LBS boss honoured for his leadership

San received the ‘Adjunct Professor of Leadership’ appointment from Prof Sahol during the conferment ceremony.

PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership by UNITAR International University in recognition of his exemplary leadership.

He was acknowledged for his role in transforming the group into a household brand name and as one of the leading players in the property development industry.

The bestowment of Adjunct Professorship of Leadership to Hock San also recognises his unwavering contribution in society, ranging from education, chamber of commerce to clan-based associations.

In the conferment ceremony, UNITAR International University’s dean of Graduate School, Prof Dr Rozainun Abdul Aziz recited Hock San’s achievements ranging from his leadership in the company to board chairmanship at local schools, chamber of commerce, clan-based associations and key awards won by him.

UNITAR International University is one of the earliest private universities in the country with over 7,000 students nationwide. Headquartered at Kelana Jaya, UNITAR International University has campuses nationwide, offering tertiary education opportunities from certificates to doctorates.

UNITAR International University is also recognised globally by obtaining a QS 5-Star in online Learning, a testimonial to its innovative learning ecosystem which enables learners from all walks of life to pursue tertiary education.

“My beloved late father, Datuk Seri Lim Bock Seng, who is the founder of LBS Bina Group Bhd, had always insisted on sending me and my siblings to university and stressed on the importance of obtaining a good education.

"He (Bock Seng) was inspirational to me and his emphasis and discipline in shaping me through education provided the foundation for me to lead LBS today,” said Hock San in his acceptance speech.

Hock San further pointed out that education is the pillar of the country and key to personal betterment in life.

Emeritus Prof Tan Sri Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar, vice chancellor of UNITAR International University, recognises the numerous accolades and successes of Hock San.

“The appointment of Tan Sri Lim Hock San as our Adjunct Professor of Leadership is indeed an honour for us and beneficial to our students.

"His leadership has been proven over and over again and is well qualified to be our Adjunct Professor of Leadership,” said Prof Sahol in his speech.

Hock San is expected to deliver a leadership talk to Doctorate of Business Administration students at UNITAR in the first quarter of 2023.