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NEWSLETTER OF THE JEBSEN GROUP 2016 No. 2 VOLUME 8

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This year, MOMENTS features cover images selected from children of the Shutterbug Club Programme. This issue’s contributor is Liao Yueyu.

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TOPBuilding brands, creating value An interplay of political, social and economic factors is creating waves of uncertainty in the global economy, as well as in our domestic ones. Brexit in Europe, the upcoming US presidential elections as well as our own elections in Hong Kong, increasing acts of terrorism throughout the world are all rocking the boat, even as we grapple with issues of weakening economic growth and volatile currencies. Amid all of this, technology continues to change the playing field in many industries and while innovation presents new opportunities, it is also introducing disruptive forces, like the sharing economy.

This environment is nothing short of challenging for businesses. At Jebsen, having journeyed with China for over 120 years, we understand the importance of balancing organisational agility with stability—ensuring that our culture of innovation is backed by a strong, streamlined operational core and an empowered, high-performing workforce. Combined with our expertise in many niche industry sectors, we have the capabilities and willingness to create business breakthroughs for our brand partners. Our partnership with Dyson is an excellent example. In 2008, we introduced the British technology brand to Hong Kong. We were confident that Dyson could be a success in Mainland China as well and entered the market in 2012. After establishing the brand in premium department stores, we, together with the brand, created Dyson concept stores earlier this year to deliver the full brand experience in a unique setting. As a next step, we are working with the brand to penetrate the beauty electronics appliance sector in both markets. We use this expertise for our own brands as well. With 25 years of market leadership behind it, Jebsen Fine Wines has launched its own brand, Jebsen Wine Estates. This portfolio of our own wines from around the world appeals to the growing population of wine aficionados in Greater China. Similarly, Jebsen Industrial, our longest-standing business, is also advancing into new areas. Transforming itself from an equipment supplier to a value creator, it has established the JCineCast brand to develop cross-brand solutions for professional and prosumer filmmakers. This is part of its strategic push towards greater customer-centricity, which has also prompted the business unit to focus on Green, Clean and Well-being/Health solutions—solutions that address current and emerging customer concerns around sustainability, safety, efficiency, productivity and return on investment. As a Group, we are also leveraging the online space to do more, and go farther. Jebsen

Consumer continues to develop omni-channel marketing with JSelect, its multi-brand lifestyle store, seeing success both online and in store. Jebsen Motors, tops the list of Porsche China Dealers in 2015, is also exploring innovative new ways to deliver more personalised services to its customers. This includes an e-commerce platform, mobile apps and an engaging social media presence.

Brand value creation is an ongoing process that is best supported by a strong

talent foundation. Reward, recognition and retention are essential elements of our people engagement strategy. Through initiatives like ‘Jebsen Heroes’, we are committed to celebrating excellence at work. Please read on to discover the many ways in which Jebsen is creating value for its partners, customers and people. I invite you to be part of this journey and help shape our vision of a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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Helmuth Hennig Group Managing Director

Brand value creation is an ongoing process that is best supported by a strong talent foundation. ”

trapping up to 99.95% of harmful ultrafine particles as small as 0.1 microns. After cleansing the air, it uses the brand’s Air MultiplierTM technology to circulate cool air around the room. With Dyson Link app, homeowners can also set a desired air quality level for the purifier fan to achieve, track home air quality history and check on outdoor air quality in real time.

Dyson Pure CoolTM Link is available via Jebsen Consumer and online at www.jselect.hk and jebsen.tmall.com.

With contribution from Luna Mao

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Dyson Pure Cool Link fills homes with cool and clean air.

Consumer – Home Enrichment

Clean air, the smarter way Dyson and Jebsen Consumer, its market representative in Hong Kong and Mainland China, have introduced Dyson Pure CoolTM Link this summer. The smart purifier fan combines the brand’s distinctive design and advanced technology to fill homes with cool and clean air. Dyson Pure CoolTM Link automatically monitors, reacts and purifies the air, reporting this to the Dyson Link app so homeowners can remotely control their environment from their smartphones. Air passes through the fan’s 360-degree glass HEPA filter that has been pleated 254 times,

Consumer – Watch

NOMOS lands in The ArmouryNOMOS Glashütte, the German watchmaker known for its sleek, modern designs and traditional craftsmanship, has joined The Armoury in Hong Kong.

