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YUNDYONG THANTIVIRAMANON - Director Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited

 

  • Bachelor Degree of Engineering Chemical Engineering Chulalongkorn University


  • Master Degree of Business Administration
    Finance

    Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • Graduate Member (IOD) Thai Institute of Directors


  • Finance Advisor License Association of Securities Companies SEC  

 

 

 

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5401
E-Mail:
Yundyong@bakertillythailand.com

  Yundyong brings to the firm over two decades' worth of intensive business experience across a wide spectrum of industries, including an in-depth knowledge in almost every major industry sector in Thailand, e.g., Telecommunications, Information Technology, Pulp and Paper, Mining, Utilities (power & water), Logistics, Agriculture, Energy, Banking, Securities and Retails sectors. Originally a chemical engineer by trade, Yundyong first transitioned into finance as an investment banker, before progressing to assume the roles of financial advisor, consultant, insolvency practitioner, and turnaround specialist.

Yundyong entered the financial sphere in 1994 when he joined TISCO Securities Co., Ltd., then the leading investment banking organization in Thailand. As an investment banker, Yundyong specialized in privatization, M&A and fund raising, such as project finance, debenture issuance and initial public offerings. His advisory work encompassed a number of industries including energy, petrochemicals, utilities, telecommunications, real estate and transportation. Moreover, his advisory work in privatization also covered almost all of the major state-owned enterprises in Thailand, including, the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) and several of its subsidiary petrochemical units, Electric Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Airports of Thailand Company Limited (AOT), and The Communications Authority of Thailand MCOT.

In 1999, Yundyong joined Ferrier Hodgson Thailand, where he managed numerous major debt-restructuring transactions. as Planner and/or Plan Administrator. under the Bankruptcy Court's rehabilitation process.

In 2003, Yundyong, joined two other Ferrier Hodgson directors to establish Baker Tilly in Thailand

A seasoned professional, Yundyong continues to lend his coveted valuable capabilities and relentless determination on projects, particularly in the areas of debt restructurings, M&A, and corporate financing deals.



     



APICHART SAYASIT - Managing Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited Ltd.

Apichart Sayasit
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration - Finance, Thammasat University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Thammasat University
  • Certified Public Accountant – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Insurance Commission – Thailand
  • Audit Committee Program – ACP 22/2008, The Institution of Director Association
  • Director Accreditation Program – DAP 72/2008, The Institution of Director Association
  • Director Certification Program – DCP108, The Institution of Director Association
  • Member of the Task Force for the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission – Thailand to oversee quality of auditors
  • Member of the Federation of Accounting Professions
  • Graduate Member of The Institution of Director Association

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: apichart@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Apichart has over 20 years experience in the Audit and Advisory Services Division mainly responsible for financial audit, covering the multinational companies, listed companies various businesses, such as real estate, construction, insurance, manufacturing, oil and gas producing, electricity, hospitality and services.

Before joining Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Ltd., Apichart had been promoted and assigned as an international partner of Andersen Worldwide during 2000 to 2001 responsible for audit of multinational companies, major local group of companies as well as responsibilities for Energy and Utility Industry Group.  He was also the partner of KPMG Thailand during 2002 to 2003.

During past years, Apichart was a key person assisting the overseas team for the audit of multinational clients listed in the foreign stock exchange and Thai SET.  Apart from his main responsibilities for regular audit, he has also been assigned to take charge in IPO and merger and acquisition projects on a regular basis. 

Apichart has been actively involved in public lectures and presentations for the Federation of Accounting Professions.

Apichart holds a Thai CPA and a license approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Office of the Insurance Commission.

In 2008 Apichart was also a Director and Audit Committee of the Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited.




     

Corporate Advisory Services (CAS)

 

YUNDYONG THANTIVIRAMANON - Director Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited

 

  • Bachelor Degree of Engineering Chemical Engineering Chulalongkorn University


  • Master Degree of Business Administration
    Finance

    Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • Graduate Member (IOD) Thai Institute of Directors


  • Finance Advisor License Association of Securities Companies SEC  

 

 

 

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5401
E-Mail:
Yundyong@bakertillythailand.com

  Yundyong brings to the firm over two decades' worth of intensive business experience across a wide spectrum of industries, including an in-depth knowledge in almost every major industry sector in Thailand, e.g., Telecommunications, Information Technology, Pulp and Paper, Mining, Utilities (power & water), Logistics, Agriculture, Energy, Banking, Securities and Retails sectors. Originally a chemical engineer by trade, Yundyong first transitioned into finance as an investment banker, before progressing to assume the roles of financial advisor, consultant, insolvency practitioner, and turnaround specialist.

