Not one, not two, but three! Celebrating 75 Years with Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients

Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients recently celebrated three exceptional team members reaching their 25-year milestone with a memorable event in Malaysia, bringing together colleagues from Singapore and Malaysia, long-standing veterans, and special guests to honour their remarkable dedication, adaptability and invaluable contributions.

On Monday, October 28th 2024, Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients gathered colleagues from Singapore and Malaysia to celebrate three esteemed team members marking their 25-year anniversaries. Held at the Sunway Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, the event was attended by both the Malaysia and Singapore teams, current and former 25-year veterans, and even some special guests from our regional team—all joining to honour the commitment of Department Manager Steven Loh, Sales Manager Jason Go, and Sales Administrator Chadra Jobai.

Our Country Manager for Singapore and Malaysia, Alex Yap, led the celebration with a heartfelt speech recognising the contributions of our honorees, who represent the spirit and resilience that define Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients. As he highlighted, each of these team members has thrived through waves of change, continually adapting to keep our company moving forward.

Embracing Change and Tradition

The celebration was a perfect mix of tradition and festivity, featuring the iconic silver anniversary cake adorned with our three-mackerel logo. And, of course, the evening wasn’t complete without some karaoke and dancing, adding a joyful, relaxed atmosphere to the event. Our cherished “wall of fame” will be gaining some new additions, with portraits of our 25-year honorees—an inspiring reminder of the commitment that has built Jebsen & Jessen's legacy. This wall of dedication has long been a unique feature of the Jebsen & Jessen Group—a very inspiring sight to behold.

The Strength of Adaptability and Age Diversity

Our Group Chairman Heinrich Jessen, in his reflections, spoke of the importance of adaptability and age diversity in a thriving organisation. As he shared, longevity in service doesn’t equate to resistance to change but rather to resilience and growth. Chadra Jobai, based in Malaysia, mentioned that it’s the “continuous change” that kept her engaged over 25 years, while her fellow honorees, Jason and Steven, expressed similar sentiments, noting how change has allowed them to learn, grow, and remain passionate about their work.

Country Manager Alex Yap, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin, Steven, and Chairman Heinrich Jessen
Country Manager Alex Yap, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin, Steven, and Chairman Heinrich Jessen

At Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients, we celebrate this balance—where younger team members bring fresh perspectives and seasoned colleagues like our 25-year honorees provide steady guidance and experience. Together, they create an environment of stability, innovation, and shared success.

Chairman Heinrich Jessen, Chadra, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin and Country Manager Alex Yap
Chairman Heinrich Jessen, Chadra, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin and Country Manager Alex Yap

To our honorees and all our long-standing colleagues, thank you for your dedication and the invaluable role you play in shaping Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients. Here’s to many more milestones and achievements together!

Country Manager Alex Yap, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin, Jason and Chairman Heinrich Jessen
Country Manager Alex Yap, JJ Ingredients CEO Lim Siew Tin, Jason and Chairman Heinrich Jessen
Cutting the traditional '3 Mackerel Cake'
Cutting the traditional '3 Mackerel Cake'

 

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About Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients

Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients is a leading solutions provider and distributor of specialty chemicals and life science ingredients covering a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications. Our expert technical sales and responsive customer service teams connect technologies from our world-leading partners to thousands of manufacturers across South East Asia. 

In business for over 60 years, we operate seven regional business lines: Coating & Resins, Plastics & Rubber, Performance Chemicals, Feed, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care. Leveraging our local presence, technical expertise and extensive portfolios, we solve our customers’ problems and keep them updated with the latest market intelligence and trends, creating maximum value for all of our stakeholders and helping bring innovative products to market faster.

  • Direct presence in 7 countries including emerging markets, with local-language technical sales and customer service staff at 12 locations
  • Locally present and regionally integrated distribution partner, with regional technical sales and distribution network covering all of South East Asia
  • World-class, certified warehouses in each market
  • 600m² of regional innovation labs provide customers and technology partners with outstanding development and application opportunities
  • Distributing 100,000+ tonnes of specialty chemicals and ingredients annually
  • More than 105 technology partners, including many of the world’s leading brands, serving 4,000 customers throughout the region
  • The Jebsen & Jessen Group was the first industrial company in South East Asia to achieve 100% carbon neutrality (since 2011)

 

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