Robert “Gus” Reynolds received an Economics degree from Trinity College, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Virginia, and is a retired Director of Credit Suisse Bank. He has 20 years of business experience in Thailand, and is a Permanent Thai resident. He provides financial consulting for project finance, real estate development investments and corporate feasibility studies.
After retirement from Credit Suisse Bank, Mr. Reynolds pursued a dream of building a resort on the coast of Krabi, Thailand. On December 26, 2004, when the Indian Ocean Tsunami devastated the area, he responded to the immediate needs on his doorstep. He founded the Krabi Relief Fund which merged with the Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation to aid survivors, many of them orphaned children. In cooperation with local government, the foundation mobilized volunteers to help rebuild the seaside communities. Through the efforts of thousands of helping hands, the Foundation continues to support those in need.
The Foundation Community Bank, opened in 2008, provides micro-credit loans to the Tsunami families to help them start or expand a business. The Foundation directs a Tsunami Child University Scholarship Program to provide financial aid for university for the Tsunami children.
He remains the Director of the Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation, which has been recognized by The League of Foundations of Thailand under the auspices of H. M. the King of Thailand as a leading foundation in providing long term social programs.
A permanent Thai resident, Mr. Reynolds serves as the Managing Director of Thai Treasures Co. Ltd; Managing Director of Krabi Consultants, Co. Ltd., Managing Director of Krabi Association of Resort Owners, and the Owner Operator of Lai Thai Resort in Krabi.