Friday, May 31, 2024 Mr. Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO of the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), has received The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award for his outstanding leadership in the MICE and hospitality sectors, as well as the Nation Branding Award for M.I.
C.E in the category of The BrandLaureate Fast Moving Growing Sustainable Business & Brands Award 2024. These awards celebrate his contributions to industry growth and the success of their organizations.
Under Mr. Gunasekeran’s leadership, PCEB has seen consistent growth and achieved significant milestones in becoming an industry leader. His leadership has not only spurred economic growth in Penang by generating business and job opportunities but has also significantly elevated the state’s standing in the business events sector.
The award ceremony took place at The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on May 29, attended by PCEB’s board of directors including Datin Bharathi Suppiah and Dato’ Khoo Boo Lim, along with Mr. Gunasekeran and his team, celebrating this notable accomplishment. Starting his career in the marketing and promotions department at the Penang Tourism Action Council, Mr.
Gunasekeran has built a commendable career in the hospitality and MICE industry. He later transitioned to leadership roles within Penang’s prominent hotels, further solidifying his expertise and presence in the industry. Furthermore, the Nation Branding Award for M.
I.C.E, bestowed upon PCEB, acknowledges the bureau’s subst.
