Supalak Ampuch, Chairperson of The Mall Group, received the PropertyGuru Icon Award 2025 from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. This award honors individuals who have played an outstanding role in developing cities, communities, and the real estate industry at the regional level. Only one such award is given each year.
The judging panel considered Supalak Ampuch's role as an executive driving the development of major retail projects in Thailand for over 40 years. Many of these projects have influenced the city's economic structure, tourism, and consumer lifestyle behaviors. Notable works include The Mall Lifestore, The Emporium, Siam Paragon, EM District, and the Bangkok Mall project currently under construction.
The award reflects a development approach focused on creating shopping centers as spaces for economic and social activities rather than just retail. Many projects have become central hubs for spending, tourism, and lifestyle activities in Bangkok, aligning with the award criteria emphasizing the elevation of cities to "regional destination" status.
Additionally, the judges considered the introduction of new retail concepts and collaborations with international partners in various projects, which have helped enhance Thailand's role in the global retail industry. The organizational management approach also encourages young teams and developers to play active roles in creating large-scale projects.
Receiving the PropertyGuru Icon Award 2025 not only reflects an individual's success but also signifies the overall progress of Thailand's retail sector and urban development. It demonstrates the ability to elevate projects to international standards and maintain Bangkok's important role as an economic and lifestyle hub in the Asian region.