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== Careers ==
== Careers ==
A firm believer and actor for philanthropic causes, Mrs Chearavanont initiates and patronises various social, educational and cultural enterprises. In 2005, she co-founded The BUILD, a foundation that builds schools and introduces career-training inputs in remote countrysides for marginalised communities. She collaborates with Thailand’s top chefs and inaugurates [https://www.chefcares.org Chef Cares Projects] and the Chef Cares Foundation, using culinary arts and food innovations to propel for positive and sustainable social impact, and has ever since been serving as CEO and chairperson, respectively.
In 2005, she co-founded The BUILD, a foundation focused on building schools and offering career training in remote rural areas for marginalized communities. She also works with Thai chefs on the Chef Cares Projects and the Chef Cares Foundation, initiatives that use culinary arts and food innovations to support sustainable social impact. She serves as CEO and chairperson of these projects.


In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution, and oversees the creation and launch of Bangkok Kunsthalle and Art Forest Khaoyai.
In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution.


=== Chef Cares ===
=== Chef Cares ===
During Covid-19 pandemic, Chearavanont created an alliance with more than 70 top chefs and [[Michelin Guide|Michelin]]-starred chefs in Thailand, including Chumpol Jangprai, [[Jay Fai]], and Deepanker Khosla, to cook and deliver fresh, imaginative, and nutritious meals to frontline medical workers, transit personnel, and communities in need. Later, she founded Chef Cares Foundation with the vision to use culinary arts to create positive and sustainable impact to Thailand and beyond.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chearavanont partnered with over 70 chefs in Thailand, including Michelin-starred chefs Chumpol Jangprai, [[Jay Fai]], and Deepanker Khosla, to prepare and deliver meals to frontline medical workers, transit staff, and communities in need. Following this initiative, she founded the Chef Cares Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title="โครงการสานฝันปั้นเชฟ รุ่นที่ 4" |url=https://www.djop.go.th/news/ข่าวส่วนกลาง/%22โครงการสานฝันปั้นเชฟ-รุ่นที่-4%22 |website=www.djop.go.th/home}}</ref>


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Through the Chef Cares Foundation, Chearavanont combines the promotion of Thai gastronomy with contemporary art. In 2022, she invited Jay Fai to perform as a culinary artist at the Museo Novecento during Florence Art Week, where Jay Fai's use of traditional Thai kitchen equipment in Italy garnered significant media attention both locally and internationally. In 2023, Chearavanont invited Jay Fai to reprise her performance at the Korea Furniture Museum during Frieze Seoul, where she reportedly introduced Jay Fai to executives from [[Nongshim]], leading to a collaboration with the South Korean instant noodle brand, [[Shin Ramyun]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marisa Chearavanont |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/specials/women-of-the-year-2024/detail/story_marisa |website=www.bangkokpost.com}}</ref>
The Foundation not only continues its humanitarian works by donating foods to marginalised communities but also unveils more social and cultural projects. Its lighthouse project called [https://www.ccdkm.org/chef-cares-dream-academy/ Chef Cares Dream Academy] has its goal to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to juvenile delinquents and underprivileged youths and transform them to become professional chefs. The program enlists 12 youth per year and teaches them professional cooking skills as well as English language lessons, life coach sessions, and stagière experience in Michelin-starred kitchens. The project has entered its 4th year of running, empowering more than 30 youths, many of whom now work in Michelin-starred kitchens.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title="โครงการสานฝันปั้นเชฟ รุ่นที่ 4" |url=https://www.djop.go.th/news/ข่าวส่วนกลาง/%22โครงการสานฝันปั้นเชฟ-รุ่นที่-4%22 |website=www.djop.go.th/home}}</ref>


In 2023, Chearavanont launched Chef Cares Projects, a social enterprise focused on producing and selling nutritious, ready-to-eat meals created from recipes contributed by Michelin-starred chefs.
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Through Chef Cares Foundation, Mrs Chearavanont hybridises promotion of Thai gastronomy with contemporary art. She invited Jay Fai to perform as a culinary artist at Museo Novecento during Florence Art Week in 2022. Jay Fai brought over her traditional Thai kitchen equipments to Italy, which made this cultural performance go viral in both Thai and international media. In 2023, Mrs Chearavanont invited Jay Fai to reprise her performance during Frieze Seoul at Korea Furniture Museum ( 한국가구박물관 ). Reportedly, she introduced Jay Fai to [[Nongshim]], kicking off the chef's collaboration with South Korea's instant noodle brand [[Shin Ramyun]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marisa Chearavanont |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/specials/women-of-the-year-2024/detail/story_marisa |website=www.bangkokpost.com}}</ref>

In light of the Foundation’s funding, in 2023, Mrs Chearavanont launched Chef Cares Projects, a social enterprise that produces and sells nutritious ready-to-eat meals using the unique recipes given to her by Michelin-starred chefs. The ready meals, including [[Chicken tikka masala|Chicken Tikka Masala]] and Nam Prik Long Reu Rice inspired by Thai royal cuisine, are sold at [[7-Eleven]] nationwide. 100% of the profits from Chef Cares ready meals are donated to the Foundation to fulfil its social and cultural goals.


