Supawan Teerarat, PhD

President, TCEB

Supawan Teerarat, PhD. worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Spending 16 years between 2008 and 2024 at Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), she took the role of Director of Exhibitions Department, Vice President overseeing strategic business development and Senior Vice President supervising capability and innovation. She pursued her career excellence, earning a PhD in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management.
 
Between 2024 and 2025, Supawan was the President of National Food Institute, Ministry of Industry, where she propelled the food industry through intelligence, capabilities and international network.
 
Her experiences have sharpened her acumen in cross-functional team, innovation and change, purpose-driven strategy, communications, conflict resolution, professional networking and collaboration.