FrieslandCampina Asia Wins at the 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FrieslandCampina, one of the world's leading dairy companies, today announced that it has won two awards at the 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers.

FrieslandCampina Consumer Products Asia (CPA) received the Bronze 'Employer of the Year in the Food & Beverage Industry' award, which recognises the most outstanding employers in their respective industries worldwide.

FrieslandCampina CPA has built a strong reputation in the food and beverage industry as a responsible business with a clear purpose: to enhance the lives of consumers and smallholder farmers worldwide. Through well-integrated Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and communications, FrieslandCampina has been able to enhance its corporate reputation, resulting in a direct impact on talent retention and recruitment.

Mr. Hendro Poedjono, Corporate Affairs Director, Consumer Products Asia, FrieslandCampina, said: "Corporate Social Responsibility has always been part of our DNA, and it is our unique proposition for current and future employees. It motivates and engages our employees to strive better not just for the business but also for the society at large."

Ms Geraldine Fraser, Human Resources Director, FrieslandCampina CPA has also been recognised with a Silver award in the 'HR Executive of the Year' category. The award recognises the achievements of an organisation's senior human resource executives.

Commenting on the awards, Ms Geraldine Fraser, Human Resources Director, FrieslandCampina Consumer Products Asia (CPA) said, "We are very proud to be recognised with the two awards, which are a testament to the commitment and dedication of not just our HR team, but all our colleagues across the business.

"We have made FrieslandCampina an employer of choice, and these awards are a validation of all our efforts to create a dynamic and exciting place to work and grow. On behalf of my team, I would like to thank our colleagues for helping turn our organisation from a good workplace into a great one."

The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognise the achievements of employers around the world, honouring work done by individual human resources teams and professionals, as well as innovations in products and services that help to create great workplaces. This year, organisers received more than 500 nominations. The awards were presented at a ceremony in New York City on 22 September 2017. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers are part of the prestigious Stevie Awards.

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About FrieslandCampina Consumer Products Asia

FrieslandCampina Consumer Products Asia comprises of operating companies that are active in the consumer products segment in Asia. Over the last 90 years, FrieslandCampina's consumer products brands have acquired market leading positions in many countries across the region. The Company has expanded its range of products to include: milk powder, condensed milk, infant and children's nutrition, dairy drinks, yoghurt and dessert. The Company's leading brands include: Dutch Lady, Foremost, and Frisian Flag.

FrieslandCampina Consumer Products Asia has over 6,000 employees working in nine markets across the region: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As one of the region's largest dairy companies, FrieslandCampina spreads the goodness of dairy by actively contributing to food and nutrition security initiatives across the region, and is committed to being a responsible business with the goal of creating a sustainable future for the business and communities that it serves.

For more information please visit: www.frieslandcampina.com/en/countries/frieslandcampina-asia

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