Laurent Malespine has worked in media in Bangkok since 1991. After starting in print media, he moved in 1995 into financial journalism, first at Bisnews, Thailand’s pioneer online news company. From 1997 to 1999 he was correspondent for U.S.-based Knight-Ridder Financial News, before moving to Dow Jones Newswires (2000-2003), and finally Bloomberg News (2003-2006). Over these 10 years, which covered the Asian financial crisis and its aftermaths, he interviewed top government and corporate executives and reported on Thailand’s economy, business scene, and markets to an international audience. He left journalism to setup Don’t Blink in March 2007. He leads the company’s content creation and consulting service team.

Nartwanee Chantharojwong has worked in Thailand’s media industry since the early 1990’s. She entered the business at local magazine and book publisher Amarin Printing & Publishing PCL, where she setup a bookstore chain. She then moved to The Post Publishing PCL, publisher of the Bangkok Post and several magazines. She then pursued her career in international media companies, first becoming Country Manager for the International Herald Tribune (now known as The New York Times International Edition), where she introduced new marketing strategies and increased sales in Thailand. Then, in 2004, she joined the staff of CNBC Asia Pacific as account director, advertising sales in Bangkok. In 2010, she moved to Don’t Blink while CNBC appointed Don’t Blink to become its official advertising and sponsorships sales representative for Thailand.

Vera Schellenberg, International Media and Marketing Director, has been with Don’t Blink since 2010, following nearly a decade at Lufthansa in Bangkok. A native of Switzerland, she recently earned her Master’s degree in Marketing. Her extensive experience in working with CNBC and other media partners represented by Don’t Blink has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.

Bangorn Sevikul, Content Consultant, holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Chulalongkorn University. With prior experience at the International Herald Tribune, she possesses a strong understanding of the international media industry, making her a key member of our content production, and media consulting teams.

Our team also includes:

Amornpan Somkroh, Don’t Blink’s first staff member, who brings a wealth of experience from the publishing industry.

Sarah Janssen, Account Executive, who recently joined the team to support client relations and project coordination. With her deep understanding of both Thai and American cultures, she helps facilitate communication between local clients and international partners.

Pasit Chantharojwong, and Pasun Chantharojwong, who provide essential research, operational, IT, and administrative support to the office.