Consulting Values

Empowering: To be a trusted strategic advisor specializing in driving business growth through strategic consulting services for boards and executives seeking sustainable prosperity.

Growth: With a client-centric approach sharpened over nearly two decades across fifteen industries, I architect growth strategies that create a distinct competitive advantage and drive impactful growth.

Success: Client success is my top priority. I provide clear, insightful guidance to solve your challenging problems by transforming strategic insights into concrete actions, securing critical short-term wins for sustained success.

    • Born: 1986, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

    • Relatives: Watanuki family, Na-Ranong family

    • Residence: Vadhana, Bangkok, Thailand, Sanmu, Chiba, Japan

    • Occupation: Management Consultant, Author, Instructor

  • Alma Mater:

    • 2025: MBA in General Management, EIU-Paris

    • 2017: B.Technology in Commercial Program Cert., GFT, Transport Canada

    Education:

    • 2018: UN Peace Operations Specialized Training Cert. in Civilian Service, The Peace Operations Training Institute

    • 2007: Dip.Business Administration, Elected Member of Student Committee, SBAC

    • 2004: Dip.Japanese Language, Elected Head of Thai Student, Futaba College of Foreign

    • 2002: Secondary Education, ECA in Modern Arts, Sammu Minami Chūgakkō

    Credentials & Certifications:

    • 2025: Regulations on Repair Station Certification and Requirements (TCAR AIR Part-145), The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)

    • 2024: Studying at Japanese Universities, Graduate school of Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Tokyo

    • 2023: Transnational Studies, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo

    • 2023: Coaching Skills for Learner, Imperial College London

    • 2022: Project Management Professional certification course, Master of Project Academy

    • 2021: Nonprofit Financial Stewardship Program, Harvard Kennedy School

    • 2018: Information Management Training, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Groups

    • 2016: Leadership for Engineers, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management Delft University of Technology

    • 2016: Space Mission Design and Operations, School of Engineering Swiss Space Center, EPFL

    • 2016: Leadership for Engineers, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, TU Delft

    • 2015: International Organizations Management, University of Geneva

    • 2015: Financial Markets, Yale University

    • 2014: Leaders of Learning, Harvard University Graduate School of Education

    • 2014: Justice, Harvard University

    • 2014: International Human Rights, The Université catholique de Louvain

    • 2014: Advanced Competitive Strategy, Munich School of Management, Institute for Strategy Technology, LMU

    • 2014: Leaders of Learning, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    • 2014: Energy Subsidy Reform, Institute for Capacity Development International Monetary Fund

    • 2014: Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases in America, University of Pennsylvania

    • 2014: Surveillance Law, Stanford Law School, Stanford University

    • 2014: Highlights of Modern Astronomy, University of Rochester

    • 2014: Social Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania

    • Received the Futaba Golden Award for contributions to the Japanese Society Development Project.

    • Participated in the Psychological Social Supervisory Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo.

    • Spearheaded a 'Sharing Rice' charity, providing essential aid, including rice, to over 200 elderly residents in the Wat Nim community of Phasi Charoen district. This effort successfully addressed food insecurity for vulnerable seniors in the area.

    • Collaborated with Thailand's leading political parties to advocate for economic growth and secure a USD 12 billion budget to administrative resources needed on "Comprehensive Welfare System" that supports everyone equally.

  • International Relations & Diplomacy Honors:

    • 2022: Honored to attend meeting in the presence of the Deputy Chief of Mission of Russia to Thailand and Trade Representative of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand

    • 2014: Attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    • 2004: Attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Foreign Minister of Thailand in the presence of the Prime Minister of Thailand

    Intergovernmental Achievements:

    • 2017: United Nations Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Civilian Service

    • 2016: Commanding United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

    • 2016: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission

    • 2016: Protection of Civilians, UN-POTI

    • 2016: The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations Principles of Intervention and Management, UN-POTI

    • 2016: United Nations Civil-Military Coordination, UN-CIMIC

Proven Consistent Success

  • Louis took the helm as General Manager of one of Thailand's most significant aviation ventures, leading a landmark joint project with a consortium of global aviation parts and MRO industry leaders. The ultimate objective is to forge a successful business model into a powerful new $300M core asset, drive partner value, and cement Thailand as a world-class aviation hub.

  • As Head of Sales for Legacy Thai Furniture Export Manufacturer, Louis navigated intense operational pressure to deliver a 4% sales growth, representing $2M in overall production value. His strategic focus was ensuring consistent client delivery for industry leaders across the Asia Pacific, Japan, the UAE, Europe and the USA, helping manufacturer stay ahead of market trends.

  • As Advisor to the CEO, Louis partnered with Thailand's leading lawyers to architect a new growth strategy, integrating elite legal counsel into the core business. This synergy empowered the company to secure and execute over $3.5M in strategic initiatives.

