The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kaewkamol Karen Pitakdumrongkit as Executive Director of the PECC International Secretariat, effective 1 January 2026. Dr. Pitakdumrongkit has been serving as the Interim Secretary General since February 2025, during which she has contributed actively to advancing PECC’s work in regional cooperation and policy dialogue. Her appointment follows the endorsement of the PECC Standing Committee. Dr. Pitakdumrongkit’s title has been changed to Executive Director, but her responsibilities remain the same: she will oversee the International Secretariat’s operations, support the implementation of PECC programs, and facilitate collaboration among member committees and partners across the Asia-Pacific...