We work together
towards the same goal
The Kliff family is working together to achieve the same goal – to compound wealth for our clients. Our firm was founded by partners who have complementary expertise and have been successful in each of their fields. We have worked in large and small corporations both international and domestic, and believe we are bringing in the best of what we have seen in practice. We also bring networks we have built from our previous experiences
Chotiphun Tiaviwat (Kip)
An economist by training with a PhD in fiscal policy, Chotiphun (Kip) is focused on Kliff’s direction and strategy. He also sources deals and maintains key relationships. Kip currently serves as an advisor to the senator in Thailand’s Department of Public and Political Development; and serves as a chairman of the executive committee, member of the board of directors and a member of the investment committee for publicly listed companies in Thailand. He has helped many companies crystallize their value via constructive activist investing. He began his career as an investment strategist at DBS Bank, Thailand HQ.
Education: Chulalongkorn University BA, MA, National Institute of Development Administration Public and Fiscal Policy PhD
Vichate Tantiwanich (Chairman)
Vichate is a highly experienced professional renowned for his successful leadership roles in diverse industries. As a board member in public companies, government agencies, and state-owned enterprises, he has been instrumental in shaping strategic direction and governance, consistently driving organizational growth. With an impressive 30-year track record in the financial industry, Vichate has established himself as a prominent figure in the Thai capital market, specifically in banking, securities, finance, and asset management.
Vichate is also highly knowledgeable and experienced in the field of family business and family office consulting. He possesses a profound understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges that come with managing a family-owned enterprise. Leveraging this expertise, he has made substantial contributions to the market’s development and transformation. Vichate’s insights and guidance have proven invaluable to numerous family businesses, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve long-term success. Vichate continues to have a profound impact on the Thai capital market and the organizations he serves.
Education: Chulalongkorn University BA, University of Hartford MBA
Kip Tiaviwat, PhD
An economist by training with a PhD in fiscal policy, Kip is focused on Kliff’s direction and strategy. He also sources deals and maintains key relationships. Kip currently serves as an advisor to the senator in Thailand’s Department of Public and Political Development; and serves as a chairman of the executive committee, member of the board of directors and a member of the investment committee for publicly listed companies in Thailand. He has helped many companies crystallize their value via constructive activist investing. He began his career as an investment strategist at DBS Bank, Thailand HQ.
Education: Chulalongkorn University BA, MA, National Institute of Development Administration Public and Fiscal Policy PhD
Annie Yang
Annie is focused on managing the portfolio. She has spent her career in finance, having worked in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok and trained at Goldman Sachs and KKR. While she trained in corporate finance and started her career in investment banking, Annie shifted over to investment management in 2005 and has managed a significant Asia focused portfolio of investments across asset classes.
Education: Yale University BA, Stanford MBA
Tan Tananivit
Tan is focused on building key partnerships and crafting the firm’s strategy. Tan is a successful entrepreneur, co-founder of a restaurant franchise across Thailand, from which they had a notable exit, selling to a publicly listed company. In this capacity, Tan strategized, established and negotiated key partnerships to create the company’s success.
Education: Yale University BA, Chulalongkorn (Sasin) MBA
Earn Krairiksh
Earn manages the operations and infrastructure for Kliff. She also manages our relationships with third party service providers. Earn was previously at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (Thailand) in Private Wealth Management Department where she assisted High Net Worth clients in a similar capacity.
Education: Chulalongkorn University BA
Siro Kumjeera
Siro, a seasoned professional with a diverse background, spent nearly four transformative years living in New Zealand. During her time there, she honed her skills and knowledge by pursuing a degree in hospitality, where she developed a deep understanding of various cultures and learned to bridge gaps, both personal and professional.
Siro was a key member of the initial core team responsible for establishing operations in her previous job, she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s presence in the region. Ones of her achievements was the development of a successful supply chain network connecting the production plant in Thailand with multiple luxury brands in Europe. This accomplishment not only showcased her operational prowess but also her ability to navigate the complexities of global business relationships.
Education: Hospitality Management Diploma, Kaplan International Auckland, New Zealand
Chuayrach Wongrattananon
Chuayrach is an experienced analyst and business development professional, with over twelve years of hands-on experience in the energy industry. His experiences span various sectors, including oil, gas, and power (natural gas and renewables). Additionally, he has seven years of experiences in founding and managing a private fund dedicated to investing in the energy sector within the stock market.
Education: University of Southern California BS/MS
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