Somporn Juangroongruangkit (Thai: สมพร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ; born 1950/1951) is a Thai businesswoman and the president and CEO of Thai Summit Group, the family-owned and largest car parts manufacturer in Thailand.[1][2][3] Her family also owns part of Matichon, a media group.[1]
Somporn Juangroongruangkit | |
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สมพร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ | |
| Born | 1950 or 1951 (age 73–74)[1] Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Title | President and CEO, Thai Summit Group |
| Spouse | Pattana Juangroongruangkit (died 2002) |
| Children | 5, including Thanathorn |
| Relatives | Suriya Juangroongruangkit (brother-in-law) |
Personal life
editSomporn was married to Pattana Juangroongruangkit, until his death in 2002. They had five children together including Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, founder of the Future Forward Party.[1]
Career
editShe has managed the Thai Summit Group since her husband died in 2002.[4][5]
In 2004, she created the Pattana Golf Club and Resort in Thailand, in memory of her late husband, a keen golfer.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Somporn Juangroongruangkit & family". Forbes. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Executive Profile: Somporn Jungroongruangkit". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ Chayut Setboonsarng (27 October 2017). "INTERVIEW-Top Thai auto parts maker looks overseas as home market slows". Reuters. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- ^ "#5 Somporn Juangroongruangkit & family". Forbes. 12 July 2007. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "#18 Somporn Juangroongruangkit". Forbes. 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Pattana unveiled as new MENA Golf Tour venue in Thailand". Arab News. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2018.