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Cove r S t o r y
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HWL’s diverse businesses in the
UK have one thing in common –
they place great emphasis on the
human factor
By Mark Redvers
Encouraging the
During the course of a typical day, millions of
Britons buy a product, or use a service, that has some connec-
tion with Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), whether it is
receiving a text via the 3 phone network, buying a fridge
that has been imported by a container ship, pur-
chasing a bottle of perfume or filling up the
kettle with water for a cup of tea.
HWL investments in
the UK cover
many different sectors, from the nation’s biggest and most
active ports, its fastest-growing 3G network, to some of its best-
known drug and perfume stores and various infrastructure
projects that include water, electricity and property.
HWL sees vast opportunities in the country, despite its
current recession-hit status, and has grand plans for continued
commitment to this nation of 62 million people. In fact its
entire philosophy is geared towards the long haul, with
constant investment in training schemes that
enhance the skills of the workforce.
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