HKB Management Excellence Awards

W Macau - Studio City’s Director of Human Resources, Dennif Lai, shares how the hotel continues to make a positive impact on the community and its employees. 

Sharon Tse, Group CEO of Pictureworks, shares how her commitment to redefining industry standards inspired the company’s innovative growth. 

The company received the Executive of the Year - Technology award in recognition of its CEO Sharon Tse.

The hotel bagged awards for its corporate social responsibility initiatives and strategies to engage company employees.

The accolades acknowledge Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) for its commitment to community empowerment and its promotion of inclusion through Dive In 2024.

The awards programmes celebrated outstanding achievements in business excellence in Hong Kong and within the Greater Bay Area.

He discussed Hong Kong’s shift to innovation, sustainability, and the role of leadership in business success.

She highlights the need for companies to address emerging risks, strong ESG practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Sudesh Thevasenabathy, Head of DEI, Asia at Manulife, delves into the company's groundbreaking strategy for diversity and inclusion, highlighting its initiative to extend life insurance coverage to individuals living with HIV.

Christopher Liang, CEO of Paragon Trading Asia, discusses their award-winning strategy, citing vertical integration for cost control across their supply chain and their eco-friendly approach using 100% recyclable aluminum cans, which has garnered them recognition as the most ESG-friendly water supplier in Hong Kong.

His leadership allowed the company to achieve a revenue growth of 166.3% and transform into a profitable entity.

The company has invested in talent programmes to ensure people’s development.

The company has shown managerial excellence and a strategic innovation and leadership despite the challenges brought by the pandemic.

Winners were recognised in an awards presentation in Hotel ICON on January 31.

The role of technology in reshaping audit and assurance services was highlighted, along with its potential to enhance financial reporting processes.

Alongside technological integration, companies must prioritise data security and privacy by implementing robust cybersecurity measures and complying with data protection regulations.