KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia co-founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has won the EY Asean Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for his contribution to the region. "It is a great honour to be recognised by EY. Fernandes, who received the award at a gala dinner in Singapore yesterday, said the region needed more ASEAN brands to challenge established players in North Asia, Europe and the US. A strong, united Asean is so important for the people of the region, and individual member states may have to make some sacrifices for the greater good," he added. The accolade is awarded annually to Asean entrepreneurs who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, financial performance, strategic direction, global or community impact, innovation and personal integrity or influence.

Source: New Strait Times October 22, 2016 06:45 UTC