Meet the Board

With operations across Asia, our organisation runs smoothly because our employees have inspiring leaders they can look up to. These are the pioneers that will lead Mega We care into a bright new age.

Meet the Board

With operations across Asia, our organisation runs smoothly because our employees have inspiring leaders they can look up to. These are the pioneers that will lead Mega We care into a bright new age.

Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
Independent Director and Chairman of Board of Directors
Mr. Alan Kam
Independent Director and Chairman of Audit Committee
Mr. Vijay Karwal
Independent Director, Member of Audit Committee and Chairman of Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Mr. Thor Santhisiri
Independent Director and Member of Audit Committee
Mr. Kirit Shah
Director and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Mr. Ishaan Shah
Director
Ms. Sameera Shah
Director
Mr. Shiraz Erach Poonevala
Director
Mr. Vivek Dhawan
Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Mr. Thomas Abraham
Director and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
Independent Director and Chairman of Board of Directors

Education

  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (2008) Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Commerce and Marketing (2007) Thammasat University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Development Economics (2002) The Nation Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand
  • Fellow of the Trinity College Faculty (1999), The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (1997) Khon Kaen University, Thailand
  • Fellow (HONORISCAUSA) of the Australasian Faculty (1995) Public Health Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws (1993) The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Population and Development (1992) The National Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Science in Health Education (1991) Srinakharinwirot University, Prasarnmit, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Medicine (1989) Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Information Science (1989) Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Social Sciences (1983) Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Melbourne University, Australia (1964)

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 2013 – Present Position : Chairman and Independent Director Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribution of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
  • Present Position : Chairman of the foundation Mechai Viravaidya Foundation / Non-profit organization.
Mr. Alan Kam
Independent Director and Chairman of Audit Committee

Education

  • BSBA & MBA, Finance, University of Denver, U.S.A.
  • IOD Training DCP No. 39/2004
  • CSR No. 1/2006
  • CDC No. 2/2008
  • CGI No. 0/2014
  • RCP No. 40/2017
  • SBM No. 3/2018
  • Fellow Member 2004
  • Chartered Director 2008

Professional career

  • 2013 – Present :Director, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute natraceutical and pharmaceutical product
  • 2017 – Present : Director, Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Co., Ltd, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2017 – Present : Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Tata Steel (Thailand) PCL, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2016 – Present : Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ticketmelon Co., Ltd, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore / Digital ticketing for events services
  • 2015 – Present: Director, Cal-Comp Holdings (Brazil) S.A., Sao Paolo, Brazil
  • 2013 – Present : Trustee Director and Chairman of the Investment Committee, Nambawan Superannuation Fund Limited / Trustee of the Public Officers Superannuation Fund, Papua New Guinea
  • 2000 – Present : Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) PCL /Electronic products production
Mr. Vijay Karwal
Independent Director, Member of Audit Committee and Chairman of Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Education

  • 1997 – 1999 CFA Institute, Current holder of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
  • 1988 – 1994 University of Groningen, The Netherlands, M.Sc. in Monetary Economics
  • 1993 – 1994 University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Erasmus Scholar – Department of Accounting & Management Sciences

Professional career

  • May 2021 – Present Position : Chief Financial Officer
    Company : Affamed Therapeutics, Hong Kong
  • May 2021- Present Position : Operating Partner
    Company : CBC Group, Hongkong
  • Sep 2018 – May 2021 Position : Managing Director, Head of Healthcare Investment Banking, Asia ex-Japan
    Company : Nomura International, Hong Kong
  • Nov 2015 – Nov 2017 Position : Chief Development Officer
    Company : DaVita Inc., Singapore
Mr. Thor Santhisiri
Independent Director and Member of Audit Committee

Education

  • Post graduate, London College of Communications, UK
  • Bachelor of Arts in graphic design at St Martins
  • School of Art, London, UK
  • IOD Training DCP No. 175/2013

Professional career

  • 2013 – Present : Director, Independent Director and Member of Audit Committee, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
  • 2011 – Present : Chairman, Grey (Thailand) / Advertising business, public relation and Brand Creation for organizations
  • 2009 – 2011 : Chairman, Nude Communications Co., Ltd. / Advertising business, public relation and Brand Creation for organizations
  • 1997 – 2008 : Chairman / Executive Creative Director, TBWA (Thailand)
  • Co., Ltd. / Advertising business, public relation and Brand Creation for organizations
Mr. Kirit Shah
Director and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, H.R. College of Commerce, India
  • IOD Training DCP No. 57/2005

