An open letter to our boss, friend, and guiding light Prof. Dr KK,
Your vision to elevate the world through the power of branding has transformed lives and inspired generations. 20 years ago, when the path of brands and branding seemed unclear, you illuminated the way, shedding light on the challenges of our time and gave birth to the world of brands and branding.
Many know you as the charismatic presence at The BrandLaureate Awards galas, a bold and unapologetic voice speaking your mind. To us, you are a father figure, a leader, and a mentor who wears his heart on his sleeve. Dear Dr. KK, we bear witness to the blood, sweat, and tears you poured into building The BrandLaureate. The time, effort, patience, and grit you displayed have paved the way for us, a new generation of branding professionals.
Today, we honor you not only with our work and results but with an acronym that captures the essence of who you are:
𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆
𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿
𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲-𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻
Your vision has ignited a fire within us, and we pledge to carry the torch forward, illuminating the path for others. Thank you for being our guiding light, our mentor, and our friend. We are forever grateful for the indelible mark you have left on the world of branding.
Happy birthday, Dr. KK. May your light continue to shine, inspiring generations to come.
With love and admiration,
Your team at The BrandLaureate
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