Temasek Holdings’ LEADERS! Programme Held for the First Time in Vietnam
- Comments made by Temasek Chief Representative for Vietnam during annual leadership development programme
29 July 2008, Ho Chi Minh City
Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited’s Chief
Representative in Vietnam, Mr. Derek Lau, spoke today before the participants and
guests during Temasek’s LEADERS! Programme networking dinner, which is part
of Temasek’s five-day leadership development programme held for the first time in
Ho Chi Minh City.
Mr. Lau said, “At Temasek, people are our most valued assets. We believe people
are the building blocks of the society, with the ability to also determine the success
or failure of an organisation. This is why we started The LEADERS! Programme,
which is currently in its fourth year.”
First launched in 2004, LEADERS! Programme brings together prominent industry
leaders in Vietnam to share their experiences with high potential young leaders from
both Temasek and its portfolio companies. The programme is designed to develop
the leadership capabilities of high potential young leaders in today's changing global
business environment. It focuses on building the four leadership competencies of
“Strategic Perspective”, “People Orientation”, “Result Focus” and “Change Leadership”. Participants are given the opportunity to gain insights on the
challenges and issues facing international businesses through self-assessment,
mutual learning, industry case studies, and field trips.
After three years in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City was selected as the location for this
year’s programme. Mr. Lau commented, “After considering various options, Vietnam
was selected as the ideal venue for this year’s programme. This location presents
the participants an opportunity to observe a transforming economy for themselves;
and network and learn from a new generation of local business leaders and talents.”
“Vietnam remains an attractive investment destination, given its rich resources,
young population and growing class of top business leaders and entrepreneurs,
many of whom are here with us tonight,” Mr. Lau added.
Temasek formalised its commitment to Vietnam by setting up its first Vietnam
representative office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005. Temasek will further enhance its
presence and build its network with the opening of a second representative office in
Hanoi later this year.
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About Temasek
Holdings
Incorporated in 1974, Temasek Holdings is an Asia investment firm headquartered
in Singapore. Supported by affiliates and offices around Asia, it manages a
diversified S$164 billion (US$108 billion) portfolio, concentrated principally in
Singapore, Asia and the OECD economies.
The Temasek portfolio spans various industries including telecommunications &
media, financial services, real estate, transportation & logistics, energy & resources,
infrastructure, engineering & technology as well as bioscience & healthcare.
Temasek’s total shareholder return since inception in 1974 has been more than 18%
compounded annually. It has a corporate credit rating of AAA/Aaa by rating
agencies Standard & Poor's and Moody's respectively. Further information on
Temasek please visit www.temasekholdings.com.sg .
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