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This move represents our commitment   that are built to last, avoiding disposability.
            to offering not just furniture but a   For instance, our furniture is designed for
           comprehensive approach to home lifestyle,   long-term use and can be reupholstered or
           including fitness and wellness solutions.  repaired as needed.
                                              We use FSC-certified wood and non-
           What sets Euro Creations apart from other   toxic, water-based paints, adhering to basic
           luxury furniture companies, and how do   sustainability standards. Our partners are
           you choose the brands and pieces in your   also committed to sustainability, producing
           collection?                        annual reports that reflect their adherence to

           Euro Creations differentiates itself by   top practices. We have solar panels installed
           offering a curated selection of over 30 high-  in all our buildings and are awaiting proper
           end brands such as Lutron, focusing on   electric vehicle (EV) integration into
           unique and premium pieces. We prioritise   Thailand’s infrastructure.
           brands that align with both international
            standards and Thai tastes, ensuring that our   How would you describe your leadership
           collection is exclusive and relevant. This   style, and what principles guide your
           approach helps us cater to a niche market     decision-making as a CEO?
           while maintaining a high standard of design   My leadership style is consensus-driven,
           and quality. We avoid overlaps in our product   which, while sometimes slower, ensures
           range, meeting with brand representatives   that the entire team is moving in the same
            personally to understand their vision and   direction. I believe that running fast alone
           how it fits with our offerings.    might get you far but not necessarily to the
                                              right destination. Aligning the core team is
           How do you ensure that Euro Creations   essential for maintaining a unified approach,
           maintains  a  consistently-high level  of   even if it means making decisions that
           customer service, and what role does ‘white   require more time to achieve consensus. This
             glove installation’ play in this?  method helps build a resilient and cohesive
           To maintain high service levels, we handle   organisation that can navigate challenges
           all aspects of customer interaction in-house.   effectively.
           With over 300 employees, we manage
           everything from smart home programming   What do you do when you aren’t running
            to wardrobe installations ourselves. This     the company?
           approach avoids the pitfalls of outsourcing,   Beyond my role at Euro Creations, I also
            such as training issues and staff turnover,   oversee several service apartments in
           and ensures consistency in service quality.   Ekkamai and Thong Lo. But outside of work,
           Our commitment includes direct personal   I focus on spending time with my family. My
           interactions with customers, providing   wife and I welcomed our baby in January,
            them with a reliable point of contact and   and I’m now prioritising family time. I used
           minimising frustrations like being put on   to enjoy skiing in the French Alps, and sailing
           hold. This personalised service is a core   on the open seas, but my current focus is on
           aspect of our ‘white glove installation’   enjoying time at home and embracing the
           approach.                         “joy of missing out” (JOMO). This phase
                                              of life is about being present and enjoying
           What are the core values that drive Euro   the moments with my family, including the
           Creations, and how do they shape your   significant sacrifices made by my wife to
             business practices?              raise our son.
           Euro Creations is driven by values of
           exceptional customer service and high-quality   What personal goals or aspirations do
           experiences. We cater to select clientele and   you have for the next few years, both
            focus on creating memorable experiences   professionally and personally, and how
            that foster word-of-mouth recommendations.     do you envision your legacy in the industry?
           Since 2006, we have maintained a consistent   Professionally, I aim to continue expanding
           approach to delivering top-notch service   the company and managing the pressures
           and products, targeting the upper echelons   that come with being publicly traded. I plan
           of the market. Our core values emphasise   to focus on strategic decision-making and
           a personable approach and dedication to   stakeholder engagement. Personally, I look
           excellence, ensuring that every interaction   forward to maintaining my current balance
           and product meets our high standards.  of work and family life. My aspiration is to
                                              leave a legacy of excellence in the luxury
           In  what  ways  does  Euro  Creations   furniture industry, with Euro Creations
           incorporate sustainability into its products   reflecting our values and vision. We aim   VIEW  VIDEO:
             and operations?                  to sustain our growth and impact while
           Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of our   maintaining our commitment to quality
           operations. We focus on creating products   and customer service.



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