Bangkok--1 Jun--KMUTT
MOU signing ceremony took place on 10th May 2016 between KX Consulting Enterprise co., Ltd (KCE) under King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and Aukland UniServices Limited, the commercial arm of the University of Auckland in order to conduct research and undertake services in relation to process or product development, improvement and innovation.
The ceremony has been honored by Assoc. Prof. Dr Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President of KMUTT and Chief of Advisory Board - KX Consulting Enterprise co., Ltd (KCE), Dr Lisbeth Jacobs, General Manager – International, Auckland UniService, Mr. Bryan Read, Director International Business Development- Education, Auckland UniServices, Ms Karen Campbell, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Thailand, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, New Zealand Embassy Bangkok, other KMUTT and KCE executives attending the function.
"With the signing of this MOU, KCE and UniServices will launch a wide-ranging cooperation for the benefit of KCE members and partners. The cooperation includes consultation and research activities, customized training programs, return on science program for KCE clients or member companies. KX Building being located near BTS Wongwian Yai Station next to central business district (CBD) across Sathorn bridge will provide clients an easy access to support, and increase the ability to link industry with innovators and researches more effectively."said Assoc. Prof. Dr Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President of KMUTT, KCE Chief of Advisory Board
"This memorandum is the bridgehead for Thailand and New Zealand supporting the development of a relationship which goes beyond pure trade. Together with KCE we are making a significant contribution to the elevation of the New Zealand-Thailand relationship towards one of collaboration and a sharing of intellectual and technological expertise. This approach will benefit both countries, and help Thailand accelerate its own commercialization strategies." says Dr Lisbeth Jacobs, General Manager International at UniServices.
It is worth mentioning KX Consulting Enterprise co., Ltd (KCE), the marketing arm of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) provides consulting and knowledge sharing activities as a linkage between Universities, Thai Government, partners and SMEs while Aukland UniServices Limited is the commercial arm of the University of Auckland and is the largest research and development company of its kind in Australasia. UniServices manages the University of Auckland's intellectual property and is responsible for all research based consultancy partnerships and commercialization.
"New Zealand is known for its innovation and technology, and we are very excited to see this come to life here in Bangkok today" says Karen Campbell, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Thailand.