China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited (stock code under The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited: 291 (HKD counter) and 80291 (RMB counter); “CR Beer” or the “Company”, or together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) was once again honoured with the Directors Of The Year Award in the Listed Companies Boards category of the HKIoD Awards for Director Excellence 2025, presented by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”). This marks the fourth consecutive year that CR Beer has received this prestigious accolade, reflecting not only the judging panel's recognition of the Company's sustained efforts in corporate governance and innovation practices, but also providing confidence and momentum for the Company's continued development.

The Board Members of CR Beer accepting the Directors of the Year Award 2025

The judging panel recognised that under the leadership of the Board of CR Beer, the Company has demonstrated a forward-looking vision and effective governance capabilities, driving innovation, digitalisation and sustainable development, while maintaining robust risk management and talent development mechanisms. The panel also noted that CR Beer's balanced structure and active engagement with stakeholders have laid a solid foundation for long-term growth. The Board of Directors of CR Beer is a worthy recipient of the award.

The Company firmly believes that a sound and robust corporate governance framework is crucial for achieving sustainable growth and enhancing shareholder value. The Board of Directors of CR Beer comprises members with diverse backgrounds and extensive experience across various fields. Under the Board's leadership, CR Beer has been committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance for many years, actively improving its governance structure, and ensuring the proper execution of the Company's strategies. Furthermore, the directors annually conduct on-site visits at the Company's factories, engaging with local business management to understand operational realities, gain insights into market trends, and personally experience the Company's development trajectory and corporate culture.

The Directors of the Year Award 2025

The "HKIoD Award Series for Director Excellence" is a prestigious awards programme organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors. Among these, the "Directors Of The Year Award," established in 2001, is a highly credible and authoritative industry award designed to commend outstanding boards and directors, and to promote excellent corporate governance and director professionalism. This year's award theme, "Leading the New Era," emphasises the importance of excellent board leadership in enabling companies to embrace challenges and opportunities, thereby assisting their continued development amidst evolving customer demands and economic landscapes.