Mr. Suthikiati Chirathivat

Major Experience

Education :

• Year 2015 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts in Business Administration Program, College of Asian Scholars.
• Year 2012 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts in Business Administration Program, Dhurakij Pundit University
• Year 2012 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts in Business Administration Program in Hotel and Tourism Studies, Kasem Bundit University, Pattanakarn campus
• Year 2005 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communications, Ramkamhaeng University
• Year 2004 M.A. (Political Science), Ramkamhaeng University, Class 3
• Year 2002 B.A. (Political Science), major political science - Ramkamhaeng University, Class 2
• Year 2001 Certificate of Achievement at National Defense College, College of Management, Mahidol University (Mini MMM) Class 1
• Year 2001 Training Program on enhancing the efficiency of young politicians, Ramkhamhaeng University.
• Year 1997 Certificate of Completion in the Pariyatti Dhamma Studies Program (Off-Season) from Wat Bowaniwet Wihan,History of Supreme Patriarch Somdej Phra Yarnasangwara
• Year 1989 National Defense College, The Joint State - Private Sectors Course, Class 1
• Year 1961 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, South West Essex Technical Collage, U.K.
• Lower and Upper Secondary Education, Assumption College (Bang Rak).

Completed Program from Thai Institute of Directors (IOD):

• Year 2008, Director Accreditation Program (DAP)

Experience:

• Year 2008-Present Board of University Council, Ramkamhaeng University
• Year 2019-2024 Vice Chairman, Central Retail Corporation Plc.
• Year 1993-2024 Chairman of the Boards, Central Plaza Hotel Plc.
• Year 2002-2022 Director, Central Pattana Plc.
• Year 1995-2018 Director, Central Retail Corporation Plc.
• Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Fast-Food Business, Central Group.
• Year 2019 Certificate of Honor for contributing to the elderly allowance fund through State welfare in Support of Government policy.
• Year 2019 Advisor to Chairman of the Constitutional Court (Mr. Charoon Intachan).
• Year 2014-2016 Honorary Advisor, Thai Hainanese Trade Association
• Year 2004 Former Chairman of the Advisory Board, Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission
• Year 2003 Members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. (Central Plaza Hotel Plc.)
• Year 2003 Former the Advisory Board, YMCA Foundation
• Year 2003-2005 Honorary Advisor of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand
• Year 2002-2004 Director, Thai Hainanese Trade Association (seventh term)
• Year 2001-2003 Former of Board member, Pencak Silat Association of Thailand
• Year 1992-1996 Former member, Senate
• Year 1992-1996 Former of the Committee on Tourism and Sports
• Year 1992-1996 The Founder and President of Thai Retailers Association (Department Store)
• Year 1991-1992 Former the member of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand (2 years)
• Year 1984 Former President of Thai Retailers Association.
• Assistant Manager, Central Trading Co., Ltd.
• Deputy General Manager, Harng Central Department Store Co., Ltd (Silom branch)
• One of the pioneers of the Central Plaza Ladprao shopping mall and hotel projects, overseeing its development from inception to operation and continuing its management until present.
• The pioneer of the automated payment system and the first person to introduce barcode technology in Thailand.
• The pioneer in establishing supermarkets at department stores and introducing renowned international brands to Thailand, including Adidas, Puma, Asics, Carlton, Prince, and Butterfly etc.
• A key person in initiating the design, construction, and opening of Central Chidlom Department Store.
• The pioneer in establishing specialized business in selling racing car accessories, imported racing cars and go-karts.
• Former Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Article Numbering Council
• Former Honorary Advisor, Hua Hin/Cha Am Tourist Association
• Former Rotary Honorary, Rotary Club of Bang Khen.
• Member and former Advisor of the Federation of Thai Industries.
• Director and Member of the Thai Tourism Industry Association
• Director and Member of the Bangkok Hotel Employers Association.
• Director and Member of the Thai Hotel Association.
• Director of the Techa Sampun Association, 18th Term.
• Director of the Public Relations and Journal Committee, Thai Chamber of Commerce.
• Member of the Assumption College Alumni Association and Distinguished Alumni.
• Member of the Old England Students Association
• Member of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club
• Advisor to The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Other Current Positions

Listed Company:

• Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee, The Post Publishing Public Company Limited

Non Listed Company:

• Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee, Central Group
• Director, Central Department Store Co., Ltd.
• Director of Subsidiary Companies, Centara Hotels & Resorts
• Director, Central Restaurants Group Co., Ltd. and CRG Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Other companies which materially compete directly or have related business with the Company (possible conflict of interest):

Meeting Attendance in 2024

The Board of Director's meetings: