- The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in partnership with Money & Banking Magazine, announced the acclaimed SET Awards 2024. In the Business Excellence Awards category, Sakchai Peechapat, Chief Executive Officer of TISCO Financial Group pcl (TISCO) was named the Best CEO (SET), while Pochara Arayakarnkul, Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group pcl (BBIK) garnered double accolades: Best CEO Award (mai) and Young Rising Star CEO.
- The SET Awards of Honor recognized five outstanding recipients in the Business Excellence Awards category with Kiatnakin Phatra Securities pcl (KKPS) receiving the Securities Company Awards (Institutional Investors), Yuanta Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (YUANTA) earning Securities Company Awards (Retail Investors), PTT Exploration and Production pcl (PTTEP) earning dual recognition with both the Investor Relations Awards and the Innovative Company Awards, while PTT pcl (PTT) and SCG Packaging pcl (SCGP) were granted the Innovative Company Awards.
- The Sustainability Excellence Awards were presented to 30 listed companies for setting benchmarks as sustainability role models. Among these winners, six companies earned the coveted Sustainability Awards of Honor for maintaining sustainability excellence for three consecutive years or more: Amata Corporation pcl (AMATA), Bangchak Corporation pcl (BCP), Kasikornbank pcl (KBANK), PTT pcl (PTT), PTT Global Chemical pcl (PTTGC), and Siam Cement pcl (SCC).
SET President Asadej Kongsiri extended congratulations to all winners of SET Awards 2024, praising their outstanding achievements in both business and sustainability excellence. "These accomplishments clearly underscore their pivotal roles in advancing the Thai capital market towards sustainable growth," he said. "We are truly impressed by the winners of Best CEO Awards who have strategically driven their organizations through today's complex business landscape, effectively managing diverse risk factors while setting exemplary standards for others to follow. These leaders have not only inspired their peers but have also catalyzed a broader movement towards organizational excellence, continuous innovation, and robust performance with a strong focus on stakeholder responsibility and environmental, social and governance (ESG) covenants."
Money & Banking Magazine Editor-in-Chief, co-founder of the SET Awards project and the SET Awards judge Santi Viriyarangsarit highlighted that the prestigious SET Awards recognize companies that have achieved remarkable performance and excellence across various dimensions. Additionally, the increasing number of companies winning the SET Awards of Honor reflects their unwavering commitment to excellence. This year also marks a significant milestone with the introduction of the Supply Chain Management Awards category, where four outstanding companies were recognized for their sustainable supply chain practices which will drive Thailand's economy to new heights of development and growth.
The honorary judge panel comprises Chaiyawat Wibulswasdi, Seri Jintanaseri, Santi Viriyarangsarit, Yut Worachatthan, Patareeya Benjapolchai, Teeranun Srihong, Asadej Kongsiri, Soraphol Tulayasathien, and Amnouy Jiramahapoka as secretary to the panel.
The SET Awards 2024 recognized outstanding organizations in two main categories: The Business Excellence Awards and The Sustainability Excellence Awards. The Business Excellence Awards category recognized 27 distinguished winners across eight award titles, comprising 15 SET-listed companies (inclusive of REITs), six mai-listed companies, five securities companies (inclusive of financial advisory companies), and one asset management company. Among these recipients, five companies earned the prestigious SET Awards of Honor for maintaining consistent excellence for three consecutive years or more. The Sustainability Excellence Awards recognized 30 companies, with six recipients earning the esteemed Sustainability Awards of Honor for their sustained excellence.
The list of SET Awards winners and additional details are available at www.set.or.th/setawards.