Seven nominated for stock exchange's best CEO award

The nominees are: Siripong Oontornpan, president and CEO of Advanced Information Technology; Pichet Sithi-Amnuai, president of Bualuang Securities; Naiyuan Chi, chairman of MCS Steel; Anon Sirisaengtaksin, president and CEO of PTT Exploration and Production; Pravesvudhi Raiva, president of S&P Syndicate; Somchai Thaisa-nguanvorakul, chairman of SNC Former; and Anurot Seneepakonkai, CEO of Thai Luxe Enterprises.
According to a statement by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, 53 companies and seven executives have been nominated for SET Awards, including the SET Award of Honour. A total of 35 awards will be given out at the annual ceremony, hosted in cooperation with Money & Banking magazine.
“This is the first year that the exchange has disclosed the list of nominees,” said SET president Charamporn Jotikasthira.
“Although some listed firms have been hit by Thailand’s floods, the visions of their executives, their dedication and excellent cooperation from their employees proved the promising potential of Thai businesses in adapting for a strong recovery,” he said.
Santi Viriyarungsarit, editor-in-chief of Money & Banking magazine, said: “The SET Awards are high-profile honours for the companies and executives that have been outstanding in many aspects to recognise them and hold them up as good role models for the Thai capital market. Many past awardees have won recognition at the international level. This award should be a motivation and leading indicator for companies, paving the way to leadership at regional and global levels.”
This year’s event is the eighth, and is being held under the concept “Empowering the Thai Capital Market towards Regional Leadership”. A new award, Best Derivatives Broker, will be presented this year in view of the fast-growing derivatives market in Thailand.