Advisory Board – Distinguished Expert in Risk Management
The Secretariat hereby formally announces the appointment of Dr. Kittipan Khongsawatkiat as an Advisory Board Member – Distinguished Expert in Risk Management, with the mandate to strengthen the institution’s governance capacity through advanced insight into social and structural risk, particularly those arising from inequality, community vulnerability, and systemic instability affecting organizational legitimacy and long-term resilience.
Dr. Kittipan previously served as Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister of Thailand, a role that endowed him with a policy-level perspective on the interconnection between grassroots social realities and national governance mechanisms. This unique positioning enables him to identify emerging social risks with clarity and foresight, particularly those with the potential to undermine institutional credibility, public trust, and operational stability.
With over 13 years of dedicated service in civil society, including his role as Volunteer Board Member and Managing Director of the Housing and Communities for Sustainability Foundation, Dr. Kittipan has worked extensively with marginalized communities facing structural inequality, inadequate housing, and social exclusion. His lived engagement with vulnerable populations has forged a profound understanding that social risk constitutes a primary source of systemic fragility, directly influencing the sustainability and moral legitimacy of institutions.
Dr. Kittipan approaches risk management not merely as a technical discipline, but as a strategic and ethical framework grounded in human dignity, social justice, and institutional responsibility. His contribution will reinforce a governance model that prioritizes foresight, accountability, and resilience in addressing complex societal challenges.
This appointment reflects the Secretariat’s unwavering commitment to advancing risk-aware and socially responsible governance, ensuring that decision-making processes remain sensitive to the broader societal impact of institutional actions and aligned with principles of equity, stability, and long-term sustainability.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration
Major: Corporate Finance
Intercultural Open University, The Netherlands
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Major: Corporate Finance
Fairleigh Dickinson University, United States
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Major: Finance
Bangkok University, Thailand
Professional Experience
Government & National Policy
- Former Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister of Thailand
- Political Officer, The Secretariat of the Prime Minister
- Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office Minister
- Member, Economic Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister
Civil Society & Community Development
- Treasurer, Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Housing and Communities for Sustainability Foundation (2025 – Present) - Volunteer Member
Thailand Civil Society Organizations Network (2023 – Present) - Director
Thailand Housing Foundation (2021 – 2024) - Chairman, Board Committee
Habitat for Humanity Thailand (2020 – 2021) - Vice Chairman & Board Committee Member
Habitat for Humanity Thailand (2018 – 2020) - Board Member
Habitat for Humanity Thailand (2012 – 2018) - Advisor, Civil Society Development Foundation
Financial & Corporate Leadership
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) –
ThetaHealth (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
PLUS Health Company Limited
Master Prohealth Company Limited
RSU Hospital / RSU International Hospital / RSU Healthcare
AMI Healthcare Asia Co., Ltd.
North Light Venture Co., Ltd.
Citizen Zone (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
0316 Entertainment Co., Ltd. - Chief Sustainability Officer
ENEGIST Social Enterprise Company Limited - Chairman of the Executive Committee
BMS Thailand
Academic Leadership
- Associate Dean (Research & Academic Affairs)
Rangsit University - Full-time Faculty Member – Rangsit Business School
- Director, Sathorn Thani Campus, Rangsit University
- Lecturer & Academic Administrator (multiple senior roles)
Entrepreneurship & Advisory
- Financial Advisor (Self-employed) – 20+ years
- Shareholder & Board Member – Brainwake Group
- Managing Director & CEO – Multiple SMEs
- COO – Mind The Platform Co., Ltd.
Core Expertise
Risk & Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)
- Strategic Risk Assessment
- Policy-Level Risk Foresight
Social & Community Development
- Housing Security & Urban Poverty Reduction
- Civil Society Strategy
- Community Resilience Frameworks
- Reducing Structural Inequality
Financial Leadership
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Investor Relations
- Fundraising & Capital Mobilization
- Strategic Financial Governance
Healthcare Systems Management
- Hospital & Heart Center Development
- Healthcare Business Strategy
- Healthcare Financial Architecture
- Quality & International Standards Compliance
Sustainability & ESG
- Sustainable Development Strategy
- ESG Advisory
- Social Impact Measurement
- Ethical Governance Framework
Leadership & Strategy
- Board Governance & Executive Leadership
- Institutional Strategy Development
- Public Policy Advisory
- Stakeholder Engagement
Issued by the Secretariat Office
Sustainism Initiative (STNSM)
