Speakers

Mr. Suroj Sangsnit is currently serving as the Executive Vice President of SAIC MOTOR-CP CO., LTD. On July 13, 2024, he was elected President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) On July 13, 2024, he was elected as the President of the Thai Electric Vehicle Association (EVAT), after serving as the Vice President for Industry and Business Development from 2022-2024.

With a career spanning from 1986 to the present, he has been actively involved in various management roles within the Thai automotive industry, including production, logistics, quality control, inventory management, and sales. This extensive experience has made him well-versed in all aspects of the automotive sector.

Over his 38 years in management, Mr. Suroj has witnessed the remarkable growth of the automotive industry in Thailand. In 2022, the government introduced a subsidy program for electric vehicles to promote their usage. MG actively invested in and contributed to developing electric vehicle infrastructure as a leading company in the Thai electric vehicle market. However, at that time, the electric vehicle industry in Thailand was still in its nascent stage, and the implementation and enforcement of related policies faced various challenges.

Mr. Suroj, along with his team, tirelessly engaged with government bodies and relevant organizations to provide feedback, negotiate, and offer suggestions on issues ranging from electric vehicle subsidies to localising component production and developing the electric vehicle ecosystem, including charging stations. His efforts and contributions have established him as an exemplary figure and a leader in the Thai electric vehicle industry.