Enterprise Asia is thrilled to announce that Georg Chmiel, the Co-Founder and Chair of Juwai-IQI Holdings (Juwai IQI), has been honored with the esteemed Master Entrepreneur Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) Malaysia on 2nd June 2023. The APEA is one of the most reputable award recognition programs recognizing entrepreneurial excellence and the largest award networking platform in Asia. This remarkable achievement celebrates Georg Chmiel’s exceptional entrepreneurial prowess and remarkable leadership in propelling Juwai IQI and other companies to new heights within the Telecommunications & ICT industry.
Georg Chmiel is a name that resonates with anyone familiar with the prop-tech industry in Southeast Asia. With over three decades of experience under his belt, Georg is a true visionary who has taken the industry by storm. His journey is nothing short of remarkable, filled with challenges that would have deterred the faint of heart. However, Georg’s indomitable spirit and unwavering belief in his vision propel him forward, making him emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before. Georg’s contributions and leadership have been instrumental in driving the achievements and success of numerous companies throughout his illustrious career and included leading the iProperty Group and iCar Asia. He has a solid track record that boasts over 35 acquisitions and six successful takeovers, cementing his position as a true industry visionary. In fact, Georg has already played a pivotal role in creating three unicorns, further cementing his reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
Georg’s contributions to the industry have been recognized and celebrated through numerous prestigious accolades, including being a repeating recipient of the APEA. Today, as the Co-Founder and Chair of Juwai IQI, Georg continues to revolutionize the prop-tech industry. He co-founded and chairs the largest prop-tech group in Southeast Asia with a vast network of over 30,000 property agents, leveraging innovative technologies and a customer-centric approach to drive industry-wide transformation. Under his visionary guidance, Juwai IQI has emerged as a trailblazer, empowering individuals and businesses alike to thrive in a digital landscape. Georg’s influence also extends to various other tech-organizations. As the Chair of Spacetalk and Company Director of Centrepoint Alliance and BUTN, he continues to shape the future of the industry. Additionally, his role as a Senior Advisor for brioHR.com and madecomfy.com showcases his commitment to supporting the growth of cutting-edge platforms in the HR and short-term rental sectors. He is also executive committee member of the Economic Club Kuala Lumpur (ECKL).
Georg’s Vision for the future is defined by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional value. He envisions a world in which technology and real estate seamlessly coexist, allowing individuals and businesses to thrive in a digital environment. With his long-term goal in mind, Georg continues to innovate, disrupt, and drive the industry to an unsurpassed future.
Georg’s philosophy is simple yet profound: “Success comes to those who dare to dream, take calculated risks, and persist in the face of adversity.” With this philosophy in mind, he advises prospective entrepreneurs to view setbacks as chances for progress and to never lose sight of their dreams, no matter how daring they may appear. In the words of Georg, “To achieve greatness, we must continuously challenge ourselves, embrace innovation, and never settle for
mediocrity.” Georg’s rise to the top of the field and subsequent recognition as a visionary leader and as the catalyst for the dramatic development of the prop-tech environment may be attributed to this uncompromising dedication to quality. His legacy as a catalyst for the dramatic development of the prop-tech industry will continue to shape and influence the business landscape for years to come.
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia, and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for the future generation. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.
About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards
Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.