Yundyong entered the financial sphere in 1994 when he joined TISCO Securities Co., Ltd., then the leading investment banking organization in Thailand. As an investment banker, Yundyong specialized in privatization, M&A and fund raising, such as project finance, debenture issuance and initial public offerings. His advisory work encompassed a number of industries including energy, petrochemicals, utilities, telecommunications, real estate and transportation. Moreover, his advisory work in privatization also covered almost all of the major state-owned enterprises in Thailand, including, the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) and several of its subsidiary petrochemical units, Electric Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Airports of Thailand Company Limited (AOT), and The Communications Authority of Thailand MCOT.

In 1999, Yundyong joined Ferrier Hodgson Thailand, where he managed numerous major debt-restructuring transactions. as Planner and/or Plan Administrator. under the Bankruptcy Court's rehabilitation process.

In 2003, Yundyong, joined two other Ferrier Hodgson directors to establish Baker Tilly in Thailand

A seasoned professional, Yundyong continues to lend his coveted valuable capabilities and relentless determination on projects, particularly in the areas of debt restructurings, M&A, and corporate financing deals.



     


JOHN K GINNANE - Director Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited

 

  • Master of Business Administration
    (MBA), SCU - Australia


  • Accredited Mediator
    Australian Commercial Disputes
    Centre- 1995

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5401
E-Mail:
john@bakertillythailand.com

 
  John has been living and working in Thailand since 1998 in the restructuring field, as Planner; Plan Administrator; or Advisor. John has completed Thai assignments in the following industries:
  • Construction
  • Finance/leasing
  • Petrochemical
  • Agriculture
  • Steel (coiled & flat)
  • Manufacturing
  • Hotels

John has had 28 years banking experience, with trading banks; merchant banks and investment banks. He was Regional Manager with the State Bank of NSW as their agricultural specialist in Asset Management and later transferred to the role of Credit Administrator, again specializing in agriculture.

Whilst with the bank, John completed his mediation accreditation and became the bank's chief negotiator.

John has completed over 110 mediations in Australia and in Thailand. In 2000 he co-mediated four matters with Sir Laurence Street on behalf of the Bank of Thailand, sponsored by the World Bank. John had previously been engaged by the World Bank to lecture in Thailand on negotiation and cultural issues.

John was well known in Australia as an innovative thinker and was responsible for introducing:

  • Fixed and floating rate interest option products to retail banking, and
  • Onsite banking for house purchasers.

As Chief Manager Lending, John successfully steered the Primary Industry Bank of Australia from a non-risk refinance institution to a fully licensed and successful bank in Australia.

Having participated in over 300 work-outs already, John uses his banking and mediation experience to provide innovative solutions to the most difficult of restructures.
 
     

 


WARWICK KNEALE - Managing Partner Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited
 

  • Master of Business Administration
    (MBA), SCU - Australia
  • Graduate Diploma Finance
    (Grad. Dip. Fin)
  • Associate Australian Property Institute
    (AAPI)
  • Diploma in Management Studies
    (DMS-England)
  • Fellow of Thai Institute of Directors
  • Associate Aust. Institute of Company Directors
     

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5401
E-Mail: warwick@bakertillythailand.com
 
  Warwick was a twenty-eight year Australian banking veteran before joining Ferrier Hodgson Thailand in 1999.

Warwick held Regional or State Manager banking positions in Australia, specializing in distressed asset management and corporate recovery.

Industry sectors covered were wide ranging and included agriculture, property construction and development, manufacturing, printing, audio-visual communications and hotels.


Since commencing in Thailand, Warwick has acted in the capacity of director of a number of planner companies including a large, well known department store group; one of Thailand's largest IT manufacturers and wholesaler of PC's and printers, in which he was instrumental in taking through all stages of rehabilitation to finally re-listing on the SET and ultimately negotiating a take-out by a large strategic investor.

Warwick has also overseen preparation of rehabilitation plans in a number of key industries in Thailand including hot-roll steel milling, textiles, paper manufacturing, hotels and food processing.

In more recent times, Warwick has been involved as a advisor to regional governments looking to restructure and/or privatize their investments.

