Ms. Piengchit Sriprasart, Senior Vice President of People & Culture and Corporate Affairs, Thailand and Indochina, Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated, "We are delighted and deeply proud that Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has been recognized as one of the 'HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026' for the fourth time. This recognition reflects our commitment to building an organization where employees are at the heart of our success, while empowering everyone to fully unleash their potential and grow sustainably alongside the organization. As the regional hub driving SBFHE's operations, a regional business unit covering health enrichment products and beverages across Asia, Thailand plays a key role in driving excellence in People & Culture through employee capability development and knowledge sharing across Asian markets under 'Faster, Stronger, and Together.' These efforts aim to strengthen organizational capabilities across the region. The success of SBFT, together with the recognition of our Taiwan business unit as one of the 'HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026', further reflects the strength of SBFHE in building a unified organizational culture and harnessing the collaboration and strengths of each market to drive innovation, business growth, and sustainable value for consumers across Asia."
'Faster-Stronger-Together': Three Themes Driving People & Culture Operations Across the Region
Faster - Enhancing the People & Culture experience through digital technology and AI
SBFT is advancing its HR Digitalized Experience and AI Career Planning by applying digital technology to enhance the efficiency of human resources management. This includes the launch of MyCareer, an intelligent career planning platform that connects learning, mentorship, internal work opportunities across Suntory business units globally, and various forms of collaboration. The platform enables employees to define and plan their career growth in a clear and tangible way.
Stronger - Strengthening employee capabilities and promoting wellbeing
SBFT takes a holistic approach to employee wellbeing through Workplace Wellness, covering three key dimensions: Body (physical health), Mind (mental wellbeing), and Belonging (a sense of belonging within the organization). This is complemented by Learning & Development initiatives delivered through regional programs designed globally by Suntory University, along with a Cross-Country Leadership Development Program with Thailand serving as a strategic hub for driving employee development initiatives across SBFHE's diverse markets. Furthermore, Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Team Building activities are organized to support knowledge sharing, network building, and teamwork among employees from diverse cultures throughout Asia. This approach elevates Learning & Development from country-level initiatives to Regional Talent Development, connecting employees and leaders across diverse markets to learn and grow together.
Together - Fostering engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and participation
SBFT fosters employee engagement and active participation through Employee Engagement and Recognition, with regular internal communications, such as Quarterly Townhall, to build shared understanding and alignment around organizational goals. We also promote a culture of recognition through SunnyStars, Suntory's global platform that celebrates employees who exemplify the behaviors embodied in the Suntory Leadership Spirit. In addition, we bring the One Suntory Spirit and DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) to life through the concept of "Uniquely Me, Growing as One." Insights and feedback from the Employee Engagement Survey are continuously used to enhance the employee experience and create a workplace that embraces diversity, respects differences, and empowers everyone to grow and succeed together.
"As the strategic regional hub driving SBFHE's operations, Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) remains committed to enhancing the employee experience while developing the capabilities and competencies of our people to build a future-ready workforce equipped to navigate changes and embrace new opportunities. We will also continue to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices across markets in the region to drive excellence in People & Culture and support the sustainable growth of SBFHE, guided by our 'Growing for Good' value and our commitment to creating shared value for our employees, consumers, and society," Ms. Piengchit concluded.