategy meeting early this year that we should take part in creating a bigger positive impact in Thai communities by showcasing what we do outside AMCHAM community. This will not only help us increase our relevance to external stakeholders on how we can add value to communities as good corporate citizens, but it will also give us an opportunity to develop relationship with local communities including local business partners. For example, we can leverage our best practice on diversity, equity and inclusion and how we incorporate UN sustainability goals into our core business through education and by sharing our best practice with those stakeholders. Through this, there will be more good corporate citizens and it helps strengthening our relationship with them for the good cause.

Professional Background & Experience

Head of country managing global relocations business since 2003 across 3 continents, developing business and teams in Korea, France, US, Indonesia and Thailand.  Served on the BOG for AMCHAM in Korea and in Indonesia. Was the American Women's Club president in Korea, and currently in Thailand. In addition to leading business, women's organizations, and developing local teams, I mentor and lead professional women.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Served as co-chair for HR Committee 2021-2022.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

Help support the goals and programs of AMCHAM Thailand, support their activities, connect new arriving company heads to join AMCHAM.

Professional Background & Experience

Jamie has 20 years of experience as an executive and consultant with MNCs, agencies and NGOs, holding a variety of leadership roles in strategy, partner management, program management & communications across USA, APAC, Europe and Africa. Key leadership positions include country head, VP of CSR and strategy committee lead.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Previously at True Digital Group, Lazada and WPP, Jamie has consistently contributed to boards and associations in Thailand and abroad. Currently she is Co-Chair of the AMCHAM Digital Economy, Advisor to DDX technologies and Member of the BCCT Technology Committee. Previously she also served as a board member to Mary's Place in Seattle and as an advisor to start ups with UNEP.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

Jamie would contribute the passion for connections at all levels of business and the economy, finding new avenues for members and Thailand's leaders to create change and thriving community. She would also bring the practical know how on doing business in the public and private sector, give practical and strategic view on topics impacting Thailand and how we do business.

Professional Background & Experience

I received my bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and master’s degree in Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in 1994 and 2003, respectively. I started my career at Chevron in 2002 as a petroleum engineer and had held number of subsurface and operations positions. I assumed the President position in May 2021, responsible for upstream operations in Thailand with over a 28-year career and experience in operations engineering and leadership positions around the world, including in the United Kingdom and United States. I believe heavily in the Chevron Way to fuel our business with systematic management of safety, health and environment, reliability, and efficiency to achieve world-class performance as well as also desire to boost the corporate responsibility for a better future.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Having served as AMCHAM Board member since July 2022, I have an opportunity to continue Chevron’s active involvement in AMCHAM to promote the U.S. business interests in support of strengthening the U.S.-Thai bilateral relations for competitive Thailand. I have been actively involved in leading Chevron’s representation as Chair of the Thailand Committee under the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council. I look forward to contributing my time and efforts in support of AMCHAM’s various activities, events and meetings to enhance membership values and strengthen stakeholder relationships aligned with the Board’s responsibility statement.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

As a long-term investor in Thailand, Chevron recognizes that U.S. business plays a key role to support and further enhance the U.S.-Thailand bilateral economic and people-to-people relations. Throughout its almost 60-year history in Thailand, Chevron’s investment in the Thai energy sector has encouraged economic growth, creating jobs, developing and deploying advanced technologies and enabling/supporting other Thai industries and business clusters. I will leverage my three-decade work experience to share best practices and US business values to foster new investment and business opportunities for AMCHAM members in Thailand, particularly on ESG and sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and partnerships. I will do this by strengthening AMCHAM advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement; support active membership participation and enhance business opportunities through strong committee activities and social and networking events; and promote responsible business practices and continue to foster positive image of US business through a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Professional Background & Experience

I have been in the banking industry for more than 28 years, where I have spent most of my time in Thailand with a few years abroad spent in Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore across several international financial institutions. My most recent job posting has been with Citibank, Thailand in late 2018 as Head of Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory, managing over 700 corporate and institutional relationships across Thailand. I have a BA in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and an MBA from SASIN Institute in Thailand.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Over the years in my previous jobs, I have been associated with several business associations in Thailand which include the American Chamber (AMCHAM), British Chamber (BCCT) and the Association of International Banks (AIB). I have enjoyed immensely the experience, camaraderie and purpose of these associations.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

As the head of corporate and investment bank of the largest US bank in Thailand and one of the largest banks globally, I can leverage the know-how of my company to positively contribute to quality dialogue in the AMCHAM board, or represent AMCHAM externally especially when it comes to matters relating to financial sector developments, digitalization of the global economy, fights against cyber threats, capital markets development etc.  In doing so, I can contribute to AMCHAM's advocacy agenda to make Thailand even more competitve and business friendly.