Professional career

  • 2013 – Present : Director and Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
  • 2011 – Present : Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) PCL / Contracting for the construction
  • 2011 – Present : Director, International Seaports (Haldia) Private Limited, India
  • 2007 – Present : Director and Member of Remuneration Committee, Precious Shipping PCL / International maritime and shipping business
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Globex Corporation Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
  • 2007 – Present : Executive Director, Graintrade Ltd. / Holding company for investment
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Unistretch Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Maxwin Builders Ltd. / Hotel services
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Premthai International Ltd. / Export canned food
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Maestro Controls Ltd. / Air Conditioning services
  • 2007 – Present : Director, Southern LPG Limited, India
Mr. Ishaan Shah
Director

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Southern California, U.S.A.
  • IOD Training DCP No. 145/2011

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years:

2013 – Present : Director, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
2012 – Present : Director and Executive Director, Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) PCL / Contracting for the construction
2011 – Present : Director, Precious Shipping PCL / International maritime and shipping business
2008 – Present : Director, Globex Corporation Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
2008 – Present : Director, Graintrade Ltd. / Holding company for investment
2008 – Present : Director, Unistretch Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
2008 – Present : Director, Geepee Air Service Ltd. / Air tickets agency
2008 – Present : Director, Ambika Tour Agency (Thailand) Ltd. / Airplane and tour tickets agency
2008 – Present : Director, Maxwin Builders Ltd. / Hotel services
2008 – Present : Director, Premthai International Ltd. / Export canned food
Ms. Sameera Shah
Director

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Chapman University, U.S.A.
  • Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, U.S.A.
  • Gems and Gemology, Gemological Institution of America, U.S.A.

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

2013 – Present : Director, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
2014 – Present : Director, Maestro Controls Ltd. / Air Conditioning services
2014 – Present : Director, Linaria Chemical (Thailand) Limited
2007 – Present : Director, Globex Corporation Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
2007 – Present : Director, Graintrade Ltd. / Holding company for investment
2007 – Present : Director, Unistretch Ltd. / Investment and leasing out office buildings
2007 – Present : Director, Maxwin Builders Ltd. / Hotel services
2007 – Present : Director, Premthai International Ltd. / Export canned food
Mr. Shiraz Erach Poonevala
Director

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Sydenham College of Commerce, India
  • Master of Commerce, Sydenham College of Commerce, India
  • Associated Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

2013 – Present : Director, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
2005 – Present : Investment Director, G.P. Group Of Companies Ltd. / Investment
2004 – Present : Director and Member-Audit Committee, Polyplex (Thailand) PCL / Manufacture and export polyester film
Mr. Vivek Dhawan
Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Delhi College of Engineering
  • MBA, Southern Illinois University, U.S.A.
  • IOD Training DCP No. 159/2012

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 2013- Present Position : Chief Executive Officer and Chief Coach Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
  • 1988 – 2013 Position : Chief Executive Officer Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
Mr. Thomas Abraham
Director and Chief Financial Officer

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • IOD Training DCP No. 103/2008

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 1998 – Present Position : Director and Chief Financial Officer Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
  • 1997 Position : Financial Manager Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
Mr. Vivek Dhawan
Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Mr. Thomas Abraham
Director and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Paramjit Singh Sawhney
President International
Ms. Duangnapa Tongsiri
President, Thailand Mega We Care
Mr. Girish Wadhwa
President, Myanmar
Mr. Vivek Dhawan
Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Delhi College of Engineering
  • MBA, Southern Illinois University, U.S.A.
  • IOD Training DCP No. 159/2012

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 2013- Present Position : Chief Executive Officer and Chief Coach Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
  • 1988 – 2013 Position : Chief Executive Officer Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
Mr. Thomas Abraham
Director and Chief Financial Officer

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • IOD Training DCP No. 103/2008

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 1998 – Present Position : Director and Chief Financial Officer Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
  • 1997 Position : Financial Manager Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
Mr. Paramjit Singh Sawhney
President International

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Delhi University, India
  • MBA, Rajasthan University, India
  • IOD Training DCP No. 159/2012

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 2000 – Present Position : Regional Director Mega Lifesciences PCL/Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
Ms. Duangnapa Tongsiri
President, Thailand Mega We Care

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 1996 – Present Position : Managing Director of Thailand Brands Business Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
  • 1993 – 1996 Position : Manager of Science Department and Regulatory Affairs Manager Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • IOD Training DCP No. 161/2012

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 1996 – Present Position : Managing Director of Thailand Brands Business Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
  • 1993 – 1996 Position : Manager of Science Department and Regulatory Affairs Manager Mega Lifesciences Co., Ltd. / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
Mr. Girish Wadhwa
President, Myanmar

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Calcutta University, India
  • Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • DCP No. 182/2013

Professional career

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 1997 – Present Position : Managing Director of Mega Myanmar Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products