The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2024: About the sponsor and partners

The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year (SOTY) is an award that is given to a Singaporean or group of citizens who have made a significant contribution to society. Organised by The Straits Times and presented by UBS Singapore, the annual award is now in its tenth year. The official airline partner is Singapore Airlines and the global hotel partner is Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Presenting sponsor

UBS AG

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 5.7 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2023. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalised advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

For more than 50 years UBS has provided institutional, corporate and high-net-worth clients in Singapore an array of market-leading financial products, expert advice, innovative solutions, unmatched execution, and access to global capital markets. Our Singapore operation stands as one of two major international booking centres for our Asia-Pacific wealth management business. It is also the headquarters of our investment banking business in South Asia and the Asia-Pacific hub for our FX, rates and credit divisions. In addition, UBS Singapore operates our first global Cyber Fusion Centre and our largest UBS University in Asia-Pacific.

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Official airline partner

Singapore Airlines

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s history dates to 1947 with the maiden flight of Malayan Airways Limited.

The airline was later renamed Malaysian Airways and then Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). In 1972, MSA split into Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airline System.

Initially operating a modest fleet of 10 aircraft to 22 destinations in 18 countries, SIA has since grown into a world-class international airline group that is committed to the constant enhancement of the three main pillars of its brand promise - service excellence, product leadership and network connectivity.

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Global hotel and awards reception partner

Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global brand of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C), is a dynamic hospitality group with properties spanning four continents and 80 destinations.

With a reputation for excellence, MHR owns, manages and operates more than 140 properties worldwide, including in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Beijing and Singapore. Its diverse brand portfolio includes The Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, M Social, Studio M, M Hotel, Copthorne and Kingsgate – offering the perfect addresses for business and leisure travellers who are looking for hospitality experiences that go above and beyond.

M&C is the hotel arm of Singapore-listed global real estate company City Developments Limited, and a member of the Hong Leong Group. For more information, visit

www.millenniumhotels.com

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