Testimonials

Faculty Testimonials

Professor Dipak C. Jain
Kellogg School of Management
Sandy and Morton Goldman Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Professor of Marketing
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Co-author of Marketing Moves: A New Approach to Profits, Growth, and Renewal with Philip Kotler and Suvit Maesincee
"The most appealing aspect of the SEP offered by Sasin is that the Professors teaching in this program come from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), the two top business schools in the world. Faculty members bring a combination of academic rigor and business relevance to the classroom. The diversity among participants make the learning experience memorable. It is the program that every senior executive should try to attend."

Professor Paul A. Tiffany
Adjunct Professor of Management
The Haas School of Business of the University of California, Berkeley
Co-author of Business Plan for Dummies with Steven D. Peterson which was a world-wide top-five finalist in the annual Booz Allen/Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year award for 1998.
"I think SEP gives the opportunity for managers to maintain their skill level with new ideas and also to sit down and think about what their company is doing, where they are and how they can improve. Its one of the most valuable parts of management, I believe."

Professor Michael Useem
The William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management and
Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Author of Leading Up: How to Lead Your Boss So You Both Win (October 2001),
The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All (1998), Upward Bound (2003) and The Go Point (2006)
"The SEP that I have been involved with for 13 years now has three features that are especially distinctive. One, its a three week program that gives the opportunity to cover all the main topics you really need to know. If you want to run an enterprise you need strategy, leadership, team development, accounting, finance, marketing and micro and macroeconomics. Two, its a very intensive program; for three weeks its the opportunity to really wrap your mind around the topics and integrate them in such a way that you can bring them back to the workplace and use them effectively.  And the third feature is that it is the opportunity for a group of people in business and public sectors who are facing problems or have faced problems like yours to share experiences with one another in small group discussions and in the full classroom. It also provides an exchange of ideas with the instructors covering all topics relevant to running a business. In an environment like that, it is just a lot of good wisdom in the room."

Participant Testimonials

Mr. Phillip Gibson (SEP-9, Class of 1995)
Commissioner General for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, 2010 Shanghai World Expo
"SEP value lay not so much in teaching me facts that were new, but more in providing the intellectual framework for me to assess the various experiences from my career to date and learn from them a rare opportunity to reflect on the essential qualities of leadership and to define the values that I seek to bring to whatever I do - quality, integrity, teamwork, commitment and common sense."

Mr. Kovit Kantapasara (SEP-14, Class of 2000)
Country Executive, General Electric International Operation Co., Inc.
"Sasin 3-week residential program gave me an invaluable experience as well as long-lasting and memorable friendships with my classmates. The SEP curriculum provides just the right balance of theoretical and practical aspects of business management and leadership. It was the best and most productive three weeks I have ever spent in any training."

Mr. Shyama Prasad Goswami (SEP-19, Class of 2005)
General Manager (Group Marketing), Kangwal Group (Thailand)
"It has been a fantastic experience to join SEP of Sasin. The environment, the quality Professors and exciting participants made the experience wonderful. I am sure after attending this program I will face the challenges of changing competitive business world in a much better way."

Mr. Attapol Buranatrevedhya (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Managing Director, Perfect Care Limited
"Sasin SEP Program will absolutely broaden my views on strategic business management and strengthen my leadership competency. Thinking strategically and inspiring colleagues for true commitment and teamwork will lead to gaining and sustaining corporate competitive advantages."

Mr. Attawut Intongkam (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Business Manager GMF, Atotech (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
"My 3 weeks in SEP have been very valuable to me. I have learnt many new and updated management concepts which are applicable to my current responsibility."

Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Executive Vice President, IRPC Public Co., Ltd.
"Attending Sasin three week Senior Executive Program (SEP) taught by excellent professors and run by efficient staff at Dusit Thani Hua-Hin, about 200 km. from Bangkok, makes me feel like I'm studying at Kellogg School or Wharton School in the US with friends who are executives from various Thai and international companies. Gaining knowledge from the class lectures, cases and discussions is an invaluable experience to me. Sasin SEP is the best top-class senior executive program available in Southeast Asia region!"

Mr. Han Thein Lwin (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Director, High Tech Concrete Technology Co., Ltd.
"Sasin SEP was my very first international executive course and I gained much useful knowledge plus strategic decision making experience which will be very useful in my future career. I will remember this experience."

