Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion
Forum and Awards Dinner

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion
Forum and Awards Dinner

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion
Forum and Awards Dinner

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner in Hong Kong on October 23, 2024.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner in Hong Kong on October 23, 2024.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner in Hong Kong on October 23, 2024.

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AGENDA

AGENDA

AGENDA

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Venue: Grand Ballroom (Level 2), Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

18:00

Registration & Cocktail Reception

19:00

Welcome remarks by Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media

19:10

Dinner to be served

19:30 - 20:00

Session I: Navigating Growth

When it comes to scaling up, companies have to balance between ambition and pragmatism to ensure stability and long-term survival. While rapid expansion and overnight accomplishments are often celebrated, steady growth forms the foundation for sustainable success. CEOs of Best Under A Billion companies discuss their growth strategies for building resilience and longevity in an increasingly competitive business environment.


Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Editorial Director/Special Projects, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Marina Budiman, President Commissioner, DCI Indonesia
(Best Under A Billion 2024)
Piyajit Ruckariyapong, Director, Executive Committee and CEO, Sappe
(Best Under A Billion 2022, 2023, 2024)
Nikhil Sawhney, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Turbines
(Best Under A Billion 2024)

20:30 - 21:00

Session II: Effective Leadership

Effective leaders do more than just get the job done. They inspire and motivate others by creating a vision, setting goals, and guiding their team towards success. Listen to insights into leadership styles, decision-making processes, team empowerment and organizational culture from prominent business veterans who have navigated challenges and driven success throughout their careers.


Moderated by Rich Karlgaard, Futurist and Editor-at-Large, Forbes Media

Confirmed speakers:
Richard Eu, Chairman, Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
(Best Under A Billion 2006)
William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman, Minor International
(Best Under A Billion 2005)
Ron Sim, Founder and Executive Chairman, V3 Group
(Best Under A Billion 2002 and 2005)

21:10

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion Awards Ceremony


Presented by:
Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media
Margaret Lee, Senior General Manager, Portfolio Leasing Department, Henderson Land Group

21:40

Group photo with Award Recipients

21:45

End of Forum and Awards Dinner

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SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Christopher Forbes
Christopher Forbes
Vice Chairman, Forbes Media
Margaret Lee
Margaret Lee
Senior General Manager, Portfolio Leasing Department, Henderson Land Group
Ron Sim
Ron Sim
Founder and Executive Chairman, V3 Group
Marina Budiman
Marina Budiman
President Commissioner, DCI Indonesia
William E. Heinecke
William E. Heinecke
Founder and Chairman, Minor International
Richard Eu
Richard Eu
Chairman, Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
Piyajit Ruckariyapong
Piyajit Ruckariyapong
Director, Executive Committee & CEO, Sappe
Nikhil Sawhney
Nikhil Sawhney
Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Turbines
Rich Karlgaard
Rich Karlgaard
Futurist and Editor-at-Large, Forbes Media
Rana Wehbe Watson
Rana Wehbe Watson
Editorial Director/Special Projects, Forbes Asia
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SPONSOR

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSOR

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BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

2024 List

2024 List

2024 List

2023 List

2023 List

2023 List

2022 List

2022 List

2022 List

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HIGHLIGHTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

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LOCATION

LOCATION

LOCATION

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

8 Finance Street, Central
Hong Kong

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

8 Finance Street, Central
Hong Kong

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

8 Finance Street, Central
Hong Kong

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CONTACT

CONTACT

CONTACT

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Cherie Wong
bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Cherie Wong
bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Cherie Wong
bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg