Bangkok--7 May--Thai Union Frozen Products
Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited (TUF), the world's leading processor and exporter of canned and frozen seafood products, has announced the appointment of Dr. Tunyawat Kasemsuwan to the new position of Director of Global Innovation, effective May 2, 2014. He will report directly to the company’s Group CEO, Mr. Thiraphong Chansiri.
Dr. Tunyawat Kasemsuwan is a highly experienced scientific officer and global executive with a proven track record of developing and commercializing innovative new products, ingredients and processes by combining his expertise in nutritional science with a passion for satisfying unmet customer and consumer needs, and for driving business growth.
He started his career with National Starch and Chemical, Thailand (now Ingredion) in 1995-2001 before joining Mead Johnson Nutrition in 2001 as Research and Development Director Asia-Pacific. During his seven years with Mead Johnson, Tunyawat's responsibilities were expanded beyond Asia to include significant European and Latin American projects. In 2008, Tunyawat rejoined Ingredion where he assumed dual management roles as Senior Director, Technology-Asia Pacific and Global Clinical and Infant Nutrition.
He received his Ph.D. and M.S.in Food Science and Technology from Iowa State University in the US, and received his B.S.in Biotechnology from Mahidol University in Thailand.
According to Mr. Chansiri, the appointment of Global Innovation’s Director is a strategic move for the Thai-based company that is expanding globally.
“Innovation is critical to advancing TUF’s growth to the new level. It plays an important role in shaping the future of the company as it gives us an uncompromising competitive advantage. Khun Tunyawat will be responsible for building an infrastructure and capabilities of the Thai Union Global Innovation Center and will develop a portfolio of projects focusing on sustainable innovation for our global branded tuna business.”
“On behalf of the board members and our employees, we welcome Dr. Tunyawat into the Thai Union Group and look forward to working with him during this exciting time.” said Mr. Chansiri.