The 2014 Asia CEO Awards, presented by PLDT ALPHA Enterprise, recently honored the best leaders in the Philippines with twelve (12) awards going to exceptional individuals and companies. It is the largest business awards event in the Philippines, designed to promote the country on the world stage.
CEO of SM Prime Holdings Hans Sy receiving the ‘Lifetime Contributor of the Year’ (Private Sector) Award on the behalf of the awardee, SM Prime Holdings Chairman Henry Sy, Sr., from the Asia CEO Awards Board of Judges and PLDT Chairman Manuel V Pangilinan
SM Prime Holdings Chairman Henry Sy Sr. and Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez were this year’s recipients of the Asia CEO Lifetime Contributor of the Year for the private and public sector respectively. The award was presented by PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, himself a former Asia CEO Awardee for Global Filipino Executive of the Year. Receiving the award in behalf of Sy that night was his son, Hans Sy.
This year’s other awardees were: Ten Knots Development Corporation for the PAL Hospitality Destination of the Year, Envirosite Corporation for the Oracle Technology Company of the Year, Philex Mining Corporation for the Security Bank Corporate Company of the Year, PJ Lhuillier for the CapitalOne CSR Company of the Year, KMC MAG Group Managing Director Michael McCullough for the SPi Global Young Leader of the Year, Generika Drugstore for the Shore Solutions Most Innovative Company of the Year, Fluor for the NEC Quality Company of the Year, Regus Philippines Country Manager Lars Wittig for the Jones Lang LaSalle Expatriate Executive of the Year, First Metro Investment Corporation President Roberto Juanchito Dispo for the SMART Enterprise Global Filipino Executive of the Year, SMART Communications for the Meralco Top Employer of the Year, and SM Prime Holdings for the KPMG Executive Leadership Team of the Year.
“The Philippines has been experiencing a surge in economic activity in recent years, and we are poised to see further economic development – if we play our cards right. In this, leaders who can think and act on a global scale are essential – and, luckily, we can see many of the Philippines’ foremost leaders – whether in business, the government, or academia – fit this profile. This award highlights the leadership qualities of the Filipino – whether he has achieved success inside the country, outside of it, or both,” said PLDT FVP and head of PLDT ALPHA Enterprise and SMART Enterprise Jovy Hernandez.
“I would like to thank the event presenter, PLDT ALPHA Enterprise, and all our other sponsors, media partners, finalists, and guests, for your patronage and support. We trust that you will continue to support us in pushing for the Philippines as a viable business investment location and destination,” said Asia CEO Awards president Rebecca Bustamante.
The 2014 Asia CEO Awards were supported by major sponsors SPi Global, SMART Communications, SHORE Solutions, Security Bank, Philippine Airlines, Philex Mining, Oracle, NEC, Meralco, KPMG, Jones Lang LaSalle, FirstCarbon Solutions, and Capital One.
