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The daughter of Thailand's beer billionaire says she never doubted women belonged at the top
Thapanee Techajareonvikul reflects on family, succession and leadership inside the billionaire empire behind Chang beer, Big C and Singapore beverage giant Fraser & Neave.
TL;DR
- Thapanee Techajareonvikul is the first female CEO of Berli Jucker PCL, appointed in 2023.
- She comes from a family that built the multi-billion-dollar TCC Group, with her parents Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi as key figures.
- Her siblings also hold significant leadership positions within different parts of the TCC empire.
- Berli Jucker's portfolio includes Big C hypermarkets and operations in several Asian countries.
- Thapanee's management approach focuses on listening, respect, and fostering a sense of belonging, aiming for a professional yet family-oriented organization.
- The company is integrating acquisitions like MM Mega Market and expanding AI usage for optimization.
- Future generations will have more autonomy in choosing their roles within the business.
- The Sirivadhanabhakdi family is estimated to be worth $10.5 billion, ranking fourth in Thailand.