  • As Senior Business Development and Project Management for a leading conglomerate, Louis managed a $25M portfolio, drove over 15 complex projects in cutting-edge fields, and shaped future growth by forging key alliances with investors, the board, and national regulatory bodies.

  • Louis engineered a business turnaround for a Bangkok hotel, generating $30K+ in new monthly revenue and a 30% profit increase in just two quarters. His HORECA strategy created financial stability by targeting corporate and local clients, covering all fixed costs, decreasing OTA expenses, and ultimately leading to a successful merger and acquisition in the following quarter.

Proven Corporate Career

  • As Project Supervisor and Country Sales, Louis was entrusted to lead a strategic $15M joint venture with CP Group for The Royal Chitralada Projects, overseeing the production facility from the ground to full-scale operation, import, sale, installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of machinery essential for food and beverage production, as well as for pharmaceutical manufacturing, providing comprehensive engineering solutions, including the design and construction of entire manufacturing plants.

  • On the $2.3B Bangkok Red Line project, Louis aligned the international team’s scope of work with local client requirements by creating a unifying operational framework. This foundation drove cross-functional integration, ensured strict compliance, and streamlined vendor budget management.

  • Spearheaded the launch of a successful pilot project for the new APAC CRM Competence Center, leveraging Salesforce analytics to align regional strategy and implement high-impact initiatives for the Japanese market.

  • Demonstrated career advancement in five years. As Assistant General Manager, led a 20-person team and restructured project cycles to enhance operational efficiency teams. As Business Development Manager, spearheaded market expansion by building a new client pipeline from scratch. Louis secured a $550,000 project portfolio and drove over 5% increase in company sales.

  • Spearheaded a 20-person team through the end-to-end project management cycle, driving operational efficiency and cultivating a high-performance culture for better team KPI to exceed business objectives.

  • I pioneered the company's strategic expansion into a new, high-growth market segment. My comprehensive business plan backed by in-depth market research, financial projections, and risk analysis, earned board approval and aligned the entire organization on a unified vision

  • Upon joining, I inherited a set of disjointed administrative processes that created delays and information silos. By mapping out existing workflows, I identified critical bottlenecks and implemented a centralized digital filing system and a streamlined communication protocol. This transformation cut down administrative processing time, eliminated redundancy, and established a single source of truth, enabling the team to access accurate information instantly that impact overall team performance.

  • As a key member of the Human Resource & General Affairs team, I cultivated a positive and compliant workplace by skillfully managing employee relations and ensuring adherence to all labor regulations. I went beyond daily administration to champion employee growth, identifying and implementing targeted corporate training programs that enhanced skills across the organization. By introducing exception welfare initiatives, I directly contributed to improved employee well-being and morale, fostering a supportive and productive environment.

  • Drove sales and customer satisfaction by leading cross-functional collaboration with English-Japanese bilingual expertise to directly drive sales growth and elevate the international customer experience.

Alumni

Expertise

Strategic Partners

Dedicated to working together to achieve meaningful, measurable, and lasting positive change.

  • Louis's work closely with leadership teams to develop comprehensive strategies, set clear direction to move and implement effective action plans that drive tangible results to boards on critical matters.

    He proactively identify and assess potential risks and implement robust controls to safeguard your business.

    Even 1% gain will make a significant impact value on strategy. Louis's will identifies areas for improvement, streamlines processes and enhances operational efficiency to unlock hidden value and maximize profitability.

  • Louis's advice can be invaluable even after the initial collaboration has ended in your continued growth.

    He will collaborate on impactful projects, expand your reach through their networks, enhance your reputation, gain strategic insights, access valuable resources, foster mutual learning and growth through knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities, co-organize impactful events to champion shared values and create a more significant positive impact in your context.

    Louis's typically involves multiple sectors such as government, civil society, and businesses, all working together to tackle a complex challenge.

  • By securing Louis's services, you are investing in a strategic asset that will drive your projects to success, bolster competitive advantage, and ensure a prosperous future for your organization.

    Louis's fully adopt and scale Agile frameworks across projects, ensuring all teams can respond quickly to changes, iterate rapidly, and deliver value incrementally.

    Louis's proficiency extends across a broad spectrum of Industry-Specific Project Management Services, his unique blend of an adaptable skillset empowers him to navigate the diverse challenges inherent in various industries. His proven ability to ensure securing our financial standing and project success.

  • Louis, a distinguished educator and published author, is a faculty member at two prominent institutions catering to the expat community in Thailand oldest and largest British schools. He possesses a deep familiarity with CIS's rigorous standards. His affiliation with these esteemed IB World Schools further underscores their dedication to providing academic excellence and fostering a global perspectives.

