Aug 28, 2012

Thailand - Nation University preps young leaders for AEC

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Top execs to take part in 'Ex-MBA for Leaders Asean+'

The Nation University, in collaboration with the country's top corporate executives, has launched the "Ex MBA for Leaders ASEAN+" programme. It is a remarkable step to produce the cream of a leadership crop and to secure advantages for Thailand's business sector in the Asean Economic Community (AEC).

The Asean Economic Com-munity (AEC) will materialise in 2015, bringing huge challenges together with rich opportunities.

The right business perspectives will allow Thai businesspeople to successfully tap into or become further involved with the AEC market and its more than 600 million people.

In line with its "Corporate University" concept, the Nation University has designed its new course to equip interested Thais with great understanding in and preparations for AEC.

"We are ready to play an active role here," Nation Multimedia Group (NMG) chairman Suthichai Yoon said.

The Nation University, just like The Nation, is under the NMG umbrella.

The Ex-MBA for Leaders ASEAN+ programme will have four semesters, over a period of two years. In the first year, students will learn about basic business and management. In the second, they will focus more on how to apply their knowledge and use business strategies.

What makes this programme extremely special and useful is the fact that many top executives in Thailand have agreed to share their experiences, knowledge and viewpoints. Interesting case studies from 10 Asean nations, China, Japan, South Korea and India will be discussed during the class too.

To date, more than 20 leading executives have confirmed they will be teaching at the Nation University for the Ex MBA for Leaders ASEAN+ course.

Among them are: PTT president & CEO Pailin Chuchottaworn, ICC International president Boonkiet Chokwatana, Srithai Superware chairman Sanan Angubonkul, Banpu chief executive officer Chanin Vongkusolkit, Ichitan Group founder Tan Passakornatee, Index Creative Village co-chief executive officer Kriangkrai Kanjanapokin, national-police-chief designate Police General Adul Saengsingkaew and Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.

Thanakorn Seriburi, president of CP's Automotive Industry Business Group (China), Dr Nattakit Tangpoonsin-thana, executive vice president of marketing of Central Pattana Plc, and Dr Sirikul Laukaikul, founder and adviser to Brand Being Co, have also jumped in.

Other participating executives are Sabina chief executive officer Boonchai Banthura-amporn, Boutique Newcity chairperson Sirina Pavarolavidya, Chodechai Suwanaporn - PTT executive vice president, Energy Economics & Policy, Kiatnakin Bank executive Piyasak Manason, Charoen Pokphand Foods senior vice president Supat Sritanatorn, Kasikorn Bank executive vice president Songpol Chevapanyaroj, Piyasvasti Amranand, former president of Thai Airways International, TRUE MOVE assistant director of Strategic Projects and Innovation Atip Asvanund, International Rescue Committee's human resource consultant Phanit Tiravongchaipunt, Family Language Centre director Simon Johnson, Far East DDB executive director of strategic planning and research Somchat Visitchaichan and marketing guru Thunyawat Chaitrakulchai, who is also well-known host of "SME Tee Tak" game show.

The Ex MBA for Leaders ASEAN+ programme will begin its class in November. It expects to recruit 60 students this year, a number expected to soar to 140 in its second year and 250 in its third year.

"From this programme, students will get much more than a degree. They will get access to the knowledge and experience of the country's top CEOs. They will also find business partners and expand their business networks here," Suthichai said.

High-level executives of many companies were present at the Nation University's launch of its Ex MBA for Leaders ASEAN+ programme.

NMG has solid connection with at least 21 media outlets in Asia. Resources from such links, he believed, will be very useful too. Boonchai, the CEO of Sabina, said he was pleased NMG had stepped in to help provide knowledge that would prepare new business leaders for the AEC.

"The AEC is very important but Thai businesspeople in general still lack adequate knowledge of and preparation for it," he said. "NMG can help here. It can offer comprehensive and all-round knowledge of the AEC".

At the launch, senior vice president for human resources Jarunan Ithiawatchakul said NMG was well equipped to introduce such a course.

"It has media and educational resources. It has knowledge in various fields. It has support from top CEOs in the country too. Students of the programme will enjoy maximum benefits," she said.

Apart from Boonchai and Jarunan, Mega Lifesciences chief executive Vivek Dhawan, Energy Reform top executives Surachai and Surasak Nittiwat, Preuksa Real Estate chief executive officer Thongma Vijitpongpun, PTT executives Prasert Salin-ampai and Prapapan Siramethee, and IRPC assistant vice president Patipol Tadakorn were also present.



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