Ms. Supaluck Umpujh is a major force at The Mall Group, one of the biggest retail operators in Thailand. Following the success of The Siam Paragon, she is currently striving to create host of revolutionary retail mega projects – The Em District which consists of The Emporium, The EmQuartier and The Emsphere, The Bangkok Mall and many more. The entrepreneur earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from Mahidol University with First Class Honor, and a Masters in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Purdue University in the US.
Ms. Supaluck’s business acumen and experience have resulted in her being recognized by various institutions and authorities throughout her career. In 2004, she was also honored as the “Outstanding Businesswoman” by the Federation of Business, and Professional Women’s Association of Thailand; in 2005, she was honored the “Mahidol University Outstanding Alumni Award” by Mahidol University; and in 2006 she was awarded for Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World. In the recent years, she was named “The Iron Butterfly” of Thai retailing by Fortune magazine and the “Person of the Year” by Thailand Tatler magazine in 2015. In 2019, she was awarded for “Entrepreneur of The Year” Award by Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA). She was also an Honorary Advisor to the Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and worked as an Executive Committee Director of the Bangkok Fashion City project.
In June 2021, Ms. Supaluck has been appointed in the National Order of the Legion of Honor at the rank of Knight (Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur – Chevalier), by decree of the President of the Republic of France. The insignia is a symbol of the recognition of France for her long-term commitment to promote and develop trade between French companies and The Mall Group, including her contribution to the recognition of the French know-how and culture in Thailand.
2024 has been a landmark year for Ms. Supaluck, marked by significant achievements in the global retail industry. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the World Retail Congress, with the award ceremony taking place in Paris this April. Her exceptional work and dedication have also garnered recognition from CNN, which will feature a solo editorial interview with her on September 14, 2024. Additionally, Ms. Supaluck recently received the prestigious Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards in November.