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

• Ph.D. Sociology, University of Warwick
• M.Sc. Industrial Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London
• MBA, Sasin Grauate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
• B.Econ., Chulalongkorn University
• Director Certification Program (DCP) #294/2020, IOD
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
• Professional Director Program (PDP), Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship (IICD)

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Teerapat holds extensive experience in various facets of the energy and financial industries. Since joining the Banpu group in 2019, he has ascended through a variety of leadership roles, demonstrating his exceptional capacity for management and strategic development. His impressive contributions have been pivotal to the growth of Banpu group's gas and power generation businesses in the U.S., as reflected by his leadership as the International Head of Strategy and Business Development for BKV Corporation and Head of Strategy and Investment at Banpu North America Corporation.

Prior to his tenure at Banpu, Teerapat had experience with a top global credit ratings firm in managing a portfolio of corporate issuers operating in the oil & gas, power, petrochemicals, and utility sectors across the Asia Pacific region. He also brings valuable energy expertise from his involvement in global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects focused on upstream oil and gas.

Complementing his extensive career, Teerapat has earned a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Nottingham, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Mechanical Engineering from both the University of Nottingham and Thammasat University.

Education/Training

• M.Sc. Entrepreneurship, Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham
• B.E. (Honors), Mechanical Engineer, School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing, University of Nottingham
• B.E. Mechanical Engineer, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University
• International Business Leadership Program, Banpu & McKinsey
• FCA Core Curriculum, Fitch Credit 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

• MBA, (Executive), Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
• B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineer), Chiang Mai University

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

• Certificate of Business Administration, The University of California at Berkeley Extension
• Post-Doctor & Research Scholar, Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington
• Ph.D.Eng (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University
• M.Eng. (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University
• B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering), Chulalongkorn University

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Bubpachart has over 30 years of work experience with the Banpu Group and specializes in the development and management of coal and power businesses. With her extensive expertise and experience, Bubpachart was appointed as the Company Secretary in 2017. Later, in 2019, she ventured into business operations in Vietnam. Currently, Bubpachart holds the position of Senior Vice President – Power Business Vietnam, overseeing the operations of solar and wind power plants to support the Company's growth under the Greener & Smarter strategy.

Bubpachart holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science from Chulalongkorn University, an MBA from Thammasat University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (E-Learning Methodology) from Assumption University.

Education/Training

• Doctor of Philosophy (E-Learning Methodology), Assumption University
• MBA, Thammasat University
• B.Sc. (Materials Science), Chulalongkorn University
• Director Certification Program (DCP) #248/2017, IOD
• Boardroom Success through Financing and Investment (BFI) #10/2021, IOD

Work Experience in the Last Five Years

Summary of Qualification

Mr. Issara Niropas started his career with Banpu in the coal mining business in 1994 as a Project Engineer. He has since been involved in various engineering design, business development, and operational management activities, ranging from coal mining to coal-fired and gas-fired power generation businesses. He has experience in power project development, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, contract management & insurances under various Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and cogeneration plants operated by Banpu.

Currently, Issara holds the position of Head of Power Operations at Banpu Power (BPP), in which he is accountable for the business operating assets, including risk management. He oversees all aspects of BPP's power operations portfolio performance and management, working through joint ventures, subsidiaries, and associate companies. His responsibilities include ensuring the achievement of the portfolio's power assets performance and group strategies.

Issara holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Industrial Technology from Rajabhat Phranakhon University and a Master of Business Administration from Ramkhamhaeng University.

Education/Training

• MBA, Ramkhamhaeng University
• B. Ind. Tech. (Mechanical Technology), Phranakhon Rajabhat University
• Executive Development Program (EDP) 2022, TLCA
• Energy and Mobility Transitions, BloombergNEF (BNEF) 2021
• McKinsey Management Program (MMP), McKinsey & TLCA
• The Young Executive Program in Energy Literacy for a Sustainable Future #4/2017, Thailand Energy Academy
• Clean Coal Technology (Coal Combustion Sector), New Energy Development Organization (NEDO), Japan

Work Experience in the Last Five Years