The Armoury is an artisanal clothier known for its classic menswear. Sharing a passion for quality craftsmanship, outstanding design and timeless style, NOMOS has decided to enter the multi-brand retail store located in Landmark Central, Hong Kong. This comes after its first counter in The Armoury, New York. NOMOS has also established a presence in Eslite, one of

The first full-frame DSLR from Pentax has been named the “Best Full-Frame DSLR Expert” at the TIPA Awards 2016! Conferred by the Technical Image Press Association, the awards are among the industry’s most coveted photo and imaging accolades.

The weatherproof and dust-sealed Pentax K-1 inherits the brand’s traditional compact, durable body design while adding essential values to the 35mm full-frame format. This includes five-axis, five-step camera shake compensation, which brings extraordinary picture quality and operational efficiency to photography enthusiasts.

Jebsen first started representing Pentax in Hong Kong in 1986. It has since grown to become the largest Pentax digital camera distributor in the Asia Pacific region.

With contribution from Gilman Lee

Pentax K-1 inherits the brand’s traditional compact and durable body design.

Consumer – Electronics

Meet the award-winning Pentax K-1!

This year, Jebsen Fine Wines is delighted to celebrate its 25th year of market leadership as one of the top independent distributors of fine wines, spirits, sake and premium waters in Greater China. Celebrating this milestone with a party at Pool House, Grant Hyatt Hong Kong on May 25, 2016, Jebsen Fine Wines was honoured to be joined by representatives from many partners, customers and suppliers. The event was also graced by Ms Yuko and Mr Shin Kibayashi, the authors of the wine comic book ‘Les Gouttes de Dieu’ (Drops of God) and the winner of 2016’s Asian Wine Personality Award by Drinks Business and Vinexpo. Prior to

Beverage – Fine Wines

Looking forward to the next 25 years

Mr Hidetoshi Nakata of N Sake, the authors of the famous wine comic book “Les Gouttes de Dieu” with other valued trade partners attended the event.

the party, the Jebsen Fine Wines team also marked the occasion with a ‘One Team One Goal’ team building activity on April 13. The theme was Master Chef and teams were challenged to showcase their creativity and wine pairing skills, which were then assessed by three celebrity chefs.

To reinforce its market position, Jebsen Fine Wines continues to excite the market with new offerings. In 2016, it has begun distributing Guigal Estate wines in Hong Kong and Allegrini wines in Mainland China. It is also developing its own brand portfolio through Jebsen Wine Estates. To learn more, visit www.jebsenfinewines.com.

With contribution from Ivy Tsang

the largest retail bookstore chains and a popular lifestyle destination in Taiwan. The watch brand is also well represented throughout Mainland China, with a presence in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenyang and other cities.

With contribution from Victoria PangNOMOS Glashütte has joined The Armoury in Hong Kong.

On April 28, 2016, Jebsen Motors proudly introduced the first Bosch Jebsen Car Service Centre in Shanghai. Explaining the significance of the centre, Mr Joachim Eberlein, Managing Director of Jebsen Motors, shared how the Group has the unique capabilities to offer drivers a reliable, one-stop solution for all their car-related needs. Jebsen Motors has had a long track record in luxury car service market in China. Combined with its culture of service excellence, the Bosch Jebsen Car Service Centre will leverage Bosch’s technical expertise to deliver prompt and professional service with outstanding customer experience.

The centre boasts 3,630 sqm of usable floor area, a dedicated service team and world-class equipment tools. Its grand opening was graced by Mr Ding Deming, Vice Mayor of Xinqiao Town in Shanghai Songjiang district, Mr Michael Schmid, Senior Manager Workshop Concepts of Bosch Service, local government and media representatives as well as about 80 invited guests.

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Bosch Jebsen Car Service Centre held its grand opening in April.

The Group’s own brand, Blue Girl Beer, entered its 10th year as Hong Kong’s number one beer brand by volume and value with a brand-new television commercial. Based on the brand’s image of genuineness, adventurousness and comradeship, this edition of Blue Girl Beer’s ‘Share the Moment’ commercial series takes viewers to the beautiful land of Romania.

