Leadership Announcement: New Managing Director at Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients Thailand

We are pleased to announce a leadership transition at Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients Thailand.

Starting January 2, 2025, Khun Songsin Sugkhawaetai, a seasoned professional in the ingredients distribution industry, has joined as new Managing Director of Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients Thailand (JJIT). With over 30 years of experience in the chemical and nutrition ingredients sector, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles, Khun Songsin, also known as Tom, is exceptionally well-positioned to lead JJIT into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

Khun Songsin Sugkhawaetai (Tom)
Khun Songsin Sugkhawaetai (Tom)

Khun Songsin holds a degree in Science and an MBA from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. His strong technical expertise, extensive network, and proven leadership in driving growth and fostering partnerships make him an ideal fit for JJIT’s dynamic team.

During the handover period from January to March 2025, Mr. Paul Chan, who has served as Managing Director since 2014, will continue to share the role alongside Khun Songsin. This ensures a seamless transition as Khun Songsin connects with the team, customers, and partners while benefiting from Mr. Chan’s guidance and support.

Reflecting on the leadership transition, Ms. Lim Siew Tin, CEO of the Ingredients Business Unit, shared:

"Khun Songsin is an energetic person with a considerable network and technical expertise, making him a perfect match for JJIT. I am delighted to have him onboard."

Mr. Paul Chan
Mr. Paul Chan

Ms. Lim also expressed her gratitude for Mr. Paul Chan’s impactful leadership over the past decade:

"During his tenure with JJIT, Paul has been instrumental in overseeing a number of important projects that shaped the strategic direction of the Ingredients BU in Jebsen & Jessen Thailand and beyond. I am deeply grateful for his partnership and friendship and wish him all the best as he embarks on his next chapter."

Khun Songsin echoed optimism in his personal message:

"It is an honour to join an organisation renowned for its strong values, innovative solutions, and commitment to excellence. My priority is to connect with each of you, learn from your insights, and work together to continue delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners."

As Mr. Chan prepares to step down at the end of March 2025 to relocate to the UK, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his outstanding leadership and warmly welcome Khun Songsin to the Jebsen & Jessen family. Together, we look forward to an exciting new chapter of growth and collaboration.

Stay tuned for updates as we navigate this transition with the strength and unity that define Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients!

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About Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients

Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients is a leading solutions provider and distributor of specialty chemicals and life science ingredients covering a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications. Our expert technical sales and responsive customer service teams connect technologies from our world-leading partners to thousands of manufacturers across South East Asia. 

In business for over 60 years, we operate seven regional business lines: Coating & Resins, Plastics & Rubber, Performance Chemicals, Feed, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care. Leveraging our local presence, technical expertise and extensive portfolios, we solve our customers’ problems and keep them updated with the latest market intelligence and trends, creating maximum value for all of our stakeholders and helping bring innovative products to market faster.

  • Direct presence in 7 countries including emerging markets, with local-language technical sales and customer service staff at 12 locations
  • Locally present and regionally integrated distribution partner, with regional technical sales and distribution network covering all of South East Asia
  • World-class, certified warehouses in each market
  • 600m² of regional innovation labs provide customers and technology partners with outstanding development and application opportunities
  • Distributing 100,000+ tonnes of specialty chemicals and ingredients annually
  • More than 105 technology partners, including many of the world’s leading brands, serving 4,000 customers throughout the region
  • The Jebsen & Jessen Group was the first industrial company in South East Asia to achieve 100% carbon neutrality (since 2011)

 

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Contact

23/110-117, Sorachai Building 25th-29th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 63 (Ekamai), Klongton Nua, Wattana 10110 Bangkok Thailand

+66 2 787 8700

ingredients@jjsea.com

ingredients.jjsea.com