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Anne Jukrajutatip steps down from JKN Global Group, remains as Miss Universe Organization CEO

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Amid the reports regarding her potential exit from the Miss Universe Organization, the JKN Global Group has clarified in its latest press release on Saturday, June 7, that Jakkhapong “Anne” Jukrajutatip will continue to function as the organization&#x27;s chief executive officer.  </p><p>“We want to emphasize that Anne’s commitment to the Miss Universe Organization remains steadfast,” it said. “She will continue to serve in her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Miss Universe Organization, where her dedication to empowering women and uplifting voices around the world is unwavering.” </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKllidRh7dY/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A637157.1000000015%2C%22ls%22%3A107186.5%2C%22le%22%3A107611.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="731" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“We are grateful for the overwhelming support from our global community and fans. Your encouragement inspires Anne to maintain faith and integrity in our mission at the Miss Universe Organization during this temporary transition at JKN,” it added.   </p><p>This comes after their announcement on Friday, June 6, that Anne had resigned from the executive positions that she previously held in the company. </p><p>The media conglomerate said in a press release that Anne, along with her sister, Pimauma Jakrajutatip, the deputy managing director of content division, had tendered their resignations “effective from June 5 onwards.” </p><p>It cited the “allegations” made by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company and the siblings that they “jointly [committed] and [consented] to the inclusion of false information and/or preparation of incomplete, inaccurate or misleading financial statements for the fiscal year 2023 and the accounting documents for the first quarter of 2024.” </p><p>According to JKN Global Group, they acknowledge the allegations and are currently studying the matter to come up with an appropriate action that is anchored on legal procedures.  </p><p>The Khaosod English, a Thai news network, reported that the Department of Special Investigation’s Financial, Banking and Money Laundering Crime Division will handle the charges filed by the SEC for “responsible investigation.” </p><p>Anne made history as the first transgender woman to acquire the Miss Universe Organization, marking a shift in leadership in 2022.  </p><p>The 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant is set for November with Thailand as the host country.  </p><p>Athisa Manalo will represent the country at the prestigious pageant, exactly in the same country where her Binibining Pilipinas batchmate Catriona Gray was crowned as Miss Universe 2018.    </p>

<p>Following her recent resignation from JKN Global Group, Anne Jukrajutatip will continue to serve as Miss Universe Organization CEO despite the allegations thrown at her. </p>

Following her recent resignation from JKN Global Group, Anne Jukrajutatip will continue to serve as Miss Universe Organization CEO despite the allegations thrown at her.