Sinon Vongkusolkit Named Tatler Gen.T 2025 Honouree
Mr Sinon has over 10 years of experience in the energy sector. In 2022, he was appointed the CEO of Banpu NEXT, where he played a key role in advancing Banpu Group's clean energy and energy technology businesses. In 2024, he became the CEO of Banpu and has held the position since, bringing a forward-thinking vision focused on driving energy sustainability that is reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly to address global energy challenges. He is also leading the adoption of AI technology to enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
The Tatler's Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow aims to build a community of next-generation leaders. In 2025, about 200 leaders were selected from nine markets across Asia including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with 30 from Thailand. The honourees represent a diverse group, such as innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, and artists, as well as leaders driving social enterprise and sustainability initiatives.
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