January 19, 2008	Saturday	Muharram 09, 1429

KARACHI, Jan 18: Unilever President for Asia, Africa and Middle East, Harish Manwani has been awarded the coveted Asia Business Leader of the Year award at the sixth Annual CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards ceremony held at Seoul, South Korea.

The Asia Business Leader of the Year Award recognises the business leader who is able to retain loyal customers, inspire and motivate staff, grow profitability and make his or her vision for the company a reality, says a press release.