Tanya Tongwaranan
About Tanya Tongwaranan
Tanya Tongwaranan is a Senior Partner Success Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center in Bangkok, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in helping companies adopt innovative technologies and has a background in journalism and business development.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Tanya Tongwaranan has served as a Senior Partner Success Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2019. In this role, she operates from the Bangkok Metropolitan Area and focuses on helping companies identify advanced technologies that can enhance business revenues and inform investment decisions in startups worldwide. She played a crucial role in establishing Plug and Play's presence in Thailand as the first employee in Bangkok, contributing to the growth of the corporate innovation ecosystem in the region.
Education and Expertise
Tanya holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Management from Chulalongkorn University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in corporate innovation and technology adoption. Tanya's extensive experience in journalism and business development further enhances her ability to analyze and communicate complex information effectively.
Background in Journalism
Tanya has a significant background in journalism, having produced over 200 in-depth analytical articles that focus on technology, environmental, and social issues. She worked as a Reporter at Post Publishing in Bangkok from 2014 to 2016 and again from 2018 to 2019. This experience has equipped her with strong analytical and writing skills, which she applies in her current role to assess technologies and trends impacting businesses.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Tanya held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Relationship Manager at CIMB THAI for five months in 2016 and as a Business Development Executive at eBay from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved client engagement and business strategy, further enhancing her capabilities in managing partnerships and driving innovation.
Engagement in Corporate Innovation Ecosystems
Tanya actively engages with corporate innovation ecosystems to promote technology adoption among Southeast Asian corporates. Her efforts focus on connecting businesses with cutting-edge technologies and fostering an environment conducive to innovation. Her extensive travel across Asia for regional news coverage and interviews with high-profile individuals has also enriched her understanding of the market dynamics in the region.