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IABC APAC announces winners of Communicator of the Year Awards 2025

IABC APAC announces winners of Communicator of the Year Awards 2025

The International Association of Business Communicators - Asia Pacific Region (IABC APAC) has announced the recipients of the Communicator of the Year Awards 2025.

Syed Mohammed Idid, General Manager of Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at West Coast Expressway (WCE) Malaysia, has emerged as the winner in the Senior Communication Professional of the Year category. Donald Lim, Chief Operating Officer of DITO CME Holdings Corporation in the Philippines, has been crowned winner in the Executive Leader category.

IABC APAC Chair, Barbara Pesel, said, "Donald and Syed exemplify the inspiring qualities, exceptional expertise, and significant influence we deeply admire and strive to emulate within IABC APAC. They are true case studies of success, offering lessons we can all learn from."

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