6th Sino-Swiss Business Awards celebrate excellence in Swiss-Chinese business community

Press releases, 26.10.2023

The 6th Sino-Swiss Business Awards (SSBA) celebrated exceptional achievements within the Swiss-Chinese business landscape, recognizing companies that have made significant contributions across various industries. Hosted by SwissCham China in partnership with the Swiss Embassy and Swissnex, the SSBA remains dedicated to promoting innovation, sustainability, quality, digital transformation, and talent development within the business community.

2023 Sino-Swiss Business Award
2023 Sino-Swiss Business Award © Embassy

“Swiss companies have built a global reputation for high-quality, precision, and excellence. A strong commitment to corporate social responsibility is also part of their “Swissness”. We are proud of this reputation. This year is the year of reconnecting. Many Swiss companies have received visits of their CEOs and board members. It shows they are keen to gain first-hand information and further develop their China business,” said Swiss Ambassador Jürg Burri in his opening remarks.

The esteemed panel of judges meticulously evaluated nominees in each category, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. The winners, who emerged as trailblazers in their respective fields, are as follows:

AWARD 1: SWISSNEX INNOVATION PIONEER AWARD

  • MNCs Winner: Hitachi Energy
  • SMEs Winner: Datwyler (Suzhou) IT Infra Co., Ltd.
  • Start-up Winner: Roumai Medical

AWARD 2: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

  • MNCs Winner: ABB (China) Limited
  • SMEs Winner: Datwyler (Suzhou) IT Infra Co., Ltd.

AWARD 3: QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD

  • MNCs Winner: Nestlé
  • SMEs Winner: Gemo

AWARD 4: PRIME TIME - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD

  • MNCs Winner: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, Beijing Branch
  • SMEs Winner: IQAir China

AWARD 5: TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AWARD

  • MNC Winner: Sika (China) Ltd.
  • SMEs Winner: Generis

The 6th Sino-Swiss Business Awards extend heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors whose unwavering support played a pivotal role in making this event possible:

Diamond Sponsor - Prime Time

Gold Sponsor - Nestlé

Silver Sponsors:

  • Hitachi Energy
  • Roche
  • Kingnature
  • EY

Their commitment to the Sino-Swiss business community and the success of the SSBA is greatly acknowledged. These awards continue to promote innovation, sustainability, and excellence within the Swiss-Chinese business landscape, thanks to the unwavering support of our sponsors.