New HMC President

On December 13, Khun Supachoke Liamkaeo began his new role as President for HMC Polymers. Khun Supachoke replaces Khun Niels Nielsen, company President for the last seven and a half years. Khun Niels will be returning to Europe for a new assignment.

"We thank Khun Niels sincerely for his leadership and vision over that period of significant growth and change for HMC", Khun Supachoke commented.

Before accepting his new position as President, Khun Supachoke was previously the President of PTT Polymer Marketing. PTT is a major joint venture associate of HMC Polymers and has a close association with, and understanding of the HMC production, marketing and product strategies.

He has served on many key positions within the PTT Group including Executive V.P. of Petrochemicals & Refining Business Unit, Director of PTT Polymer Logistics, Chairman of Petrochemical Logistics Infrastructure and Management - PTIT, and committee member of PTT Group Corporate Social Responsibility & Public Relation Committee for Rayong area. In addition, he was an Advisory Committee member of PTT Group Logistics Master Plan and PTT Group Logistics Master Plan.

Khun Supachoke said: "I know that HMC has a dedicated and capable team of specialists and I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the days and weeks to come." "I am excited about this new challenge and expect that HMC has significant future growth potential and to be Asia’s number ONE in PP."