Asia Business Leaders Award

CNBC pioneered the Asia Business Leaders Awards (ABLA) to salute remarkable business leaders for their continuing commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies. CNBC is proud to continue the tradition established by the Awards that define and celebrate vision, the spirit of achievement and excellence in business leadership in Asia.

The Asia Business Leaders Awards have distinguished and honored Asian leaders who have contributed and shaped the Asian economy. Recipients of the Awards are stellar individuals who are visionaries behind today’s outstanding businesses. They epitomize the core values of a successful leader – strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight – values that are imperative to carving out powerful businesses in the global economy. Winners of the Awards exemplify the best in leadership.

"This year, we've witnessed uncertainty & instability from the global financial crisis continue to impact markets around the world.  During these volatile times, Asia has shown tremendous resilience in leading the global recovery.  Behind this growth are business leaders who through strength, innovation and foresight are leading corporate Asia forward.  The 9th Annual Asia Business Leaders Awards is our way of  recognizing these visionary leaders for their incredible achievements.  I look forward to you joining us as CNBC celebrates the best in business leadership in Asia."