=== Contributions to Contemporary Art ===
=== Contributions to Contemporary Art ===
Mrs Chearavanont is noted for her contributions to the contemporary art scene. She serves as Asia-Pacific Acquisition Committee for [[Tate Modern]] (London) and International Leadership Council for [[New Museum]] (New York City). In 2022, Ms. Chearavanont was the first recipient of the RINASCIMENTO+ Award for her role as an art collector. In Asia, she is a Founding Patron for [[M+|M+ Museum]] (Hong Kong) and member of BACC Foundation committee (Bangkok), as well as being appointed senior expert by Thailand’s Ministry of Culture and Office of the Prime Minister to advise and oversee the development of contemporary art, culture, and national identity in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=คำสั่งคณะกรรมการเอกลักษณ์ของชาติ |url=https://www.opm.go.th/opmportal/multimedia/jakkrima/daimention/มิติรวมไฟล์.pdf}}</ref>
Chearavanont serves on the Asia-Pacific Acquisition Committee for Tate Modern in London and the International Leadership Council for the New Museum in New York City. In 2022, she became the recipient of the RINASCIMENTO+ Award. She is a founding patron of the M+ Museum in Hong Kong and a member of the BACC Foundation committee in Bangkok. She has also been appointed as a senior expert by Thailand's Ministry of Culture and the Office of the Prime Minister to support contemporary art, culture, and national identity initiatives in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=คำสั่งคณะกรรมการเอกลักษณ์ของชาติ |url=https://www.opm.go.th/opmportal/multimedia/jakkrima/daimention/มิติรวมไฟล์.pdf}}</ref>


In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution.
In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution, with the vision to nurture Thailand’s contemporary Thai scene and improve the ecosystem of the contemporary art industry in Thailand. She oversees the creation and launch of Bangkok Kunsthalle, a multidisciplinary exhibition venue to showcase world-class artists, including [[Michel Auder]] and [[Korakrit Arunanondchai]].


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Revision as of 16:00, 30 October 2024

Marisa Chearavanont (มาริษา เจียรวนนท์) is a Thai businesswoman, philanthropist, and art collector. She is special advisor to Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, a multinational conglomerate. She is also founder and chairman of Chef Cares Project, Chef Cares Foundation, and Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based art institution that is responsible for the creation of Bangkok Kunsthalle and Art Forest Khaoyai. She is also a patron and member of the committees of a number of art institutions. She was named one of the "Women of the Year 2024" by the Bangkok Post.[1]

Early Life

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Chearavanont moved to the USA at the age of 18. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business at New York University and worked at Nomura Securities International Inc. It was in New York that she met her future husband, Soopakij Chearavanont. They married in 1988, relocated to Thailand, and have birthed 4 children, including Tanit Chearavanont. She became a Thai citizen in 1990.

Careers

In 2005, she co-founded The BUILD, a foundation focused on building schools and offering career training in remote rural areas for marginalized communities. She also works with Thai chefs on the Chef Cares Projects and the Chef Cares Foundation, initiatives that use culinary arts and food innovations to support sustainable social impact. She serves as CEO and chairperson of these projects.

In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution.

Chef Cares

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chearavanont partnered with over 70 chefs in Thailand, including Michelin-starred chefs Chumpol Jangprai, Jay Fai, and Deepanker Khosla, to prepare and deliver meals to frontline medical workers, transit staff, and communities in need. Following this initiative, she founded the Chef Cares Foundation.[2]

Through the Chef Cares Foundation, Chearavanont combines the promotion of Thai gastronomy with contemporary art. In 2022, she invited Jay Fai to perform as a culinary artist at the Museo Novecento during Florence Art Week, where Jay Fai's use of traditional Thai kitchen equipment in Italy garnered significant media attention both locally and internationally. In 2023, Chearavanont invited Jay Fai to reprise her performance at the Korea Furniture Museum during Frieze Seoul, where she reportedly introduced Jay Fai to executives from Nongshim, leading to a collaboration with the South Korean instant noodle brand, Shin Ramyun.[3]

In 2023, Chearavanont launched Chef Cares Projects, a social enterprise focused on producing and selling nutritious, ready-to-eat meals created from recipes contributed by Michelin-starred chefs.

Contributions to Contemporary Art

Chearavanont serves on the Asia-Pacific Acquisition Committee for Tate Modern in London and the International Leadership Council for the New Museum in New York City. In 2022, she became the recipient of the RINASCIMENTO+ Award. She is a founding patron of the M+ Museum in Hong Kong and a member of the BACC Foundation committee in Bangkok. She has also been appointed as a senior expert by Thailand's Ministry of Culture and the Office of the Prime Minister to support contemporary art, culture, and national identity initiatives in Thailand.[4]

In 2023, she founded Khaoyai Art, a Thailand-based contemporary art institution.

Awards

  1. Yuthitham Damrong Chan Tee See Honours (2024): Recognition for Contributions in Social Justice; Ministry of Justice; Thailand[5]
  2. Women of The Year (2024): Thai Cuisine Advocate; Bangkok Post Newspaper; Thailand[6]
  3. RINASCIMENTO+ Award (2022): International Award for Art Collector; Italy; First Award Recipient from Asia[7]

References

  1. ^ "Bangkok Post Women of the year 2024". Bangkok Post.
  2. ^ ""โครงการสานฝันปั้นเชฟ รุ่นที่ 4"". www.djop.go.th/home. 11 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Marisa Chearavanont". www.bangkokpost.com.
  4. ^ "คำสั่งคณะกรรมการเอกลักษณ์ของชาติ" (PDF).
  5. ^ "ก.ยุติธรรมยกย่อง มาริษา เจียรวนนท์ ในฐานะผู้ทำประโยชน์ต่อสังคม ประเทศชาติ". www.isranews.org/article/. 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Bangkok Post Women of the Year". www.bangkokpost.com.
  7. ^ "TAT joins Thai artists and celebrity chefs on the world stage at the Florence Art Week". www.tatnews.org. 28 September 2022.
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