Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 08, 2024 – Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, has been honored with the ‘Leading Personality of the Year’ award at The Global Economics Awards 2024. This recognition highlights his visionary leadership and the significant positive impact Prince Group continues to have on Cambodia’s economic and social landscape.
Furthermore, the Chen Zhi Scholarship, has been acclaimed as the ‘Best CSR Program,’ reflecting the Group’s steadfast commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Under Chen Zhi‘s guidance, Prince Holding Group has become a pivotal player in Cambodia’s economy. The Group’s diverse portfolio, which includes real estate development, financial services, and consumer products, contributes significantly to the nation’s economic growth and job creation.
Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer at Prince Holding Group, remarked on the accolades: “This recognition is a testament to our Chairman Chen Zhi’s visionary leadership and the Group’s dedication to being a socially responsible corporate citizen. It underscores our dedication to making a positive impact on Cambodian society. The Chen Zhi Scholarship, named in honor of our chairman, is particularly dear to us as it embodies our mission to empower the next generation of leaders through education.”
Chen Zhi’s leadership is distinguished not only by his business acumen but also by his deep commitment to philanthropy. His vision for a prosperous Cambodia is realized through numerous community initiatives under the Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Group.
The Chen Zhi Scholarship Program, a cornerstone of Prince Group’s comprehensive CSR strategy, commits $2 million over seven years to support 400 university students in Cambodia. The program offers scholarships, internships, and professional development opportunities in fields such as civil engineering, media and communication, and hospitality.
The Global Economics Awards celebrate excellence across various sectors, recognizing the achievements of outstanding leaders and organizations worldwide.
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About Prince Holding Group
Prince Holding Group is one of Cambodia’s largest business groups, spanning across real estate development, financial services, and consumer services.
Prince Holding Group’s key business units in Cambodia include Prince Real Estate Group, Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Group, Prince Bank, and Awesome Global Investment Group. Via its subsidiaries, Prince Holding Group has over 100 businesses in Cambodia operating in real estate development, banking, finance, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, lifestyle sectors, etc.
Leveraging a network of industrial, business, and financial professionals across Asia, Prince Holding Group is firmly committed to the long-term development of Cambodia.
Moving forward, Prince Holding Group will continue to seek out opportunities to play an important role in Cambodia through partnerships or direct investments into key industries for the betterment of Cambodians and the local economy.
About Prince Foundation
Prince Foundation, founded in 2015, is one of Cambodia’s leading philanthropic foundations. A member of Prince Holding Group, which is one of the largest business groups in Cambodia, the Foundation aims to work with local communities to build thriving living and working environments that elevate people’s well-being and livelihoods, following the vision: “Together, Building a Better Future for Cambodia.”
Focusing on education and youth development, healthcare, community engagement, and sports initiatives, Prince Foundation works with partners to deliver sustainable programs that enhance opportunities for Cambodia’s youths, build resilience in communities, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure.
The Foundation’s flagship projects are the Chen Zhi Scholarship, offering full scholarships, stipends, internships, and work opportunities to 400 Cambodian university students over a period of seven years, and Prince Horology, where aspiring Cambodian watchmakers learn the art of Swiss-style watchmaking in a state-of-the-art facility. Prince Foundation has launched more than 250 philanthropic initiatives, benefiting over 1.3 million people, with donations exceeding US$16 million.
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