Asia’s best in business were named at CNBC’s 9th annual Asia Business Leaders Awards(ABLA) during an award ceremony hosted by award winning anchor, Maria Bartiromo, and broadcast LIVE around the world from Singapore on November 25. *Asia Business Leader Award – Mr. AM Naik, Chairman & Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. for inspiring growth for his company, while keeping in step with global trends. *Lifetime Achievement Award – Sir Gordon Wu, Chairman of Hopewell Holdings whose vision and management abilities have helped steer his company successfully both regionally and in the global marketplace. *Asia Innovator Award – Mr. Yancey Hai, CEO of Delta Electronics, Taiwan for his leadership in an organization that has innovation at its very core. *Asia Talent Management Award – Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala, Chairman & CEO of Ayala Corporation for his personal involvement in supporting and nurturing leadership within the company. *Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Corporation BHD for his ability to translate the company’s success into benefits for the community. *Asia’s Viewers Choice Award – Mr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman & CEO of HCL Infosystems who received the most votes by CNBC’s viewers in Asia Pacific. CNBC pioneered the Business Leader Awards to acknowledge exceptional CEOs globally. Recipients of the awards are stellar individuals, who are visionaries behind today’s outstanding businesses. Said Satpal Brainch, President and Managing Director, CNBC in Asia Pacific: “The Awards is our way of celebrating and recognizing business leaders who have shaped the Asian economy, and who will continue to lead corporate Asia forward.”