Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group hosted a farewell party for three senior employees of the Accounts
Department, Mr. T.K. Sivadas, Mr. Charles Wilson and Mr. P.D. John, who retired
recently, to honour them for their long years of fruitful and sincere
services and achievements throughout their tenure in the company. The event was
held on 13th September 2015 at Panorama Grand Hotel, Bur Dubai.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo,
Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group graced the send-off ceremony along with top
management: Mr. Fahad Kanoo (Executive Director), Mr. Pieter Vorster (Regional Human
Resources Manager), Mr. P.S. Ganapathi (Chief Finance Officer), and Mr. Badri
Ramaswamy (Senior Finance Manager), in the presence of the Accounts staff and
other employees.
Mr. P.S. Ganapathi
welcomed the audience and spoke highly of the three employees. He said that
they have rendered exemplary service for over 3 decades through their hard
work, dedication and total loyalty to the company. He added that they are an
inspiration to the younger members as each of them worked hard till the last
day of their service. He wished them and their families all the best for the
future.
Part of the gathering
included a parting message from each of the three honorees. With a heartfelt
message to everyone present in the event, Mr. Wilson said, “This is the most memorable
day of my life. Being part of The Kanoo Group for over 33 years, it has become
like a second home for me. It’s hard to say goodbye. I wish the company
continued success in the future”.
Similarly, Mr. Sivadas
in his speech said, “Working here has always been a pleasure. For almost 4 decades,
The Kanoo Group has been a huge part of my existence. I do not have enough words
to express my gratitude to my colleagues and to the company.”
Recounting his
experience, Mr. John shared, “For 40 years that I watched the company – I
joined in 1975… there was nothing, no rooms … offices were not there and no
proper arrangements. We struggled and worked very hard and there were no
computer facilities. We used stay in the office from 8:00 in the morning till
10:00 in the evening... but it was an
enjoyable experience and memory. For me, The Kanoo Group is like my own company”.
He said that even though there were challenging moments, it was prayers that
helped him throughout.
All of them also
expressed their thankfulness to the Kanoo family, the management and their
superiors for the opportunity, growth and experience that they have acquired
from the very start to the end.
Addressing the
gathering, Mr. Mishal Kanoo expressed his admiration to the three trustworthy employees
and felt emotional with their messages and recollection of the humble
beginnings and how much time they have put in for the success of the group. “I
am honoured and privileged for being part of you and the growth. I feel sad to
see you go. But I am happy that you will continue with your journey to be with
your families and enjoy whatever you like to do for the rest of your lives.
This is important for me, and I want to get this message across all of you. We
all should have a purpose in life and we must work hard to achieve that.”
“I wish you the best from the bottom of my
heart, on behalf of my family, the company and all your colleagues”, he ended.
Mr. Fahad Kanoo also
delivered his message and sincerely thanked the senior staff for their valuable
contributions to the growth of The Kanoo Group.
Mr. Pieter
Vorster said that retirement is not an easy decision to make. “The biggest
challenge is not what they are going to do with their money, but what they are
going to do with their time and how to keep themselves busy after they stop
working. Kanoo has been fortunate to have a mix of experienced and new staff
which keeps things in balance. With the roles that they played, these three
gentlemen have been part of the balancing factor.”
Mr. Mishal Kanoo
said “I wish you all the best and please don’t hesitate
to come to us even in the future for things that we can help you with”.
Closing the ceremony, the management
awarded the trio with a small memento on behalf of The Kanoo Group. This was
followed with a buffet lunch, as the colleagues bid good bye to the three
gentlemen. The farewell party was coordinated by Ms. Niloofer Kasad, the
Executive Secretary.
About The Kanoo Group
‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.
Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond
Our Mission
Delivering Sustainable Excellence
Our Values
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable
P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com
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