Key Sustainability Executive Competencies: A Case Study of Listed Companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze key sustainability executive competencies. This research was a qualitative study that used a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews by using the interview guide with executives working on corporate sustainability from 12 organizations listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Data analysis was content analysis. The results showed that the key sustainability executive competencies consisted of three areas. 1) Concerning knowledge, this included the concept of sustainability, laws and standards related to sustainability, and organizational business throughout the value chain. 2) Regarding skills, they comprised strategy, project management, innovation, coordination and teamwork, data management, communication, and lifelong learning. 3) Pertaining to attributes, these included a passion for sustainability issues, understanding and empathy for others, and patience. These findings may help to create an executive key competency model for business organizational sustainability in the Thai context, with businesses and related organizations applying these results to develop key executive competencies for corporate sustainability to increase success and create value for both organizations, including Thai and world societies.