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THE CHAIRMAN and MD of Lian Beng Group, one of Singapore’s largest BCA Grade A1 builders, Mr Ong Pang Aik (王邦益), has been bestowed the award of “Best CEO” in the category of companies with less than S$300 million in market capitalisation, at the Singapore Corporate Awards.
“I am honoured to receive this award amongst 500 other companies of less than S$300 million capitalisation. I am humbled by the judges’ confidence and recognition in my stewardship of Lian Beng,” said Mr Ong.
Presented on Tuesday (July 17), this award recognises the CEOs who have exhibited a clear leadership strategy which balances growth in its respective industry segment and corporate governance.
The CEO would have also shown commendable integration of vision with execution; driving progress through innovation.
Mr Ong added, “With almost four decades of building and growing the company, I thank the management, staff, business partners and clients for their continued support, without which, Lian Beng cannot be what it is today and I will strive harder to ensure that Lian Beng will continue to be the company of your choice.”
The ‘Best CEO’ category is one out of the five categories namely, “Best Annual Report”, “Best Investor Relations”, “Best Chief Financial Officer” and “Best Managed Board”.
The awards are organised by The Business Times and supported by Singapore Exchange (SGX), sponsored by Bank Julius Baer and collaboration with partners from notable organisations such as Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) amongst others.
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