Bangkok--5 Jun--Bangkok Bank
Bangkok Bank has appointed Singh Tangtatswas as a Managing Director to increase its strength and prepare for business growth.
Bangkok Bank Chairman Chatri Sophonpanich said the Board of Directors had approved a proposal by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee on May 30, 2006, to appoint Mr. Singh, currently a Director on the Bangkok Bank board, to the position of Managing Director. The appointment is effective from June 1, 2006.
Mr. Singh, 63, has extensive working experience in economic, monetary, fiscal, and banking areas. Mr. Singh began his career at the Finance Ministry after graduating with a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce (University of Pennsylvania), majoring in banking and finance. In 1980, he joined Siam Cement Public Company Limited as Director of the Financial and Planning Department, and was later appointed as Managing Director of Siam Cellulose Company Limited. From1996 to 1999, Mr. Singh was the President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). From 1999 to 2001, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Krung Thai Bank. Mr Singh has been a Director of Bangkok Bank since 2005.
Mr. Chatri said that he is convinced that the experienced and knowledgeable Mr. Singh will strengthen Bangkok Bank’s leading role as one of the largest commercial banks in Thailand by working along side with Executive Chairman Kosit Panpiemras and President Chartsiri Sophonpanich.
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