“Banpu NEXT” appoints CEO to lead the company towards the future of smarter energy

Banpu Public Company Limited announced the appointment of “Mr. Sinon Vongkusolkit” as the Chief Executive Officer of Banpu NEXT, a flagship business of Banpu PCL. The appointment will sure to move forward the company’s commitment to deliver the Smarter Energy for Sustainability. The company will also speed up the expansion of clean energy and energy technology business to boost the competitiveness and to create an inter-connected ecosystem that responds to smart energy trends.

Before taking the helm as the CEO at Banpu NEXT, Mr. Sinon has had tremendous experiences in various strategic management and operations at Banpu PCL. which also include corporate finance, investment, and project management. He was at the forefront in major strategic initiatives and in the completion of a number of important corporate finance and asset-related transactions. Having been Instrumental in Banpu transformation, Mr. Sinon is regarded as a new-generation executive equipped with leadership skills, decisiveness and the growth mindset who focuses on long-term goals. He is also technologically adept, a crucial factor in such a radically evolving business sector. Mr. Sinon graduated in Business & Marketing and Global Management Finance from the United Kingdom.

Mr. Sinon Vongkusolkit, Chief Executive Officer of Banpu NEXT, said “I’m truly honored to be entrusted by Banpu PCL Board of Directors to continue the business vision and mission. I feel very excited and eager with this great opportunity to lead one of Banpu’s flagship. During my journey with Banpu, I have used my passion as a driving force for my work. Focusing both on responsibility and possibility, I always keep my eyes open for opportunities for the organization to grow in multiple dimensions. Furthermore, my management principles are executed by speed — 360-degree thinking and fast action with accuracy — in order to catch up with the business world and the evolving energy trends. One of the key elements of corporate success is teamwork. I always encourage the company’s staff to sharpen their creativity by thinking outside the box, committed, and work as a team to drive the business forward towards the future success.”

Mr. Sinon’s important mission as the CEO is to move forward towards the development of five business groups — Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Energy Trading, e-Mobility, and Smart Energy — to reach their sustainable growth according to the Greener & Smarter strategy and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance principles or ESG from Banpu. He is also to capture more investment opportunities, expand customer portfolio both in the domestic and overseas markets while also boost clean energy capacities, grow business partnerships to strengthen the business ecosystem and further develop smart energy solutions for sustainability in response to the energy mega trends and modern businesses. This is to enhance the competitiveness through the implementation of advanced digital technologies and customers’ needs and pain point as the key enablers for business operations.

“Banpu is now gearing towards creating energy sustainability for a greener, smarter, and more integrated world. With that said, Banpu NEXT is a flexible arm which brings about exponential business growth for Banpu. As an executive member of Banpu NEXT, I am determined to drive the company forward to become the leader in clean energy technology for the future and to deliver infinite energy solutions for all. This is for the betterment of the people, society, and the environment and for the transformation of “Banpu” towards sustainable growth,” Mr. Sinon added.

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