Asia Business Leader of the Year 2008
 The Asia Business Leader of the Year is awarded to Mr. Harish Manwani of Unilever Asia / Africa for effectively capitalizing on global trends and inspiring growth for his company. Unilever’s 8.8% growth in 2006 is largely attributable to Mr. Harish’s ability to motivate staff and grow profitability. Mr. Harish has led the way in retaining loyal customers, helping Unilever to remain market leaders in almost every category.
Mr. Harish’s innovative, visionary leadership has helped build a strong core of local management teams across the 44 operating companies under the Unilever umbrella. Mr. Harish has emphasized the need to develop leaders who understand the changing landscape of commercial trade, and he has been actively involved in nurturing a core of solid leaders to ensure continued success for Unilever. Mr. Harish’s ability to bring top management strategies to rural people within Unilever’s work staff has proven very effective in maximizing the potential of the work force. Coupled with Mr. Harish’s commitment to community services, his work with the entire workforce demonstrates his drive toward increasing effectiveness in Unilever’s business leadership. [read more]
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Asia Innovator of the Year 2008
 The Asia Innovator of the Year Award recognizes Dr. Liu Jiren of Neusoft Group for his leadership in an organization that has innovation at its very core. The Neusoft Group originated in 1988 from a dream of building a bridge between software research and applications. From humble beginnings, Dr. Liu has provided leadership in a cutting edge industry that has resulted in a present staff of 10,000.
In just 16 years, Liu Jiren’s innovative thinking in business has helped Neusoft become the leading supplier of software and solutions in China. The outstanding business success Neusoft has achieved is a result of focused attention to software and service, medical systems, and IT training and education. By leading the way in innovation within these three business targets, Dr. Liu has helped make Neusoft a successful creative venture. [read more]
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Asia Talent Management Award 2008
 The Asia Talent Management Award goes to Dr. Shuhei Toyoda of Toyota Boshoku Corporation for his personal involvement in supporting and nurturing the company’s next generation of leaders. Dr. Toyoda has led the way in developing effective strategies for the improvement of productivity, exceptional efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, and safety.
Despite declining sales in the overall automobile industry in 2006, the Toyota Boshoku Corporation enjoyed a net sales increase of 92.3% as a result of effective talent management through mergers and global expansion. Dr. Toyoda’s leadership in instituting systems that support world-class talent acquisition, development, and retention has helped the Toyota Boshoku Corporation to continue its success in a competitive field. Dr. Toyoda has trained and equipped leaders within the corporation to be attentive to employees’ needs and to treat them fairly. This approach has led to the development of a comprehensive Human Resource Development System that treats employees well, while also providing them with exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. [read more]
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Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2008
 The Corporate Social Responsibility Award acknowledges Mr. Anusorn Sangnimnuan of The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited for his ability to translate the company’s success into benefits for the community. The Bangchak Petroleum Company is committed to developing a sustainable business while safeguarding the environment and society. With annual profits of 500 to 800 million baht per year, the company is clearly achieving business success.
Mr. Anusorn’s leadership in public education, establishment of cooperatives with local farm communities, and donations to charitable organizations has helped the Bangchak Petroleum Company achieve its aim of contributing to the benefit of the community. Mr. Anusorn’s personal visits to community stations operated by the Bangchak Petroleum Company demonstrate his own commitment to the betterment of society at the individual and small community leel. The Bangchak Petroleum Company, under Mr. Anusorn’s leadership, has made many outstanding contributions to the protection of the environment, and has been closely involved in community development and education. [read more]
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Korea Business Leader of the Year 2008
 The Korea Business Leader of the Year Award goes to Mr. Kim Nack Hoi of Cheil Communications in commendation for his excellence in leadership in the host city of this prestigious event. Cheil Communications offers clients optimal media solutions by developing media planning programs that maximize advertising effects and sales results. Mr. Kim’s exceptional business leadership has steered Cheil Communications toward success both in his home country and in the global marketplace.
Capitalizing on prestigious sports marketing through high profile events around the globe, including the Olympics, the Asian Games, the World Cup, and similar sporting events, Cheil Communications has facilitated successful and creative marketing strategies for clients around the world. Under Mr. Kim’s leadership, Cheil Communications has landed numerous innovative projects, including the recent acquisition of the “Incheon World City Expo 2009” project. Mr. Kim’s visionary leadership has helped Cheil Communications maintain a reputation as a successful marketing company both within Korean and in the global marketplace. [read more]
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Asia Viewers Choice Award 2008
The Asia Viewers Choice Award goes to Dr. Shuhei Toyoda of Toyota Boshoku Corporation. This award is determined by CNBC’s viewers from across the Asia Pacific region, and Dr. Toyoda received the highest number of votes from CNBC’s viewers. [read more]
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