Hamed wins the BrandLaureate ‘Man of the Year’ at Brand

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Abdul Hamed (second right) receiving the prestigious award from Dr KK Johan (second left), President of The BrandLaureate, accompanied by (from left) Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng, chairman and chief executive of Malayan United Industries Bhd and (right) Tan Sri Rainer Althoff, Independent Non-Executive Director of Top Glove and CEO and managing director of Alc International Sdn Bhd.

Abdul Hamed (second right) receiving the prestigious award from Dr KK Johan (second left), President of The BrandLaureate, accompanied by (from left) Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng, chairman and chief executive of Malayan United Industries Bhd and (right) Tan Sri Rainer Althoff, Independent Non-Executive Director of Top Glove and CEO and managing director of Alc International Sdn Bhd.

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi made Sarawak proud when he was adjudged The BrandLaureate’s prestigious ‘Man of the Year’ Brand Icon Leadership Award 2015.

An internationally recognised award, the Awards recognise great iconic brand leaders who have transformed their brands into powerful brands which sustain the test of time.

A highly respected personality in the business community, Abdul Hamed said he was honoured and humbled by the award.

“It is important for me to say that although this award was conferred on me, it has been earned by every single person in the groups of companies that I represent.

“The success of our brands is the result of a synergy between ransformational leadership and pure hard work to reach a high level of integrity and passion among our workforce.

“I am indeed honoured with the award and I would also like to express my appreciation to all our workforce, our customers, consultants, advisors and for the opportunities given by the Government,” Abdul Hamed remarked.

Abdul Hamed is the Chairman of various successful companies, including Ta Ann Group, Naim Group of Companies, Sarawak Plantation Berhad and Sarawak Energy Berhad/SESCO.