Most Powerful Women Asia

Wallaya Chirathivat 

Courtesy of Central Pattana
  • Title
    President and CEO
  • Company/Affiliation
    Central Pattana
  • Country/Territory
    Thailand

The daughter of Central Group founder Tiang Chirathivat, Wallaya Chirathivat has headed Central Pattana, the conglomerate's property development arm, since 2018, first as deputy CEO and then its first woman CEO in 2022. The developer owns 42 malls including Bangkok's CentralWorld, touted as Southeast Asia's largest shopping complex. The company generated record revenues of $1.6 billion in 2024, thanks to strong growth in its hotel, residential and retail businesses.