Photo from MUO/Nawat Itsaragrisil
Nawat Itsaragrisil, known to many as the founder of the Miss Grand International (MGI) pageant, is assuming a bigger role in the Miss Universe Organization (MUO).
This August, MUO announced that the Thai entrepreneur is now the chief executive officer of Miss Universe Eastern, and will oversee a team representing 95 countries.
The appointment came after he served as vice president of Miss Universe Asiana.
"I am deeply honored and delighted to assume the position of chief executive officer of Miss Universe Eastern," Itsaragrisil said in a statement released by MUO.
"Together, we will strengthen collaboration, create new opportunities for our delegates and partners, and continue advancing the values and global vision of Miss Universe. I look forward to leading this talented team into its next chapter of growth and success," he added.
Itsaragrisil recently mounted the first all-star edition of his MGI pageant, which included five delegates from the Philippines.
The Thai pageant executive led the host committee of the 74th Miss Universe in Thailand last year, where he got embroiled in a controversy with eventual winner Fatima Bosch of Mexico.