Somchai Lertsutiwong, CEO-AIS, has won a CEO of The Year Award, a unique achievement for the Thai telecom industry. The winning candidates were selected from over 1,000 corporate leaders in Thailand at the Asia Pacific IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2023. The event is hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC), a world-renowned data analyst and tech researcher based in Singapore. It is yet another award highlighting AIS' leadership, which has been able to transform its business and generate sustainable mutual growth in the face of challenges. The company is now on course to propel its business to become a Cognitive Tech-Co.

Somchai Lertsutiwong Chief Executive of AIS said "I must thank the organizers and expert panels of the IDC Future Enterprise Award 2023, who have presented me with this CEO of The Year Award. It is another confirmation of AIS teams' commitment, and I proudly accept this award on behalf of every employee. Every one of them has made a contribution to leveling up our digital infrastructure, to unlock ever greater capabilities In supplying customers' use cases. Meanwhile, we have forged connections in other key sectors of the economy.

"We would like to take this opportunity to restate our commitment and intention to upgrade the user experience for all Thai people, because we believe that AIS' role is not restricted to be just an innovator or a builder of networks and network products, or a mere service provider. AIS has a critical obligation to ensure the company's success under the Sustainable Nation concept. This involves the mutual growth of society, the economy and the environment, and the country's sustainability as a whole."