Vudha Bhirombhakdi (Thai: วุฒา ภิรมย์ภักดี, born 13 May 1934) is a Thai business executive. He is a third-generation member of the Bhirombhakdi family, and serves as chairman of Boon Rawd Brewery, one of Thailand's largest beer corporations.
Vudha Bhirombhakdi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1934 |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, sports shooter |
| Known for | Chairman of Boon Rawd Brewery |
Vudha is the elder of two sons of Vidya Bhirombhakdi, the adopted son of the family patriarch Phraya Bhirombhakdi. He graduated in engineering from the HTL Bohne in Munich (now part of the Munich University of Applied Sciences), and joined the company overseeing its production facilities, as well as the construction of its Khon Kaen brewery.[1] He is currently chairman of the board, following the death of his uncle Chamnong in 2015, while his cousin Santi serves as CEO.[2][3]
He is also a former sports shooter. He won a silver medal in the trap event at the 1974 Asian Games,[4] and competed in the mixed trap event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[5]
He was married to Khunying Oranuch Bhirombhakdi; they have four children: Vudtinun, Voravud, Nathawan Teepsuwan and Thanavud.
References edit
- ^ "เปิดสาแหรกจาก "บุญรอด เศรษฐบุตร" ถึง "ภิรมย์ภักดี" ในปัจจุบัน". Manager 360 (in Thai). 28 December 2013. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Vudha Bhirombhakdi, Boon Rawd Brewery Co Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg Markets. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Singha Complex". The Big Chilli. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "บันทึกสถิตินักกีฬาไทยในเอเชี่ยนเกมส์". Naewna (in Thai). 5 October 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vudthi Bhirombhakdi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.