Kanita Dhanitta Sasavatayut has been appointed as PTTEP's first female CEO, effective October 1, 2025, replacing outgoing CEO Montri Rawaleuchai. With a background in chemical engineering and 20+ years at PTTEP, Kanita played a crucial role in driving strategic investments, achieving record oil production (509,905 barrels/day in 2025), pursuing net-zero emissions targets by 2050, and most significantly, spearheading Thailand's first CCS (carbon capture and storage) project at the Arthit field. Her appointment signals the company's continued focus on energy security and clean energy transition.