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14 June 2007, Singapore – Tapio Hedman, the Senior Vice President for Multimedia Marketing at Nokia will be speaking along side several international speakers at this year’s Global Brand Forum. The event, which will be held at the Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore from 6 – 7 August this year will focus on the central theme of “Creating leader brands”.
Global telecommunications leader, Nokia, is one of the principal sponsors of the Global Brand Forum 2007. As a leader in the telecommunications industry known for its cutting edge technology and innovativeness, Nokia has been the #1 global mobile device manufacturer since 1998 and is #1 in the world’s fastest growing markets including India, China, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
In the course of his 13 years with Nokia, Tapio has held positions such as Vice President of Communications, where he undertook global responsibility for public relations and media activities of Nokia Mobile Phones, and Vice President in Brand Management, where he was responsible for Nokia´s overall global brand strategy.
During the forum, he will share his views on the future of mobile communications and the Internet, as well as the story of how Nokia has evolved to become a leading brand in the market.
Said Tapio Hedman, Senior Vice President for Multimedia Marketing at Nokia, “As a global Mobility leader voted the leading brand in Asia, it is only natural for us to be involved in the most superior brand event in the region. The theme for the forum this year, “Creating leader brands” is especially apt and our participation will reinforce Nokia’s position as a progressive and entrepreneurial brand leader. We are happy to be a sponsor for the Global Brand Forum and we are looking forward to share our story with the other delegates.”
The Global Brand Forum, labelled as “the Davos of branding” is in its fourth year and has brought respected leaders and icons such as Rudy Giuliani, Francis Ford Coppola, Deepak Chopra, Dame Anita Roddick and Professor David Aaker to Singapore. The forum, an inspirational platform for brands, businesses and leaders consists of intellectually stimulating speeches, panel discussions, extended Q&A sessions and knowledge-sharing opportunities at the conference.
Other speakers for this year includes Al Gore (45th Vice President of the United States), John Quelch (Senior Dean of Harvard Business School), Kevin Roberts (Global CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising), Nigel Parsons (Managing Director of Al Jazeera), Martin Roll (Brand Strategist and author of ‘Asian Brand Strategy’). The moderator for the Global Brand Forum 2007 is Riz Khan, global anchor at Al Jazeera.
Tickets to the 2-day forum are priced at S$3,500 per person and are now available. Those interested can also contact their local agents for tickets. Special discounts are available for purchase in bulk. For more information, please visit www.globalbrandforum.org.
The Global Brand Forum a thought leadership company aiming to raise the perspective and standards of businesses through exposure to and interaction with speakers who have redefined
business and changed the world. Global Brand Forum speakers are icons and catalysts for change.
The Global Brand Forum aims to be the world’s most inspirational and influential platform for ideas, dialogue and action in the area of brands, businesses and leadership.
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time.
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