Kaspersky Singapore Pte Ltd’s Adrian Hia honoured at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024

Hia was named the Executive of the Year - Computer Software for his deep industry expertise and strategic vision

Kaspersky Singapore Pte Ltd earned the award at this year’s SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024, underscoring the company’s business growth under its Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Adrian Hia’s leadership and his significant contributions to the cybersecurity industry.

With a proven track record of success, Hia has been instrumental in driving Kaspersky’s growth across emerging markets in the APAC region, particularly in India and Greater China.

His people-first philosophy has been central to Kaspersky’s success, as he emphasises employee development and creates a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning. By mentoring and guiding his teams, Hia ensures that they not only meet current business needs but are also prepared to lead the company in the future.

Moreover, Hia was pivotal in doubling Kaspersky’s business in India, restructuring operations, and adding key personnel to strengthen the company’s presence in the market. In Greater China, he has played a critical role in expanding the company’s footprint, adapting Kaspersky’s strategy to meet local market demands, and positioning the company as a leading cybersecurity provider in the region.

Additionally, Hia has been instrumental in diversifying Kaspersky’s product portfolio, expanding beyond endpoint solutions to offer a wider range of cybersecurity offerings that address the unique needs of businesses in the region.

Hia’s leadership goes beyond just driving business results. He prioritises creating a strong internal culture, ensuring employees are supported, engaged, and empowered to reach their full potential. This focus on employee well-being and long-term growth has helped cultivate a high-performing workforce that drives innovation and business success.

His ability to blend strategic business acumen with a people-centric approach has established Adrian as a standout leader in the cybersecurity industry. Through his leadership, Kaspersky has not only grown its market presence but has also built a strong, capable team that is shaping the company’s future in the APAC region.

Adrian’s contributions and leadership in driving growth, nurturing talent and expanding Kaspersky’s product offerings make him deserving of the prestigious award. 

The SBR Management Excellence Awards recognises the most exceptional business leaders, innovators, teams, and initiatives that drive growth and make a positive impact on both the business operations and its workforce in Singapore.

The awards programme, now in its 10th year, acknowledges positive change and honours those who have successfully propelled their companies to new heights of success whilst fostering a nurturing environment that positively influences their employees.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].