Natira Boonsri, Chief Executive Officer of Central Department Store Group (CDG) under Central Retail, leads one of the most prominent department store groups in Thailand and Southeast Asia, overseeing the iconic Central and Robinson Department Stores. With nearly 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Natira has successfully driven the transformation of several key retail spaces to meet modern consumer demands. One of her most notable projects includes the complete transformation to elevate Central Chidlom which opened its doors in 1973 to become a truly iconic constant of Thailand's luxury shopping destination, positioning it as "The Store of Bangkok".
This ambitious project reflects her visionary approach to retail and her ability to navigate the evolving market landscape. Ms Natira's journey in retail began after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She started her career as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) before joining Central Retail in 2005 as project development director.
Central Department Store Group CEO Natira Boonsri By 2014, she had become president of Zen Department Store and senior vice president of Central Department Store, where she demonstrated her leadership skills by spearheading major renovations at CentralWorld and Central Ladprao. In 2018, she was appointed president of Central Department Store, and in 2021, she transitioned to Chief Commercial Officer of Central Retai.