The three lead characters go mountain biking through the snow, fun and free, as they showcase the ‘dare to dream, dare to do’ attitude of Blue Girl Beer drinkers. The commercial was telecast on TVB Jade, Pearl, J2 and i-News, Now TV and ViuTV in Hong Kong. In Mainland China, Blue Girl Beer fans were treated to a refreshing music concert on July 9, 2016. Held in Quanzhou, the concert made history by having two popular Taiwanese singers, Zhang Yu and A-Lin, share a stage for the first time!

To commemorate its 110th anniversary this year, Blue Girl Beer has also introduced a cool new 250ml packaging for summer.

With contribution from Tinky Chan and Tiffany Xiao

Beverage – Beer

Share the moment with Blue Girl Beer

This year is Bule Girl Beer‘s 110th anniversary.

Motors

Unveiling Bosch Jebsen Car Service Centre

Team Jebsen drivers Cui Yue and Yuey Tan have been performing well in the recent rounds.

Porsche Centre Guangzhou emerged champion in Jebsen Motors’ Greater China Soccer Tournament 2016.

Motors

Team Jebsen races around Asia On April 21 and 22, 2016, the Jebsen Motors Greater China Soccer Tournament was held at the Shanghai Yuanshen S p o r t s C e n t r e Stadium. Organised as a teambuilding activity, t h e t ou rn amen t saw enthus i as t i c

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Bonding over soccer With the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2016 season now in full swing, Team Jebsen is making headlines for its stellar performance on the track.

E n e r g i s e d b y t h e encouragement they received from supporters, Team Jebsen drivers Cui Yue and Yuey Tan have been performing well in the initial rounds. In April, Cui Yue raced through the rain at Shanghai International

participation with seven teams from Porsche Centres and Dealer Management across China signing up. After one-and-a-half days of intense group matches, Porsche Centre Guangzhou and Porsche Centre Shenzhen found themselves head-to-head with each other in the finals. The match was so closely tied that the score still read 0:0 after 35 minutes. The champion was determined only upon the fourth penalty kick—which Guangzhou scored! The tournament ended with dinner at The Bund, where sportsmanship, teamwork and friendships displayed throughout the tournament were celebrated.

With contribution from Effie Tian

Circuit to deliver impressive results in the first two rounds of the competition. His next race at Fuji International Speedway in Japan saw him rising two spots to finish in sixth position. Yuey Tan also returned to the podium in Japan, bringing home a Group B Runner-up title.

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2016 continues over the next few months, bringing Team Jebsen to Thailand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia before it returns to Shanghai for the final rounds in November 2016.

With contribution from Vicky Wang

Jebsen Industrial’s Automation & Services business has begun the year on a fresh note, with a new strategic direction. Building on decades of experience serving the engineering sector with traditional machinery, the business will now specialise in high-technology solutions to meet current and emerging market needs of Industrial 4.0. Its focus is on Green, Intelligent and Smart solutions in four key areas: Power Generation Systems, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Optimisation and Engineering Services.

The business is already seeing positive results, including the opening of a Spindle Repair Centre in Dalian, China to offer specialised spindle repair services for customers. The centre will enhance Jebsen Industrial’s services and solutions to the local engineering sector while endorsing the Group’s capabilities in diversifying and extending its footprint in the manufacturing and industrial services field.

Ms Rachel Cheung, Business Line Leader of Automation & Services is confident that the business’ new direction is the right one. “The market is beginning to be aware of the importance of cleaner and more efficient technologies, and is warming up to us. I have high hopes that we will break new ground for more efficient industrial operations for the future,” she said.

With contribution from Connie Luong

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Industrial – Cinematic & Broadcasting Solutions

JCineCast is here! Jebsen Industrial’s Cinematic & Broadcasting Solutions business line proudly presents its own new brand, JCineCast, which serves professional and semi-professional filmmakers with complete filmmaking workflow solutions from pre- to post-production. The business also provides certified cinematic lens and equipment repair services under the JCineCast brand.

JCineCast embodies long proven experience and expertise in serving the film and media industry. It also represents the company’s strategic vision for the industry—Capturing Beyond Limits. To reach out to the industry, Jebsen Industrial has launched a new website and a WeChat account for the brand. The www.jcinecast.com website is envisioned to be an online space for the film and media community to gather, interact and exchange ideas. They can also get the latest industry news by following JCineCast on WeChat.

