U Thurein Nyein

MD | Myanmar Resources Network @MRN

  •  MD and Founder of MRN, focusing management consultancy, data analytic & reporting, business development
  •  Principle & Director of WISE College focusing Executive Development Programs
  •  Eldest son in the family, Father of a son
https://mm.linkedin.com/in/thurein-nyein-5626123a

Educational Background

  • B.Ecom(Economics)

Directorship Certification

  • Myanmar Institute of Directors, DCP14, November 2024

Employment History

  • Joined Yangon Directory Group in 1991, worked on data collection, advertising, and research projects.
  • Established the Research Division, providing services to key clients such as Milo, Unilever, BAT, and others.
  • Set up the Retail, Media, and Customized Research Departments to develop specific focuses and specializations.
  • Worked as Domestic Operations Manager for AC Nielsen SRG Myanmar from 1995 to 1997.
  •  Took on the role of General Manager for MMRD Research Services, overseeing the restructuring of teams following AC Nielsen’s departure from the country.
  •  Expanded research efforts by establishing the Social Research Department in 1998 to cater to UN agencies and INGOs.
  •  Established the Business Research Department in 2005 to conduct B2B and industrial research projects for government and non-government organizations.
  • Reviewed and reorganized the Research Services into specialized departments: Business Insight, Consumer Insight, Market Insight, Media Insights, and Social Insight.
  • Worked as Managing Director at Nielsen MMRD, a joint venture between Nielsen, the leading global company, and MMRD, Myanmar’s largest research agency, from March 2014 to March 2019.
  • Working as an Advisor and have established the consultancy company “Myanmar Resources Network,” which focuses on management consultancy, data analytics, business development, training and development, and digital brand management.
  • Throughout his career with esteemed business organizations, he has consistently dedicated his expertise to various initiatives in his personal time. As a senior professional in marketing and research, he co-launched the “Road to Success” program for young people, aired on Channel 7, a prominent free-to-air TV channel. He also actively engages in youth development programs, serving as a speaker, moderator, and judge.
  • He also plays an active role in non-profit organizations, serving as the Honorary Chair of the Myanmar Retailers Association and as Vice President of the Myanmar Economic Association, the Market Research Association, and the Professional Marketers Association.

Directorship History

  • MD, Myanmar Resources Network – 2019 – till now
  • Director – MMRD Trading – 2019 till now
  • Director – WISE College – 2022 till now
  • MD, Nielsen MMRD – 2014 to 2019
  • GM and Co-founder – MMRD Research Services – 1997 till 2014

Functional Area

  • Consulting
  • Education
  • Human Resource Development and Strategic Talent
  • Marketing
  • New Product/Service Development