Kai Hillam

President and Founding Member

SAROBOL (KAI) TEERANUKUL

PERSONAL PROFILE September 2026
Born in Bangkok, Thailand

Naturalised Australian citizen with approximately 40 years in Australia

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Major Shareholder, Olary Group

Director of various companies, including Olary Gold Mines Limited (OGM) and Olary Holdings Limited (OHL)

Senior business experience across mining, renewable energy, hospitality, international trade, digital dentistry, medical tourism and community organisations.

PRESIDENT & ASSOCIATION ROLES

President, Asian Australian Business Council — 9 years
Committee Member, Eastern Suburbs Women’s Network
Vice President, Thai Restaurant Association of NSW
Member, Women’s Club of NSW

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOSPITALITY, AVIATION & FOOD CONSULTING

Hilton Hotel, Australia
Early hospitality career in Australia

InterContinental Hotel, Australia
Hospitality experience during the early years of her Australian career

Qantas Airways
Chef, Menu Planner & Food Consultant

Kai Thai Cuisine, Double Bay
Owner

Gate Gourmet Sydney
Food Consultant
Thai Airways Account Manager

Cathay Pacific Airways, Sydney
Menu Planner & Food Consultant

Steel Aviation, (American Airlines Panam-United) in Sydney
Chef, Menu Planner & Food Consultan

CORPORATE & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

OLARY GROUP

Major Shareholder and Director of companies associated with the Olary Group, including Olary Gold Mines Limited (OGM) and Olary Holdings Limited (OHL).

Experience includes corporate management, mining and resource development, business development, international commercial relationships and investment activities.

ECLIPSE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (EES)

Involved in the business development and expansion of Eclipse Energy Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (EES), an Australian renewable energy and energy solutions business.

Areas of involvement include:

Residential and commercial solar PV systems
Battery energy storage systems
EV charging solutions
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) solutions
Community and apartment energy solutions
Commercial and industrial renewable-energy projects
Development of strategic partnerships and international business opportunities

GSA – THAILAND DIGITAL DENTISTRY & MEDICAL TOURISM

Involved in the development and promotion of GSA’s Thailand Digital Dentistry and Dental Tourism Program, connecting Australian clients with dental, healthcare and wellness services in Thailand, with Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Songkhla, Thailand.

Activities include:

Development of Australian Thai digital dentistry and dental tourism opportunities
Collaboration with Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Songkhla
Development of relationships with Thai universities, dental professionals and healthcare providers
Promotion of digital dentistry and advanced dental treatment services
International business development and marketing
Coordination of Australian client referrals and Thailand-based services
Promotion of Thailand as a destination for high-quality dental, healthcare and wellness services

EDUCATION

Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), Switzerland
Hospitality and Management Studies

University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney
Jewellery Design Course

ACTIVITIES & INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Coordinator, World AIDS Conference, Thailand
Thailand Co-Chair, World AIDS Conference Coordination
Unofficial Cultural Attaché, Thai Cultural Commission
Endorser and Promoter of Traditional Thai Products and Cultural Initiatives
Founder, Buddha Care Australia
Annual Delegate, United Nations/UNESCO Vesak World Celebrations
Delegate to numerous international trade promotion, cultural and business development events