People On The MoveAn aviation industry veteran, current finance chief Chai Eamsiri will become CEO of the airline from 1 February 2023.

Thai Airways picks new CEO to drive recovery

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Chai Eamsiri, who currently holds the position of CFO at Thai Airways, has played a key role in the company’s rehabilitation and transformation plans in the past two years.
Chai Eamsiri, who currently holds the position of CFO at Thai Airways, has played a key role in the company’s rehabilitation and transformation plans in the past two years.

Thai Airways International has appointed Chai Eamsiri as the CEO to lead the airline's post-pandemic business transformation and rehabilitation plans come 1 February 2023.

Eamsiri, who is currently the airline's CFO, was selected from 53 candidates by the CEO Selection Committee, said the company in a statement.

With 37 years of experience and knowledge in Thai aviation industry, including an extensive financial and accounting background, Eamsiri has played a vital role in Thai Airways’ rehabilitation plan implementation and transformation in the past two years.

His appointment comes as the Thai national carrier undertakes next steps in its restructure to build trust and confidence among the airline's creditors, passengers and business partners, with a 2024 completion target.

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