Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation

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TheNKF is the largest Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO) providing dialysis services in Singapore. Today, with strong community support and 30 dialysis centres islandwide, it provides quality treatment and care to more than 3,800 needy kidney patients.

The NKF is also a good example of the spirit of partnership that enhances the quality and scale of social services in Singapore. It involves partnerships between the Government, NKF as a Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO) with both professionals and volunteers behind it, and charitable donors comprising the private sector, philanthropic foundations and countless individuals. Each partner plays a valuable role, and together we weave a much stronger tapestry of social support for those in need.

It is a somewhat unique approach, this partnership of Government and donors, small and large, that brings maximum benefit to NKF and helps it to grow its good work in serving kidney patients and promoting education, early detection and prevention of kidney disease. The Government and donors leverage on each other. The donors know that the Government will match their contributions, and are often incentivised to contribute more.

The Government will also continue to work with the public healthcare institutions, VWOs such as NKF, and other community partners, to ensure that healthcare is accessible and affordable to all. For example, NKF patients who have the PG or CHAS cards can also receive government subsidies at CHAS clinics in the community, for the treatment of illnesses including chronic kidney disease.

MediShield Life also enhances support for dialysis patients. Many were not able to obtain insurance coverage previously due to their pre-existing medical conditions. With MediShield Life, they are now covered, and can claim up to $1,200 per month for their dialysis treatments and related drugs. I understand from NKF that almost 900 of their patients have benefited from the extension of MediShield Life coverage to them.

Once again, I would like to congratulate NKF for the opening of the NKF Dialysis Centre, and the partnerships it has built up with both Government and donors to grow its work. I wish you all the best as you continue this journey of caring for kidney patients and preventing kidney disease in Singapore.

Frasers Property Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, received the '2022 ASIA TOP CEO' award presented by Influential Brands, a Singapore-based research and business platform that recognises and celebrates business excellence among business leaders in Asia. The '2022 ASIA TOP CEO' award was presented yesterday by Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports at Chatrium Grand Hotel, Bangkok.

This '2022 ASIA TOP CEO' category is to recognise and celebrate top executives across renowned organisations in Asia who exemplify outstanding leadership capabilities and achieved business excellence. As the award recipient, this underscores Mr Sirivadhanabhakdi's leadership and his strategic focus in reinforcing Frasers Property as a leading multinational investor-developer-manager of real estate products and services across the property value chain.

Since assuming the role of Group Chief Executive Officer in 2016, Mr Sirivadhanabhakdi had led the business to greater heights. In his role, he was responsible for the Group's growth by building its foundation for resilience for the long term, strengthening its business platforms and delivering sustainable returns for the business. Under his leadership, Frasers Property has significantly grown its multinational footprint across Asia Pacific and Europe with total assets increasing from THB 600 billion as at 30 September 2016 to THB 1 trillion as at 30 September 2022.

Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Property Limited, said: "It is a privilege to be recognised as Asia's Top CEO by Influential Brands. I share this honour with our people who support and deliver for our customers and communities across the world. Real estate is a people business and it's important the work we do serves a meaningful purpose. My purpose is to try to improve the overall quality of life for people around me and then to use the platform I have to make a positive difference in society. That's why as a leading multinational real estate investor-developer-manager operating across five asset classes, we strive to not only create lasting shared value for businesses, communities and planet, but also deliver inspiring experiences for all."

Mr Jorge Rodriguez, Managing Director of Influential Brands, added: "Leaders are the ones who inspire change and provide guidance and inspiration. Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi has showcased great leadership by setting the company's business growth, diversifying its portfolio and reinforcing key sectors such as industrial and logistics, hospitality, and retail in Singapore, Australia, Thailand and beyond. His focus on building a resilient business and efforts towards sustainability and innovation has earned him the title of Top CEO in Asia."

To lay the foundation for his future endeavors, Panote ventured to the United States for his high school and college education. In 2000, he proudly graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering. His academic journey reached its pinnacle with a Master of Science degree in Analysis, Design, and Management of Information Systems from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science in 2005.

Following his educational journey, Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi joined the family business, Thai Beverage Plc., where he embarked on a journey of leadership and growth. His significant contributions included the role of Chief Executive Officer of Thai Beverage Philippines, setting the stage for his future leadership role at Frasers Property Limited.

In 2014, Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi was appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Property Limited. Under his visionary leadership, the company experienced exponential growth and has now evolved into one of the most influential real estate developers in Asia.

2. Iconic Projects: His tenure has seen the creation of iconic projects such as the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore and the Riverside Quay in Vietnam, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi stands as a visionary leader, pioneering the real estate industry with a dedication to sustainability and innovation. His commitment to meeting the diverse needs of people and communities inspires not only the real estate sector but also the broader world, where the future of real estate development harmoniously coexists with the needs of today and the aspirations of tomorrow. As the Group Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Property Limited, he continues to pave the way for a future where real estate development resonates with the essence of progress.

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