In collaboration with PASSIONS, VOICE OF ASIA is proud to present timeless articles from the archives, reproduced digitally for your reading pleasure. Originally published in PASSIONS Volume 46 in 2012, we present this story on Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman of Top Glove, in an Olympic special.
With two decades of industry expertise under his belt, Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai has carved a name for himself as a leader in rubber-glove manufacturing, championing the tenets of integrity, commitment, quality and competitiveness as markers of corporate excellence. The Chairman of Top Glove believes that in addition to being ecologically and socially responsible, a business should pride itself on its customer satisfaction, as the true mark of a successful corporate venture lies in its people, not its product.
“The physical and mental fortitude, keen and unerring coordination, and the ability to second-guess your opponent’s every move. For me, those are what make badminton the most exhilarating sport to watch in the Olympics.
Badminton is powerful because it not only hones the body and the mind, but gives its players a sharp social edge as well. A game of singles can be compared to games in the corporate world, where each party tries to offer their best ‘serve’ and match their opponent’s product or service with one better. In a game of doubles, you have the added edge of teamwork, where a partner contributes to your own sense of personal power. In anticipating your opponent’s move, you need to be ready to counteract with swiftness and precision. Whether in sport or in business, hard work, constancy in training, and a natural love for competition are crucial in negotiating successful outcomes.”
