Tan Sri Teh Is The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year 2013

Founder and Chairman of Public Bank, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow has been awarded ‘The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year Award 2013’ by The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF), a world leading branding foundation. Dr. KK Johan, President of The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation presented the award to Tan Sri Teh at the Bank’s Anniversary held at the MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre on 6 July 2013. In his citation Dr. KK Johan said, “Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow, the Founder and Chairman of Public Bank is indeed most deserving of the title and accolade, The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year Award 2013. Recognised for his foresight, dexterity and business acumen, Tan Sri Teh stands tall as a man in control of his destiny.  He continued, “In 1966, Tan Sri Teh set his aims up high – to start his own bank.  Since its founding on that historic day, Public Bank has seen many decades of remarkable achievements which were made possible by its Founder’s strategic leadership and his ability to inspire and motivate his staff”. According to him, the success of Public Bank lies in its brand champion and brand leader, Tan Sri Teh, who lives and breathes the brand. He said, “Tan Sri Teh’s leadership has been notable, not just because he embodied the highest standards of professional expertise, but also because he never shied away from making difficult decisions and taking good cognizance of economic realities. He implemented best banking practices in Public Bank that would enable it to overcome one financial crisis after another. Even in the worst of the global financial downturn, Public Bank continues to stand tall and strong, much to the envy of many local and foreign banks”. Tan Sri Teh had received four personal awards from Asia Pacific Brands Foundation which include The BrandLaureate Brand Personality Award 2007, The BrandLaureate Premier Icon Leadership Award 2011 and The BrandLaureate Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad Man of the Year Award 2011.  Tan Sri Teh was also the recipient of many accolades from various international publications, amongst them were Asia’s Best CEO, Asia’s Banking Grandmaster, Asian Banker Par Excellence and ASEAN Most Astute Banker. At the same event, Public Bank was also awarded ‘The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2013’ by the APBF. Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Tay Ah Lek, in his acknowledgement speech said, “Winning these two prestigious awards is indeed an honour that doubles the joy of celebrating the Bank’s 47th Anniversary tonight.  Although Public Bank has been bestowed countless awards over the years, every award continues to fill us with a sense of achievement and pride.  In fact we are inspired to further raise the bar of excellence as each milestone is accomplished.” He added, “The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Award is a recognition and reaffirmation of Public Bank’s solid stature in Malaysia’s banking industry.” The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2012 -2013 are for selected brands that are established and have successfully stamped their mark in their field of expertise and are market leaders. It is higher than the Corporate and Product Branding Awards categories. Public Bank has been selected as the inaugural recipient of The BrandLaureate Signature Brand Awards 2012-2013 in the category of Finance - Banking. Prior to this award, Public Bank had in the past six consecutive years from 2007 to 2012, being crowned the BrandLaureate Awards for Best Brands in Financial Services – Banking Category. In addition, Public Bank was also the winner of The BrandLaureate – SME Best Brands Awards 2011.

* * * * * * * * Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow, Founder and Chairman, receiving The BrandLaureate Banker of the Year Award 2013 from Dr. KK Johan