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Ariya Banomyong

Former Managing Director, Naver

Search every verified Ariya Banomyong interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ariya Banomyong, a former Managing Director at Line Thailand and former country head at Google, has spoken publicly about digital transformation and organizational change. In a 2021 interview on the OPEN-TEC program, he discussed the importance of identifying a clear vision and end goal before pursuing digital transformation, stating that it is not a goal in itself. He also described his involvement in a Clubhouse-based initiative called "deal no deal," where Thai startups could pitch for seed funding and receive feedback. In a 2019 talk, Banomyong, then president of BEC (known for Channel 3 TV), reflected on the challenges of leading transformation in a 49-year-old legacy organization. He emphasized that technology enables transformation but that the core challenge is people and culture, noting that younger employees often recognize the need for change while leadership may lag. He also said that building from scratch at tech companies like Google and Line was easier than changing an established organization. In a 2015 interview, he discussed the rapid growth of mobile messaging in Thailand, attributing Line's success to the shift from BBM and WhatsApp, and predicted continued growth in mobile internet usage following the 4G auction.

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