Singapore - CNBC announced the winners of the 8th CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards during an award ceremony in Singapore that was broadcast live around the world. The Asia Business Leader of the Year was awarded to Frank Ning of COFCO Corporation for inspiring growth for his company, while keeping in step with global trends. With over 100,000 employees, COFCO has been on the list of Fortune 500 and ranked the first in China's Top 100 Food Enterprises for years. "CNBC takes pride in identifying … [Read more...] about Region’s top CEO named at the 8th CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards
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Hugh Marks to step down as CEO of Southern Star; Rory Callaghan to be appointed CEO
After seven years with Southern Star, Hugh Marks announced that he is stepping down from his role as chief executive of Southern Star Group. The announcement follows the recent acquisition of Southern Star by global production company Endemol and the subsequent merger of the distribution businesses of Southern Star and Endemol, headed up from London by Cathy Payne. Marks will continue to assist Southern Star in an advisory capacity. Marks is also establishing a new business, Media Venture … [Read more...] about Hugh Marks to step down as CEO of Southern Star; Rory Callaghan to be appointed CEO
Ross Pollack joins Celestial Pictures as CEO
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures announced the appointment of Ross Pollack to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Ross joins Celestial from Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), where he held a number of positions including SVP, sales planning for Sony Pictures international TV group (SPTI) in Los Angeles before relocating to HK in 2003 where he was initially responsible for the group's regional business development. Since 2004 and until his move to Celestial Pictures, Ross would have been … [Read more...] about Ross Pollack joins Celestial Pictures as CEO
Singapore-listed ECS Holdings appoints China’s ICT Industry veteran, Mervyn Mao as CEO, ECS CHINA
Singapore - Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed ECS Holdings Limited, a leading regional Info-Comm Technology (ICT) solutions provider announced the appointment of 20-year veteran of China's ICT industry, Mervyn Mao as the new CEO of the group's 100%-owned China subsidiary, ECS Technology (China) Limited (ECS China). Mao's appointment underscored the group's focus on channelling more resources to drive continued growth in its single largest and most important market - China. Mao spent the last … [Read more...] about Singapore-listed ECS Holdings appoints China’s ICT Industry veteran, Mervyn Mao as CEO, ECS CHINA
