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National Honours for five international business leaders |
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1. Singapore President S R Nathan today conferred the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore), and Public Service Medal (Friends of Singapore/Business), on five international business leaders for their significant contributions to the economic growth of Singapore.
2. The Distinguished Friends of Singapore award honours international business persons for their outstanding contributions to Singapore’s economy over a sustained period. These recipients have played critical roles in strengthening Singapore’s business and technological capabilities, and its international standing in industry and economic competitiveness.
3. The 2006 recipients of the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) are:
- Mr William D. Watkins - Chief Executive Officer, Seagate Technology LLC
- Mr Hiromasa Yonekura – President, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
4. The Friends of Singapore/Business award recognises senior executives for their economic contributions to Singapore. They have promoted Singapore’s growth and interests beyond their corporate boundaries.
5. The 2006 recipients of the Public Service Medal (Friends of Singapore/Business) are:
- Mr Charles V. Bergh - President, Global Grooming, Procter & Gamble
- Mr Hiroshi Suzuki - President and Chief Executive Officer, HOYA Corporation
- Dr Tadataka Yamada - President, Global Health Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; former Chairman of Research and Development, GlaxoSmithKline plc
6. Mr Lim Siong Guan, Chairman of the Economic Development Board, said: “Singapore is very fortunate to have these business personalities who stand up for Singapore, help Singapore better position itself for the future, and tell the world why and how Singapore has been good business partners for them. We are privileged to count them as special friends of Singapore. All of them have helped Singapore build her capabilities and global leadership positions in the manufacturing and related sectors. The award is an important way for us to recognise and thank them for their valuable contributions to Singapore.”
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