Salamander Team

Thierry Chaussé
Managing Director
Thierry Chaussé, co-founder of Salamander Jewelry, has been instrumental in shaping the company's journey from its inception to its position as a global leader in the jewelry industry. Bringing his deep passion for jewelry and wealth of experience to Thailand, Thierry played a key role in establishing Salamander’s first office in Bangkok alongside Avi Kaplan. With a strong foundation in the art and business of jewelry, Thierry’s visionary leadership and insights have helped drive the company’s reputation for quality, innovation, and excellence.

Avi Kaplan
Managing Director
Avi Kaplan, co-founder of Salamander Jewelry, has been a driving force behind the company’s growth and success. With a keen business acumen and an eye for opportunity, Avi played a crucial role in establishing Salamander’s presence in Bangkok alongside Thierry Chaussé. His strategic vision and commitment to excellence have been foundational to Salamander’s journey, helping the company set new benchmarks in quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Avi’s enduring influence continues to guide Salamander toward a bright and sustainable future.

Ofer Avidan
General Manager
Ofer Avidan joined Salamander Jewelry in 2003 following the acquisition of his silver factory. Initially hired as Production Manager, Ofer played a key role in designing and constructing Salamander’s state-of-the-art factory. His leadership has shaped the company’s exemplary operational procedures and established its Sustainable Practice Strategy, achieving ISO certifications and CSR status. In April 2009, Ofer was promoted to General Manager, where he continues to lead Salamander Jewelry with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Itay Izhari
Commercial & Marketing Manager
Since joining Salamander Jewelry in 2013, Itay has developed extensive experience across multiple functions, including production, stock management, and data optimization. His broad operational knowledge, combined with a commercial mindset, allows him to connect internal capabilities with market needs effectively. As Commercial & Marketing Manager, he leads the company’s global marketing and business development efforts, helping reinforce Salamander Jewelry’s position as a trusted and forward-looking manufacturing partner.

Wanna Phetjang
Factory Manager
Wanna is Salamander Jewelry’s longest-serving employee, having joined the company in 2000 when it was based on Rambuttri Road, Bangkok. Initially responsible for assembly and order preparation, Wanna has grown with the company to become Manufacturing Manager. She now oversees All manufacturing process in the factory, ensuring every piece meets Salamander Jewelry’s high standards.

Praputsorn Choksungnoen
Human Resources Manager
Praputsorn graduated from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. She has 20 years’ experience in human resources management, and is in charge of developing our forward-thinking staff training programs, and projects that educate and empower our local community. She has been with the company since 2013, and is a key figure in growing the company in line with our sustainable and modern human resource projects.

Angkanan Sriwiset
QA Manager
Angkanan has been working with Salamander since 2003 starting by taking control of Bonding and Machine Setting process Which is the first production process for Salamander, after that we have expanded the production line and she took control of more production lines such as Big Gauge, Drilling, CNC, Polymer, Coating & Finishing and then in 2018 until present she has been rotated to take care of quality control department. Her tasks are to monitor from inputting process, internal production processes until final process before sending the products to customers. She is also responsible to make the plan to protect and prevent problems in production process and set up the guild line, rules and standard of the product to match the customer’s needs.

Wasan Kannapat
EHS and Sustainability Manager
Wasan joined Salamander Jewelry in 2008 and has since become a cornerstone of our safety and sustainability efforts. Leveraging his expertise in infrastructure and machinery, he is responsible for implementing and maintaining our safety, occupational health, and environmental systems. Wasan also drives our sustainability initiatives, ensuring the company meets and exceeds industry standards for environmental and social responsibility.

Chaiya Purananunak
Operational Excellence Manager
Chaiya Purananunak joined Salamander Jewelry Co., Ltd. in 2026 as Operational Excellence Manager. He is responsible for developing and overseeing key operational areas, including Digital Systems & IT, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance & Engineering, Planning, and Compliance & Audit Coordination. His main role is to improve internal work systems, strengthen coordination between departments, reduce duplicated processes, support more accurate production planning, and help ensure that the company’s operations remain organized, efficient, and aligned with international standards.

Nitiphat Nikornprasert
Supply Chain Manager
Nitiphat joined as Supply Chain Manager, overseeing six departments: Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control, Precious Metals Control, Logistics, Subcontracting Operations, and Procurement. With a detail-driven approach and systems-thinking mindset, he has led the end-to-end transformation of supply chain operations — from implementing a min-max inventory framework across thousands of SKUs to spearheading the company’s transition to a modern CMMS platform. His work spans cross-functional collaboration, data-driven process improvement, and supplier governance, helping ensure that Salamander’s supply chain operates with precision, transparency, and resilience. He brings a strong commitment to operational excellence that supports both the factory floor and the companys long-term strategic goals.

Sukanda Chookwun
Product & Innovation Manager
Sukanda joined Salamander Jewelry in 2012 as a Data Structuring Officer, where she was responsible for organizing data into a systematic framework aligned with the company’s operational needs. Over the years, she has grown into the role of Product & Innovation Manager, contributing to the company’s development through structured data systems and improved information flow across departments. Her work has helped make information more accessible, reduce redundancy, minimize errors, and improve operational speed. A well-designed data structure also supports product development that is better aligned with customer needs and more scalable over time, helping the organization support sustainable growth and adapt effectively to change.

Kunlacha Tangmankhwamdee
Finance Manager
Kunlacha joined Salamander Jewelry in 2023, bringing extensive professional experience in accounting and financial management. As Finance Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health, managing budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining tax compliance to support financial stability and informed business decisions.