Issara Sereewatthanawut
Associate Professor Issara Sereewatthanawut, PhD is currently serving as Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute and Acting Director of the College of Politics and Governance, King Prajadhipok's Institute; and Chairman of the Board of MCOT PCL. Prior to these posts, Issara formerly served as Deputy Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute; and Former Member of Parliament.
Biography and career
The eldest son among the three children of the family that operates auto parts business through joint ventures with companies in Asia and Europe. Sereewatthanawut graduated from Bangkok Christian College, secondary school from Suankularb Wittayalai School and Triam Udom Suksa School. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, master's degree in public administration from Ramkhamhaeng University, and completed a Ph.D. in engineering from Imperial College London.He used to be a businessman and lecturer in public and private higher education institutions. His academic title is Associate Professor.
Politically, Sereewatthanawut is a former Chief of Staff and Chief Advisor to the President of the National Assembly, Chuan Leekpai. In early May 2022, he was appointed as head of Democrat Party's committee on modern economy, replacing Prinn Panitchpakdi who resigned over his alleged sexual misconduct.