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Celebrating a visionary whose influence reshaped Thailand\u2019s retail landscape<\/p>\n

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The PropertyGuru Icon Award is the Publisher\u2019s Choice distinction presented by the editors of Property Report by PropertyGuru. Reserved for one outstanding leader selected from more than 70 past Real Estate Personality of the Year honourees across 15 markets, the title recognises individuals whose contributions continue to influence the region\u2019s built environment and communities.<\/p>\n

This year, the honour is bestowed on Supaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman of The Mall Group, a driving force in Thailand\u2019s transformation into one of Asia\u2019s most competitive retail destinations. Her leadership has propelled decades of innovative developments that set new standards for experiential and lifestyle-driven retail.<\/p>\n

A visionary behind Thailand\u2019s world-class retail destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Khun Supaluck\u2019s career spans more than four decades, beginning in 1982 when she joined the family business under the guidance of her late father, Khun Supachai Umpujh. The Mall Group\u2019s early setbacks, including the closure of its first mall, shaped her relentless commitment to pioneering concepts and elevating consumer experiences. As she has shared, success demands innovation, inspiration, and a team driven to win.<\/p>\n

Under her stewardship, The Mall Group delivered a series of significant milestones from the late 1980s through the 1990s, expanding across Bangkok and key provinces. In 1997, she launched The Emporium, Thailand\u2019s first world-class luxury retail and entertainment complex. This marked a turning point for the country\u2019s position in global retail.<\/p>\n

Her ambition continued with the development of Siam Paragon, which opened in 2005 and emerged as one of Southeast Asia\u2019s most prominent retail and entertainment destinations. Most recently, she completed the EM District trilogy encompassing Emporium, EmQuartier and Emsphere, reinforcing Bangkok\u2019s position as a premier lifestyle hub. Today, she leads the creation of Bangkok Mall, set to become the largest all-in-one shopping and entertainment complex in Asia.<\/p>\n

Leadership recognised on the world stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Khun Supaluck\u2019s strategic vision and uncompromising pursuit of excellence have earned her widespread recognition. Her accolades include the \u201cOutstanding Businesswoman\u201d award, Mahidol University Outstanding Alumni Award, Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World honour, and multiple international distinctions such as the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier) and Italy\u2019s Cavaliere dell\u2019Ordine della Stella d\u2019Italia.<\/p>\n

In 2024, she was inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame, acknowledging her lifetime contributions to retail innovation. In 2025, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Pioneering Excellence in Lifestyle Retail Destinations from the RLC Global Forum, further cementing her influence on integrated lifestyle developments worldwide.<\/p>\n

Why she is the 2025 PropertyGuru Icon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Khun Supaluck exemplifies the spirit of the PropertyGuru Icon Award:<\/p>\n