
23 Jul 2025
CP Foods’ CEO named Best CEO in Asia
The recognition underscore CP Foods’ leadership in sustainable agribusiness and its continued role in strengthening Thailand’s economy while fulfilling its vision to be the Kitchen of the World.
Thailand’s agri-food giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) continues to earn regional and national acclaim for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of CP Foods, was honored with two prestigious leadership awards:
- Asia’s Best CEO from Corporate Governance Asia at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards 2025 in Hong Kong.
- Thailand Top CEO of the Year 2025 in the Agriculture and Agribusiness category, presented by Nurak Marpraneet, Privy Councilor. This award was jointly organized by Business+ Magazine with the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Thammasat University.
“These awards reflect the collective efforts of our teams across the organization. As a leading global food company, CP Foods has a responsibility to continually innovate and deliver the best for our customers. True innovation comes from teamwork—by working together, we can create better products and solutions for a sustainable future,” said Mr Prasit.
Multiple honors
Alongside Mr Prasit’s accolades, CP Foods received several honors at the Asian Excellence Awards 2025, including:
- Asia’s Best CFO awarded to Paisan Chirakitcharern, Chief Financial Officer for his leadership in financial strategy and business planning.
- Best Investor Relations Professional in Asia awarded to Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations, for excellence in transparent communication and corporate governance.
The company also received two corporate-level awards:
- Best Investor Relations Company in Asia, recognizing its transparency and fairness in information disclosure.
- Sustainable Asia Award 2025, acknowledging tits work in community development, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These recognitions underscore CP Foods’ leadership in sustainable agribusiness and its continued role in strengthening Thailand’s economy while fulfilling its vision to be the Kitchen of the World.
