Mr. Santi Pongcharoenpitya has extensive leadership experience in accounting, auditing, financial assurance, and corporate management, with over 30 years of experience in accounting and auditing. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Audit Partner and Head of China Practice at KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd. He also previously served as an Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee of Stonehenge Inter Public Company Limited and B Logistics Public Company Limited.
He has served as an Independent and Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit Committee of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited since 2018.
He currently also serves as a Member of the Auditing Profession Committee of the Federation of Accounting Professions under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, a Member of the Registration Oversight Subcommittee of the Federation of Accounting Professions under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, and a Director of Chaiyaphum Development Co., Ltd.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
- Bachelor of Commerce and Accountancy from Thammasat University
- Master’s degree in Environmental Economics from Chulalongkorn University
- Certificate in International Business Management from Stamford University (Singapore)
- Certificate from International Financial Reporting Standards 2015 American Institute of CPAs
- Certified public accountant of the Federation of Accounting Professions of Thailand
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified public accountant of ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants
- Professional Ethics: The American Instituted of Certified Public Accountants’ Comprehensive Course
Director Training
Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
- Risk and Opportunity Management 2/2021
- Director Certification Program (DCP) 261/2018
- The Board’s Role in Mergers and Acquisitions (BMA) 6/2023
- Director Leadership Certification Program (DLCP) 12/2023
Other Director Development Programs
- Fundamentals of ESGF Certificate from American Institute of CPAs
Age: 70 years
Direct and Indirect Shareholding in AWC (%): None
Expertise
- Accounting
- Risk
- ESG