Career Objective
Yundyong is a versatile professional with extensive experience in business turnaround across diverse industries. Originally trained as a chemical engineer, Yundyong successfully transitioned into roles as an investment banker, financial advisor, business consultant, insolvency practitioner, and turnaround specialist. With a comprehensive understanding of various sectors in Thailand, he possesses a holistic perspective on effective business management.
Professional Experience
Investment Banking and Advisory:
Led privatization, M&A, and fundraising initiatives, including project finance, debenture issuance, and IPOs. Advised on matters spanning energy, petrochemicals, utilities, telecommunications, real estate, and transportation. Notable projects include advising on privatization for major state-owned enterprises, such as EGAT, PTT, AOT, and MCOT.
Insolvency Practitioner and Turnaround Specialist:
Managed significant insolvency works in Thailand for Ferrier Hodgson during the aftermath of the 1997 financial crisis. Relocated to Ferrier Hodgson Sydney in 2001, gaining exposure to insolvency assignments in a different legal environment.
Played a major role in assisting financial institutions in Thailand during multiple financial crises by facilitating debt restructuring, rehabilitation, and NPL portfolio sales. It was here where Yundyong and Baker Tilly Thailand were able to break the doors opened to almost all the major banks in Thailand, in particular the State owned banks.
Establishment of Baker Tilly Thailand:
Co-founded Baker Tilly Thailand in 2003, providing a comprehensive range of financial services, including audit, insolvency, and transaction advisory. Pioneered transformative advisory roles that effectively reduced non-performing Loans (NPLs) in Thailand. Expanded service offerings to include business outsourcing, internal control, tax advisory, and HR consulting. Established Baker Tilly practices in Myanmar and Laos, extending similar services.
Education
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Master’s degree in business administration with a focus on Finance
Graduate Member (IOD) Thai Institute of Directors
Finance Advisor Association of Securities Companies (SEC)