Stephen Cheah
Founder and Chairman of the Board - GEN Thailand & UNESCO EE-Net Thailand
Stephen Cheah (aka Steve Cheah) is a seasoned entrepreneurial ecosystem enabler and advisor boasting over three decades of international business and corporate expertise across various regions, including Malaysia, England, Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Thailand. Key leadersship includes – Founder & Chair of Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Thailand – Chairman of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) Thailand Chapter – Chair of the Diplomatic Council Think-tank & Committee on Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Education (DCISE) – UN Special Consultative Status. In his capacity as a board member and advisor to diverse entities such as business chambers, educational institutions, corporations, and international organizations, actively participates in commercial, educational, youth, and community initiatives. He oversees national and international projects, hosting a spectrum of activities and programs that generate opportunities to “internationalize” startups, businesses, and SMEs, thereby bolstering the local and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notable global events under his purview include the Global Sustainability and Productivity Network (GSPN) Dialogue and UN ESCAP Bangkok, GEN@Startup Thailand, Global Entrepreneurship Congress Plus (GEC+ Bangkok), Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC), and Pitch@Palace ASEAN, conducted in collaboration with Buckingham Palace and other esteemed partners.
Stephen Cheah (aka Steve Cheah) is a seasoned entrepreneurial ecosystem enabler and advisor boasting over three decades of international business and corporate expertise across various regions, including Malaysia, England, Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Thailand. Key leadersship includes – Founder & Chair of Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Thailand – Chairman of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) Thailand Chapter – Chair of the Diplomatic Council Think-tank & Committee on Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Education (DCISE) – UN Special Consultative Status. In his capacity as a board member and advisor to diverse entities such as business chambers, educational institutions, corporations, and international organizations, actively participates in commercial, educational, youth, and community initiatives. He oversees national and international projects, hosting a spectrum of activities and programs that generate opportunities to “internationalize” startups, businesses, and SMEs, thereby bolstering the local and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notable global events under his purview include the Global Sustainability and Productivity Network (GSPN) Dialogue and UN ESCAP Bangkok, GEN@Startup Thailand, Global Entrepreneurship Congress Plus (GEC+ Bangkok), Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC), and Pitch@Palace ASEAN, conducted in collaboration with Buckingham Palace and other esteemed partners.