Mr. Mas'ud Khamid (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Executive General Manager of Regional Division II, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk
"SEP-20 changed my mindset to anticipate the global business landscape, define Leadership, Value Creation & Marketing in a short time."

Mr. Muhammad Awaluddin (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Vice President, Public & Marketing Communication, PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia
"The SEP Program gave me the best experience in understanding many aspects of business management. The program has very well trained lecturers who taught us not only strategy and theoretical aspects but also practical aspects and how to execute them into business practices."

Dr. Narong Budhraja (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Deputy Hospital Director, Bangkok Hospital Phuket
"It was an honor to learn from the best and to be amongst great minds. This was an enlightening experience indeed."

Mr. Niruth Raksaseree (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Senior Director, Bank of Thailand, Southern Region Office 
"The 3-week residential SEP Program gave me not only various experiences for my career, especially in business strategic management, leadership and organizational change, but friendships with all participants also. It was very effective residential program."

Mr. Piyasak Sarntigasem (SEP-20, Class of 2006)
Vice President, NPC Safety and Environment Service Co., Ltd.
"Would personally recommend SEP for any executive or anybody who is going to be an executive."

Mr. Kranphol  Atsawasuwan (SEP -21, Class of 2007)
Managing Director, Symphony Communication Co., Ltd.
"I highly recommend SEP, The best program for executives. All professors are very knowledgeable and have high teaching skill.ย  The curriculum covers key essential fundamentals and techniques that are practical. I met many new friends in a warm atmosphere through a variety of activities. Sasin is very professional in organizing learning programs for executives."

Mr. Tharathorn Koonchanok (SEP -21, Class of 2007)
Vice President Operations, ThaiNamthip Limited
"The SEP program is the longest I have ever taken in my personal life, but it was very much worth attending. The content is so valuable and technically informative for walking in the current environment. In general, the program provides one with a readiness to lead and manage the future."

Mr. Prasert Atsawasuwan (SEP-21, Class of 2007)
Managing Director, Symphony Communication Co., Ltd.
I highly recommend SEP, The best program for executives. All professors are very knowledgeable and have high teaching skill. The curriculum covers key essential fundamentals and techniques that are practical. I met many new friends in a warm atmosphere through a variety of activities. Sasin is very profesional in organizing learning programs for executives.

Mr. Alongkorn Meesuttha (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Manager, HR Solution Development, PTT Exploration and Production Public Co., Ltd.
“SEP-3 week program gave me lots of new and refreshing wide range of Business/Organizational Management with proper balance of theory and practice. It provides me to realize “Think Globally, Act Locally” slogan. Experience sharing and networking is much more valuable for me during this time. And have fun too!!”

Mr. Boonchai Chunhawiksit (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Vice President, Jetty, PTT Chemical Public Co., Ltd.
"SEP Program is not only the program which gave me a great time to enhance my managerial skill and leadership but also gave me a chance to create network relationship with my classmates which be helpful in today’s business. It’s a great course to be in."

Mr. Kanet Buranasin (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Senior Vice President, Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.
“Sasin has put together many interesting subjects into the 3-week SEP. Value of SEP came from diversification of thought shared by participants from many different area of experience and, more importantly, most professors have such great abilities to share their views in much different perspective and significantly able to explain such complex material (which normally would take months or years to understand) to participants with different background within a short period of time. I strongly recommend the mid-career candidate to get participate in the SEP program if possible.”

Air Marshal Kumrob Liyavanija (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
RTAF of Higher Education Commander, Air Education and Training Command
“3 weeks in SEP, I achieved knowledge in business management theory of Global Economics, Marketing, Financial and Strategy which is not in my experience before, also I had a chance to share ideas with lecturers and class participants.”

Mr. Payont Ampornareekul (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Vice President: Production Central Utility Plant 2 & 4 , PTT Utility Co., Ltd.
"Sasin’s SEP course is valuable to me and my company in such a way that it gives powerful tools to shape and drive our recently established business to fulfill the goal to enhance the petrochemical business of PTT. We’ve already set up this course as a necessary course for every senior executive. Thanks to SEP Programme for helping us as a platform to create the management of the company in high efficiency and effectiveness manner."

