Celebrate the A100, the most impactful Asian Pacific Leaders.

Anne Jakrajutatip

CEO, JKN Global Group Public Company Limited; Owner, Miss Universe Organization

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the CEO of the publicly-listed JKN Global Group Public Company Limited (JKN) and the first non-American woman to own the prestigious Miss Universe Organization. Her sharp business acumen has transformed her family’s humble business into a successful content distribution organization that owns and operates a 24-hour Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) channel, produces TV programs, live events, and distributes Thai dramas around the world.

The phenomenal success of JKN Global Group under Anne Jakrajutatip’s leadership resulted in her becoming the first billionaire transwoman in Thailand.

Despite struggling with gender identification throughout her youth, Anne transformed into an inspiring and beautiful businesswoman and Thailand’s most-watched business celebrity, with 20 million social media followers. She also has two lovely children, Andrew and Angelica.