Sappe Public Company Limited (SAPPE) Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Piyajit Ruckariyapong, received the ‘Best Under A Billion 2024’ award from Forbes Asia in Hong Kong as the company has been included in the Forbes Asia Under A Billion list for the third consecutive year. The award was presented by Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes Media.

Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under a Billion list is an annual selection of 200 from around 20,000 listed firms in the Asia-Pacific region with yearly sales above $10 million but below $1 billion. The companies on the list were selected based on their outstanding performance, significant revenue and profit over the past three years, strong average returns on equity in a five-year period, low debts and robust corporate governance.

Moreover, the selected companies must demonstrate good governance practices, reliable financial accounting, commitment the environmental protection, efficient management and free from legal dispute.

This year, Ms. Piyajit, participated in the ‘Navigating Growth’ panel discussion, where she shared perspectives and strategies for achieving sustainable business growth in the international market amidst various challenges. The SAPPE CEO is the only female business leader from Thailand named in the 2023’s Asia’s Power Businesswomen list for the company’s achievements. Being recognized in the Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2024 list for three consecutive years as well as being invited to share her insights at the forum, reflects her outstanding management abilities guaranteed by the regional recognition she has garnered. The SAPPE leader brings pride to the nation, showcasing of the Thai company on the global stage.