Dr. Supawan Teerarat

President, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation)

Dr. Supawan Teerarat worked in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years, covering tourism and MICE industry. Spending 16 years between 2008 and 2024 at Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), a government agency under Prime Minister’s office, she cultivated her expertise and professional path from Director of Exhibitions Department, Vice President overseeing strategic business development and Senior Vice President in charge of capability and innovation. During 2019 and 2022, she pursued her career excellence, earning PhD in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management.

During 2024 and 2025, Dr. Supawan assumed the role of President of National Food Institute, Ministry of Industry, where she propelled the development of food industry through intelligence, capabilities and international network.

Her professional experiences have sharpened her acumen in managing cross-functional team, budgeting, driving innovation and change, purpose-driven strategy, communications, problem solving, conflict resolution, professional networking and collaboration integration.