Bangkok – Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Company Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, was awarded the title “Thailand Best Employer 2022” at the Kincentric Best Employers – Thailand programme, where leading companies compete to become the top organization that inspires strong commitment and superior performance. Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) has been honored with this award for achieving business results through excellent people practices, which enhances long-term success and sustainability.

Mr. Ashish Joshi, Chief Executive Officer of Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., discusses the essential principles and frameworks that the Company uses to maintain good morale and productivity, particularly in the difficult times like the past year spent combating a global pandemic and its immediate and long-term impacts. "At SPBT we ensure high levels of agility and resilience by living with Suntory values described by the Japanese words 'Gemba' and 'Yatte Minahare'. 'Gemba' is about consistently directing insights-led activities that put our consumers, customers, and employees at the heart of what we do. 'Yatte Minahare', summarised as 'failure is an option, fear is not', emphasizes on agile action, continuous learning and improvement. Since maintaining employee morale and happiness has become increasingly important during the pandemic, the Company cements its emphasis on people and on preserving both quality of work and quality of life for their employees, which deftly reflected in its crowning title.”

Furthermore, putting priority on caring for human resources is what ultimately propels business growth in any climate. Ms. Piengchit Sriprasart, Chief People & Culture and Corporate Affairs Officer at Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., outlines the organization’s top priorities as actively monitoring the situation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and regularly updating the Company’s policies in order to safeguard the health and safety of both the employees and the customers. “Every day, we focused on finding the best ways to support our people during this trying period.” This was done in the form of providing 10,000 doses of vaccines for employees and business partners, with the cooperation of both the management and the team.  Not only has this significantly enhanced SPBT employee engagement for three consecutive years, but our production and sales frontline personnel

also feel more confident being on-site and in the market. This ensures that there is no interruption in the delivery of our products to our beloved consumers and customers.”

Mr. Ashish Joshi also emphasizes ‘Agile Mindset’ as the key to navigating trying times. The Company has built its culture and capabilities according to its Mid- Term Plan (MTP) goals. However, it is indeed essential to be able to adapt the ways in which these goals are reached and to maximize productivity. It has been observed that globally successful modern organizations design new business models and apply digital technologies to facilitate cooperation. Therefore, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) constantly applies new programs to develop personnel and operations tactics. As a relatively young organization of only 5 years, 3 of which were spent operating in the midst of the global pandemic, the Company has amazingly delivered strong business results while laying down a solid foundation for future successes. "In 2023, we will continue our ‘Agile Mindset’ journey with more simplification & automation, stronger Gemba insights to guide our commercial execution, and strengthening our culture built on the ‘Suntory Leadership Spirits’ as the Company securely climbs towards its ultimate goal of becoming the ‘Most Beloved Beverage Company in Thailand’.”

Together, Yatte Minahare spirit with Gemba focus, Agile Mindset and highly engaged organization make up the Company’s unique formula for success. Being awarded the prestigious “Thailand Best Employer 2022” title at the Kincentric Best Employers–Thailand programme, confirms that Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand), as one of the most outstanding people centric organizations; but more importantly, it is truly an organisation that inspires its employees to excel despite unique challenges.