With contribution from Connie Luong

From April 25 to May 4, 2016, Jebsen Automotive Technik showcased its efficient, energy-saving products and solutions for OEMs and automobile system suppliers at Auto China 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year that Jebsen has participated in the tradeshow, which is widely regarded as the largest and most influential of its kind in China.

Others – Automotive Technik

Driving industry efficiency

Jebsen Building Products is delighted to have been appointed to provide a range of architectural ironmongery to The Peninsula Beijing, located in the central Wangfujing district of the capital.

The prestigious 25-year-old hotel is embarking on a large-scale renovation project that extends from guestrooms to public areas of the property. The project requires hundreds of durable and reliable architectural hardware sets that can fully meet the diverse requirements of the guestrooms, lobby, restaurants and pool areas.

Industrial – Building Products

Transforming The Peninsula Beijing Industrial – Automation & Services

Recalibrating for the future

Jebsen Building Products will provide a range of architectural ironmongery to The Peninsula Beijing.

Under Ms Rachel Cheung's leadership, the business has taken on a fresh new perspective.

Please get the latest industry news by following JCineCast on WeChat or scanning the QR code.

Jebsen Building Products’ competitive advantage comes from its unique position as a single-source supplier with a comprehensive portfolio of leading hardware products. Its full specification and scheduling services also help streamline project workflow, saving time and cost for the client. This convenience and flexibility is further backed by a strong performance track record to deliver exceptional customer experience.

With contribution from Teresa Wong

The impressive product line-up included cutting-edge solutions from four of its joint ventures—Mitec-Jebsen, the pioneer in balancer systems and high precision gears, Jebsen-TCG, known for its innovative oil pumps that increase fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and extend engine life, MSR-Jebsen, which provides energy-saving gasoline direct-injection fuel pump housings, and Jebsen tedrive Steering with its localised steering systems.

With contribution from Mike Long

Jebsen Automotive Technik showcased its efficient, energy-saving products and solutions at Auto China 2016.

Ms Lilliana Choi (middle) shared her view that the new Porsche Centre Shenzhen Longgang project could never be completed without the full commitment from all parties, especially the full support from Jebsenʼs Group Management.

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Maintaining its lead Jebsen Motors’ continued investment in facilities and service excellence has made it one of the largest and top Porsche dealer groups in the region.

“We are not ready to rest. Despite winning the top award, we will continue to enhance the customer experience at our centres, striving to make our centres the best place for our customers to buy a new or used Porsche cars and to service their cars. We are aiming for ‘customers for life’ and the precondition is to offer the best service to our customers,” said Mr Eberlein.

In a milestone moment for Jebsen Motors, its Porsche Centre Beijing Goldenport has won the prestigious 2015 Dealer of the Year award at the Porsche China Dealer Conference held on 25 May 2016. Its Porsche Centre Guangzhou came in second while Porsche Centre Shenzhen Futian/Longgang finished in ninth place, securing three spots for Jebsen Motors in Porsche’s top ten list out of 67 participating Porsche Centres in Greater China.

The awards are just the latest addition to a slew of recent achievements by the thriving business unit. Despite a softening of the automobile market in Mainland China last year, Jebsen Motors accomplished an impressive 11% increase in Porsche car deliveries, setting a new record of 9,317 units. Riding this momentum, it enjoyed a strong start in 2016, breaking all its previous monthly records to deliver 1,224 cars in January.

Sharing his delight over the Dealer of the Year award, Mr Joachim Eberlein, Managing Director, Jebsen Motors said: “I truly appreciate Porsche China’s recognition of our efforts. As a trusted long-term partner of Porsche, this result demonstrates the success of our strategic investments in our facilities and our employees, as well as our commitment to the brand through our ongoing strive for excellence.”

Unlike many of its competitors, Jebsen Motors only represents Porsche. This strategy allows the business unit to channel all its time, effort and resources to strengthening Porsche’s market presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

“We are not ready to rest. Despite winning the top award, we will continue to enhance the customer experience at our centres, striving to make our centres the best place for our customers to buy a new or used Porsche cars and to service their cars. We are aiming for ‘customers for life’ and the precondition is to offer the best service to our customers,” said Mr Eberlein.

