Anticipating Thailand FSI Road Ahead

Associate Vice-President

Michael has more than 15 years of experience in business research, focusing on financial services and business innovation. His consulting work for IDC has allowed him to work closely with leading banks and regulators in the region for their technology and innovation strategies. Mr. Araneta is concurrently head of IDC's business and operations in Thailand. In this role, Araneta is instrumental in strengthening IDC Thailand's and IDC ASEAN's research and sales divisions.

First Senior EVP - Information Technology & Head of Innovations

Boonson is the First Senior Executive Vice President of Information Technology at Government Savings Bank. Boonson has the role of overall bank’s technology with focus on digital banking business for Government Savings Bank, Thailand. Since his joining Government Savings Bank in 2007, the bank has significantly changed from the typical legacy government bank into one of the leading modernized banks equipped with the latest and dynamic technology foundation. He is currently moving the bank to the next level, Digital Bank with the new branding MyMo (My Money, My Mobile) to support the bank’s pressure to reduce cost and introduce innovation to the market. The proven successful Fintech revenue sharing model enabling joint innovation and speed to market is first of its kind in the market.

Chief Technologist (FSI)

Vincent is Digital Transformation Leader with a proven track record for leading ambitious business and technology transformation roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex strategic delivery programs within Global Markets and Private Banking environments. 11+ years in the banking sector shaping target architecture and technology roadmaps, driving talented engineering teams to build, integrate and operate business-critical technology platforms. 9+ years in the financial technology sector building software on cutting-edge technology, with an award-winning track record for delivery of cloud-based innovative software solutions in startup environment.

Regional Sales Executive

Paul is a Regional Sales Executive for Intel, covering enterprise and public sector sales in 7 countries, based in Bangkok, Thailand. He has worked for Intel approaching 14 years and has held a variety of positions spanning technical, sales and marketing, and operations. He originated from the UK where he graduated in Physics and carries over 30 years of professional experience drawn from science and technology in many sectors such as FSI, retail, information security, eCommerce, manufacturing. Paul is a fluent Thai speaker, living in the country for 25+ years.