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Suraj Boon Pluegboonyachai

Suraj Boon Pluegboonyachai

Bangkok

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Financial Services, Payment, Digital Marketing, Personal Lending, and Credit Cards. Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Evolution Payments Group Co., Ltd
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
  • Prepare and manage P&L and financial modeling to meet shareholders expectations
  • Be the face of the company in finding new investors
  • Create media plans to increase brand awareness
  • Head up initiative to get proper licenses from Bank of Thailand and other regulatory bodies
  • Build partnerships with banks and other strategic companies

General Manager

Southeast Money Retail Co., Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Prepare and manage P&L
  • Oversea the sourcing and selection of core lending systems as well as the supporting systems
  • Manage media and communication plans
  • Heads the initiative to apply for Personal Loan and Nano Finance licenses
  • Develop new lending products
  • Report to Board, CEO and MD
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.

General Manager

Flash Money Co., Ltd
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Plan and execute business strategies to be in line with other group companies of Flash Group
  • Lead merger and acquisitions of company for short and long term business expansion
  • Created the company from registering the companies to hiring staff of Flash Money
  • Develop standard operating procedures, company policies and organization
  • Plan, develop and execute new financial products
  • Lead in the acquiring of E-Money and Personal Loan licenses from Bank of Thailand
  • Created business plans with financials projections
  • Created partnerships and collaborations with third parties to accelerate the growth of the group companies
  • Oversee IT systems and development of software and applications to meet with business plans

Chief Strategy Officer

Cartoon Network Amazone
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Handled planning of business strategies for growth of company
  • Build business partnership and relationship relevant to the growth of the company
  • Find new revenue channels to diversify from core business

Head of Business Development

Rabbit LINE Pay Co., Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • In charge of merchant acquisition for online and offline merchant network
  • Acquired over 3,500 merchants for QR payment increasing by >500 merchants/month
  • Developed marketing campaign and promotion to increase registration, usage, and awareness
  • Gradually grow usage from 250K transactions to 1.5M month on month
  • Work with internal business units to create new services
  • Build strategic partnerships with external partners to boost company strength for long term growth
  • Closed deals with strategic partnerships with Major Group and McThai among others
  • Deal with government regulators to comply with local regulations and laws
  • Control budget and spending to effectively increase ROI.

Vice President

AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Head of Business Development: Find new ways to improve channels, services, and products leading to improvements for the company and increase revenue potential
  • Communicate with IT to properly meet the needs of Marketing when developing new channels, service, and products
  • Involved in setting up an Asset-Backed Security (ASB) through Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
  • Launched of: AEON Rabbit Member Card, a cooperation between BTS Group and AEON Thana Sinsap generating new sales volume of 80M-100M THB/month, AEON MGEN VISA Card, a cooperation between Major Group and AEON Thana Sinsap generating sales of 50M/month and new ID ratio of more than 30%
  • Increased cashing channels @ other bank's ATM with incremental sales of 100M THB/month
  • Directly involved with the negotiation and implementation of AEON BIG C cards issuing over 10,000 cards within the first 20 days of commercial launch
  • Plan for expansion of EDC, Payment Gateway and mPOS exceeding sales target by 100% in the first year of taking responsibility
  • Control operation costs of EDC, Payment Gateway and mPOS
  • Streamlined process for merchant acquisition doubling new merchants within the first year of implementation
  • Make strategic improvements and planning for mPOS
  • Ensure proper availability of EDC, Payment Gateway and mPOS network
  • Remove vendors of EDC and mPOS devices and network for failure to meet the proper level of service
  • Improve customer loyalty through offering of discount and privileges for cardholders
  • Control budget and cost of Loyalty Program -Build relationship with suppliers, vendors and Brand partners
  • Planned and executed of digital platform, including Web application, Mobile App, Payment Gateway, and digital marketing

Country Manager

3LOQ
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Perform research into the Thai market regarding mobile advertising environment to further reinforce business strategies in the region
  • Develop business relationships with major TELCO in Thailand along with major Brands, Media and Advertising Agencies to enhance business partnerships
  • Work with product development team to add capabilities into products
  • Researched and managed policies regarding laws and regulations of Thailand to meet with business compliance rules.

