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closely with our members, who are instrumental in the smooth
functioning of the Chapter, while also ensuring that planned events
align with our resources. The overarching goal is to provide efficient
service to members and exercise prudent control over our resources.
My tenure in the Chapter’s Management Committee has been
transformative. I’ve honed my financial management skills,
expanded my network to over 100 members, and deepened industry
insights through technical events. Moreover, the platform has
enabled personal growth through public speaking opportunities
such as moderating events and participating as a co-speaker.
Additionally, taking on leadership roles within the Chapter has
boosted my confidence and visibility within the CA community
in Thailand and beyond. Overall, my involvement has elevated
my professional reputation and provided avenues for continuous
learning and development.
As an overseas chapter functioning under the guidelines of the
ICAI, what challenges has the Thailand (Bangkok) Chapter faced
in managing its day-to-day affairs, and how has the Management
DEEPAK NAHATA Committee navigated them?

Treasurer, ICAI - Thailand (Bangkok) Chapter Through the active drive of the Management Committee and
Assistant Vice President, Family Office Operations, Indorama the feedback of our members, we have endeavoured to achieve
Ventures sustained growth and member satisfaction despite various challenges.
The Chapter’s foundation rests on the unwavering support of its
After graduating as a CA in 2009, with an AIR of 47, I initially members, without which the 10 successful, varied events of the past
joined PwC India before venturing abroad to join esteemed two years would not have been possible. Additionally, organisations
organisations such as the Indorama Group in Bangkok, and the like the ITCC and supportive sponsors have played pivotal roles
Indochine Group in China. I’ve also worked with organisations in our journey.
such as Tata Steel BSL in India before coming back to Thailand,
and my experience spans various corporate functions including Despite being a smaller chapter, we maintain regular engagement
Management Reporting, Mergers and Acquisitions, and more. through monthly meetings or quarterly brainstorming sessions,
As Treasurer of the ICAI’s Thailand (Bangkok) Chapter, I engage which cover a breadth of topics essential for planning and executing
successful events. Notably, we prioritise stringent control over our
resources. It fills me with immense pride to lead a committee
that upholds such high standards in managing operations with
transparency and sensitivity.

Masala also spoke to the rest of the Management
Committee members to ask them how the Chapter has
benefitted them as CAs, and the benefits it has given
community members in Thailand:

Aside from my 15 years with Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand)
Ltd., I’ve also worked for Tata Steel India and Tata Steel Thailand
in the past, and have made Thailand my home for 21 years. The
ICAI Bangkok Chapter was inaugurated in 2015 when I had
the invaluable opportunity to coordinate our first event in the
esteemed presence of the President and Vice President of the ICAI,
H.E. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the former Indian Ambassador to
Thailand; and H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, the Thai Minister
of Energy. The revival of the Chapter in 2022 and the opportunity
to join the Management Committee has given me a chance to
serve my alma mater, contribute to my fellow academic community
members, and re-establish a connection with the Institute, in ways I
had never experienced before. A practitioner of Rajyoga Meditation
since 12 years, being part of such an esteemed professional circle
DEEPALI KEJRIWAL and interacting with my professional and academic peers has
Specialist in Treasury, Banking, Forex and Insurance; enhanced my personal fulfilment and satisfaction or which I am
Aditya Birla Group, Thailand (Chemical Sector)
forever grateful.

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