Infrastructure excellence Jebsen Motors’ commitment to Porsche is clear. In the past year alone, all Porsche Centres operated by Jebsen Motors have shown infrastructure improvements. It also opened new service centres in Hong Kong and Hangzhou and expanded Porsche Centre Hangzhou Westlake’s showroom into one of the largest in Asia.

Perhaps most notable, however, was the November 2015 opening of Porsche Centre Shenzhen Longgang—the largest Porsche Centre in Southern China. The 4S centre sits on a plot of land equivalent to the size of three soccer fields and has a showroom that can accommodate as many as 22 cars. The mammoth project was headed by Ms Lilliana Choi, Jebsen’s General Manager of Corporate Development.

“Our first challenge in establishing any new Porsche 4S centre is identifying a suitable plot of land. The site has to be located within an area designated by Porsche China and be able to accommodate Porsche’s preset blueprint with its particular shapes, heights and layouts. This is especially difficult in the first tier cities where Jebsen’s Porsche Centres are located,” she said. Once the site has been secured, Jebsen’s Corporate Development team pulls together project managers, quantity surveyors, a local design institute, supervisors and qualified contractors to begin work.

“In the construction stage, apart from managing the typical time, quality, cost and safety issues, there are particular challenges that come with building a new Porsche 4S centre. We must ensure that we adhere strictly to the standards and design criteria set out to ensure brand consistency, so as to pass three levels of quality checks by Porsche China,” shared Ms Choi. “In addition, we were working on a very tight schedule for Porsche Centre Shenzhen Longgang. It could not have been possible without the full commitment of everyone involved!”

The professional sales consultant team from both Porsche Centre Shenzhen Futian and Shenzhen Longgang under Mr Victor Zhang (front line, five from right)’s lead set a new sales record at the 20th Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau International Auto Show.

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The service factor Today, the fully operational Porsche Centre Shenzhen Longgang is the responsibility of General Manager Mr Victor Zhang, who also oversees Porsche Centre Shenzhen Futian.

“In terms of infrastructure, Porsche Centre Shenzhen Longgang is the biggest in Southern China but I hope that it will become known nationwide for its outstanding customer service. I believe that a highly professional team is the key to making the most of our physical facilities,” he said. “In Shenzhen, where Jebsen Motors has been active for eight years, we have nurtured dozens of Porsche Certified Technicians at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels and a high proportion of our sales consultants have also been certified by Porsche globally. This gives us a strong foundation to succeed.”

Over the years, Jebsen Motors has proven its strength in providing premiere and exclusive experiences to Chinese customers through continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology and customised services, as well as continuous improvements in work processes and qualifications of work staff.

With its dual commitment to enhancing its physical network and talent resources, Jebsen Motors is confident of overcoming market changes and standing its ground as a benchmark of professionalism and profitability in Greater China’s automotive industry.

Hong Kong • New Workshop, 2015 • New Showroom, 2014

Shenzhen • New 4S Centre, 2015 (Longgang)

Macau • Workshop Expansion, 2015

Guangzhou • Workshop Expansion, 2013

Shanghai • Showroom Upgrade, 2015 (Puxi)• Showroom Expansion, 2014 (Puxi)• New 4S Centre, 2013 (Minhang)

Hangzhou Westlake• New Body & Paint Centre, 2015

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Beijing• New Body & Paint Centre, 2013

Strengthening Jebsen’s Porsche Centre network (2013-2015)

Project Morning Star, a sight-saving community initiative by Jebsen Group and international non-profit organisation Orbis, has come to the fifth year in 2016 with sustainable results. “Project Morning Star” has achieved a total of RMB 5,152,305 in donations at the end of 2015, which has been allocated to various ORBIS sight saving projects in the provinces of Gansu, Heilongjiang, Guangdong, Yunnan, and Laoning as well as the renovation for the 3rd generation ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital.

Most recently, from May 22-26, 10 Jebsen volunteers visited Liaoning Province for the ninth Project Morning Star field trip. They were joined by Dr Stephen Brodovsky, a 20-year ophthalmology veteran from Canada. Dr Brodovsky’s help was enlisted to conduct high quality hands-on training for local eye doctors and ophthalmology residents, who have highly limited access to health resources and systematic training. In addition to training doctors, Project Morning Star also ensured that local nurses and administrators were equipped with relevant skills.

