Chartsiri Sophonpanich, SM '83, SM '84

President, Bangkok Bank

Chairperson of MIT Sloan ASEAN Office Advisory Council

Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich is President of Bangkok Bank, the 7th largest Southeast Asian bank and Thailand’s largest bank and leader in corporate, business and international banking.

Bangkok Bank, which celebrated its 80th anniversary on December 1 2024, was the first Thai bank to establish an international network — opening its first overseas branch in Hong Kong in 1954. It has built a long-standing presence across Southeast Asia, China and Japan, as well as in major financial centers. Its branch presence extends across 14 economies and comprises the largest overseas network of any Thai bank. International subsidiaries include PermataBank, one of the 10 largest banks in Indonesia, Bangkok Bank Berhad in Malaysia, and Bangkok Bank (China). 

Bangkok Bank is a leading underwriter of ESG and sustainability bonds issued in Thailand as well as being a leading provider of transition and renewable energy finance across Asia. 

The Bank employs more than 25,000 people across its domestic and international networks and subsidiaries all of whom are committed to working together as One Family, One Team to serve our customers and enable them to achieve their potential and goals.

The Bank is also a strong supporter of the communities in which it operates and plays an active role in many social development and educational initiatives. Bangkok Bank is guided by its philosophy of being a trusted partner and reliable close friend. This emphasizes the value it places on partnership, developing long-term and multi-generational relationships with customers, and being a responsible financial services provider.

Mr. Chartsiri holds Master’s Degrees in Management and Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.