KUALA LUMPUR — Group Managing Director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim (picture) has made history by becoming the first Malaysian to receive the Distinguished Leadership Award at the Exhibition Excellence Awards (EEA) 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India.
WTCKL, in a statement, said the event was hosted by Exhibition Showcase, India’s largest industry award platform and held at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre on May 31.
It said the EEA celebrates key figures and acknowledges the contributions of the unsung heroes in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) and Business Events (BE) industries.
“Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim’s unwavering dedication to reshaping the future of the BE industry while setting new benchmarks for continued growth was recognised with this award,” the statement read.
The award was presented by Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) chief executive officer Michael Kruppe, in recognition of Irmohizam’s transformative leadership and his pivotal role in reshaping the future of the industry.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award as it reflects my passion and unwavering commitment to the growth and transformation of the BE industry.
“I hope that in the future we can build a more resilient, innovative and inclusive ecosystem that empowers industry players to succeed and thrive in an evolving global landscape,” Irmohizam was quoted as saying.
Irmohizam, who also serves on the Board of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), was commended for his vision and impact in positioning Malaysia as a central hub for business events in the Asian region and globally.
Other recipients include Ray Bloom, founder and chairman of IMEX Group; Mala Dorasamy, CEO of the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre; and Adeline Vancauwelaert, chief operating officer of UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
In the statement, WTCKL also congratulated Irmohizam on his milestone achievement, citing his dedication as an inspiration to the industry. — BERNAMA
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