Dr. Hatthaya SIRIPHATTHANAKUN started her career as a conservation landscape architect in Thailand's governmental agencies, particularly the Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture. She provided consultation and recommendations for conservation projects and coordinated several regional activities in collaboration with various international organisations. In 2015, Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun moved to Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA). She is currently a Centre Director of SEAMEO SPAFA, taking the leadership to strengthen its programmes in archaeology, fine arts, and cultural heritage, and to build meaningful partnerships across the region. She holds an MA in Conservation Studies from University of York, UK, and PhD in Architecture from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Hatthaya was elected member of ICOMOS Board for the period of 2018-2020 and 2021-2023.