McDonald’s Hong Kong named Company of the Year at SCMP Live’s Business Awards
The restaurant chain’s CEO Randy Lai and chairman Zhang Yichen received the award from SCMP’s CEO Catherine So at an event on Friday
McDonald’s Hong Kong was voted Company of the Year at the 2025 Business Awards organised by SCMP Live, a highlight for the company as it marks half a century of operating in the city.
The restaurant chain’s CEO Randy Lai and chairman Zhang Yichen received the award from SCMP’s CEO Catherine So during a lunch ceremony in Hong Kong on Friday. The toned-down ceremony replaced the black-tie gala dinners that traditionally capped the annual awards since their establishment in 1990, as a sign of respect for the victims of the Tai Po fire tragedy that took place late last month.
“Today we honour the outstanding achievements of corporate executives, SME owners, start-up founders, and companies that shape the future of Asia’s business excellence,” So said. “We are expanding this programme to serve as Asia’s premier platform for cross-border innovation, transformative leadership, and sustainable growth; also to serve as a strategic bridge between Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial heritage and accelerating economic integration in the Greater Bay Area.”
A total of 43 nominations were received for the awards in six categories, honouring the most noteworthy business owner, corporate executive, company, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), start-up and the best globalised brand. A discretionary award honouring lifetime achievement did not receive any nominations.
