KEY POINTS
· SET unites over 300 corporate leaders and ESG experts at SET ESG Professionals Forum 2024 under the theme “Innovative and Adaptive Governance: Leading Boards Excellence,” marking a significant milestone in elevating Thai corporate governance to international standards.
· In a keynote address on “Visionary Stewardship: Igniting Integrity and Innovation in Corporate Governance,” Adjunct Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong emphasized the impact of visionary and ethical leadership on building corporate sustainability and creating a legacy of positive impact.
· The forum showcases SET’s strategic vision in fostering a sustainable business ecosystem, emphasizing the critical fusion of innovation with ethical governance, while highlighting the transformative power of integrity-driven leadership in shaping Thailand’s corporate future.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today reinforced its position as a driving force in sustainable market development through the SET ESG Professionals Forum 2024, a landmark event that brought together over 300 distinguished board members, corporate leaders, and ESG experts to chart the course for next-generation corporate governance.
SET Chairman, Adjunct Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, delivered a powerful keynote address on “Visionary Stewardship: Igniting Integrity and Innovation in Corporate Governance,” emphasizing that amid unprecedented global challenges, strong corporate governance remains fundamental to building stakeholder trust and achieving sustainable growth. “Today’s rapidly evolving business landscape demands more than traditional compliance-based governance. We need visionary leaders who can drive transformation while maintaining unwavering integrity – leaders who create lasting positive impact across their organizations, value chains, and society at large,” he stated.
As SET approaches its 50th anniversary milestone, this forum represents a strategic initiative to strengthen Thailand’s position in sustainable capital markets, building on three years of successful collaboration through the SET ESG Experts Pool network, which has been instrumental in driving market sustainability.
The forum featured groundbreaking insights from distinguished speakers:
• Derek Keswakaroon, Managing Partner and Office Head of Bain & Company Thailand, presented “Innovative Corporate Governance: Strategies for Long-term Value Creation,” offering cutting-edge perspectives on adaptive governance frameworks and global best practices that are reshaping corporate leadership.
• Varunee Pridanonda, Chairperson of the Federation of Accounting Professions’ Accounting Systematization Committee, delivered “Fraud Insights 2024,” presenting comprehensive findings on corporate fraud trends and emphasizing the critical role of proactive governance measures in building organizational resilience.
A high-level panel discussion on “Executive Influence: How Leaders 4.0 Shape Ethical Cultures” featured prominent leaders:
– Vichien Phongsathorn, Chairman of Premier Group
– Seree Nonthasoot, UN Committee Member on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
– Napat Jatusripitak, CEO of ViaLink and Managing Director of ThailandFuture
The panel explored the evolving dynamics of ethical leadership in the digital age, emphasizing the critical balance between technological advancement and ethical governance. Key discussions centered on:
– Building robust organizational foundations through ethical leadership
– Integrating AI and technology while preserving ethical values
– Developing sustainable business ecosystems through multi-stakeholder collaboration
– Strengthening corporate governance practices in line with international standards
– Preparing next-generation leaders for future challenges
This forum underscores SET’s commitment to fostering a governance framework that not only meets today’s challenges but anticipates tomorrow’s needs, emphasizing leadership’s role in cultivating an integrity-driven culture and technology-enabled governance to strengthen the Thai capital market’s global competitiveness and sustainability.
Latest updates on SET’s sustainability news and events are accessible through the website: SETSustainability.com and the LINE official account: @SETsustainability.
