S26 • THEEDGE SINGAPORE | DECEMBER 3, 2007 “I’ve always looked forward to Christmas for the many beauti- ful things it em- bodies — love, sharing, hope and family — all of which I’ve con- stantly encouraged within the Singa- pore Montblanc family, to hold close to their hearts. For 2008, I hope for the people of the world to come together to com- bat climate change and to protect Moth- er Earth, in her time of need. For Montblanc, I wish my staff success, love and continued team spirit as we steer the brand towards the next pinnacle.” — Catherine Ang, managing director, Montblanc SEA “Christmas is a time to share with family and friends. For me, it is also a time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the coming one and the promise of what it will bring. The mar- kets are dynamic and present a lot of chal- lenges as well as op- portunities. May you seize both the chal- lenges and oppor- tunities with deter- mination. Wishing your trading in 2008 will be an enjoya- ble and profitable one.” — Geoffrey Sawyer, general manager, CMC Markets Singapore Head honchos share their hopes and dreams for next year “It may have been said be- fore, but my hopes would still be for a more har- monious and peaceful world, where every- one can work towards suc- cess in whatev- er they do. Here in Singapore, my desire is to see Audi established as a household name; where Audi drivers en- joy their car and where it’s very much a part of their life and lifestyle.” — Reinhold Carl, manag- ing director, Audi Singapore “My wish for 2008 will be for anoth- er great year for Singapore and the South- east Asian econ- omies. If steady growth contin- ues, combined with a higher flow of tourists, the watch and jew- ellery business will experience another record year in the re- gion. The challenge in our industry is to get enough supply from Switzer- land... I hope then that the movement and watch makers will be very productive!” — Thomas Bouillonnec, general manager, Piaget Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam Festive Wishes “Christmas is to me, a commemoration of the birth of Christ, which has brought reconcilia- tion, lasting peace and eternal hope to many. As we bid farewell to 2007 and pave the way for the New Year, I believe that with astute management, our economy will remain resilient as we weather the present effects of high oil prices, rising inflation, a vol- atile stock market and the subprime crisis in the US. I would like to wish everyone a blessed Christmas, good health, lots of love, joy and prosperity in the coming year and beyond.” — Ong Lay Ling, managing director, Trans Eurokars Pte Ltd h c m er is an T t All I want for 2008 S &