Event Program
Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
 
All finalists and winners will be profiled at a black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony, which will see the gathering of eminent industry leaders from Asia to recognize and honor their peers for excellent leadership qualities and significant contributions to the business community.

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Wednesday 16th January 2008
Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Ballroom

Cocktail Reception
Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dress code: Formal


6.00pm – Arrival of guests and Cocktail Reception
Guests to be seated

6.30pm – Opening Video
Introduction by Ms. Christine Tan and Mr Park Sung Ho

6.35pm – Welcome address
Mr. Jeremy Pink, President and Managing Director of CNBC Asia Pacific
Mr. Kim Chan, CEO of Digital Chosun Inc.

6.40pm – Introduction of the judging process
Mr. William Kooser, Associate Dean, Executive MBA Program, Chicago Graduate School of Business
Mr. Richard Wellins, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Business Development Dimensions International Ltd

6.55pm - Awards Presentation 1
Asia Talent Management Award 2008
Asia Innovator of the Year 2008
Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2008

7.15pm – Entertainment
Performance by Doodrock (Dinner will be served)

7.30pm – Awards Presentation 2
Korea Business Leader of the Year 2008
Asia Viewers’ Choice Award 2008
Asia Business Leader of Year 2008

7.45pm - Dinner

Guest Speaker to be expected: Helen Hyonsook Ko, MBA, KAC