EM Polls and Awards

Megastudy shone for its ability to grow, LG Household & Healthcare made savvy acquisitions, and Samsung Electronics announced record profits. Asiamoney unveils the best-managed small, mid- and large-cap companies in South Korea this year.

The chief executive of LG Household & Healthcare has built a respectable presence in the beverages business and receives praise for seeking growth by acquisition and backing his own judgment. He win’s Asiamoney’s award as the best executive in South Korea this year.

TSMC’s founder and chairman stood out from rivals for his display of corporate governance and sense of responsibility to shareholders. He earns Asiamoney’s award as best executive in Taiwan for 2009.

KGI Securities more than doubled its market share via acquisition, Innolux Display completed an ambitious merger, and TSMC successfully turned its business around. Asiamoney unveils the best-managed small, mid- and large-cap companies in Taiwan this year.

The president of Ayala Land has wasted no time in changing its strategic focus, making it more effective and sensitive to the market. Tony Aquino wins Asiamoney’s award as the best executive in the Philippines for 2009.

Three-A Resources gained strong investor interest, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia made a promising acquisition and CIMB Group took advantage of dislocated markets. Asiamoney unveils the best-managed small, mid- and large cap firms in Malaysia in 2009.

EEI Corp. wins praise for its expansion strategy and diversified revenues, Metropolitan Bank stands out for efficiency gains and improved asset quality, and Ayala Land makes a strategic change. Asiamoney unveils the Philippines' best small, mid- and large-cap firms in 2009.

The chief executive of CIMB Group has a proven track record of success, boasting an ability to hire the best people with his own knowledge and vision. He earns Asiamoney’s award as Malaysia’s best executive in 2009.

WuMart edges out rivals for its turnaround story, sportswear business Li Ning gains credit for consistency and vision, and internet company Tencent ticks all the boxes. Asiamoney unveils the best small, mid- and large-cap companies in China over the past year.

Tencent’s chairman and chief executive is the driving force behind the company he co-founded and has succeeded in keeping his young and creative workforce happy and motivated. He earns Asiamoney’s award as China’s best executive over the past year.

Bank Mandiri’s chief executive has turned the institution around not just once, but twice. He has brought down NPLs and driven profitability. He earns Asiamoney’s award as Indonesia’s best executive over the past year.

AKR Corporindo wins plaudits for entering the petroleum industry, Semen Gresik has outperformed rivals with its stronger brand power, and Unilever Indonesia shifted to meet consumer needs. Asiamoney unveils this year's best small, mid- and large-cap companies in Indonesia.