Transgender Miss Universe owner wants to lead and inspire

Big plans: For the Miss Universe pageant this year, Anne hopes to crown a role model and someone who can contribute back to the world. — The Straits Times/ANN

It is hard to miss millionaire Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, the new owner of the Miss Universe pageant.

Glamorous shots of her line the walls of the reception area of JKN Global Group just outside Bangkok, where she is both chief executive and majority shareholder.