    Louis fosters impactful collaborations between academic and business staff, championing sustainable capacity building to empower international schools and universities in achieving tangible progress towards your institution goals.

    By facilitating a synergy between these two vital sectors, Louis's services create a fertile ground for innovation and growth.

    Louis's approach Key

    • Expertise & Resource Exchange

    • Capacity Building

    • Mutual Benefit

    • Strategic Planning toward Vision & Goals

    • Faculty & Leadership Development

    • Student Recruitment & Retention

    • Parents Relationship Management

    • Effective Alumni Management

    • Institutional Effectiveness

    Through these collaborative efforts, Louis drives meaningful and measurable progress, enabling international schools and universities to flourish and achieve yours aspirations.

Corporate Business Development

Drive sustainable growth through impactful business model, lead short-term actions with a long-term strategy.

  • Unlocking Growth Potential

    • Louis's equip businesses with the strategic insights and tactical execution needed to navigate complex markets and seize opportunities for sustainable expansion.

      Louis's expertise in corporate business development strategies, strategic partnerships, market analysis, and innovation empowers your organization to achieve its full potential.

    Partnering for Success

    • Louis's guide your company through strategic planning, market entry, partnership development, and performance optimization, ensuring your business thrives in a competitive landscape, dedicated to understanding your unique challenges and crafting tailored solutions for impact results.

    Transforming Visions into Reality

    • Louis's provides Expert guidance to navigate market complexities and mitigate risks, increasing chances of success.

    Oversee Business Development Activities

    • Sales and marketing

    • Strategic partnerships and alliances

    • Mergers and acquisitions

    • Market expansion

    • Networking and relationship building

    • Identifying opportunities

    • Forming partnerships

    • Developing new products or services

    • Relationship management with stakeholders and business partners

  • Our services blend business development expertise with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to ensure that your sustainable growth is both profitable and responsible.

    • Agility & Innovation: In a world of constant change, Louis's will foster a culture of agility and continuous learning. This will enable your business to anticipate market trends, adapt to disruptions, and consistently deliver innovative solutions that meet your business evolving needs.

    • Embracing Technology: Louis's provide seamlessly integrate technology into service delivery, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance efficiency, deliver deeper insights, and provide a seamless client experience. This will involve upskilling the teams and staying ahead of the curve on emerging technologies.

    • Sustainable Growth Strategic Planning:

      • Louis's work collaboratively to develop strategies that align financial goals with ESG considerations, ensuring that growth initiatives are both resilient and responsible.

      • Louis's will help identify opportunities within the circular economy, renewable energy, and social impact sectors, positioning your company for long-term success.

    • ESG Due Diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions:

      • Louis's conduct thorough ESG assessments of potential acquisition targets, ensuring that they align with your sustainability goals and risk appetite.

      • Louis's will help identify synergies and opportunities for positive ESG impact through M&A activities.

  • For conglomerate industries consist of large corporations with multiple business divisions or a parent-subsidiary structure.

    Louis's will collaborate with your team to explore regional expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand.

    Focus on high-growth sectors, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and adapt effectively to build strong relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and key clients.

  • It is a crucial aspect to consider for any company launching a new flagship product or service, as its success or failure can have far-reaching consequences, generates a ripple effect, impacting a company's internal operations, its competitive landscape, consumer behavior, and the overall market dynamics.

    This significant and wide-ranging effects that the introduction of a company's latest and most advanced product or service has on various stakeholders and the market as a whole.

    Louis's will joining with your company, to navigate multitude of benefits that extend beyond the initial collaboration. Their support can be instrumental in driving further growth and success for your business.

Professional Development

Unlock organization potential with tailored program that focus on the critical skills for future success and beyond.

  • From an HRBP perspective, engaging Louis with your organization can be a strategic investment that offers significant benefits in terms of knowledge transfer, talent development, organizational growth, and cost-effectiveness.

    Louis's create a dynamic learning environment, enhance the employer brand, and empower employees to reach their full potential. This, in turn, contributes to the overall success and sustainability of the organization.

    Louis's offer specialized training programs and upskilling workshops, focusing on navigate employees acquire new skills or enhance existing ones. This approach keeps the workforce agile and adaptable to the ever-changing demands of the industry.

  • Professional Learning and Development is an investment in an organization that yields high returns.

    It not only enhances employees' skill sets and opens doors for career advancement but also showcases your organization's commitment to actively providing learning programs and fostering adaptability traits that are highly valued in today's diverse and dynamic workplace.

    By actively pursuing professional development programs, you demonstrate a commitment to growth, setting your organization apart from the competition. This fosters a stronger, more confident team, leading to higher overall job satisfaction, employee performance, productivity, ultimately positioning your employees and your organization step ahead for success.

Let’s explore more potential.