Board of advisors
The mission of Steps' Board of Advisors is to advise and enhance our impacts across all social businesses, ensuring that Steps continues its mission towards sustainable, systemic change in education, employment, and society.Vicharee Vichit-Vadakan
Vicharee is the co-founder of Kinnest Group, with F&B brands like Roots Coffee, Monty’s, and Roast, and lifestyle ventures theCOMMONS and Little Pea. Prior to this, she worked at the Boston Consulting Group and major retailers Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works in the United States. She received her MBA from Stanford and is the proud mother of two.
Kirart Thepsoparn (Art)
Art is the Founder & Managing Director of Vitamins Group, comprising Vitamins Consulting & Research Ltd (2002) and Vitamins Quantitative (2007). He also founded Open Doors in 2016. Additionally, he serves as Director at NBD Healthcare and a Foundation Board Member at Steps Vocational Training Center Foundation, aiming to empower youth with learning differences for a fulfilling life. He holds a B.A. in Economics & Political Science from UCLA (1997).
Peta Basset
Peta is a communications consultant specialising in social impact and sustainability. Proven strategic planning, communication, partnership and advisory experience for global brands. Cross-sector background includes technology, advertising and start-ups. Driven by the need to make things happen. Fascinated by people, their habits and environments. A firm believer that we’re only limited by our imagination.
Sarinthorn Vidhayasirinun (Nok)
Nook currently works as a school director at St. Andrews International School Bangkok and a consultant to the whole school for SEN Programme. Sarinthorn has also contributed to curriculum development and educational committees, focusing on special education standards and international school programs.
Her expertise extends to international collaborations, including consultation work with UNESCO Bangkok and involvement in the development of educational materials for South-East Asian Shared Histories curriculum. Sarinthorn’s career showcases a deep commitment to enhancing educational practices and supporting diverse student needs within the Thai educational landscape.
Brenton Mauriello
Brenton graduated from the University of South Australia, then obtained a Master in Business Administration from the University of Singapore and is currently a Doctorate candidate at the Australian Institute of Business. Brenton has significant management experience garnered across the construction, pharmaceutical, distribution, Auto and design industries. Brenton is currently the Chairman of dwp|design worldwide partnership, Thailand’s largest multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design firm and is a director of Raimon Land PLC. More recently, Brenton has established Aldama Asia Group and is a Director of Future Medical Supplies Thailand. Brenton is currently a Director and Treasurer of the Australia-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce, and Past President of the Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce. Brenton is also a President of the Australian Football League (AFL) Asia Thailand, Chairman of the Advance Australia Council Thailand and Chairman of the South Australia Club in Bangkok.
Mark Chewter
Mark has helped small and mid-sized companies in diverse industries to grow and manage risk. He has also concluded buy-side and sell-side mandates, raised equity and debt, and restructured balance sheets for private and listed companies. Mark is an experienced company director and spent 12 years in the equity research divisions of leading international investment banks.