Singapore's 2006 Honorary Citizen - Exxon Mobil's Lee R. Raymond

Singapore's 2006 Honorary Citizen - Exxon Mobil's Lee R. Raymond

Date: 01/04/2007
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Commending their outstanding contributions to the nation's growth and development, Singapore confers its highest national recognition on two global business leaders - .

Through the years, Singapore is privileged to have a close friend and supporter in two of the world's most outstanding global business personalities: Lee R. Raymond, retired Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Dr. Heinrich von Pierer, Chairman of Supervisory Board, Siemens AG. In recognition of their unwavering support and valuable contributions to the nation, they were conferred the 2006 Honorary Citizen Award.

The Honorary Citizen Award is the highest form of recognition given by the Singapore government for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the country's growth and development, accolades that these two distinguished business stalwarts have rightly earned. "Mr Raymond and Dr. von Pierer are two outstanding business leaders who have contributed significantly to the vibrancy and diversity of our economy," commends Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs.

Raymond received his award from S R Nathan, President, Singapore at an investiture ceremony held on 1 March 2007. The other Honorary Citizen award recipient, Dr von Pierer, will receive his award from the President at a separate investiture in June, and a feature on him will appear in a later edition of the Singapore Investment News.

L-R: Lee R. Raymond, retired Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation; S R Nathan, President of Singapore; Mrs Nathan; and Mrs Charlene Raymond.

L-R: Lee R. Raymond, retired Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation; S R Nathan, President of Singapore; Mrs Nathan; and Mrs Charlene Raymond.


VOICE OF COMMITMENT

Raymond has played an instrumental role in seeing the expansion plans in Singapore for ExxonMobil come to fruition. During his tenure at ExxonMobil, he has helped in doubling the organisation's investments as well as the introduction of many diversifications in the company's core business in the oil industry. In fact, one of the highlights of his time at the helm include presiding over the opening of ExxonMobil's S$3.1 billion (US$2 billion) steam cracker plant in Singapore in 1999, a project that he was a strong advocate for. Under his stewardship, ExxonMobil, the world's largest publicly listed oil company, has built Singapore to be its main manufacturing base in Asia, with operations from oil refining to chemicals manufacturing and headquarters functions.

Reflecting on being named Honorary Citizen, Raymond says, "I am very honoured to be conferred this prestigious national award and I accept the Honorary Citizen Award on behalf of all the ExxonMobil employees in Singapore."

"I believe this Award reflects ExxonMobil's long and continued involvement in Singapore industry. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Singapore over the years and to have played a part in the growth of ExxonMobil in Singapore, in tandem with the remarkable achievements of this country," adds Raymond.

Back Row: H.E Patricia Herbold, U.S Ambassador to Singapore; Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry; Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Manpower; Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State for Education and Manpower; and Lim Siong Guan, Chairman, EDB. Front Row: Lee R. Raymond, retired Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation; S R Nathan, President of Singapore; Mrs Nathan; and Mrs Charlene Raymond.

Back Row: H.E Patricia Herbold, U.S Ambassador to Singapore; Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry; Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Manpower; Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State for Education and Manpower; and Lim Siong Guan, Chairman, EDB.

Front Row: Lee R. Raymond, retired Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation; S R Nathan, President of Singapore; Mrs Nathan; and Mrs Charlene Raymond.


DEDICATED PARTNER

Raymond's contributions also extend beyond the business arena. As a member of the Singapore - United States Business Council, he has been a strong and resounding voice in the course of economic and business dealings between the two friendly trading nations, epitomising the qualities of a global citizen.

The Honorary Citizen Award is the second significant award that Raymond has received in Singapore. In 2004, he was presented with the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore Award) for his many contributions to Singapore.

It is with these friends of Singapore that a nation's future is built on. With the economy enjoying robust growth these few years, Lim Siong Guan, Chairman, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) says, "Singapore is very privileged to have these two global business leaders as strong advocates of Singapore. They believe in Singapore, trust Singapore, and are prepared to tell the world how and why Singapore has been good business partners for them. They have played a critical role in helping Singapore build her capabilities and global leadership positions in their business sectors. We are honoured to count them as our special friends."