Summary of Qualification

Kirana joined Banpu Group as Head of Strategic Planning in 2009 to lead the team of strategic planners, while serving as the group’s Investment Committee to oversee corporate investment abroad. In early 2013, Kirana relocated to Australia to assist Banpu’s Australian and Chinese subsidiaries in their underground mining operations, which resulted in the companies’ success in significant cost cutting and streamlining. In 2015, Kirana transferred to Indonesia and assumed the role of President Director at the publicly listed PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk (ITM), where he led the company to add over USD 750 million into retained earnings from 2016 to 2020. Since April 2020, Kirana has been in charge of the power generation business as Chief Executive Officer of Banpu Power PLC (BPP), a Banpu subsidiary which has power generation assets in various countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Kirana has a successful record of academic achievements, including a doctorate from the University of Warwick and an executive MBA from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration.

Education/Training

• Executive MBA, Sasin School of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
• Ph.D. Sociology, University of Warwick, UK
• M.Sc. Industrial Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
• B.Econ, Chulalongkorn University
• Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
• Director Certification Program, Indonesian Institute of Corporate Directors (IICD)

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Benjamas wealth of experience spanned across different sectors, including banking, media and automotive before she joined Banpu in 2006. Throughout her journey with Banpu, Benjamas has leveraged her versatile expertise and professionalism in the development of Banpu’s power and coal mining businesses in China, Mongolia, Singapore and Laos. With her proven ability to impact business growth, improve operations and create high-level revenue-building strategies, Benjamas was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Banpu Power Public Company Limited in 2020 to lead the Company in transforming toward a sustainable energy portfolio under the "Greener & Smarter" strategy.

Benjamas holds a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University.

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Mathematics, National University of Singapore
• MBA, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
• 2019: TLCA Executive Development Program (EDP)
• 2019: Banpu Global Leadership Program
• 2018: Banpu Engaging Leader Program

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

For over four decades, Praphan has been a leading figure in the engineering field and contributed significantly to the success of Banpu’s power business. In 2005, he joined BLCP Power Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Banpu, as Electrical Manager and was later appointed as Managing Director of the company in 2013. Throughout his journey with BLCP Power, Praphan has been leveraging his electrical engineering expertise, management skills and decades of experience in overseeing the management, performance efficiency, maintenance and operational optimization of the power plant, making it one of the most agile and innovative power generation suppliers with proven excellence in occupational health, safety and the environment in compliance with the regulations and international standards.

After stepping down from the position of Managing Director at BLCP Power, Praphan continued his contribution for Banpu as an advisor of Banpu Plc. in 2017. He later became Chief Operating Officer at Banpu Power PLC in 2019 to lead Banpu’s power plant operation in Thailand, China, Japan, Vietnam and Laos.

Prapun holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) from Chiang Mai University and a Senior Professional Engineer License (Electrical Engineering). Before joining Banpu, Praphan worked at the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and a number of leading electric companies in Thailand.

Education/Training

• B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering), Chiang Mai University
• Senior Professional Engineer License, Electrical Engineering
• Director Certification Program (DCP) #192/2014, Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
• NIDA-Wharton Executive Leadership Program #7, Faculty of Business Administration, National Institute Development Administration (NIDA) and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A, 2014
• The BOSS#72, Management Psychology Institute
• Top Executive Program (TEA) #10, Thailand Energy Academy

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Mr. Pilun Pochanart started his career with Banpu in 1992 as Project Engineer and has since been involved in several business development and management activities varying from coal to power generation. He had been leading the development of power and steam generation operations under Thai Cogeneration Co., Ltd. and Cogeneration Co., Ltd. until 2000, and later was assigned to a number of pioneering overseas energy projects, such as in Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, India, Pakistan and China.

Pilun is currently holding the position of Head of Power Business, China. The expansive power portfolio in China under his responsibility includes three combined heat and power plants, seven solar power plants and one high-efficiency, low-emission coal fired power plant project.

Pilun holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Chiangmai University and a Master of Business Administration from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University.

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Chiangmai University
• MBA, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
• 2019: BANPU Global Leadership Program for Business Leader by Insead
• 2018: BANPU-NUS Global Business Leaders Programme by National University of Singapore Business School
• 2014: Soft Skills for Project Management by PSI Solution Co., Ltd, Boston University Education Affiliate, Bangkok
• 2013: PMS101 - Project Planning and Controlling, by EDPMEDIA Profession Learning Center, Bangkok
• 2012: Advanced Project and Portfolio Management, by PMAC Business group, Bangkok

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Padungsak started his journey with Banpu in 1991 as the manager of a marl mine in Ranong Province under the operation of Mineral Resources Development Company Limited, which is a subsidiary of Banpu. In recognition of his outstanding performance and leadership, Padungsak was appointed to pave the way for Banpu's business in Vietnam through a venture jointly owned by Yenbai Mineral Company called Yenbai-Banpu Calcium Carbonate Company Limited as General Director in 2000. He also held the position of Senior Vice General Manager of an underground mine in China, which was jointly invested by Banpu and Hebi Coal and Electric Company, and later supervised the coal blending operation at PT Indo Tambangraya Megah in Indonesia to ensure that the outcome complies with the standards and meets customer needs.

More than 40 years of mining industry experience has given Padungsak an edge in handling operational management, contractor management, and quality control. Through his leadership, Banpu is without exception adhering to the occupational health, safety, environment and community standards and government regulations.

Padungsak holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and Mini MBA from Thammasat University.

Education/Training

• Mini-MBA, Thammasat University
• Bachelor of Engineering Program in Mining Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
• 2010: Banpu Leadership Development Program

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Paul has more than 20 years of experience in the US power industry. He started his career in the organization that oversees grid expansion and operates the power market of California state. He had been involved in system planning and operation, market design, compliance, and regulations. Building on his experiences, he soon advanced his career in business development and power origination in a large-scale solar power plant development company. He also worked with a non-profit organization that oversees infrastructure expansion and market efficiency in the Pacific Northwest and worked closely with state agencies to support New York state’s clean energy goals and energy procurement. His tenure at these entities allows him to understand the market dynamics and drive Banpu’s strategies in the US.

Paul completed his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and spent two years as a research scholar at the University of Texas at Arlington. He also received a certificate in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley Extension.

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University
• Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University
• Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
• Post-Doc, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington
• Certificate of Business Administration, The University of California at Berkeley Extension

Work Experience in the Last Five Years