Bangkok--4 Sep--SET
The Thai bourse’s Capital Market Academy (CMA) course for top executives began its third intake today. Judging by the strong positive response from the public and private sectors, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s program appears assured of a positive future.
The program, which runs from September 2 — December 6, 2006, will be attended by very senior executives from diverse fields, including economics, finance, capital market, education, social development, justice and security, SET President Ms. Patareeya Benjapolchai said at the opening ceremony.
“The impressive response continues, with 99 executives participating previously, and 63 attending the current class,” Ms. Patareeya added.
CMA aims to create a new generation of insightful and visionary leaders, combining business and societal skills. They are expected to provide a high standard of corporate excellence, and guide their organizations through turbulent times competently and ethically.
“CMA has evolved into a learning center for senior executives in economic policy-making, finance, capital markets, and social development. This new generation of leaders will be the driving force behind economic development, acting as catalysts for organizational collaboration and integration. We expect an increasing number of top-level people to participate in this program,” Ms. Patareeya declared.
Among those in this class are Securities and Exchange Commission Secretary-General Mr. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, SET Chairman Mr. Vijit Supinit, Customs Dept. Director General Mr. Satit Limpongphan, Vice Minister for Commerce Mr.Suvit Maesincee, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Khunying Dr. Kasama Worawan na Ayutthaya, Government Pension Fund Secretary-General Mr.Visit Tantisunthorn, PTT President Mr. Prasert Bunsumpun, Bangkok Bank President Mr.Chartsiri Sophonpanich, Thai Library Association President Khunying Manmas Chavalit, and Music College Director Dr. Sugree Charoensuk.
The CMA program is comprised of core subjects and extra-curricular activities. The course syllabus has three principal streams: 1) Professional knowledge, 2) Vision: to develop business “vision”, incorporating both business and social aspects, and 3) Wisdom of leadership: to develop skills in leaders who will be ethical and socially responsible. Participants will learn from each other’s experiences and insights during extra-curricular activities. The program will equip participants with a global outlook, producing well-rounded, ethical and far-sighted graduates.
For more information, please contact the Corporate Communication Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037
Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 / Watsamon Saowakhonsathien Tel: 0-2229-2797