Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi
Former Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi is the former Secretary-General of UNCTAD. During his wide-ranging career, he was twice Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. He is the first representative of the developing countries to be appointed Director General of the World Trade Organisation.
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He assumed for some years the presidency role of a commercial bank, and chairman of several private corporations including an international insurance company. At present he serves as Honorary Chairman at Central Pattana Public Co. Ltd., a leading retail and property development company in Thailand. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Yonok College in Lampang, Thailand, where he has served as chairman for thirteen years. Additionally, he is a board member of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin. Furthermore, he is a founding member of the Asia-New Zealand Foundation, contributing to strengthening relations between Asia and New Zealand.
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Dr Panitchpakdi’s presentations not only illuminate current economic and political challenges but also offer forward-thinking perspectives on navigating the intricacies of global trade, economic development, and international cooperation.