State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has revealed Managing Director Hassan Mughnee has received the award for Asia's Most Inspiring Executive.
Mughnee was given the award at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards (ACES) 2021, which was held to recognise inspiring leaders and sustainability advocates in Asia. The event held on November 19 recognised successful companies and individuals in Asia in the areas of leadership and sustainability and gave awards for the achievements of businesses for their contributions towards improving their communities and the world. The companies awarded at the event include Samsung, Air Asia, TATA Group, DHL, and Nestle'.
Mughnee was given Asia's Most Inspiring Executive award in recognition for his work to develop STELCO and the energy sector for the past three years. As such, STELCO won the Maldives Business Award in 2019 and this year's Asian Leadership Award for Institution Building under his management.
After receiving the award, Mughnee said the key to leadership is to be distinguished and disciplined at the workplace and strive to gain valuable experience. He said leaders should recognise and use the talent in others and encourage employees to become better versions of themselves.
Earlier this year, Mughnee won the Exemplary Leader of the Year award at the 19th Asian HR Leadership Awards.