The CEO Magazine Asia - October 2019

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Li Ka-shing is The CEO Magazine's inspiring rags-to-riches cover story for October. Find out how he built an extraordinary business empire from scratch over seven decades. From refugee to business tycoon, his wealth is sitting at around US$30 billion, making him the richest billionaire in Hong Kong. You can also read about how new CEOs can be prepared for the demands facing business leaders in today’s fast-paced world; how AI-powered organisations are dealing with complex ethical challenges; and how companies can be prepared for gen Z fast joining the ranks as today’s new leaders. Plus, we talk to Asia’s top executives about purpose, passion and their journey to the top, and take a peek at the world’s best superyachts.

From Refugee To Business Tycoon: Li Ka-Shing, Hong Kong's Richest Billionaire

Li Ka-Shing Is Looked To As The Warren Buffett Of The East In Terms Of His Business Savvy. With Interests Spanning Three Continents, The Hong Kong Tycoon Is Dubbed Superman For His Knack In Knowing When And Where To Invest.

5 mins

'Never Give Up, And Never Say No'

Indochina Capital CEO Peter Ryder first went to Vietnam to do business in the early 1990s and he’s stayed there ever since. Vietnam, he says, has a “hyper-entrepreneurial Culture” – An exciting market for any businessperson.

8 mins

People Power

WSP Asia Managing Director Ivy Kong Explains The Importance Of Providing A Conducive Environment For Developing Her Team.

4 mins

Family Matters

As Managing Director Of The Low Yat Group’s Property Division And Group Executive Director, Low Su Ming Is Proud To Continue Her Father’s Legacy, Yet She Knows Her Family’s Business Must Evolve With The Times.

5 mins

Divide & Conquer

Interior Partitions May Be His Business But Rob Wall, Managing Director Of Jeb, Is Breaking Down Borders As His Company Expands In Asia And Beyond.

3 mins

Hit The Ground Running

Making A Move Into The C-suite Is Exciting And Challenging. Here’s How A New Ceo Can Start Performing From Day One.

4 mins

Coming To Life

As He’s Built The Local Business From The Ground Up, Ceo And General Manager Robert Elliott Has Also Helped The Nascent Industry To Grow; Before 2012, The Year When Manulife Arrived, Life Insurance Didn’t Exist In Cambodia.

4 mins

For The Of Love Food

From Catering School In Paris To Ceo Of Classified Group Hong Kong, Alain Decesse Shares His Passion For Food And His Journey To The Top.

3 mins

'It Was Like A Leap Of Faith.'

It’s No Simple Task To Launch A Start-up In An Industry Dominated By One Big Player. But Ceo And Executive Director Jeff Bi Created Great View Aseptic Packaging In 2003 And, Since Then, It’s Made Its Mark With Low Costs And High Value.

9 mins

'Strive For The Best.'

Simon Lee, Executive Director Of Ame Development, Builds Industrial Parks With A Conscience.

3 mins

Staying Cool

Air Conditioning Is A Fact Of Life In Singapore, And Daikin Is A Market Leader In The Industry. Managing Director Liu Shaw Jiun Is A Firm Believer That The Strength Of His Team Is What Propels The Manufacturer To Success.

3 mins

Making The World Go Around

SGS Is A Hugely Important Cog In The Machinery Of International Imports And Exports, And The Managing Director Of Sgs China, Steven Du, Believes It Can Contribute To The Nation’s Economic Growth.

4 mins

'Failures Make Us Stronger.'

Wilfredo Placino’s belief in turning every situation into an opportunity has brought him to where he is today: President and Vice Chairman of clark global city.

5 mins

'Chaos Is A Ladder.'

In The Face Of Declining Camera Sales Worldwide, Sigma China General Manager Wang Hao Is Embracing The Challenge Of Growing His Business In A Tough Market.

4 mins

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