V AWARD SPONSORS &SUPPORTING UNITFounded in 1997, Neo Derm Group Limited is the leading provider of professional aesthetic solutions. TheGroup specialises in the distribution and retailing of clinically proven medical aesthetic technologies, equipments,products and treatment services.Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Lim Meng Teng, our founder and Managing Director, Neo Derm hasgrown from a company with three employees to one of the largest players in the medical aesthetics industrytoday, with a staff total of over 800. Presently, Neo Derm has 15 highly acclaimed brands, 15 treatment centresand 6 Bioderma retail stores located at prestigious locations in <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.There are currently two business arms under the stern management of Neo Derm, a B2B trading business anda B2C retail business. As the sole distributor of medical aesthetics solutions, including Cynosure, QuantelMedical, Alma Lasers, as well as derma-medical products – Bioderma, Bicelle, Endocare, Exuviance, NeoStrata,SkinMedica and Obagi, Neo Derm operates a successful B2B trading business catering to the medical community,predominately physicians, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, clinics and hospitals.In an endeavour to bring the Neo Derm finesse and professionalism directly to customers, Neo Derm treatmentcentres have been established under the brand names dermes, reenex, Elyze, and MD Skin Solutions, providingexpert services in laser permanent hair removal, medical skin rejuvenation, body rejuvenation, and professionalskincare products. In addition, the Group handles the distribution the renowned French derma-cosmeticskincare brand, BIODERMA, through its B2B network, six BIODERMA concept stores, and 240 Manningsretail outlets in <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.With Headquarter based in <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and offices in Beijing and Shanghai, Neo Derm Group Limited iscommitted to maintaining the highest level of quality services and products in our expanding network.Founded in New York in 1849, Pfizer is the world’s premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approachesto better health. It discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers quality, safe and effective prescriptionmedicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals.Pfizer <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> is the country office of Pfizer, established in 1956, primarily responsible for the sales,distribution and promotion of Pfizer’s products in <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Macau. In HK, Pfizer also has its AsiaRegional Office, as well as the Asian Logistics Centre (ALC).As the world’s premier pharmaceutical company, Pfizer discovers and develops new ways to treat and preventlife-threatening and debilitating illnesses, and manufactures and markets leading medicines for humans andanimals, in different parts of the world. As of January 2008, Pfizer’s pipeline of medicines cover eleventherapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases, Inflammation, InfectiousDiseases, Gastrointestinal & Hepatology, Dermatology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology,Genitourinary , Pain and Allergy & Respiratory, Vaccine, Bio-therapeutics as well as Nutritional and ConsumerHealth Products.Over the past decade, Pfizer has been recognized as an innovator, a pacesetter in the industry. Pfizer <strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> achievements attracted a great deal of recognition in recent years.48 The above company profiles are provided by the sponsors.
<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group. It is regarded asone of the world’s finest hotel companies and has earned international awards and recognition from guests,prestigious magazines and industry partners.Inspired by the legendary land featured in James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon published in 1933, the name“Shangri-La” encapsulates the serenity and service for which the hotel group is renowned worldwide. Thistradition started with the opening of the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in 1971. Today, Shangri-La Hotels andResorts share a common mission – delighting customers each and every time, as evidenced by highly personalizedguest service.Its training programme – “Shangri-La Care” – is a living culture within the group, strongly supported by topmanagement and continuously cascaded through the organization. Ensuring that employees have the skills andknowledge to be the best in their fields has made Shangri-La one of the preferred hotel employers, with over 35,000 people serving guests with the philosophy “Shangri-La Hospitality from Caring People.”In 2007, the group launched a two-year development strategy to enhance its corporate social responsibilityactivities. A corporate CSR Committee, spearheaded by the group’s chief operating officer, has been establishedto fulfill the group’s responsibilities in five key areas: the environment; employees and the community; healthand safety; supply chain management; and stakeholder relations.The group currently manages 65 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and the four-star Traders brands, with arooms inventory over 29,000. The group has over 30 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainlandChina, France, India, Macau, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, United Arab Emirates and the UnitedKingdom.Founded in 1978, Synergis <strong>Management</strong> Services Limited is the leading asset management services providerin <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Mainland China. Synergis was the first property services company listed on the <strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 2340). Synergis employs over 5,500 staff and manages over 360 propertiesand facilities throughout China, including over 155,000 residential units and 2.3 million square metres ofcommercial and industrial properties as well as facilities with both the public and private sectors.With a strong commitment to quality and service excellence, Synergis was the first property services companyimplementing Total <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Management</strong> (“TQM”). In recognition of its ongoing commitment to the pursuitof quality over the years, Synergis has won numerous awards on quality, customer service, industrial practiceand human resource management. Some representative awards include: <strong>Award</strong> for Excellence in Training2009 – Silver Prize (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Association), The Best Brand Enterprise <strong>Award</strong> and CorporateStrategy Excellence (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Productivity Council); Excellence Class Certificate of Business PerformanceIndex (BPI) 2005 (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> Assurance Agency); Top Service <strong>Award</strong> 2004 (Next Media); OverallWinner of the first FAME <strong>Award</strong> 2003 (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Institute of Facility <strong>Management</strong>); <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Award</strong>- Overall Winner 2001 (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Association) and the Q-Mark Certificate 2004 (<strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> Q-Mark Council) Given our dedication to training and our ability to attract, retain and motivateemployees at all levels to providing quality service, Synergis was recognized as the Best Employer in <strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> and one of the Best Employers in Asia in 2003.“Synergis” embodies our promise to our customers – that we are committed to creating value for ourcustomers and delivering quality service at world class standards.49The above company profiles are provided by the sponsors.