Public Bank founder Teh awarded ‘BrandLaureate Banker of the Year 2013’

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KUCHING: Founder and chairman of Public Bank Bhd (Public Bank), Tan Sri Dr Teh Hong Piow has been awarded ‘The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year Award 2013’ by The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF), a world leading branding foundation.

Dr KK Johan, president of APBF presented the award to Teh at the bank’s anniversary held at the MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre on July 6, 2013.

In his citation, Johan said, “Teh is indeed most deserving of the title and accolade, The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year Award 2013.”

Recognised for his foresight, dexterity and business acumen, Tan Sri Teh stands tall as a man in control of his destiny.

He continued, “In 1966, Teh set his aims up high – to start his own bank.

“Since its founding on that historic day, Public Bank has seen many decades of remarkable achievements which were made possible by its founder’s strategic leadership and his ability to inspire and motivate his staff.” According to him, the success of Public Bank lies in its brand champion and brand leader, Teh, who lives and breathes the brand.

“His leadership has been notable, not just because he embodied the highest standards of professional expertise, but also because he never shied away from making difficult decisions and taking good cognisance of economic realities.

“He implemented best banking practices in Public Bank that would enable it to overcome one financial crisis after another.

Even in the worst of the global financial downturn, Public Bank continues to stand tall and strong, much to the envy of many local and foreign banks,” he said.

Teh has previously received four personal awards from Asia Pacific Brands Foundation which include The BrandLaureate Brand Personality Award 2007, The BrandLaureate Premier Icon Leadership Award 2011 and The BrandLaureate Tun Dr.

Mahathir Mohamad Man of the Year Award 2011.

Teh was also the recipient of many accolades from various international publications, including Asia’s Best CEO, Asia’s Banking Grandmaster, Asian Banker Par Excellence and Asean Most Astute Banker.

At the same event, Public Bank was also awarded ‘The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2013’ by the APBF.

“Winning these two prestigious awards is indeed an honour that doubles the joy of celebrating the bank’s 47th anniversary tonight.

Although Public Bank has been bestowed countless awards over the years, every award continues to fill us with a sense of achievement and pride.

“In fact we are inspired to further raise the bar of excellence as each milestone is accomplished,” managing director, Tan Sri Tay Ah Lek said in his acknowledgement speech.

He added that ‘The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Award’ is a recognition and reaffirmation of Public Bank’s solid stature in Malaysia’s banking industry.

The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2012 -2013 are for selected brands that are established and have successfully stamped their mark in their field of expertise and are market leaders.

Public Bank has been selected as the inaugural recipient of The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2012-2013 in the category of Finance – Banking.

Prior to this award, Public Bank had in the past six consecutive years from 2007 to 2012, been bestowed the BrandLaureate Awards for Best Brands in Financial Services – Banking Category.

In addition, Public Bank was also the winner of The BrandLaureate – SME Best Brands Awards 2011.