Summary of Qualification
Somruedee’s journey with Banpu has been one of long-time commitment and dedication. She became Chief Executive Officer of Banpu Public Company Limited in 2015 after having joined the company for over three decades since the year of its formation. Starting from a humble beginning as an entry-level staff during Banpu’s early years, Somruedee has had the opportunity to involve herself in and explore almost every aspect of the company’s business. She has leveraged her insights and experiences to transform Banpu into a fully integrated energy company, focusing on upstream, midstream and downstream operations. Under her leadership, Banpu has expanded into new diverse energy offerings, including renewable energy and smart energy solutions, as part of the company’s ‘Greener & Smarter’ strategy. Somruedee’s ambition is to pursue a strong, sustainable and profitable growth for Banpu in Thailand and several countries across Asia-Pacific while building on the skills and expertise of the human resources as they are the vital force that drives the company forward.
Prior to her position as the company’s chief executive, Somruedee was appointed Chief Financial Officer, in which she demonstrated her expertise to lead the company’s financial department and earned a number of awards for herself, including “Best CFO” from acclaimed finance ranking institutions in Asia. Her outstanding financial management resulted in Banpu’s success in securing funding for BLCP Power Plant in Thailand and Hongsa Power Plant in Lao PDR. She also played a major role in having Banpu’s subsidiary Indo Tambangraya Mega Tbk (ITM) listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the acquisition of Centennial Coal Company in Australia.
In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bangkok University, Somruedee has acquired an array of post-graduate certifications, including Program for Global Leadership from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Director Certification Program (DCP) from Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), Capital Market Academy Leader Program from Capital Market Academy (CMA) and Executive Management with Business Development and Investment from the Institute of Business and Industrial Development
Education/Training
• B.Sc. (Accounting), Bangkok University
• Program for Global Leadership, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Boston, U.S.A.
• Director Certification Program (DCP) #78/2006, Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
• Capital Market Academy Leader Program #18, Capital Market Academy (CMA)
• Executive Management with Business Development and Investment #2, Institute of Business and Industrial Development
Work Experience in the Last Five Years
Banpu Group
• 2015 – Present : Chief Executive Officer/Director, Banpu Plc.
• 2006 – 2015 : Chief Financial Officer, Banpu Plc.
• 2009 – Present : Director, Banpu Power Plc.
• Present : Director, BLCP Power Ltd.
• Present : Director, Hunnu Investments Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, AFE Investments Pty Ltd.
• Present : Director, BMS Coal Sales Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Singapore Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Minerals Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu International Ltd.
• Present : Director, BP Overseas Development Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Centennial Coal Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Hunnu Coal Pty Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Minerals (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, Chiang Muan Mining Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Coal Investment Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Asian American Coal, Inc.
• Present : Director, AACI SAADEC (BVI) Holdings Ltd.
• Present : Director, PT. Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk
• Present : Director, Banpu Australia Resources Pty Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Australia Co. Pty Ltd.
• Present : Director, BPIN Investment Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Sunseap Group Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Infinergy Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu North America Corporation
• Present : Director, BOG Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Coal Sales Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Durapower Holdings Pte. Ltd.
• Present : Director, Power Vietnam Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Coal Power Ltd.
• Present : Director, Banpu Innovation & Ventures Co., Ltd.
• Present : Director, FoMM Corporation
• Present : Director, Banpu Japan K.K.
• Present : Director, Centennial Energy Pty Ltd.