Our business was founded in 1816 with one key priority - to deliver excellence in everything we do. That’s why we chose ‘Esse Quam Videri’ as our motto which means 'To be, rather than to seem to be'. Over 200 years later, operating across a multitude of industries around the globe, our motto remains constant.
Our values help us understand how we can bring our motto to life, no matter where we work:
Integrity |
Maintaining integrity in everything we do is central to Swire’s success. Taking the most ethical and honest path, honouring our commitments and delivering on our promises, creates a bond of trust that sustains relationships with our staff, customers, shareholders, business partners and the communities in which we do business. |
Humility |
We believe in the need to respect and to learn from others. To do this we must be aware of our own limitations, listen to others with an open mind and seek to understand other perspectives. Humility guides our approach to colleagues, customers and partners. |
Endeavour |
We aspire to the spirit of endeavor and enterprise that has distinguished Swire’s history since its early pioneering days. We relish a challenge and have the resilience to deliver results even when the going is tough. And we remain always aware that lasting success is hard won and must be nurtured with responsible hard work. |
Excellence |
Swire today is an increasingly large and diversified group but the common thread that runs through our businesses is a dedication to excellence and maintaining high standards. Our customers expect us to deliver quality goods and services. If something is to be done, we believe it should be done in the best possible way. |
Continuity |
One of the great strengths of Swire as a family-controlled business is that it can take a long-term view. There is a fundamental concern with people and the communities in which our businesses operate. We thus have the privilege and responsibility of growing our investments along sustainable lines. By this means we believe we can create enduring value for our shareholders and engender the respect and loyalty of our staff and the public. |
PropertySwire has substantial property interests in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, the USA and Papua New Guinea. These include property development, investment, management and trading interests as well as hotels. The principal businesses are grouped under Swire Properties Ltd and Steamships Trading Company Ltd. |
AviationSwire is a major player in the global aviation industry with interests including airlines and aircraft engineering. The division comprises significant investments in the Cathay Pacific Group and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) Group. |
Beverages & Food ChainSwire plays an important role in numerous links in the food chain. The group is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, a leading international supplier of tea, coffee and natural ingredients for the global beverage industry, and one of the largest operators of cold storage facilities in the USA. Swire is also involved in the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of food and beverage products. |
Marine ServicesThe Swire group's involvement in the marine industry dates back 150 years, with interests covers a wide range of activities, from multipurpose liner shipping to global bulk trading, logistics, and port and shipping agency services. |
Trading and IndustrialSwire’s Trading & Industrial activities encompass a wide spectrum of business interests, ranging from apparel and automotive trading to manufacturing and materials handling. The group has major bulk transport operations in Australia and has strategic investments in various sustainable businesses. |
Swire provides a variety of career opportunities that include training and development through a wide range of rotational programmes.
To find out more about the programme details, please visit our operating companies’ websites:
