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SINGAPORE –\u00a0Media
\nOutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a06 January 2022 –\u00a0As small enterprises and
\nprominent businesses alike are embracing the future of work, Influential Brands\u00ae<\/a><\/b> conferred
\nrecognition on brands and employers who stood strong in their commitment to
\nexcellence. <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Backed by a robust market
\nsurvey in Asia with the participation of 15,000 consumers and an anonymous survey of more
\nthan 10,000 employees, 32 companies are named the\u00a0“2021 Asia’s Top
\nInfluential Brands”, 5 companies are named “2021 Thailand’s Outstanding Brands”\u00a0and
\n5 companies are crowned\u00a0“2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employer Brands”.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

A strong brand equity and
\ncompany culture have been proven to be the key which enables
\nbusinesses to weather through a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The 32
\ncompanies cited by consumers as their preferred choices are AOX, Bangchak,
\nBeijing Tong Ren Tang, Bio-Home, Canadian 2for1 Pizza, Central Department Store,
\nChow Tai Fook, CP, EB Foods, Ecovacs Robotics, Eu Yan Sang, Family Mart,
\nHolistic Way, IG, Krispy Kreme, Siam Makro, MindChamps, Muang Thai Life
\nAssurance, Naturel, NTUC FairPrice, NTUC LearningHub, Pigeon, Pokka,
\nPropertyGuru Group, Rajdhevee Clinic, Refresh, SparSha, SUU Balm, True
\nCorporation, Thai Life Insurance, The Mall Group, Tops Market.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Based on
\ntheir branding efforts to engage customers and provide an excellence
\nexperience, 5 companies from Thailand were recognised as Outstanding brands. Those
\nare: FWD Insurance, Major Cineplex Group, Winner Group Enterprise, Techno
\nMedical and Lamina Films.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally,
\n5 companies were awarded
\nwith the title “2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employers” for their outstanding achievements
\nengaging their employees and building a healthy and meaningful company culture.
\nThose are: Siemens, PropertyGuru Group, Watsons Singapore, The National
\nUniversity Health System (NUHS) and JustCo.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr. Jorge Rodriguez,
\nManaging Director of Influential Brands\u00ae said, “To emerge top in consumers’ minds during
\nsuch a time is a testament that extends beyond a commendable or well-thought out crisis response. The
\ncommon thread among the Top Brands is their emphasis on innovation, consistency in promise delivery
\nand many faithful years of serving market needs. Such efforts are valued by
\nconsumers and are in turn reflected in the market sentiment. I would like to
\ncongratulate all Top Brand Winners for their well-deserved win, especially
\nduring this exceptional time.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

BRAND LEADERS ARE GLAD TO WIN THE HEARTS OF CONSUMERS <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

“FairPrice is privileged to be entrusted
\nwith this prestigious award for the seventh consecutive year.\u00a0This is only
\npossible because of the trust accorded to us by consumers,” said\u00a0Mr.
\nSeah Kian Peng, Group CEO, FairPrice Group.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We are excited and humbled to be voted a
\n3rd-time winner of this award. PropertyGuru is on a mission to help Southeast
\nAsians make confident property decisions and aspires to be a brand of trust,
\nsupporting people to find, finance, and own their homes. Being recognised as
\nthe most influential brand gives us the confidence to keep raising the bar and
\ndeliver towards higher aspirations,” said\u00a0Mr. Bjorn Sprengers, Chief
\nMarketing Officer & Head of FinTech of PropertyGuru Group<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

“MindChamps started out as an idea with a
\npassion to fill the gaps in education. To be able to bring that idea to
\nfruition and make a positive difference to the next generation is an honour and
\nwe are grateful to be accorded this award for 7 years running. This is a
\ntestament to the trust our students and parents have in our research-backed
\ncurriculum and delivery,” said\u00a0Mr. David Chiem,\u00a0MindChamps Founder
\nCEO and Executive Chairman<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We are honoured to be conferred the
\ntitle of Top Influential Brand under the categories of Health & Wellness
\nTCM Retailer, Bird’s Nest and Essence of Chicken, based on a nation-wide study
\non consumer preferences by a leading research agency. We are truly humbled by
\nthe continued support we received from our valued consumers and partners as the
\nInfluential Brands awards
\nrecognise brands that have
\nachieved a great standing with consumers in addition to the brand’s continuous
\ndrive towards brand excellence. Staying true to our value of ‘Caring for
\nMankind’, we stay focused on empowering our consumers with the best health and
\nwellness solutions to lead an active and healthy lifestyle,”said\u00a0Ms.
\nSerene Seow, Managing Director of Eu Yan Sang Singapore<\/b>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

TOP EMPLOYERS ARE RECOGNISED BY THEIR VERY OWN EMPLOYEES
\n<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Besides customers,
\nemployees are also primary stakeholders of an organisation and how they are
\nmanaged is consequential on how well organisations can neutralise external
\nthreats or capture market opportunities. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

At a time where the labour
\nmarket is faced with great uncertainty and employee morale is at an all-time
\nlow, Siemens, PropertyGuru Group, Watsons Singapore, The National University
\nHealth System (NUHS) and JustCo are lauded by their own employees through
\nanonymous surveys as excellent employers. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

These five companies were
\nawarded with the title “2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employers” for scoring above
\ninternational benchmarks. They surpassed industry standards in having meaningful employee
\nengagement, strong alignment between employee & company culture and
\nrelevant HR practices in this digital age. The company culture and employee
\nengagement assessment were conducted in collaboration with aAdvantage
\nConsulting firm, Influential Brands’
\nresearch partner.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr. Thai Lai Pham, CEO of
\nSiemens ASEAN<\/b>,
\nshared, “Behind such recognition is the unwavering commitment from our team to
\nsupport the industries that form the backbone of our economies, making it more
\nresilient, productive, and sustainable. Congratulations Team Siemens! I’m proud
\nto work with all of you in transforming the everyday lives of billions of
\npeople across Asia by creating technology with purpose.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

When asked about what has
\nbeen Siemen’s approach in ensuring productivity, Dr. Lai shared, “I see team empowerment as a top priority.
\nEmpowerment doesn’t mean delegating everything and only showing up for
\nribbon-cutting ceremonies. It means being there when it matters most, while creating
\na self-sufficient, accountable team that can handle everything else. You trust
\nthe team to do the work, and the team trusts you to be there when they need
\nyou”.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Ms. Priscilla Teo, Group
\nChief Human Resource Officer of NUHS<\/b>\u00a0shared “The National University Health System
\n(NUHS) is a dynamic organisation with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
\nAcross our institutions, our employees are dedicated to delivering leading-edge
\npatient care, research, and education. The award affirms our effort and commitment
\nto providing a work environment that is conducive and engaging for our 15,000
\nstaff. Be part of the OneNUHS family and explore a purposeful career with ample
\nopportunities for personal growth and development!”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking on how NUHS has
\nbeen adapting their engagement strategy to suit the evolving needs of NUHS
\nemployees during this COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Teo added, “COVID-19 has been stressful for our healthcare
\nprofessionals. Recognising the critical need to focus on employee well-being
\nespecially during this period, NUHS has set up a dedicated Well-Being Office in
\n2021 to drive cultural and systemic change to enhance our staff’s health and
\nmental well-being. In addition, all our institution leaders have stepped up
\ntheir effort to communicate extensively to all our staff, keeping them abreast
\nof key updates, and rallying everyone to come together as oneNUHS to hold the
\ndefence line for Singapore.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Mr.\u00a0Wan Sing Kong,
\nChief Executive Officer of JustCo<\/b>\u00a0shared, “JustCo is honoured to be recognised by
\nInfluential Brands as Asia’s Top Employer (Co-working Category). We dedicate
\nthis award to the entire JustCo team across Asia-Pacific. You are truly the
\ngreatest bunch that makes work better for everyone!”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Summing the critical
\nfactors that drove success in employee engagement at JustCo, Mr. Kong
\ncommented, “Overall, I would say that it is the trust that employees have in
\nthe leaders and our strong ‘family’ culture where people genuinely care for and
\nsupport one another, and the ability to put the right people in the right job
\nso they enjoy what they do. Our leaders in JustCo are purpose driven, care for
\nand support their team members. We do so by providing opportunities for them to
\ngrow professionally and learn new skills, recognizing the contributions of good
\nperformers, and showing our appreciation to long service staff and those who go
\nthe extra mile to get things done”.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Ms. Irene Lau, Managing
\nDirector of Watsons\u00a0<\/b>said, “Watsons Singapore is honoured to be recognised as
\n2021-2022 Singapore’s Top Employer in Health & Beauty Retailer category. We
\nrecognise that people are our greatest assets and we are committed to providing
\na safe, healthy, supportive, and discrimination-free environment for all
\nemployees. We believe in fostering a culture of people development where
\nemployees receive the right tools and training to optimise their performance
\nand growth within our company. The pandemic might have disrupted how we work,
\nbut we are determined to overcome the odds and stay connected via digital
\ninnovations. Together, we can achieve more through synergy and collaboration!”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

“When employees are
\nengaged, the workplace is filled with positive vibes and employees will be
\nhappier, more productive and in turn, work cohesively together to lead the
\nbusiness to successful outcomes. We believe that a consistent effort to engage
\nour staff is more than introducing new benefits; it requires a relentless
\ncommitment to the cause. In all our actions, we focus on our people and organisational culture ensuring that their
\nactions align
\nwith our business strategy,” she added.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Ms. Genevieve Godwin, Chief
\nPeople Officer of PropertyGuru Group\u00a0<\/b>shared “I am delighted to accept this award as Asia’s
\nTop Employer in the Technology industry. We believe every employee can make a
\nreal difference at PropertyGuru Group. On our journey to help people make
\nconfident property decisions, we will stay true to our culture and values and
\ncontinue to focus on the engagement, wellbeing, and development of our
\nemployees across Asia.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

GALA EVENT <\/u><\/b>TO
\nMARK THE <\/u><\/b>CELEBRATION WITH AWARDEES
\nIN THAILAND <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The
\nsecret to success is often said to be good leadership. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

As part of the recognition
\nof the Champions of Business Excellence, Influential Brands and its Thailand
\npartner, Neo Target, a leader in
\nthe corporate reputation field in Thailand recognised Thailand Business Leaders
\nat the 2021 CEO Asia Summit. \u00a0100 Thailand C-suite executives came together
\nin Bangkok on Monday, 20th December, to recognise the top achievers among their peers,
\nincluding the Top CEOs and Outstanding Leaders of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Guest-of-Honour for the
\nCEO Summit was Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and
\nMinister of Energy, The Kingdom of Thailand. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said “I would like to
\nthank Influential Brands and Neo Target Company
\nLimited for organising the “2021 Asia’s CEO Summit & Award Ceremony” to
\nhonour all the top leading brands in Asia who are with us tonight. Covid-19
\npandemic has been making everything more challenging than ever. Given the
\npandemic, I still believe
\nthat strong leadership in an organization is important. People are the key to every
\nchallenge and success. I urge us all to take this opportunity to empower our
\nteam and community to be ready to cope with all new coming challenges which may
\nsurpass the current pandemic and transform your organization post-covid
\ntogether. Congratulations to all the promising awardees once again.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

A
\ntotal of 8 Business leaders took the honours: <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

2021 Thailand Top CEOs: Mr.
\nChatchai Sirilai, President of GH Bank, Dr. Narong Thasnanipan, President and
\nCEO of Seafco, Mr. Sara Lamsam, CEO of Muang Thai Life Assurance, Mr. Sithi
\nPanupattanapong, Chairman of Synphaet and Mr. Somchai Lertsutiwong, CEO of
\nAdvanced Info Services. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

2021 Thailand Outstanding
\nLeaders: Dr. Ausanee Mahagitsiri Leonio, President of King Food Group, Ms.
\nKanlayanee Kongsomjit, President of TKK Corporation and Mr. Oliver Kittipong
\nVeerataecha, Chief Brand and Communication Officer of True Corporation. <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The business leaders were
\nchosen based on a mix of factors, including leadership, innovative mindset,
\nreputation as well as the company’s financial performance.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr. Jorge Rodriguez,
\nManaging Director of Influential Brands, said: “This year, we are delighted to honour C-suite winners from
\nThailand. I would like to congratulate all the winners for their exceptional
\nand exemplary
\nleadership in their respective companies, industries and communities.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mrs. Vannee Leelavechbutr,
\nFounder & Chief Executive Officer of Neo Target, added: “The 2021 CEO
\nSummit & Award Ceremony is more than just an event for celebration. We aim
\nto make it a platform
\nfor prominent executives and brand owners across Asia to collaborate and grow
\nbeyond national levels.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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