Warwick is a seasoned finance professional and combines a high degree of commercial acumen and experience, with formal qualifications in finance, real estate valuation, management and agriculture.


     

 


 

AMNAJ MUNGKORNPUN - Associate Director Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited
 

  • Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Thammasat University


  • Master of Business Administration Finance Mercer University, Georgia USA


  • Financial Advisor License
    Association of Securities Companies Investment Banking Club  

 

 


CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5401
E-Mail:
amnaj@bakertillythailand.com

  Khun Amnaj Mungkornpun has joined Baker Tilly Thailand (formerly Ferrier Hodgson) in December 1999.

Prior to joining the Baker Tilly Amnaj worked for many years with one of Thailand's largest cement manufacturers. His responsibilities included oversight of the accounting and reporting system; preparation of consolidated financial statements and other management reports; as well as monthly, quarterly and annual budgets.

Amnaj has gained considerable experience in accounting system development in a number of industries, resulting in a thorough understanding of the related business processes, workflow, internal accounting procedures and information systems. In addition his involvement in the corporate accounting functions has provided him with extensive knowledge of the Thai government regulations and tax issues encountered by companies doing business in Thailand.

At Baker Tilly Thailand, Amnaj has extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisition; debt restructuring; company and loan due diligence; financial forecasting; business valuation; and industry analysis. Industries include logistics; retail; hotels; mining; securities; brewery; agri-products; petrochemical; textile; property development; shipping; and pulp and paper.

Amnaj has substantive regulatory knowledge for the Securities and Exchange Commission; the Stock Exchange of Thailand; as well as other government bodies.

Amnaj is a visiting lecturer at the International College (Rangsit University) in finance and accounting.

     

 

Business Advisory Services



ROBERT BROWN - Managing Director Baker Tilly Business Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited

  • BEng Electrical Engineering (LCU – UK)

  • Commercial Pilot with Multi-engine Instructors rating

  • Graduate Member of the Institute Of Directors

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail:
Robert.brown@bakertillythailand.com

 

A seasoned business development executive with considerable marketing/sales and senior management experience, most recently in SE Asia. A self-starter who presents a strong personal and professional public image with proven ability and a successful track record in Asia, Caribbean and the UK.

Responsible for numerous start-ups, mainly in the engineering industries, and also aviation and professional services businesses. Established subsidiaries, joint ventures and mergers in diverse countries from Spain, Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.

With an electrical engineering background, he has worked in the USA, Malaysia, UK and Thailand for multinational corporations, including 5 years as CEO of ThyssenKrupp Aufzuge (Thailand) and 12 years as a director for General Electric Company subsidiary.




     

Tax



BAYANI LAURAYA- Founding Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited


  • Former member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountant and Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountant


  • Council Member of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Council


  • Chairman of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Internal Audit / Risk Advisory Committee

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: bayani@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Bayani has more than 18 years of experience in the accounting profession. He has served a variety of clients in industries which include manufacturing, high-technology, real estate, hospitality, service and advertising. 

Bayani has 6 years of experience providing audit, SOX and internal audit services to clients in the Asia-Pacific Region for foreign invested enterprises in South East Asia.  Bayani serves as the Chair of BTI’s Asia-Pacific Risk Management Services practice committee and is a member of Baker Tilly International Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services (CGRMS) Steering Committee which is responsible for setting the practice standards and determining the appropriate methodologies and tools to be used to provide the highest quality cost effective services to clients on a global basis. 

Bayani earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.




     
Audit



APICHART SAYASIT - Managing Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited Ltd.

Apichart Sayasit
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration - Finance, Thammasat University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Thammasat University
  • Certified Public Accountant – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Insurance Commission – Thailand
  • Audit Committee Program – ACP 22/2008, The Institution of Director Association
  • Director Accreditation Program – DAP 72/2008, The Institution of Director Association
  • Director Certification Program – DCP108, The Institution of Director Association
  • Member of the Task Force for the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission – Thailand to oversee quality of auditors
  • Member of the Federation of Accounting Professions
  • Graduate Member of The Institution of Director Association

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: apichart@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Apichart has over 20 years experience in the Audit and Advisory Services Division mainly responsible for financial audit, covering the multinational companies, listed companies various businesses, such as real estate, construction, insurance, manufacturing, oil and gas producing, electricity, hospitality and services.