This mirrors one of Project Morning Star’s major focuses —to support the National Prevention of Blindness Training Centre at He Eye Hospital, which is by far the single largest project designed to train and educate medical workers. Through this project, Orbis helps to create scalable, sustainable models of hands-on training for county hospital medical teams and for ophthalmology residents at both Huludao He Eye Hospital and Shenyang He Eye Hospital training centres in Liaoning Province.

Spreading the spirit of volunteering The 10 Jebsen volunteers who participated in the field trip to Jinzhou and Huludao in Liaoning Province returned to their respective offices, eager to share their experience with their colleagues. During sharing

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Philanthropy

Envisioning a brighter tomorrow Project Morning Star brings ophthalmological training to the medical community in Liaoning, China.

10 Jebsen volunteers joined the Jebsen-Orbis Project Moring Star field trip in Jinzhou and Huludao.

Team Jebsen driver Cui Yue thinks the meaning of Project Morning Star is not simply a one-time donation, but an intention to improve the comprehensive medical system.

Volunteer Doctor, Dr Stephen Brodovsky, an ophthalmologist with twenty years' experience, came from Canada.

sessions in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, more Jebsen employees were able to learn about how Project Morning Star is changing lives in rural China.

Among the volunteers was Team Jebsen racer Cui Yue, who found the experience highly rewarding. “Project Morning Star is meaningful because it is not simply a one-time donation; it is an attempt to improve the medical system in rural communities. In motorsports, having good drivers is insufficient. We also need good engineers, service teams, logistics and more. In the same way, a hospital needs to have well trained doctors, nurses and administrative personnel—and that is what Project Morning Star is trying to achieve.”

With contribution from Sasa Chen

“I think 10 years from now, the leadership and people management agenda will be drastically different from today. The HR function must evolve to become an employer brand specialist, a data analyst and an employee experience expert,” said Ms Bianca Wong, Jebsen Group Human Resources & Corporate Communications Director.

“At Group-level, our business is getting more diverse while our talent needs are becoming more specialised. This presents unique challenges to our recruitment and retention strategy,” she added.

Under Ms Wong’s leadership, the Group HR team is advancing in many fields. It has developed a Group Employer Value Proposition, “Success breeds Success”, and is actively showcasing this through employee success stories on its career website (careers.jebsen.com) and via its social media presence. Through these initiatives, the Group also hopes to attract candidates who possess not only technical skills and knowledge, but who also share its drive for excellence. A personalised recruitment experience also helps to engage candidates and identify the best match for the role.

“While we recognise that every position requires unique skillsets and competencies, in general, we look for candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn, a diligent attitude towards their work and good communication skills,” said Ms Wong. “We are also launching a series of initiatives, including career pathing, learning and development and internal movement opportunities, to help our employees grow within the Group.”

Beyond this, Ms Wong also believes that HR needs to be more adaptive to technology.

“In my opinion, data analytics is quite an untapped area for us at the moment, due to both the lack of skills and data readiness. But it has huge potential. The insights that we could gain from data analytics have the ability to not only impact and improve HR functions such as recruitment, training and compensation structure, but also aid business decisions by management,” she said.

“At Jebsen, because we have a geographically dispersed workforce, advanced technology could also be invaluable in helping us better manage performance, source feedback and provide innovative training solutions.” At the moment, Ms Wong revealed that the Group HR is spearheading a revamp of Jebsen’s intranet portal, Morus, to deliver a more intuitive and mobile-optimised experience to its people. The new Morus will also include enhanced features and functions to drive more knowledge sharing and greater people engagement. Internally, a new HR Management System is also in the works to support more efficient employee data management and HR operations.

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The future of talent management Ms Bianca Wong, Jebsen Group Human Resources & Corporate Communications Director, shares her thoughts on talent and technology.

For Jebsen Group to remain in step with the rapidly changing business world and talent market, it has to constantly look ahead, especially in the area of human resources (HR) management.

Under Ms Wong’s leadership, the Group HR team is advancing in many fields.

Mr Ady Lai of Porsche Centre Macau and Mr Jerry Wang of Porsche Centre Shanghai Minhang have both achieved a remarkable record of delivering 1,000 Porsche cars each during their tenure with Jebsen Motors.

