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Exemplary companies lauded at 2025 Middle East National Business and International Business Awards, Technology Excellence Awards
Exemplary companies lauded at 2025 Middle East National Business and International Business Awards, Technology Excellence Awards
The awards programmes honoured outstanding businesses and technology leaders shaping the Middle East.
Experiences are about value, storytelling, and community – BDO’s Roger Loo
He emphasised that brands which adapt fast, embrace innovation, and stay authentic build stronger loyalty in challenging markets.
Gen AI in the digital workplace, from vision to execution
By Rakshit Ghura, VP and General Manager of Digital Workplace Solutions at Lenovo
Embedding security and compliance is vital to innovation – BDO UAE’s Dr Madan Mohan
He outlines how organisations can navigate risks and regulations whilst driving digital growth.
Ecosystem partnerships are the key driver of scale – Roland Berger Southeast Asia’s Managing Partner Damien Dujacquier
He explained how AI, cloud, and cross-industry partnerships are reshaping the region’s digital future.
BDO UAE’s Shivendra Jha emphasises agility and foresight to keep businesses strategic
He shares how embedding technology, sustainability, governance, and agility are shaping the future of business in the Middle East.
Deloitte Indonesia’s Alex Cheung emphasises security by design as a key driver of digital resilience
He explores how Indonesian tech firms can embed resilience and innovation amidst evolving cyber threats.
Sun Life Grepa wins at Asian Management Excellence Awards for employee holistic wellness programme
The company fosters employee wellbeing with holistic programmes that promote growth, resilience, and a thriving workplace.
From vision to reality: Building the Middle East’s digital future with PwC Middle East’s Hadi Kobeissi
He shares how scale, adoption, and responsible AI development and governance can make the region a global digital leader.
Crowe UAE’s Binit Shah explores how compliance is driving technology investment in the Middle East
He highlights the balance between compliance, scalability, and measurable impact in technology adoption.
Businesses must consider how technology supports accessibility and inclusivity – RSM’s Angela Simatupang
She emphasises that technology companies in Indonesia need to shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset to stay resilient.
Innovation must be driven by clear, measurable outcomes – Kearney’s Anshuman Sengar
He highlights why digital maturity, scalable innovation, and AI integration are now essential for Asia’s tech firms.
RSM Singapore’s Chow Khen Seng emphasises balancing digital efficiency with human connection
He shares how companies can integrate personalisation, cultural sensitivity, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver trusted experiences.
Ethical behaviour, collaboration, and agility are essential for leadership – Moore JFC Group’s Surya Narayanan
Surya underscores leadership in the Middle East, where ethics, transparency, and accountability shape a reliable work culture.
Tech investments must build scale, partnerships, and people capabilities – Kearney’s Shirley Santoso
She underscores the need to turn Indonesia’s digital investments into tangible, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes.
Deloitte Singapore’s Dorothy Peng explores designing emotionally intelligent brand experiences in the age of AI
She emphasised how personification, not just personalisation, is reshaping the future of customer experience.
Be recognised amongst Asia’s top leaders at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026
Celebrate your achievements in management, leadership, and workplace innovation alongside the region’s most impactful organisations.
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