Before joining Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Ltd., Apichart had been promoted and assigned as an international partner of Andersen Worldwide during 2000 to 2001 responsible for audit of multinational companies, major local group of companies as well as responsibilities for Energy and Utility Industry Group.  He was also the partner of KPMG Thailand during 2002 to 2003.

During past years, Apichart was a key person assisting the overseas team for the audit of multinational clients listed in the foreign stock exchange and Thai SET.  Apart from his main responsibilities for regular audit, he has also been assigned to take charge in IPO and merger and acquisition projects on a regular basis. 

Apichart has been actively involved in public lectures and presentations for the Federation of Accounting Professions.

Apichart holds a Thai CPA and a license approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Office of the Insurance Commission.

In 2008 Apichart was also a Director and Audit Committee of the Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited.


     



WALEERAT AKKARASRISAWAD - Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited Ltd.

Walerat Akkarasrisawad

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Thammasat University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Thammasat University
  • Certified Public Accountant – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission – Thailand
  • Certified Public Accountant Approved by the Office of the Insurance Commission – Thailand
  • Member of sub-committee for screening auditing standards of the Federation of Accounting Professions
  • Member of the Federation of Accounting Professions

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: waleerat@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Waleerat has over 17 years experience in the Audit and Advisory Services Division mainly responsible for financial audit, covering the multinational companies, listed companies various businesses, such as real estate, construction, insurance, manufacturing, oil and gas producing, electricity, hospitality and services.

Waleerat joined Baker Tilly in 2008. Before joining Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Ltd., Waleerat was the manager of Andersen Thailand during 2002 to 2003. Then during 2003 to 2005, Waleerat worked with KPMG International Financial Reporting Group in London, which is KPMG IFRS help desk. Waleerat had been promoted and assigned as a partner of KPMG Thailand during 2005 to 2007 responsible for audit of multinational companies, major local group of companies, i.e. the Siam Cement Group. She was also responsible for KPMG Thailand’s IFRS clients. She has extensive experience of the audit of IFRS financial statements. She also provided technical advice to other professionals in KPMG Thailand. Waleerat had involved in public lectures and presentations for KPMG Thailand.

During past years, Waleerat was a key person assisting the overseas team for the audit of multinational clients listed in the foreign stock exchange and Thai SET.  Apart from her main responsibilities for regular audit, he has also been assigned to take charge in IPO and merger and acquisition projects on a regular basis. 

Waleerat holds a Thai CPA and a license approved by the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Office of the Insurance Commission.




BAYANI LAURAYA- Founding Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited


  • Former member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountant and Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountant


  • Council Member of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Council


  • Chairman of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Internal Audit / Risk Advisory Committee

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: bayani@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Bayani has more than 18 years of experience in the accounting profession. He has served a variety of clients in industries which include manufacturing, high-technology, real estate, hospitality, service and advertising. 

Bayani has 6 years of experience providing audit, SOX and internal audit services to clients in the Asia-Pacific Region for foreign invested enterprises in South East Asia.  Bayani serves as the Chair of BTI’s Asia-Pacific Risk Management Services practice committee and is a member of Baker Tilly International Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services (CGRMS) Steering Committee which is responsible for setting the practice standards and determining the appropriate methodologies and tools to be used to provide the highest quality cost effective services to clients on a global basis. 

Bayani earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.




     


Risk Management



BAYANI LAURAYA- Founding Director Baker Tilly Audit and Advisory Services (Thailand) Limited


  • Former member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountant and Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountant


  • Council Member of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Council


  • Chairman of Baker Tilly International Asia Pacific Internal Audit / Risk Advisory Committee

CONTACT DETAILS


Tel: 662 679 5400
Fax: 662 679 5008
E-Mail: bayani@bakertillythailand.co.th

 

Bayani has more than 18 years of experience in the accounting profession. He has served a variety of clients in industries which include manufacturing, high-technology, real estate, hospitality, service and advertising. 

Bayani has 6 years of experience providing audit, SOX and internal audit services to clients in the Asia-Pacific Region for foreign invested enterprises in South East Asia.  Bayani serves as the Chair of BTI’s Asia-Pacific Risk Management Services practice committee and is a member of Baker Tilly International Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services (CGRMS) Steering Committee which is responsible for setting the practice standards and determining the appropriate methodologies and tools to be used to provide the highest quality cost effective services to clients on a global basis. 

Bayani earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.