Senior Director

MCN Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd
11.2011 - 11.2013
  • Mobile Content Network is a mobile content search provider with strong relationship with Thailand’s mobile operators (AIS, DTAC, True Move) and Japan (KDDI)
  • Strategic, project, and execution planning of all products and services
  • Build relationships with partners and clients to provide growth and continuity for the mobile contents
  • Research and develop new products to meet growing business objectives including mobile applications/games, online/mobile payment platform, mobile search platform, ads network platform, affiliate network/program, digital marketing and direct response marketing
  • Communicate new products to other business units and partners

Department Director

Benchachinda Holding Co., Ltd
10.2007 - 11.2011

Assigned to multiple subsidiary companies to develop and increase revenue and productivity. The following lists the subsidiaries and duties:

New Media Director

INN Press Co., Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • INN News is the leader in SMS news broadcast by bringing the first to bring latest news around Thailand to their subscribers
  • Increased UID and page views of sites improving web ranking from bottom tier to top 10
  • Create new business, explore new revenue channel, and increased user base of INN News website
  • Oversee redesign and development of website, mobile site, iOS App, and Android App
  • Guided directions for an updated IT infrastructure to support mobile apps and other digital content
  • Increased Page Views by 300% two months after successfully implemented changes

Department Director

BB Content & Multimedia Co., Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2011
  • Control daily business activities
  • Strategic business planning and business development
  • Prepare yearly budget plan, business forecast, and financial/revenue projection
  • Project management and product development of E-learning content, web and mobile services
  • Oversee Systems and Application & Content Production and Management
  • Directly report to Managing Director on all aspects of the company

Board of Director

Gameindy Co., Ltd
10.2009 - 02.2011
  • Gameindy is an online game publisher that is the first to publish an MMORPG that has been developed by an all Thai developer
  • Improved sales performance by 3x within the first year from monthly of 800K THB to >2.4M THB
  • Steer company’s long-term plans and oversee all spending within the company
  • Engaged in rebranding by sponsoring gaming events and advertorial in local gaming industry
  • Approve business plans and activities ensuring steady growth and profit

Senior Regional Manager

nTels Co., Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2007
  • Provided pre-sales and technical-sales consultation to clients
  • Managed day-to-day activities for business development issues within Thailand
  • Initiate projects, proposal and solutions to various operators regarding their network infrastructure to meet the demanding and rapid technological advancement in the telecom, especially the mobile telephony sector
  • Maintain business relationships with clients throughout Asia Pacific region with strong emphasis on Thailand market
  • Prepare, research and analyze market potential in Asia Pacific with emphasis on Thailand market
  • Prepared and presented technical and pre-sales materials to partners and customers
  • Assisted technical team in responding to RFI/RFP

Project Manager

POPIdols Co., Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Managed SMS-to-TV project for the only cable TV provider in Thailand (UBC)
  • Functions included planning and producing the show with SMS application integrated into the TV show
  • Collected SMS data and analyzed the data to create a report for UBC
  • Shows included National Geographic Channel, UBC Channels, and Channel [V]
  • Procured MOU and Letters of Intent with overseas companies as part of our Content Business
  • Contents included JAVA Games, ring tones, wallpaper, and screen saver
  • Worked with international music label in Thailand to use our content distribution system
  • Pre-sale responsibilities with local mobile and fixed-line operators such as AIS, DTAC, Orange, Hutch, Telecom Asia
  • Assisted in the management and development of our centrally-distributed mobile content management system called Symphony
  • Worked with companies from Japan in developing a market in Thailand and the Asia Pacific Region
  • Companies from Japan included Faith, Faith West and Sanrio
  • Managed JAVA Games operations to deliver games for Sony Ericsson (Asia Pacific)
  • The games were distributed with the Z600 handsets sold in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia
  • Kept regular communications with clients and suppliers
  • Developed new ideas for clients
  • Pursued business overseas by contacting and communicating with international clients
  • Became familiar with local mobile operators, fixed-line operators, systems integrators, content aggregators and providers, applications developers, and resellers

Education

Cisco Certified Network Assoc. Series -

ITCP
2001

Bachelor of Arts - History And Chemical Engineering

California State Polytechnics University
Pomona, CA
1996

Skills

  • Client Relationships
  • Financial Management
  • Business Development
  • Business Administration
  • P&L Administration
  • Strategic Goals
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Negotiation

Languages

English
Native language
Thai
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Managing Director

Evolution Payments Group Co., Ltd
04.2022 - 12.2022

General Manager

Southeast Money Retail Co., Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022

General Manager

Flash Money Co., Ltd
11.2018 - 08.2020

Chief Strategy Officer

Cartoon Network Amazone
08.2018 - 10.2018

Head of Business Development

Rabbit LINE Pay Co., Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018

Vice President

AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
06.2014 - 08.2017

Country Manager

3LOQ
01.2014 - 06.2014

Senior Director

MCN Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd
11.2011 - 11.2013

New Media Director

INN Press Co., Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2011

Board of Director

Gameindy Co., Ltd
10.2009 - 02.2011

Department Director

Benchachinda Holding Co., Ltd
10.2007 - 11.2011

Department Director

BB Content & Multimedia Co., Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2011

Senior Regional Manager

nTels Co., Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2007

Project Manager

POPIdols Co., Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2004

Cisco Certified Network Assoc. Series -

ITCP

Bachelor of Arts - History And Chemical Engineering

California State Polytechnics University
Suraj Boon Pluegboonyachai