U Kyaw Thu Aung

Head of IT & Business Development | Seezar Soesan Group Of Companies

Kyaw Thu Aung @ Peter is a seasoned professional and currently serves as the Head of IT & Business Development at Seezar Soesan Group of Companies. With over 11 years of experience leading IT divisions and four years dedicated to Business Development, Peter possesses a unique blend of technological foresight and strategic market acquisition expertise. He is recognized for his pivotal role in guiding Seezar Soesan Group’s diverse portfolio—encompassing Education (Soe San, SSi, CTC) and Food & Beverage sectors—through successful digital transformations. Peter is deeply committed to upholding and enhancing corporate governance standards within Myanmar’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. He can be contacted at kyawthuaung@seezarsoesan.com ‌and peter@ctu.edu.mm

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Educational Background

  • Post Grad Dip in Computer App. B.Sc (Physics), CCNP, CCNA , MCTS ,PMP , DCP

Directorship Certification

  • Myanmar Institute of Directors, DCP Batch 18

Employment History

  • Seezar Soesan Group of Companies
    Head of IT & Business Development
    January 2022 – Present

    Strategic Leadership: Dual-role executive responsible for aligning technological infrastructure with overall business growth strategies across the Group’s Education and F&B portfolios.
    Business Development: Leading market expansion initiatives and managing strategic partnerships with corporate entities to enhance the Group’s market presence in Myanmar.
    Digital Transformation: Overseeing the integration of AI-driven systems and modernizing IT governance to improve operational efficiency across various business units including CTC, SSi, and Gloria Jean’s.
    Corporate Governance: Advising the Board on technology risks, cybersecurity compliance, and digital investment ROI. 

    Head of IT
    January 2015– Present

    Infrastructure Management: Managed the end-to-end IT lifecycle for the Group, including large-scale network deployments and campus-wide Wi-Fi solutions for educational institutions.
    System Implementation: Successfully led the implementation of School Management Systems (SMS) and integrated Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure to streamline academic operations.
    Team Leadership: Directed a multi-disciplinary technical team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical business systems.
    Policy Development: Established the Group’s first comprehensive Cybersecurity and Data Privacy policies, ensuring alignment with local and international standards.
    Key Competencies for Board Considerations
    Domain Expertise: 11+ years of high-level IT management combined with 4 years of strategic Business Development.
    Industry Knowledge: Deep experience in the Education and Food & Beverage (F&B) sectors.
    Strategic Planning: Proven track record of scaling business operations through digital innovation and partnership management.
    Crisis Management: Expert in business continuity planning and technical risk mitigation.

Directorship History

  • Seezar Soesan Group of Companies Head of IT & Business Development Executive 2015- Present IT Governance, Digital Transformation, & Strategic Business Development

Functional Area

  • Cyber Security/Homeland Security
  • Education
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technology