Ms. Pimrapee Phanwichatikul (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Vice President, Sales & Marketing , Maritime Park & Spa Resort
“I have to thanks all “Sasin team” in making this “SEP” happened. This is no wonder to be one of the best programs that one who are learning to be the leaders must attend. Cases and wonderful knowledge from the energetic and born to be professors really enlighten and secure my career path indeed. I wish to encourage everyone who called “executive” to attend this “SEP” as a “must” condition.”

Mr. Supakorn Winnawan, M.D. (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Assistant Director, Bangkok Hospital Rayong
"SEP’s content gives me different view of global business and opens my mind from my routine job as many case studies are out of my knowledge because they are too far, which hard to understand most thinking process and background. The most value for me is the network among participants that is useful in future work. Thanks for everything here. Best regards."

Mrs. Supawadee Punsri (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Director Bank of Thailand Museum, Bank of Thailand
"Sasin’s 3-week program was beyond my expectation. Besides reviewing important management concepts for us, our professors also provoked our thoughts on corporate governance, leadership and strategic thinking, which are crucial for today’s and future challenges of globalization. Besides learning from our professors, I also learned a lot from my classmates. I also value the friendship among our group."

Mr. Sutat Wongvanich (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Executive Vice President, “Solution and Consulting Delivery”, PTT ICT Solutions Co., Ltd.
“During long journey to study 20 days, it’s to short for knowledge transfer from expertise top of the world. The know-how you can get, it is direct effect to your responsibility in the organization. After the classes you will change and improve your way to do the business. So I like to invite you to join this SEP.”

Mr. Thevarak Rochanapruk, Ph.D. (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Project Director, PTT Phenol Co., Ltd.
“Initially I thought that it was just another executive course, the one that makes you want to take a nap during classes. As it turned out, this is definitely one of the best, if not the best executive courses I have ever taken during my career. I look forward to attending other SASIN courses in the near future."

Mr. Wittawat Svasti-Xuto (SEP-22, Class of 2008)
Acting Vice President, Petroleum Products & LPG Trading Department & Vice President, Price Risk Management and International Market Analysis Department, PTT Public Co., Ltd.
"Thank to Sasin for arranging this kind of program which will help Thailand develop more and more. I had learnt a lot and got new friends."

Mr. Adisak Chanthasensack (SEP-23, Class of 2009)
Head of IT, Bayer Business Services, Bayer Thai Co., Ltd.
“SEP is the place to be if you need the latest knowledge on management principles and applications.  This three week residency program provides an interactive environment to share discussions with different industry leaders.  Because of the reputable faculty members, you definitely do not want to miss this program.  As the first representative from my company, I am introducing this program as part of my company’s career development and continuing education!”

Mr. Chaiyanandh Lapitananuvat (SEP-23, Class of 2009)
Executive Vice President – Retail Product & Marketing, Siam City Bank Public Co., Ltd.
“The courses in the SEP program strengthened and refreshed my knowledge.  I felt the 3-weeks sharpened my brain as well as vision to do business better.  I also got a number of good business friends as an unexpected added bonus."

Mr. Kitirach Tachamanokul (SEP-23, Class of 2009)
Deputy Managing Director,  Design and Product Development, LV Technology Public Co., Ltd.
“The three-week SEP program gave me great knowledge and valuable experience from professionals.  I felt the three weeks went by very fast because so many innovative ideas were presented for me to apply to my firm.  Both the theory and real cases were very useful.”

Mr. Trisdee Watanangkur (SEP-23, Class of 2009)
Complex Manager, IRPC Public Co., Ltd.
“I feel SEP was a great opportunity to make me widen my vision.  Both professional top-class lecturers and case study discussions were very valuable.  I believe the SASIN  “SEP” program can really benefit our society.”

 Mr. Vichien Usanachote (SEP-23, Class of 2009)
Senior Executive Vice President, The Bangchak Petroleum Public Co., Ltd.
“The SEP curriculum has broadened my knowledge in many aspects which has helped me to better assess the various experiences of my career, especially the essential quality of leadership.  SEP provides essential theoretical and practical aspects of business management in this fast changing world.”