Vannee Leelavechbutr

Executive Director of Thailand

Ms. Vannee Leelavechbutr is a distinguished leader in corporate communications, public relations, and strategic consulting, with over three decades of experience across Asia and the global stage. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Neo Target Co., Ltd., a leading communications and reputation management firm, as well as CEO of Reputation Consulting.

She is also a Partner of Mileage Communications Group Singapore, which operates 16 offices in 10 Asian countries as a member of the Global PR Network, and a Partner of Influential Brands Singapore, home of the prestigious Influential Brand Awards.

Beyond her corporate leadership, Ms. Vannee actively contributes to national and social causes. She is a Committee Member of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand and serves as Executive Consultant to the VV Share Foundation, reflecting her commitment to ethical leadership and social impact.

Her distinguished career includes serving as Executive Director at J. Walter Thompson, Communications Consultant to the United Nations (Thailand), and Executive Director of Corporate & Marketing Communications at T.N. Group. She has also held senior leadership positions at Presko Public Relations.

Ms. Vannee’s influence extends into public policy and civil society. She has served as Honorable Advisor to the National Reform Steering Committee on Economics Reform under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Advisor to the Minister of Commerce (Mr. Amaret Sila-on), and as Committee Member and Advisor to organizations including the Federation of Thai Industries, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai Red Cross, Consumer Protection Organization of Thailand, The Royal Project, Government Pharmaceutical Organization, and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Her outstanding achievements have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including:

  • Outstanding Woman of the Year (2002) – For Thai Social Foundation
  • Outstanding Woman of the Year (2005) – Ministry of Labor
  • Quality Person of the Year (2011) – Business Category, Foundation of Science & Technology Council of Thailand
  • Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) 2020 – MORS Group
  • Master Entrepreneur, Professional & Business Services Industry (2021) – Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA)
  • Royal Trophy of the Healthy Elderly Contest Project 2025 – Thai Red Cross Fair (to be confirmed)
  • Winner, Healthy Elderly Contest Project 2025 – Thai Red Cross Fair (to be confirmed)

With a proven record of bridging the private sector, government, and social organizations, Ms. Vannee brings to MINDAI™ Institute not only her expertise in leadership and communications, but also her deep dedication to integrity, innovation, and sustainable impact.

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