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Santitarn Sathirathai is Group Chief Economist at Sea, the leading internet company in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Sea’s businesses include Shopee, the region’s largest and most popular e-commerce platform, Garena, a global leader in games publishing and development, and AirPay, one of the pioneers of Southeast Asia’s digital financial services sector.
At Sea, he heads the company’s Research and Public Policy Unit and leads Sea’s engagement with policymakers and influencers around the region, with a particular focus on promoting digital skills and literacy for young people, SMEs, and other industry stakeholders.
A passionate advocate for the power of technology to drive transformation and inclusion, he published his first book, Futuration, in Thailand in 2019. The book addresses Santitarn’s views on how Thailand can prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future economy, and has become an instant best-seller and one of the country’s most talked-about books of the year.
Prior to joining Sea, Santitarn was the Head of Emerging Asia Economics Research at Credit Suisse where he advised public and private investors, covering 10 economies. He was the only economist in Asia to have won the prestigious best economic forecaster award by Consensus Economics for three consecutive years. He has also worked at Thailand's Ministry of Finance and at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation.
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Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia
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2018 - Current
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Santitarn Sathirathai is the Group Chief Economist at Sea, based in Asia. With a background in E-Commerce, Santitarn Sathirathai has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
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