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The first time Pantharee Sukumpeeranont set foot in Singapore in 2009, she was wowed by how fast she got from tarmac to taxi —15 minutes, to be precise.
“From the time I touched down at Changi Airport to the moment I boarded a cab to my hotel, everything moved seamlessly. What I didn’t realise at the time was that this was the level of ease that would set the tone for the rest of my days in Singapore,” said Pantharee.
Over the years, the country marketing manager at Netflix Singapore has grown used to the city-state’s ability to produce the best work and offer the best service in the shortest time.
From the blistering speeds at which public infrastructure is set up, to the country’s willingness to embrace technology and automation, clockwork efficiency is built into Singapore’s DNA, she said.
That aside, what have kept her here for so long are the wealth of opportunities and growth potential the country offers.
“Asia is an emerging global power. Not only is Singapore a gateway to the region, it is also the perfect embodiment of vibrancy and innovation. When people think of Asia, what they’re really thinking of is Singapore.”
Pantharee was a management trainee at Unilever Thailand in 2009 when she was offered a regional manager’s position at the consumer goods giant’s headquarters in Singapore.
For someone who always wanted to build a professional career on the global stage, moving to Singapore fitted her long-term goals.
The fact that many of the world’s largest companies had a key presence in the Republic gave her multiple opportunities to advance her career, regardless of which industry she chose.
From established giants to tech upstarts, Singapore’s global connectivity meant that the options were endless. She left Unilever in 2018 to join Netflix.
“Singapore is a great place to build an international career because of its reputation as a regional hub. You have some of the biggest names from across the globe setting up their offices here so I always knew that coming to Singapore was the right step,” Pantharee said.
She sees Singapore’s metropolitan workforce as another big plus.
Working alongside a diverse range of people from around the world in a country that serves as a springboard to the region has given her an unparalleled global perspective.
“Working in Singapore means you get to experience the rest of the world without having to step outside of the country. That is exactly what makes this country so special.”
Pantharee now has her sights set on starting a family with her husband who is a Permanent Resident here.
“With a world-class education system, state-of-the-art medical facilities and secure environment, I think there’s no better place in the world to build a family.”
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