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Stories of excellence: The people, partnerships and craft behind our global suppliers of the year
Author: Kathy Presto
Region
Global
Date
2 March 2026
The HH Global Excellence Awards recognize outstanding strategic supplier partners from across our global network. This year, we’re telling those stories in a new and more personal way.
Stories of excellence is a four-part documentary series that goes beyond the award itself, offering a closer look at the people, businesses and partnerships that define excellence across our supply chain.
Filmed during visits to our four regional Suppliers of the Year, the series captures each business in its own environment, exploring how collaboration, shared standards and long-term relationships translate into real-world delivery.
The videos offer an authentic view of collaboration in action, highlighting the trust, commitment and shared ambition that continue to shape how we deliver for clients, together. The series also captures the surprise moment each award is presented in person and the genuine reactions that follow.
Throughout this week, we’re releasing all four films, starting with Simpson Group.
Episode 1: Simpson Group (EMEA)
Episode one shines a spotlight on Simpson Group, Supplier of the Year for EMEA.
Featuring Managing Director Mark Gerrard, the film explores the people, culture and partnerships behind the business, and what excellence looks like in practice.
The episode concludes with a moment for Mark and his team that came as a genuine surprise. Watch the video to see how it unfolded. And take five minutes out of the next three days to enjoy the other films, featuring winners from North America, LATAM and APAC.
Episode 2: CRW (NAM)
In our second episode, we travel to New Jersey to meet CRW, Supplier of the Year for North America. Featuring President and Managing Partner George Slater, the video explores the business, including its history, technology and the people responsible for its exceptional print work.
It’s a story shaped by the craft, pride and consistency that define how CRW delivers for its clients. What begins as a conversation about the company and George’s journey into print leads to a surprise moment that he described as “a great honor.”
Watch the film to see how it unfolded and why CRW earned this recognition.
Episode 3: Mademetal Displays (LATAM)
In our third episode of stories of excellence, we travel to Guarulhos, Brazil to meet Mademetal, Supplier of the Year for LATAM.
Led by Director Nelson Valente and his daughter Priscilla, the video explores the business behind the work, from its modest early beginnings to its growth into a well-respected producer of innovative, high-quality point of sale displays.
Along the way, we hear about the ambition, teamwork and family values that continue to shape the company today. The recognition comes at an unexpected and welcome moment for Nelson and Priscilla.
Watch the film to see how it unfolded and why Mademetal truly deserved this award.
Episode 4: Jujin Packaging (APAC)
Our fourth and final episode of stories of excellence takes us to Shenzhen, China, home to Jujin Packaging, Supplier of the Year for APAC.
Founded by Wei Tao, known as David, the business has grown into a global operation specializing in luxury, cosmetics, wine and food grade packaging. The video reflects on Jujin Packaging’s partnership with HH Global and the values that underpin its success, from craftsmanship and innovation to long term client relationships.
The award is revealed during our visit in a moment that clearly meant a lot to David and his team.
Watch the film to discover why Jujin Packaging earned this recognition.
Congratulations again to our four winners: Simpson Group, CRW, Mademetal and Jujin Packaging.
Kathy Presto
Chief Procurement Officer
Kathy is responsible for defining and implementing the overall strategic sourcing and category management approach globally. She is a skilled senior executive with over 30 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Kathy leads the Strategic Sourcing function to significantly increase value through client discovery and the development of supplier capabilities across the broad range of HH Global’s operational, service and delivery channels. She oversees supplier governance including the establishment and expansion of our diverse and sustainable supply chain, as well as supply chain risk mitigation. Her team is also responsible for client and supplier business and sourcing analytics, management information and business intelligence reporting and guides our ESG and Sustainability initiatives to shape a more responsible future for generations to come.
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