Hussein A Al-Banawi Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

We at B.I.G. consciously endeavor to build upon two central pillars. On the one hand, our unwavering obligation to our shareowners, customers and employees to effectively compete in an ever-expanding marketplace while on the other hand we ensure through our actions a determined commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen.
 
Our region provides one of the most valuable resources in driving economic growth - the vitality of youth. It is this young generation that provides our region with the potential for an expansive consumer base as a key driver of sustainability.
 
We believe that private enterprise is crucial for the growth of any region. Therefore, business must exist in an atmosphere where corporate initiatives and public policy work in harmony. To deliver on this essential theme our business goals are not solely financial. We carefully define opportunities that will not only enrich the region for many, many years but will broaden the region's private sector base as well.
 
Our core businesses of Specialty Chemicals, Packaging and Food Flavors have synergies through a diverse customer base brimming with potential, while at the same time they provide us with balance from an economic perspective. We serve a multitude of customers by delivering products that are application and performance driven. This gives us a value-added product criteria that rigorously compels us to be on the cutting edge of innovation and technology. Our long-term focus and commitment to these business segments give us a strong platform for exponential growth.
 
In an ever changing business climate, what defines our true competitive advantage is the talented men and women under our roof who constantly and tirelessly raise the bar of performance both  individually and in teams, making our mission statement, “To add value in everything we do everyday”, a living mindset.
 
We view our role in terms of development, be it economic, social or human, coupled with a relentless commitment to add value to our customers and shareowners alike. In the final analysis, it is all about growth and growth is all about people.
 
I welcome you all to the world of B.I.G.
 

Hussein A. Al-Banawi