Microsoft pushes Thai digital advertising forward

Thailand - Microsoft has appointed Kamolpat Swaengkit as national sales manager for Microsoft Digital Advertising Solutions in Thailand to strengthen its online advertising business.

She will spearhead advertising sales for Microsoft's online properties in Thailand, including the MSN portal and Windows Live products - Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Spaces. She will work closely with Impaq Interactive, Microsoft's online advertising partner in Thailand.

"Thailand is a key market for Microsoft's Digital Advertising Solutions in the region and the appointment of Kamolpat demonstrates our commitment to work with the best local talent throughout our operations. Her extensive experience and expertise in successfully operating and managing a wide range of IT & Entertainment companies will be a great asset as we grow our online advertising business in Thailand," Richard Huggins, regional sales director, Microsoft Digital Advertising Solutions SE Asia, said.

Swaengkit has over 15 years of experience working for international and local IT & Entertainment companies in Thailand. They include Hutch, HP, Oracle and SVOA. She was most recently chief operating officer of BECi Corporation, a subsidiary of TV3.