Dubai, UAE – 30th Apr, 2026 — Byrne Group has secured 9 wins at the 2026 Stevie®Awards MENA (3 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze), marking one of the strongest performances by any company in the region this year. The achievement underscores the company’s “Innovation Everywhere” philosophy—integrating AI, modernised management practices, and latest technologies within its formidable 30-year industry legacy,
reinforcing its market-leading position following the strategic acquisition by GFH Financial Group.
Byrne Group was recognised alongside industry heavyweights including Saudi Aramco, ADNOC Drilling, NMDC Energy, Samsung Electronics, and DHL Express — reflecting the high calibre of companies represented at this level.
The nominations were selected as Stevie® Award winners by the ratings of 118 professionals worldwide on eight juries.
Corporate Operational Excellence
The honors are led by the Silver Stevie® for Innovative Management (Manufacturing – 100+ employees). This award recognizes the robust, scalable management frameworks and the continuing innovation culture that Byrne Group has refined over three decades. This operational foundation serves as a permanent, high-value asset for the company’s stakeholders and major shareholder, GFH.
Technological Application & Digital Leadership
Byrne Group also secured two Gold Stevie® Awards for Innovation in Video Content. These honors validate the company’s pioneering integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into its B2B digital strategy, utilizing AI-driven content to modernize equipment transformation narratives and prove that the group’s heritage is a springboard for future ready technology.
Leadership Recognition
Byrne Group is proud to announce that Quentin Lo Chi Chiu, CSO & COO, has been awarded the Gold Stevie® for Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year. This recognition provides clear evidence of senior management’s commitment to a culture of innovation and the successful modernization of the group.
2026 Award Summary
Other than above, Byrne Group also received the following awards as part of its comprehensive success:
- Silver: Thought Leader of the Year
- Silver: Innovative Operations Manager of the Year
- Silver: Innovation in CSR Videos
- Bronze: Most Innovative Advertising/Marketing Team of the Year
- Bronze: Most Innovative Leader of the Year
“Winning nine Stevie Awards is a powerful validation of Byrne Group’s trajectory,” said Quentin Lo Chi Chiu, CSO & COO of Byrne Group. “By merging our 30-year operational foundation with bold innovation across our management practices and digital tools, we are ensuring the company remains the region’s premier industrial solutions partner for decades to come.”
