Redefining Excellence

Showcasing Asia’s Finest Leaders and ESG Champions
Ren Li
Founder & Chairman
Letright Industrial Corp. Ltd
Leader Summary

Ren Li is a prominent Chinese entrepreneur and the founder of Letright Industrial Corp. Ltd., established in 1999. He is widely recognised for his leadership in integrating sustainability into business practices, particularly in the outdoor home furnishing industry.

Dr. Shardul S. Shroff
Founder and Executive Chairman
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Leader Summary

How Dr. Shardul S. Shroff has redefined India’s corporate legal landscape through vision, reform, and excellence

Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz
Governor of the Aseer Region - General Supervisor of the Ajawid Initiative
Aseer Development Authority
Leader Summary

How Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz is shaping Aseer’s future through purpose, unity, and compassion

Supaluck
Chairwoman
The Mall Group
Leader Summary

The Chairwoman of The Mall Group in Thailand, Supaluck Umpujh, sets the scene for future generations of women leaders through her inspiring achievements.

Jeffrey Lim
President
SM Prime Holdings
Leader Summary

Jeffrey C. Lim is shaping SM Prime's Future with Strategy and Purpose.

Elenita Go
General Manager
Dato' Bock Kim Lee
Senior Vice President
Catherine Goh
Chief Executive Officer
Ir. Bernard Gunawan
Chief Executive Officer
Dinh Ba Thanh
Chairman & CEO
Paul Lui
CEO & Executive Director

The Hall of Sustained Excellence

Celebrating remarkable leaders and organisations who have consistently raised the bar, achieving multiple ACES Awards through measurable growth, impactful projects, and enduring success.

ACES Awards & Honours

Established in 2014, now in its 13th edition, ACES celebrates exceptional leadership and organisational achievements.

Asia’s benchmark for outstanding leadership, sustainable impact, and business success.

Voices of ACES Award Honourees

Our largest shareholders are China National Aviation Fuel Group Limited and BP Investment Asia Limited. They have provided tremendous support for our business operations. At the same time, we are continuously increasing our investments in aviation fuel in line with our strategy for sustainable growth, creating greater opportunities for future development.
Zou Yaoping
CFO, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd
Industry Champions of the Year
We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 and are actively engaged in various ESG initiatives. These include using plants and trees to absorb carbon dioxide across our landscapes, utilising non-CFC refrigerants in nearly all our properties and hotels, and converting used cooking oil into biofuel in collaboration with Refinery Petrochemical Pertamina. That’s what sets us apart.
Putut Ariwibowo
President Director, PT Patra Jasa
Outstanding Leaders in Asia
Our contribution to the nation involves Lao Telecom building telecommunications infrastructure in Laos and enhancing regional connectivity by linking with neighbouring countries. We facilitate traffic flow to nations such as Thailand and China, supporting the government's vision for a digital economy.
Alounadeth Barnchit
CAO, Lao Telecommunication Public Company
Industry Champions of the Year
Our goal is to create products that our consumers love, use, and that enhance their lives. We believe that leveraging innovative technology to deliver effective, high-quality household products is the right strategy.
Jessica Tu
CMO, Maxigen Biotech Inc.
Asia's Leading SMEs
I would like to express my gratitude to ACES for recognising CPC. We are honoured to be the first recipient of this prestigious award. It’s truly a great honour for us. This year’s programme highlights CPC Corporation’s initiative in supporting individuals with disabilities at our petrol stations by developing their guest service skills.

Award Categories

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Legacy

Honoring the visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the business landscape. These awards celebrate enduring excellence, pioneering leadership, and a lifetime of achievements that define industries.

Individual

Celebrating the exceptional leadership and personal brilliance driving Asia's success. From emerging talent to established executives, we recognize individuals who inspire change and lead with purpose.

Enterprise

Showcasing the dynamic organizations and sector leaders fueling the Asian economy. Whether promising startups, influential corporations, or sector specialists, we honor business excellence and corporate innovation.

Sustainability

Recognizing the architects of a resilient and inclusive future. We honor the advocates, NGOs, and corporations dedicated to holistic sustainability, nation-building, and creating lasting positive impact.

Environment

Championing the guardians of our planet and the pioneers of ecological stewardship. These awards recognize outstanding commitments to environmental protection, green innovation, and sustainable operations.

Community

Applauding the organizations that go beyond business to enrich the lives of others. These awards celebrate profound social responsibility, impactful collaborations, and a heartfelt dedication to community upliftment.

Workplace

Highlighting the organizations that prioritize people and cultivate exceptional company cultures. We celebrate workplaces that nurture talent, foster well-being, and set the gold standard for employee engagement.

The ACES Awards Evaluation Journey

Our methodology developed through the years

The ACES Council uses a rigorous, transparent process, combining quantitative and qualitative assessments with a proprietary ACES Scorecard to evaluate leadership, sustainability, and growth—recognising only the most exceptional leaders and organisations.

  1. Nomination Submission
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    Organisations and leaders register and submit their nominations for evaluation.
  2. Preliminary Screening
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    Submissions undergo an initial review to ensure eligibility and alignment with ACES standards.
  3. Audit & Interview
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    Nominees are assessed through comprehensive audits and interviews to verify claims and achievements.
  4. Council Evaluation
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    The ACES Council rigorously reviews and selects finalists based on established criteria.
  5. Winners Confirmation
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    Final results are validated and winners are officially notified.
  6. Celebration & Recognition
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    Winners are honoured at a prestigious event, followed by strategic PR campaigns.

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The ACES LEAD Evaluation Framework

The ACES LEAD™ Framework is a proprietary, metrics-based evaluation model developed by the ACES Institute and MORS Group for the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards. It is used to assess, benchmark, and recognise excellence in leadership, corporate performance, and sustainability impact across Asia.

Designed to ensure a structured, objective, and data-driven evaluation process, the ACES LEAD™ Framework is built on four core pillars, each assessed using specific proprietary parameters. These parameters establish a consistent benchmark for leadership, corporate excellence, and sustainability achievements, reinforcing ACES as the trusted standard for recognising long-term impact and progress in the region.

Pillar
Focus Area
Individual Leadership
Corporate Leadership
Sustainability Impact
Leadership & Vision
Long-term strategy, innovation, and influence
Visionary leadership, strategic impact
Corporate governance, market positioning
ESG leadership, long-term sustainability goals
Enterprise & Perfomance
Business growth, resilience, and operational excellence
Professional growth, measurable leadership success
Financial health, operational scalability
Business integration of sustainability, ESG reporting
Accountability & Ethics
Governance, integrity, and responsible leadership
Ethical leadership, decision-making
Corporate governance, risk management
Ethical sustainability, transparent reporting
Development & Social Impact
Impact beyond financials, including industry, community, and environment
Mentorship, industry contribution
Employer brand, workforce development
Measurable environmental / social contributions
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