SGS Hong Kong Celebrates 65 Years of Success with Esteemed Industry Leaders

26 Aug 2024

SGS Hong Kong recently celebrated its 65th anniversary with a cocktail reception showcasing its dedication to sustainability and its flourishing partnerships with industry leaders. The event highlighted SGS Hong Kong's steadfast commitment to being a trusted benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity stewardship and how we have grown with our customers for the past 65 years.

The celebration started with a warm welcome address from Ms. Géraldine Picaud, Chief Executive Officer of SGS. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for their continuous support and trust over the past 65 years and emphasized the importance of SGS Hong Kong as the headquarter in APAC region. "This coming 65 years will be years of development, of even faster growth than what we have done before. We see opportunities in all directions, we have in hand the assets and more importantly the people, the talents we need to make this happen," said Ms. Géraldine Picaud.

SGS Hong Kong 65 Anniversary Geraldine Speech

The event was honored by the presence of Ms. Lillian Cheong Man-lei, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of The Government of the HKSAR. She congratulated SGS Hong Kong on its 65 years of excellence and recognized the company's contributions to Hong Kong's testing, inspection and certification industry. She also highlighted the important role that the Hong Kong government plays in fostering the success of businesses in the industries.

SGS Hong Kong 65 Anniversary Lillian Speech

During the kickoff ceremony, we were also glad to have Mrs. Françoise Killias Zillweger, Deputy Consul General of Consulate General of Switzerland, Mr. Lau Wai-ming, Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Quality Services) of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification, and Mr. Charles Ly, Head of Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition of SGS.

As part of the celebratory event, we showcased the close collaboration and growth with its customers over the years in Hong Kong. "I would like to thank all our partners for walking with us. All innovative services need your cooperation and support. Only then will we have the opportunity to continue to improve and progress. We hope that just like the theme of our event this time, SGS Hong Kong can empower a sustainable future and create the future together with you," concluded Mr. Steven Du, Head of Asia Pacific of SGS.

SGS Hong Kong 65 Anniversary Steven Speech

In line with our commitment to sustainability, we also donated to the charity group, Food Angel, in replacement of any ceremonial gift for our guests. 1,000 meal boxes were distributed to serve the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. For the event setup, we have used eco-friendly or reusable materials. We have also provided vegan food options, together to promote a low-carbon concept.

SGS Hong Kong 65 Anniversary Food Angel Certificate

We would also like to express our gratitude to over 1,000 colleagues at SGS Hong Kong for their dedication and hard work. Looking ahead, SGS will continue to move with the times by leveraging innovative technologies and continually expanding its service coverage, to become the strongest backbone for businesses in Hong Kong and the APAC region. Built on a foundation of integrity, technical expertise and customer-centricity, we aim to empower enterprises with the vitality to thrive in the rapidly changing world. Together, we unite for a sustainable future!

SGS Hong Kong 65 Anniversary Cocktail Reception Group Photo

Highlights from SGS Hong Kong's 65th anniversary cocktail reception, celebrating the company's legacy of trust, integrity and excellence in serving Hong Kong for over six and a half decades.

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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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