It is a double celebration for Mr Lai, who marks his 10th anniversary with Porsche Centre Macau this year. From selling six cars a month when he first joined, Mr Lai’s motto of always being confident, patient and responsible helped him create a personal record of 188 cars sold in 2014 and 2015. This year, the sales veteran hit his 1,000th-car milestone.

Mr Wang, who is now in his eighth year with Jebsen Motors, believes that Jebsen’s open corporate culture and dynamic business nature has allowed employees like him to develop professionally.

The Group’s L&D Plan allows my supervisor and I to work together in identifying my learning and development needs.

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In the words of… Eva Liu, Human Resources Assistant, Jebsen Motors.

Celebrating excellence Mr Ady Lai and Mr Jerry Wang, Sales Representative, Jebsen Motors achieve a sales record of 1,000 Porsche cars.

Two bright stars have emerged from Jebsen Motors’ high performing sales force!

Success Breeds Success

Ms Eva Liu’s journey with Jebsen Group began in September 2013 as a Training Coordinator in Shenzhen. Her interest in human resources motivated her to apply for an internal transfer to her current role in October 2014. As Human Resources Assistant, Ms Liu continued to take ownership of her career; and in June 2015, she initiated a Learning and Development (L&D) Discussion with her supervisor. “The Group’s L&D Plan allows my supervisor and I to work together in identifying my learning and development needs. The process also allows me to receive coaching from my supervisor and helps me prepare myself for greater responsibilities,” she said. “The plan has guided my development over the past year, during which I have mastered telephone interview techniques. This helps me identify suitable candidates more quickly and accurately, contributing to a more efficient recruitment process. I have also been more active in staff activities to build closer relationships with my colleagues because understanding their perspective is useful in my daily work too.”

“In the coming year, I plan to gain more face-to-face interview experience and deepen my understanding about the labour law as well as our compensation and benefits strategy. With this knowledge, I will be able to better appreciate each role I need to recruit for to become a more professional recruiter.”

Ms Eva Liu’s journey with Jebsen Group began in September 2013.

Ady Lai and Jerry Wang, two Jebsen Motors top sales representative achieved a new milestone in their careers.

“This is a major milestone but it is also just a number. I have told myself not to indulge too much in past achievements. Sales is like a marathon – we have to keep moving forward,” he shared.

While both Mr Lai and Mr Wang remain humble, their achievements have not gone unnoticed. Mr Helmuth Hennig, Group Managing Director, penned commendation letters for them while Mr Joachim Eberlein, Managing Director of Jebsen Motors, decided to make their dreams come true. He invited Mr Lai to France to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and gave Mr Wang a trip to London to catch his favourite Arsenal FC in action!

Every year, Jebsen Group hosts a series of gatherings with members of the media across Greater China to share its key business performance, CSR achievements and outlook. On April 1, 2016, the Group held another session with influential Hong Kong media at World Trade Centre Club.

A total of 16 senior media representatives from 12 influential business media outlets in Hong Kong came to meet Jebsen’s senior management team. In addition to a briefing by Mr Denis Li, Group Director and Ms Bianca Wong, Group Human Resources & Corporate Communications Director, the guests were introduced to Jebsen Wine Estates selection with a wine-tasting session.

The Group expresses its gratitude to Hong Kong Economic Times, Sing Tao Daily, South China Morning Post, Ming Pao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Po, iMoney, Bloomberg Businessweek, Capital Magazines and Now TV for taking time to attend the luncheon.

With contribution from Priscilla Hu

A delegation from Nankai University visited Jebsen Group’s Hong Kong headquarters on April 15, 2016.

Mr Hans Michael Jebsen, Group Chairman was joined by Mr Denis Li, Group Director and Ms Bianca Wong, Group Human Resources & Corporate Communications Director, as he welcomed the visiting delegation led by Mr Zhang Ya, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President of Education Foundation of Nankai University.

The partners co-founded the Nankai-Jebsen Education Fund in 2010, which has benefited 150 students and teachers to date through scholarships and teaching assistantships. In June 2015, Jebsen renewed its commitment with another five-year agreement and by doubling the fund to RMB 1 million, so as to encourage and reward more outstanding students and teachers. Group Chairman Mr Jebsen has also been a guest professor at Nankai University since 2009.

In the conversation that ensued, both parties shared their views and experiences regarding Jebsen and Nankai’s long heritage and developments and reinforced the benefits of continuous cooperation. With contribution from Alice Jiao

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Saluting Jebsen Heroes!

