Thai billionaire's daughter on growing up with equal opportunity in a family business empire
By
Kevin Lim
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Thapanee Techajareonvikul, daughter of Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, discusses her upbringing in a family business empire (TCC Group, Chang beer, Fraser & Neave) where gender equality in leadership was a given. Her mother was instrumental in building the empire, and her father ensured all five children — sons and daughters alike — received equal opportunities. Today, each sibling oversees a different part of the business, reflecting a progressive approach to succession and leadership within one of Thailand's wealthiest families.
Key quotes
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Her late mother, Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi, was instrumental in building TCC Group into a multi-billion-dollar empire spanning beverages, property, retail and manufacturing.
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, her father, ensured his two sons and three daughters received equal opportunities within the family business.
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