The International College, Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM), had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Greta Gruodė, a distinguished visiting lecturer from Vilniaus Kolegija, Lithuania, during 24–27 March 2026.
During her visit, Ms. Gruodė actively engaged with both students and faculty members through a series of academic and collaborative activities. She delivered insightful lectures to iMBE students in the courses Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and International Business Strategy & Cross-Cultural Management. Her sessions provided students with valuable international perspectives, enhancing their understanding of global business practices and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
In addition to her teaching contributions, Ms. Gruodė participated in a research meeting with faculty members, fostering discussions on potential academic and research collaborations between the two institutions.
A key highlight of the visit was her meeting with PIM executives, including Phornvit Phacharintanakul, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Somrote Komolavanij, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research. The meeting emphasized strengthening institutional partnerships and exploring future collaboration opportunities.
Ms. Gruodė also had the opportunity to experience Thailand’s business environment through a company visit, as well as participate in a special iMBA lecture on Sustainability held at True Digital Park, where she shared her expertise with graduate students.
This visit marks another important step in PIM’s commitment to internationalization, providing students with global exposure while building strong academic networks with leading institutions worldwide.