Westports CEO wins award

Westports Malaysia chief executive officer Ruben Emir Gnanalingam has been named Emerging CEO of the Year at the Global Leadership Awards 2011 here recently.
The event was organized by The Leaders Magazine. Ruben received the award from Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
The event was endorsed by the American Leadership Development Association, the American Institute of Business Psychology and the Leadership Gurus International UK.
The Emerging CEO of the Year was awarded to a CEO who guided a company through a difficult period, managing to continue improvements, brought about an innovative change in the market, improved the services offered to customers and ensured the welfare and performance of employees.
Ruben attributes the award to all employees at Westports who have given their very best to the success of the port.
“I am very thankful that our people at Westports share common goals and thrive in a culture where everyone desires the organisation to excel. Hence at Westports, selecting the right people is a key element while retaining them is just as important,” he said.
Ruben also attributed the award to his father Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam, the executive chairman of Westports, for his guidance and mentoring.

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