Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich

Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich is President of Bangkok Bank, the 7th largest Southeast Asian bank and Thailand’s largest bank and leader in corporate, business and international banking.

Bangkok Bank, which celebrated its 80th anniversary on December 1, 2024, was the first Thai bank to establish an international network — opening its first overseas branch in Hong Kong in 1954. It has a long-standing presence across Southeast Asia, China and Japan, as well as in major international financial centers. Its international network spans across 14 economies and comprises the largest overseas network of any Thai bank. Its international subsidiaries include Permata Bank, one of the 10 largest banks in Indonesia, Bangkok Bank Berhad in Malaysia, and Bangkok Bank (China).

The Bank is a strong supporter of the communities in which it operates and plays an active role in many social development and educational initiatives. Bangkok Bank is guided by its philosophy of being a trusted partner and reliable close friend. This emphasizes the value it places on partnership, developing long-term and multi-generational relationships with customers, and being a responsible financial services provider.

Mr. Chartsiri holds Master’s Degrees in Management and Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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