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from competitors, and how do your responsibilities tie
into this differentiation?

I am proud to work for Thai Asia Pacific Brewery, which
is HEINEKEN’S presence in Thailand, and be a part of a
multinational corporation which has a lot of great values.
Responsibility is very important to the company, and
that’s why, while we “brew the joy of true togetherness”
and want everyone to have a good time, we also promote
“enjoy[ing] responsibly.” The company is adamant that
we don’t promote the use of harmful alcohol consumption. One of the things I did do in the legal department was to commence a digital transformation
initiative; making sure that a lot of the processes we have were digitalised and we changed
That’s why we also have Heineken 0.0, a non-alcoholic malt beverage, which is an our ways of working. It streamlined a lot of processes and increased operational efficiency,
alternative beverage for people who are health conscious; or who want to consume an and I’m proud of it. Digitalisation is so important in this day and age, and this way, we
alcohol alternative, such as when they want to drive; but still want the same enjoyment don’t have to deal with excessive amounts of paperwork.
as a regular beer, and to fit in with the crowd. When you’re in a bar, you may not get the
same enjoyment as drinking a soda or orange juice, and with our Heineken 0.0, you get I’m sure in your quest for operational efficiency, you’ve managed to free up some time
the same taste as well. for yourself for pursuits outside of work. Tell us a little about them.

Spending time with family and friends is definitely something I enjoy; quality time is
Part of our focus on responsibility is caring for the environment, which is why we aim to be something which shouldn’t be taken for granted. In addition to that, I enjoy playing
carbon neutral in production by 2030, and we’ve made strides toward that target. Public and watching sports, which is a great stress reliever. I’m watching the cricket World
affairs need to make sure that we keep abreast of legal developments on the horizon and Cup right now, and I’m keeping up with football and Formula One. And I’m a firm
how that might affect the company, so we ensure that the company can firstly, voice its believer that the lessons you learn while playing sports, you can apply to work as well,
opinions, and secondly, that we remain agile so that we’re always competing on a level such as teamwork. I like to apply the lessons from my personal life to my work life
playing field.
as well, and this is something that can be achieved with hobbies such as travelling,
You’ve mentioned the importance of keeping abreast of industry trends and legal which I love too.

developments – how do you do that, and which legal developments on the horizon Any advice for up-and-coming youths in the Thai-Indian community who may want
in Thailand excite you the most?
to follow in your footsteps and enter the corporate field?

I need to follow all the government developments which are taking place, which also It can’t be denied that your studies are important, but at the same time, it’s even
includes tuning into all the cabinet meetings, and reading about the agendas of various more important to be an all-rounder. When you’re in school or university, put a lot
ministries. Of course, with the recent national elections, we now have a new government of emphasis on extracurricular activities as well.
in place, and they’re driving the business agenda forward, which will be great for the
country if they achieve their targets. Make sure that you’re someone who is switched on and is aware of your surroundings,
and don’t shy away from hard work. There will definitely be long hours from time to
The new government is considering seeing which laws hamper business, and how we time, and if you put in the hard work, especially in the early days of your career, they
can make day-to-day commercial activities easier for the common business operator by will surely be fruitful and help you after a couple of years.
amending or removing those laws. It’s a development which I’m looking forward to, and VIEW VIDEO
I commend the government for looking into this. Be confident in yourself, and know your goals, and what

You’ve reached your current position at the age of 25 and you’ve been awarded Best you’re trying to achieve. At the same time, agility is
Employee of the Year in 2021. What do you attribute your success to at such a young age, important, as well as being a good listener. When you’re
and are there any initiatives that you’ve implemented in the time you’ve held this role? working in the corporate world, you’re working with a lot

of different personalities, from different backgrounds, and
I’ve had some great mentors, and a great team as well, who are willing to work hard, and from different careers. Everyone has their own expertise, so
ensure that I always have the company’s goal in mind. We’re doing everything it takes listen and adapt. The best way to achieve a particular goal
to make sure that both the company and our department achieves our goals, and I’m so might not be what you had in mind, so be ready to adapt
grateful to all of them. and learn on the go.

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