Ready to Lead: Women, Rise to the Top
If you are a woman looking to step into to a leadership role, then this event is designed for you. At AustCham, we strongly believe in Women rising into leadership roles, so we have designed a series of events to help you learn how you will succeed on your way to leadership.
First up, we have prepared for you a not-to-be-missed event, including a keynote presentation from the remarkable Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul who has a successful proven track record in leadership. A panel of experts with extensive leadership experience across multiple industries will also present and share in an open and safe forum.The purpose of this event is to support you and/or your challenges on the way to the top with real time examples, culminating the event with a quality networking session, to help you meet like-minded people who are on a similar journey to you.
You will receive the kind of advice that women further along in their careers might wish they had known, from sidestepping the pitfalls of office culture to leveraging alliances with co-workers.
Join us at this Women’s Edition event one, and allow our Women in Leadership Committee to show you ways in which you can overcome challenges you may face. Learn tools, lessons and attitudes that enabled the panel of experts and our special keynote to succeed as women leaders today. Enjoy meeting the energetic Women in Leadership Committee at the inaugural event – M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon, AustCham Vice President, Owner at Laksasubha Hua Hin; Apiradee Bunyalekha, AustCham Director, Managing Director/Founder at Asiania International Consulting Co., Ltd.; Amanda Oldridge, Human Resources Director at Linfox International Group; Yanisa Ninlawong, General Manager at ANCA (Thailand) Ltd; Juthamas Carranco, Area Director of Business Development at SO/ BANGKOK & Veranda Resorts; Saraid Carey, General Manager Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit; Isabel Valle, Founder and Peak Performance Strategist at Global Room; Amy Bunnell, CEO at HATCH Strategy Consulting; and Winnie Narkprecha, Business Development Manager at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Register today to avoid disappointment!
Event details
Date: Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Time: 17.30 - 20.30 hrs
- 17.30 - 18.00 : Registration and Networking
- 18.00 - 18.30 : Presentation by Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul
- 18.30 - 19.30 : Panel discussion including Q&A (panelists below)
- 19.30 - 20.30 : Networking
- 20.30 : End of Session
Topic: “Ready to Lead: Women, Rise to the Top”
About the Speaker: Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Former Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, Special Advisory Committee to Prime Minister and Director & Advisor at Toshiba Thailand Co.,Ltd.
"After her High School education in Thailand, Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul was sent for further education in the United States of America. Her personal love of art paved way for her to hone her skills and gather more knowledge at Wellesley College, and two years later she attended the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. With her career in business ahead of her, Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul has an impressive CV in her education as she enrolled in numerous esteemed programs such as, The Role of the Chairman Program at the Thai Institute of Directors, the National Defense College, and the Executive Development Program at the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board.
Prior to her previous post as the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, was the Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co.,Ltd. and held numerous positions such as the President of the Thai-Japanese Association, President of the Self Sufficient Economy Committee (Thai Chamber of Commerce), Committee Member of the Anti-Corruption, the Head of the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World Committee-Thailand. She was dedicated to develop the Thai tourism industry and for it to grow sustainably and for Thailand to become a top tourist destination in all aspects."
The Panelists:
- M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon, AustCham Vice President, Owner at Laksasubha Hua Hin; Bio
- Amanda Oldridge, Human Resources Director at Linfox International Group; Bio
- Yanisa Ninlawong, General Manager at ANCA (Thailand) Ltd; Bio
- Isabel Valle, Founder and Peak Performance Strategist at Global Room (Moderator) Bio
Venue: Floor 25th, Altitude, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok || map
Transportation: Asoke BTS and Sukhumvit MRT
Cost:
- AustCham Members THB 800
- Non-Members THB 1,100
*Includes cocktail style food & beverages*
Payment methods: here
Payment due: Monday 19 August, 2019
Payment and Cancellation policy:
1. Payment MUST be made in advance to confirm your reservation
2. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours (2 days) before the event via email orphone call to the AustCham office. Note that cancellations received less than 48 hours (2 days) are not able to receive a refund and are not eligible for transfer or exchange.
3. For those who intend to pay at the door, late cancellation notice or non-attendancewill be charged with no-show invoice unconditionally
We would like to thank our 2019 Platinum sponsors for their support:
