Launch of IGNITE Thailand, Unlocking the Next Generation of Professional Women Leaders

IGNITE Thailand is guided by 13 advisory board members: Nualphan Lamsam, Wallaya Chirathivat, Pitiporn Phanaphat, Maneerut Anulomsombut, Gloyta Nathalang, Panchalee Weeratammawat, Tongjai Thanachanan, Sarinra Wongsuppaluk, Susanne Migchels, Reetima Rakyan, Dr. Lisa Patvivatsiri, Chompan Kulnides, and Voraphak Banlengchit.

 

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The inaugural gathering of IGNITE Thailand also brought together 16 mentors and 22 mentees from Thailand's leading Thai and multinational companies across industries such as Central Group, CP Group, Siam Commercial Bank, SEA Group, Bangchak Corporation, MBK, Coca-Cola, ThaiBev, Osotspa, Asian Development Bank, FrieslandCampina, King Power, Minor International, Microsoft, Agoda, Betagro, PTT, AIS, and Unilever.

 

"This program enhances leadership development and supports the advancement of women into C-level positions in Thailand," said Nualphan Lamsam, advisory board member at IGNITE Thailand and CEO of Muang Thai Insurance. "I am honored to be part of this important women's empowerment effort."

 

Leona Manoonpong, coordinating lead for IGNITE Thailand and principal at Kearney, elaborated on the foundation of the program: "IGNITE Thailand is built on the five pillars of R.A.I.S.E.: Recognize and celebrate achievements. Advocate for positive change. Share Insights on advancing career growth. Support through mentorship and meaningful connections. And Empower for continued career growth through capability building."

 

Henny Purnamawati, partner at Egon Zehnder, facilitated the panel discussion with the IGNITE advisory board to draw on their inspiration stories and their reflections on common hindrances faced by women in their professional career journey.

 

The program's mentors and mentees embody this spirit of shared growth. Vorawan Phianlikhitwong, chief marketing officer and transformation officer at CP Axtra, reflected on her role as one of the first mentors, noting that mentorship is a reciprocal process. "Mentorship is a two-way exchange: as mentors, we grow as much as the mentees. IGNITE creates a safe space for leaders to share experiences, challenges, and lessons that help shape future leadership journeys."

 

Siddharth Pathak, partner at Kearney, closed the session by highlighting Kearney's commitment to IGNITE Thailand and sharing the plan for 2026.

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