Professional Background & Experience

Paul Volodarsky is a Senior Legal Adviser and Deputy Head of Regional Real Estate and Construction Practice. Paul has brought a wealth of experience to DFDL Thailand and Vietnam. Prior to joining DFDL, he worked with Limcharoen Legal in Bangkok managing the workflow for their offices in Phuket, Samui, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok. He has advised individual buyers, developers and investment groups on real estate investment throughout Thailand with specific emphasis on the resort and hospitality sector in Phuket, Samui, Pattaya, and Hua Hin. He has significant experience handling the legal complexities in setting up the corporate structure for real estate developments, advising purchasers on acquisition of residential and resort property in Thailand, and negotiating hotel management agreements with international hotel brands, including Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, and Hotel Okura. Paul is admitted to the New York Bar. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School (2009) and a Bachelor of Science, Major in Biological Anthropology from The George Washington University, Washington DC (2004). Paul is based in Bangkok, Thailand with frequent travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Paul has been an active member of AMCHAM since 2013. He has been a frequent contributor and presenter for multiple committees at AMCHAM including with the SME Committee, Legal Committee, and Tourism Committee. In addition to his experience and involvement in AMCHAM Thailand, Paul has also been an active member in AmCham Vietnam. He organized events with AmCham Vietnam and was actively involved with the AmCham legal committee in Vietnam. In addition to his work with AMCHAM, he has also been active in the community including raising funds for schools, orphanages, and disadvantaged communities in Bangkok and around Thailand.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

As an AMCHAM Thailand Governor, Paul would work to continue organizing events for AMCHAM members and to attract increased interest in business opportunities in the Thai market. One of his primary goals as an AMCHAM Governor would be to further develop communication between different committees to develop programs aimed at fast growing industries such as logistics, data centers, and e-commerce., which require expertise across industries.

Professional Background & Experience

Dr. Adisak serves on the board of ExxonMobil Engineering Europe Ltd. which oversees all engineering support across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.  He was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited and ExxonMobil Limited in Thailand in 2020.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Dr. Adisak served as an AMCHAM Board Governor in 2020 and 2021.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

To foster the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of board programs and operations.

Professional Background & Experience

Manages all operational and business functions in Thailand to fulfil the truly “Harmless” mission, of providing the best tasting, Organic, and Fair For Life Coconut products to the World. Was previously MD of Dole in Thailand and before that the Philippines. I started in Thailand, 19 years ago, as the Manufacturing Director of Ingredion, then known as National Starch. I coordinated the board of Dole Thailand with the chairman of Kasikorn Bank and the CEO of Tisco Bank for 6 years.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

I co-chair the Food and Agri-Business committee and am organizing a seminar with the Ministry of Agriculture.   I persuaded our CEO, Ben Mand, that we should join AMCHAM and arranged a meeting for him with Heidi, the Executive Director, when he visited from California last year. My Board experience with Dole Thailand will help me on the AMCHAM board.I have attended the Governor's Table, Insight Exchange and AMCHAM Business Today meetings. I recognize the need for members of the Board of Governors to be as proactive as possible to ensure the success of AMCHAM.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

I will contribute my time, energy and experience to promoting  trade, commerce, finance, and industry in Thailand for the betterment of the Thai and US Economies.   It will be my pleasure to support member companies as much as possible, bridging cultural, legal, regulatory and other gaps.   I will foster good relations with the other chambers of commerce in Thailand, through networking, joint event management etc.

I particularly look forward to supporting the Foundation and the CSR work as this is directly in line with my own company's aspirations regarding Fair For Life activities and everything else we do for Thai farmers and Thai communities.

I have no problem exceeding the minimum time requirement of 15 hours per month, to attend support and lead at the events required.

Professional Experience

A leader with broad based knowledge of real estate development and project finance in ASEAN and on-line start-ups, Charles brings more than two decades of experience in capital raising, corporate finance and commercial real estate to IC Partners Limited. Established in January 2011, and based in Bangkok, Thailand, IC Partners serves as a financial advisor and investor for a number of hospitality and industrial related joint venture investments and a handful of on-line startups. IC Partners also serves as asset and investment manager for five (5) family offices in Southeast Asia. IC Partners also works with various capital partners, venture funds, and international hotel operators to advise investors on development planning, capital raising, deal structuring and contractual matters.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

