Bridging Business Insight With Scalable Growth
Chaophya Nillawan
Market Expansion Officer
- International Expansion
- Cross-Border Development
- B2B Strategy
“Real growth starts when we ask the right questions, and truly listen to the answers.”
Leading with Logic, Moving with Purpose
About Chaophya
Chaophya Nillawan is a Market Expansion Officer at aboveA, helping both the agency and its clients expand across Asia and beyond. By combining psychological insight with business development, he identifies the right opportunities, crafts entry strategies, and builds trust-driven relationships that lead to scalable outcomes.
His role bridges two worlds: helping aboveA strengthen its presence in Asian markets, while guiding Asian startups and businesses through international expansion. Every partnership he supports is backed by a deep understanding of human behavior, cultural context, and strategic growth.
Built to Scale, Led by Example
Key Areas of Expertise
Chaophya combines empathy, analysis, and market intelligence to drive expansion in both directions – into Asia and out to the world.
Asia Market Development
Leads aboveA’s growth initiatives across Thailand, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
International Expansion for Asian Brands
Helps local businesses design smart strategies for entering the U.S. and European markets.
Psychologically Informed Outreach
Applies behavioral science to improve cross-border communication and conversion.
Global Client Support
Builds authentic relationships that extend beyond transactions - rooted in shared vision.
Professional Career in a nutshell
Experience Snapshot
Chaophya’s hands-on experience covers outbound strategy, partner engagement, and message positioning for international business success.
aboveA – Market Expansion Officer (2025–Present)
Supports both inbound (clients from Asia) and outbound (aboveA into Asia) growth strategies. Builds relationships, guides expansion plans, and aligns goals across cultures.
aboveA – Client Relations Manager (2025)
Worked directly with clients to maintain engagement and uncover new B2B opportunities during the early stages of market exploration.
aboveA – Content Intern (2025)
Contributed psychological insights to messaging, strengthening copy for sales and partnership communication.
Mmeber – Psychology Student Committee at Chulalongkorn University
Foundation of Global Perspective
Education That Shapes Strategy and Scale
Chaophya’s psychology background fuels a people-first approach to expansion. He blends data with empathy, ensuring no growth plan overlooks the human factor.
- Chulalongkorn University – BASc in Psychology
- University of Queensland – BA in Psychology
Fun Facts:
- Salutatorian of his high school class
- Former student government leader and nonprofit board president
- Deeply interested in cross-cultural psychology and international relations
- Uses behavioral science to support smarter client growth strategies
Why Trust Chaophya?
- Spearheads market entry projects with real cultural context
- Acts as a bridge between East and West in digital business
- Known for strategic listening and sharp, human-centered execution
Expand With Confidence!
Chaophya helps companies grow across borders—with thoughtful, psychology-informed strategy. Whether you’re entering Asia or launching from it, he’ll make sure your path is clear, strategic, and built for sustainable success.