Hester Chew, Vice-Chairman, McDonald’s (Thailand)
In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages in a vibrant conversation with Hester Chew, Vice-Chairman, McDonald’s (Thailand). Hester, a highly successful corporate leader, is an experienced veteran in the fast-food industry.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages in a vibrant conversation with Hester Chew, Vice-Chairman, McDonald’s (Thailand). Hester, a highly successful corporate leader, is an experienced veteran in the fast-food industry.
Hester shares the three key milestones of his life. He shares the story of building McDonald’s in Thailand into a powerhouse. He examines what qualities make CEOs stand out. He emphasizes the importance of team building and team play.
“Not do as I say, but do as I do”- Hester, the man who believes in leading by example, adds. He tells the story of how he, despite being the VC of McDonald’s Thailand, often wears a uniform and stands on the counter. He shares with us, as a CEO, what he looks for when hiring a person.
‘Is cultural diversity in an organization a boon or a detrimental factor to business?’ Hester examines this question with exceptional merit. He later talks about his investment in healthcare.
Hester tells us why he joined the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). He shares the countless benefits of being a part of the organization.
#Entrepreneur #Thailand #YPO
Profile
Mr. Hester Chew CEO Hester has over 35 years of experience in the QSR & FMCG sectors, operating in South East Asia. He’s currently CEO of McDonald’s Thailand, a position that he held since 2006. A strong advocate on building of teams, Mc Thai has been recognised by Aon Hewitt as “Best Employers” in 2011, 2015 & 2016; “Best of the Best Employers” in 2013 & 2017, as well as “Top Companies for Leaders” in 2014.
Prior to that he held various senior positions with Tricon, operating KFC, Pizza Hut & Taco Bell in Singapore, Thailand & Indochina. Hester’s held the GM/MD position for 13 years from 1988 to 2001. He had been Independent Director of Major PLC, Oishi PLC & EPCO PLC is the past. An active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization & has been past Regional Chair for YPO SEA from 2009-2011 & YPO Gold SEA from 2016-2018. Hester was also the recipient of YPO’s highest award this year, the YPO Hickok Distinguished Service Award 2019.
He studies in St Joseph’s Institution in Singapore & also attended the Executive MBA
program in Michigan University.
