IRPC Earns Five Honours at Asian Excellence Awards
The company was represented by Mr. Phichin Aphiwantanaporn, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Accounting and Finance; Ms. Athita Anantaturakarn, Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations; and Ms. Montakan Narach, Senior Manager, Investor Relations.
The accolades presented to IRPC included Asia's Best CEO, Asia's Best CFO, Best Investor Relations Professional, Best Investor Relations Company, and the Sustainable Asia Award.
Organised by Corporate Governance Asia, a Hong Kong-based financial, investment, and corporate governance publication, the Asian Excellence Award recognises outstanding achievements based on rigorous criteria and surveys conducted among investors, analysts, board members, and executives from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Individual awards highlight business leaders who foster growth while upholding strong principles of social and environmental responsibility. Corporate awards are conferred upon organisations that exemplify transparency, corporate governance, and credibility in investor relations.
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