Every employee contributes to Jebsen’s success.

At Jebsen, everyone contributes to the Group’s success, making each and every staff member a Jebsen Hero. Fittingly, a new initiative has been launched to pay tribute to staff who demonstrate their unique Hero Gadgets—be it outstanding or impressive personal talent or capabilities in line with Jebsen’s core values and competencies.

Through a process of peer nominations and review, 141 Jebsen Heroes have emerged! Their stories now grace the Jebsen Hero Wall in Jebsen’s offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, as an inspiration for others.

With contribution from Karston Tsang

Engaging friends from the media

Group Chairman Mr Hans Michael Jebsen presented the Three Mackerel Book to Deputy Party Secretary Mr Zhang Ya.

Welcoming Nankai University

16 senior media representatives from 12 Hong Kong influential business media outlets gathered together with Jebsen senior management.

Mr Michael Goldmann joined Jebsen & Jessen Hamburg on May 2, 1987. Almost 29 years later, on April 29, 2016, he bade a fond farewell to his colleagues and began a new chapter of his life as a retiree. While it was difficult to say goodbye to him, especially for the 70 employees in the Hamburg Chemical division who have worked closely with him over the years, Jebsen & Jessen Hamburg came together to give him a warm send-off.

While Mr Goldmann’s tenure with the sister group officially ended on December 31, 2015, he graciously extended his time with the company as a consultant to ensure a smooth and seamless leadership transition. His successor, Mr Fritz Graf von der Schulenburg, and Mr Wolfhart Putzier, honoured his dedication during the company’s annual Christmas party in December.

With contribution from Dagmar Glissmann

About Jebsen GroupFounded in 1895, Jebsen Group is a focused marketing and distribution organisation. With a unique long established presence and deep understanding in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, the Jebsen Group is committed to support our partners’ needs in building market demand, generating and supporting sales and serving as an important link to customers throughout the region. From a broad spectrum of consumer, beverage, industrial, and motors products, Jebsen offers some 200 of the world’s leading products extensive local market access with a high degree in specialisation. Outside the region, the Jebsen Group enjoys close ties with sister companies in Australia, South East Asia, Denmark, Germany, Middle East and the United States. For more information, visit www.jebsen.com.

12B R O A D E RHORIZONSFamily Enterprise

Back in 1976, MDI established its office and production facility in Surabaya with a team of four employees. Forty years later, it has become a recognised manufacturing and engineering company of more than 400 employees, with products found at prominent landmarks and across industries.

To celebrate this important milestone, MDI hosted a series of delightful events on May 27. All employees of the Surabaya office gathered at JW Marriot Hotel for an anniversary dinner and to celebrate the MDI Staff Day. Four employees who achieved 25 years of service were also recognised during the dinner.

The celebration was attended by Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Group Chairman Mr Heinrich Jessen, Executive

Board Member Mr Per Magnusson, MHE-Demag Regional Managing Director Mr Karl Tikorn and Regional Director Mr Joergen Moeller. Former MDI President Directors Mr Hendra Budi Mulia and Mr Darmawan Sidharta as well as key members of the Indonesia Management team were also present.

“The celebration marks 40 years of our existence and continued prosperity as a result of the hard work and sacrifice from our employees. Our employees understand and strive to attain our goal to be the leading material handling solutions provider in Indonesia. We are especially grateful to those colleagues whose careers at MDI span over 25 years. The event was meaningful and memorable with active participation from our employees and good support from the regional office in Jebsen & Jessen and MHE-Demag,” said MDI President Director Chau Peng Tai.

As part of MDI’s 40th anniversary celebrations, Jebsen & Jessen Indonesia also took the opportunity to lead a media familiarisation trip to the Surabaya facility on May 26.

With contribution from Anthea Ho

MHE-Demag Indonesia celebrates milestones 2016 is a special year for MHE-Demag Indonesia (MDI), a business unit of sister group Jebsen & Jessen (SEA), as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in Indonesia.

MHE-Demag Indonesia celebrates its 40th anniversary in Indonesia.

Goodbye and thank you, Mr Goldmann!

From left to right: Mr Wolfhart Putzier, Mr Fritz Graf von der Schulenburg, Mr Michael Goldmann.