Sovathara Som
About Sovathara Som
Sovathara Som is the Brand and Corporate Affairs Lead at Chevron in Phnom Penh, with extensive experience in marketing, business development, and corporate communications.
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Sovathara Som serves as the Brand and Corporate Affairs Lead at Chevron in Phnom Penh.
Career at Chevron
Sovathara Som leads nationwide marketing activities for Chevron (Cambodia) Limited. Responsibilities include managing the annual marketing budget, strategic planning, execution of retail advertising and promotions, and sponsorship activities supporting Chevron's Retail business in Cambodia. Additionally, he oversees communication with government and media and manages three external agencies (Advertising, Media, and Social Media). He spearheads all digital initiatives, including website management, social media programs, and emerging media.
Past Experience at Kbach Design and Communication
Sovathara Som held the position of Managing Director at Kbach Design and Communication in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 2016 to 2018. During his two-year tenure, he led various design and communication projects and initiatives.
Experience at FCB Global
From 2012 to 2016, Sovathara Som worked as an Account Director at FCB Global in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In this role, he was involved in managing client accounts, developing advertising strategies, and overseeing campaign executions.
Bayer MaterialScience (Covestro) Experience
Sovathara Som served as the Business Development Manager at Bayer MaterialScience (Covestro) from 2008 to 2012 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He played a fundamental role in establishing and developing business opportunities from scratch, growing the company's market share to become the leading supplier of polymer and high-tech performance plastics in Cambodia. He also oversaw a sales portfolio exceeding two million USD annually within one year.
Early Career at L'Oréal
Working as a Brand Manager for L’Oréal Paris and Maybelline New York from 2004 to 2008 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sovathara Som was responsible for brand management and marketing activities, contributing to the growth and positioning of these brands in the local market.
Academic Background
Sovathara Som studied at the National University of Management, where he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing from 1998 to 2002.
Recognition and Achievements
Sovathara Som received a 'Rising Talent' badge from Upwork.com for his work in data evaluation and consistently enjoyed five-star reviews from clients for his performance on Google projects. He also supported Public, Government, and Public Affairs (PGPA) in Chevron's crisis responses and communal projects.