The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group celebrated their high-performing operating companies (OpCo’s) at the annual O&L Persona Awards, held on Friday, 22 November 2024, at O&L Leisure’s mountain paradise, Midgard. This inaugural, prestigious event celebrates the exceptional performance of O&L Group operating companies, recognising those who embody the core values of the O&L Persona of being authentic, caring and passionate.
The O&L Persona Awards recognise significant achievements across various categories during the F24 financial year, reflecting the O&L Vision 2029 of profitable and sustainable ROA, N$ 2,5 billion EBIT, Great Place to Work Top 10 and an O&L Persona score above 85%. This year’s ceremony once again highlighted the remarkable efforts of the operating companies, inspiring all employees to embody these values and strive for breakthrough.
Sven Thieme, Executive Chairman of O&L Group expressed his sincere gratitude for the hard work over the past year and emphasised the significance of these awards: “Our Persona Awards are a testament of our journey towards Vision 2029. They celebrate the dedication and passion that define us, encouraging every O&L team member to create a future where anything is possible. The awards remind us that our collective success comes from upholding these principles and driving innovation across every sector. We have seen a remarkable turn-around within our Group and for that I am immensely grateful to all our employees, the leadership of the various OpCo’s and our Group Executive.”
Categories & Winners:
- Authentic leadership & positive impact – Winner: O&L Leisure
- Caring for the whole – Winner: Namibia Dairies
- Passionate, excellent and innovative – Winner: O&L Centre
- Financial performance (EBIT) – Winner: Broll
- Profitable and sustainable industry ROA – Winner: Hangana Seafood
- Great Place to Work (GPTW) – Winner: Hangana Seafood
- Outstanding performance & significant impact – Winner: O&L Leisure 8. Overall best performing company: Winner: Hangana Seafood
The O&L Persona Awards are set to remain a key highlight on the O&L annual calendar, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to recognising and celebrating all operating companies and employees who live the O&L Persona daily, thereby contributing to the pursuit of a culture of excellence and a sustainable and prosperous future for all.