I have a strong historical perspective of AMCHAM Thailand, its strengths and flexibilities to continue to adapt and evolve as one of the most member-driven and relevant chambers in Thailand. I am also humbled by our members’ commitments of time and treasure during these last 2 years from both MNCs and SMEs as well as from our U.S. Embassy and USCS. As one of your SME Governors, I have served you as both Secretary and now a Vice President. I have been active and effective on the supporting Tourism & Hospitality Committee with regard to advocating with the RTG for the return to safe & normal travel post pandemic as well as working on and supporting the 11^th edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) this past March. I was fortunate to co-author an article in T-AB on medical cannabis & investment while active as the liaison for Food & Ag COmmittee and more recently have played a supporting role in the drafting and advocacy to the MoF of the increase of the tax-loss carry forward from 5-years to 10-years with the Tax Committee. Of high strategic relevance I have been a small contributor as the Board’s liaison for the well-run Aerospace Council with uplifted efforts to promote the EEC and the MRO at U-Tapao with U.S. service providers, technologies and soft skill development. Also, I am pleased to support the upcoming and strategic relocation of the Chamber to True Digital Park and played a team role in the finalization of the commercial terms with our new landlord.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

My past two years on the Board have been productive but there is still much to be done as a team and is why would be grateful to serve you for another two years. Specifically, my goals for AMCHAM are (i) Increasing the number of safe and compliant in-person AMCHAM events and activities in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand while wisely using on-line tools; (ii) Growing the number of SME members and their inclusion and relevance in the leadership and policy making of the Chamber; (iii) Strongly advocating for continued and increased U.S. investment in Thailand, particularly under BOI promotion and in the EEC as well as and two-way commercial trade of goods, services and technologies with Thailand; and (iv) Working closely with both private sector partners and the USG to reinforce the objectives set out in the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy on peace and stability in the region.

Professional Background & Experience

Gift is the Area Managing Director for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Metropolitan Asia, covering Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She has over 25 years’ experience in the fields of Nutrition and Healthcare, holding both commercial and regional roles across the Asia Pacific Region. Gift started her career in FMCG, working successively for LOWE Lintas, then Coca-Cola Thailand, before moving into Healthcare and Nutrition with Boots Healthcare, Danone Groupe, Mead Johnson and Sanofi Consumer Health. Gift has a Bachelor of Business Degree from the Assumption University, Thailand, and an International Executive MBA Degree from the University of Victoria, Canada.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Gift currently serves as AMCHAM Vice President on the Board of Governors.  She has been an active participant in cross chamber meetings, representing AMCHAM in various ministry engagements. She also serves as the board liaison for Customs & Excise Tax and Healthcare Committee.  Beyond AMCHAM, Gift has a long track record of contributing to the wider business community across Southeast Asia. From 2015-2016, Gift served as the Chairwoman of the Nutrition Food Group (NFG), a sub-committee sector of Eurocham, a non-profit, non-governmental representative body of the world's leading multinational dairy companies operating in Vietnam. In Indonesia, Gift was the co-founder of Women with Wings in mid-2010 with the objective to embrace diversity and inclusion across the four divisions of the company she worked in.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

In her second term as Board Governor, Gift plans to continue fostering a vibrant business community in shared learnings from topics of supply chain resilience, trade connectivity, sustainability and healthcare financing

In particular, Gift has a personal passion for Sustainability and DEI.  She believes in work-life integration and the positive impact she can make to the planet, people and communities through her personal commitment to create a better, healthier world.

Professional Background & Experience

Aileen Chew has been the Area Country Manager, Thailand and Myanmar, Mastercard since 2019. During her term, she has been focused on accelerating Thailand’s digital payments landscape, driving initiatives that support the government’s cashless agenda and vision, and setting the foundation for an interoperable payments ecosystem.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

Aileen currently serves as the Treasurer on AMCHAM’s Board of Governors, and is the Board Liaison for the HR Committee.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

In my current Mastercard role, I have had direct experience working with ASEAN countries to promote open, sustainable business practices with the US and also with the rest of the world. I am keen to leverage this experience and expertise to help US businesses succeed in this region and further the development of commerce between the US and Thailand. I am invested in enabling women in the business community and supporting diversity in organisations. If I am successfully nominated to the Board, I will focus on enabling women to make further business inroads and to grow higher female participation at senior levels within the workforce.

Professional Background & Experience

Smart Build Tech’s Founder and CEO has a rich history in HVAC and Smart Buildings and Smart Cities in Asia Pacific having been the Asia Pacific Director of Smart Buildings and Smart Cities for the world’s largest Building Technology company, Johnson Controls. He has advised governments and government partners for Smart City Projects in India, Malaysia, Thailand and  Singapore and Smart Precinct and Smart Building projects across Asia Pacific and North America.

AMCHAM Thailand or Association Experience

I have been a previous Governor of AMCHAM in Thailand.

AMCHAM Board Governor Goals

I would like to see more face to face events, more business mentoring and more events shifting the perspective on ESG activities and health and well being of staff which is so poorly understood even by C Suite managers.