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Sasathorn Sanguandeekul
Executive Market Analyst, Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Ltd.

Sasathorn Sanguandeekul is a seasoned market analyst with over 12 years of experience in marketing and market research, specializing in industrial and commodity sectors.

Since 2018, she has served at Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Ltd., Thailand’s largest sugar producer, where she leads strategic research initiatives focused on Thai agricultural trends, sugar trade flows, and futures markets.

In her current role as Executive Market Analyst, Sasathorn oversees the research desk for Mitr Phol Group and plays a key role in representing Thailand’s sugar industry in international forums, including the ASEAN Sugar Alliance and the Global Sugar Association (GSA). Her insights are regularly featured at major industry events, both domestically and internationally, such as the ISO Conference and S&P Global Platts, where she shares expert perspectives on market dynamics and regional developments.

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Dr. Seksan Phrommanich holds a Ph.D. in Biological Science (Molecular Biology) from Burapha University, Thailand, graduating in 2007. With over 16 years of experience in commercial ethanol process development, he has excelled in maximizing fermentation efficiency and has overseen various biochemical product developments in renewable energy, the feed industry, healthy foods and drinks, and biomaterials.

Currently, Dr. Seksan serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Bio Global Solution Co., Ltd. He is actively involved in the renewable energy sector, holding the position of Vice Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Club and Chairman of the Committee on Ethanol Industry Development within the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). His efforts are focused on supporting the Thai ethanol industry, particularly in advancing gasohol E20 policies and facilitating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Thailand.

Dr. Seksan's key skills include biotechnology process solutions and improvements, especially in bioethanol production, fermentation process enhancement on a commercial scale, and development of bio-based products and projects. He is also experienced in agricultural waste management and value chain creation, business and project development and management, P&L management, and strategic planning.

In terms of professional experience, he has held the role of Vice President of Business Development at Bio Global Solution Co., Ltd. since 2023, while also serving as Vice Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Club and Chairman of the Committee on Ethanol Industry Development at FTI. Before that, he was the Business Development Manager SEAP at BL Biofuels, CLARIANT (THAILAND) LTD. from 2021 to 2022, and he served as the Director of Project Development at Simply Synergy Solution Co., Ltd. from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as a Senior Manager of Bio Chemical Business at Mitr Phol BioFuel Co., LTD. from 2014 to 2019 and held the position of Manager of the Technical and Planning Department there from 2011 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he was a Technical Specialist at Petro Green Co., LTD. from 2008 to 2011.

Dr. Seksan completed his Ph.D. in Biological Science in 2007 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 2000, both from Burapha University in Chonburi, Thailand. He has also received notable grants and fellowships, including the Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program from the Thailand Research Fund and support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).