Central Group promoted Walaya Chirathivat to President, recognizing her 40-year tenure and track record of scaling Central Pattana from 10 to 45 projects with record-breaking performance (THB 53B revenue, THB 19B profit in 2025). The move strengthens senior management amid rapid global business shifts driven by technology and AI, positioning the 79-year-old conglomerate to seize growth opportunities across 18 countries in Asia and Europe.