EMPIRE Appoints "Watcharaporn Suwinchai" as CEO

EMPIRE's Board of Directors has resolved to appoint "Watcharaporn Suwinchai" as the new Chief Executive Officer, joining forces to drive the organization forward. The appointment reflects the Company's focus on developing management capability, strengthening business-partner collaboration, and upholding good governance, while taking into account investors and stakeholders in every dimension, with the aim of building strong, sustainable growth, effective from 1 March 2026 onward.

The Board of Directors of Origin Global Empire Public Company Limited, or EMPIRE, has resolved to appoint Ms. Watcharaporn Suwinchai as the new Chief Executive Officer, together with the positions of Chairman of the Executive Committee, member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, member of the Risk Management Committee, and Director of the Company, effective from 1 March 2026 onward, to succeed Mr. Pannawit Chotitechatammani, the current Chief Executive Officer, who has notified his resignation from the positions of member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, member of the Risk Management Committee, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Chief Executive Officer, owing to increased responsibilities, while continuing to serve as a Director of the Company and a member of the Executive Committee. This appointment is part of a restructuring of senior management to strengthen corporate governance and create strategic continuity in driving the organization.

Ms. Watcharaporn Suwinchai has an educational background in finance and accounting, having completed a master's degree from DeVry University in the United States, as well as executive and director training programs from leading institutions. She also has experience managing business organizations and several listed companies, and is a key force in enhancing the Company's potential in every dimension, particularly in building expert business partnerships to support strong operational efficiency alongside sustainable good governance in the future.

"From my experience contributing to driving businesses through building strategic collaboration and connecting business partners across a wide range of industries, I am ready to take on management during this significant period of transition. I will focus on building sustainable growth together with partners aligned with the organization's direction, to enhance competitiveness and create long-term added value, alongside conducting business under principles of good governance and giving comprehensive consideration to shareholders and all stakeholders," Ms. Watcharaporn said.