GULF Wins Asian Excellence Award For Third Consecutive Year
Real estate developer Gulf Development won five awards at the Asian Excellence Award 2026, including Asia's Best CEO and CFO, for the third consecutive year of recognition from the prestigious governance awards program.
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has claimed prestigious honors at the international Asian Excellence Award 2026 for the third consecutive year, organized by Corporate Governance Asia magazine, Asia's leading publication on corporate governance. The awards demonstrate the vision of GULF's management team in collectively driving organizational growth within a comprehensive ESG framework across all dimensions, alongside internationally recognized investor relations efforts.
GULF's awards this year include Asia's Best CEO, presented to Saratcha Ratanawadet, President and Chief Executive Officer, recognizing his pivotal role as top leader in driving organizational strategy and growth while building confidence among shareholders, investors, and all stakeholders. The company also received Asia's Best CFO, awarded to Yupapim Wangwiwat, Chief Financial Officer, for her leadership in financial strategy management, efficient financial structure administration, financial discipline, and maintaining strong cash flow amid economic volatility. GULF was also named Best Investor Relations Company – Thailand for its excellence in investor communication, delivering quality and timely information with full transparency to facilitate investor understanding and informed decision-making.
Additionally, GULF received the Sustainable Asia Award, recognizing the company's excellence in conducting business sustainably under an ESG framework with comprehensive social responsibility and stakeholder care. The company also earned the Best Environmental Responsibility award for the first time, reflecting its concrete commitment to environmental policies and efforts to drive the organization toward a low-carbon society.
The 16th Asian Excellence Award 2026, organized by Corporate Governance Asia magazine, a leading Hong Kong and Asia-based publication on corporate governance, has been held annually since 2011 to honor individuals and organizations excelling in management, finance, investor relations, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance. Winners are selected based on organizational performance evaluated alongside surveys of investors, analysts, and experts across the Asia region.
