Kris Chirapongse
About Kris Chirapongse
Kris Chirapongse is an Associate Partner at Sia Partners with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He has extensive experience in business applications, IT support frameworks, and has worked across various industries including pharmaceuticals and energy.
Work at Sia Partners
Kris Chirapongse has been serving as an Associate Partner at Sia Partners since 2021. He operates from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area and has contributed to the firm's consulting services. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in business applications and IT support frameworks to enhance client solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kris Chirapongse holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, where he studied from 1979 to 1984. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia between 1975 and 1979. His academic background supports his expertise in business and technology strategy, particularly in organization development and outsourcing.
Background
Kris Chirapongse has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. His career includes positions at notable companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Oracle, and Rohm and Haas. His experience spans public utilities, energy marketing and trading, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kris Chirapongse has developed a strong background in SAP platform design, development, and implementation. He has also specialized in merger, acquisition, and divestiture processes. His previous roles have included significant responsibilities in service delivery, account management, and global application support.