China Trader Award
SPK: Cathay Pacific Airways is the airline of Hong Kong that operates flights since 1946. With over 120 aircraft, Cathay flies to 115 destinations in the world, connecting Italy to Hong Kong from Rome with a daily flight and 6 cargo flights from Malpensa. An award winning company, Cathay Pacific is the choice of those who desire high quality and service.
And in this respect for the search of excellence, Cathay Pacific created the China Trader Award, which recognizes Italian companies that successfully operate in China and Hong Kong in the areas of innovation, dynamism, determination and know-how.
Footage of the Palazzo Mezzanotte venue
SPK: On January 21st, in Milan the 6th edition of the prestigious award was held. Over 400 guests attended the event at the Palazzo Mezzanotte. The 2008 edition had a record number of applications, which were judged by a panel of economic and institutional experts on Italy and the Orient.
Footage of the award event
SPK: Silvia Tagliaferri, Sales & Marketing Manager Cathay Pacific for Italy was the host of the evening.
Footage of Silvia with her giving details about the China Trader Award. She introduces Philippe de Gentile Williams, who says a few words about the event.
SPK: The guest of honor was Prof. Beniamino Quintieri, Commissionary General for the Italian Government for Expo 2010 in Shanghai. During his speech, he cites how SMEs in Italy have been able to meet the difficulties of doing business in China.
Quintieri says some words about Italian companies and China.
SPK: The 2008 edition of the China Trader Award had many prestigious sponsors, who gave their testimony on their ties with Hong Kong and China, with the continual search for excellence and innovation.
Video shows the 3 main sponsors of MPS, Camera della Moda and Biella
SPK: During the evening, the award of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was given to Giorgetti Srl
Video shows HKTDC Director Angela Alfarano giving the award to Mrs.Giorgetti
SPK: The new element of the 2008 edition was the award for the Female Entrepreneur that Silvia Tagliaferri gave to Imelde Bronzieri, founder of I Pinco Pallino, leading company in luxurious goods and items for kids, created in 1980 with Stefano Cavalleri.
Video shows Silvia giving the award.
SPK: But the real protagonists were the two finalists and the winner of the China Trader Award.
Video shows Silvia who announces and cites why the jury chose each company:
a) the third runner up: FAAM Group represented by Mr.Federico Vitali, Presidente, comes on stage to receive the award.
b) the second place: Moa Srl, represented by Architect Mario Occhiuto, who comes up to receive the award
c) the winner: BP SEC Srl, represented by Dott. Daniele Barbone, President who comes up and receives the award.
SPK: To close the evening, a toast from the management of Cathay Pacific and best wishes for the New Chinese Year.