In this biography
Quick facts
- Born
- 23 November 1964
- Birthplace
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Country
- Thailand
- Nationality
- Thai
- Known for
- Expanding a Thai retail family business into a global group
- Company
- Central Group
- Current role
- Executive chairman and CEO
- Education
- Wesleyan University and Columbia Business School
- Led Central Retail
- 2002–2014
Why this life matters
Tos represents the professionalisation and international growth of one of Thailand’s longest-established retail families.
Timeline
Key moments
Born in Bangkok
Born into the third generation of the Chirathivat family.
Joined the family group
Returned to Thailand after completing graduate business study.
Led Central Retail
Became chief executive of the group’s retail arm.
Became group CEO
Took leadership of Central Group and its international portfolio.
Learning the retail system
Tos studied economics at Wesleyan University and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. He joined Central Group in 1989 and worked across merchandising and retail management.
As chief executive of Central Retail, he helped organise multiple store formats and strengthen the group’s operating systems.
International expansion
From 2014, Tos led a portfolio spanning department stores, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants and digital commerce.
Acquisitions and partnerships in Europe made Central a more global retailer while its Thai operations continued to anchor the group.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions about Tos Chirathivat
- Who is Tos Chirathivat?
- Tos Chirathivat is an executive chairman and CEO of Central Group. Tos represents the professionalisation and international growth of one of Thailand’s longest-established retail families.
- What is Tos Chirathivat best known for?
- Tos Chirathivat is best known for expanding a Thai retail family business into a global group.
- When and where was Tos Chirathivat born?
- Tos Chirathivat was born on 23 November 1964 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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How this biography was checked
Core dates and offices are checked against the sources below. This profile was last reviewed on 8 September 2026.
