ASIA CEO AWARDS 2017 WINNERS AND FINALISTS

ASIA CEO AWARDS 2017
Winners and Finalists

ADEC Innovations Green Company of the Year 

Winner: First Gen Corporation

First Gen is considered the country’s leading clean and renewable energy company.  It is the nation’s pioneer and largest natural gas power producer from indigenous energy sources. It operates the world’s largest integrated geothermal power producer through Energy Development Corporation (EDC). First Gen also has the largest wind power project in Philippines. Congratulations to First Gen Corporation for its pioneering work in renewable energy.

Global Gateway Development Corp Young Leader of the Year

Winner: Inanc Balci, CEO and Co-Founder, Lazada E-Services Philippines

Inanc Balci came to Philippines when he was 26 years old and has since built Lazada into the largest online shopping extravaganza in Philippines.  They now employ 3,000 Filipinos helping customers to acquire hard-to-get products in hard-to-get locations.  Lazada has helped thousands of merchants in the Philippines to sell products and start businesses. Inanc helped the company become the first to offer cash payments and to set up with own large scale logistics operation.  

JLL Expatriate Executive of the Year

Winner: Mark Lwin, CEO and General Manager - AIG Philippines Insurance and President - AIG Shared Services (Philippines)

Mark Lwin played a key role in expanding and professionalizing AIG’s Shared Services division when it was one of the first high value Knowledge Process Outsourcing providers in the country.  The division become a showpiece operator for the Philippines and opened its doors to promote the nation to other high-quality locators.  He currently manages both the commercial operations serving Philippines and the shared services operations serving the world.  In other words, he has both a day job and a night job.  This was felt particularly to be unique and exceptional by judges.

Healthway Wellness Company of the Year

Winner: B&M Global Services Manila, Inc.

B&M Global Services was unique in the range and depth of its health and wellness programs.  It is an equal opportunity employer at par with the best in the world.  Its offers regular wellness benefits that are included by most leading employers such as workspace design, exercise programs, team building events, annual physicals, immunization, blood giving, etc.  But it goes the extra by offering an extensive Work Life Coaching program that offers professional help on everything from legal issues, financial literacy, marriage & family problems and career development.  Its online platform called bWell allows employees to collaborate around the world on health and wellness practices.  B&M also has one of the strongest non-smoking policies in Philippines. 

ICM CSR Company of the Year 

Winner: Telus International Philippines, Inc.

The CSR Company of the Year was one of the most difficult to choose since judges received more than 40 nominations from high quality organizations.  Telus stood out not only by its financial commitment to CSR but also by the strong participation of employees from all levels to the causes it supports.  

I-Remit Heart for OFW’s Company of the Year

Winner: OSM Maritime Services, Inc.

OSM Maritime is one of the nation’s largest employers of Filipinos at highly skilled and highly paid positions in Philippines and throughout the world.  Employee benefits are include the free training programs and seminars plus allowances and medical insurance that are above industry standards and usually extend to seafarers even while on vacation and to their families.  

LBC Business Solutions SME Company of the Year

Winner: Gandang Kalikasan, Inc.

Gandang Kalikasan set up as a social enterprise with 5 employees a few years ago.  Today, it is becoming a global force in personal care products employing more than 400 and winning awards and distribution deals around the world.  While most merchandisers in Philippines hire staff on 5-month contract terms, GKI chooses to regularize all employee with full benefits.  All GKI products are sustainably sourced from farmers in Philippines.  

Luneta Advertising Most Innovative Company of the Year

Winner: Felta Multi-Media Inc.

Felta Multi-Media is revolutionizing education in Philippines.  Its leading edge learning programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects is pushing Filipinos students beyond the chalk and talk era of old to the modern age of education.  The company is behind successful national initiatives such as First Lego Leagues competitions and the Philippine Robotics Olympiad.

Meralco Biz Partners Entrepreneur of the Year

Winner: William Tiu Lim, President and CEO - Mega Global Corporation

William Tiu Lim began his business from scratch 40 years ago.  Today, it exports its products to 36 countries around the world and is the largest Sardines Brand in Philippines.  He has a fleet of 65 large commercial scale fishing vessels plus support ships and is one of the largest fleets in the country.  He has chosen to operate in Zamboanga for many years and is one of the region’s leading employers.

Regus ASEAN Company of the Year

Winner: NO WINNER

The Board of Judges congratulates all finalists for their heroic efforts at building regional businesses. They are fantastic organizations with a great future ahead.  However, the judges decided to let them expand their operations more before they could take the title of ASEAN Company of the Year.  

Sitel Service Excellence Company of the Year

Winner: TaskUs

TaskUs began as a start-up of 2 high school friends.  They became impressed by Filipinos they met online and decided to make Philippines their focus for growth.  Today, the company is the back-office powerhouse behind the world’s fastest growing internet companies.  Despite being possibly the fastest growing company in Philippines and employing 7,000, it has customer and employee appreciation numbers that are among the highest in the industry.  

Smart Enterprise Global Filipino Executive of the Year

Winner: Arthur Tan, President and CEO - Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc.

Arthur Tan and his management team has built IMI into a global player in one of the world’s most competitive industries.  It now has 15 manufacturing and professional offices across China, Philippines, Singapore, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the US, Mexico, Japan and Germany.  They rank among the top providers in the global semiconductor industry.

SPi Global Technology Company of the Year

Winner: Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com is the world's largest freelancing marketplace and Filipinos are one of its most important and best rated service providers.  People across Philippines and world earn global incomes at even remote locations and gain valuable experience to advance their careers.  The company is making a critical impact for Filipinos who would not otherwise have the chance.  

TCS Executive Leadership Team of the Year

Winner: Light Rail Manila Corporation

The management team of Light Rail Manila has achieved significant improvements in almost all aspects of its organization.  It significant advanced its service levels, technical execution and financial performance. A few examples include reduced passenger queueing times, extended service hours, improved customer satisfaction, increased number of vehicles, increased speeds and cycle times, rehabilitation of tracks, trains and stations, and many more.

White & Case Top Employer of the Year

Winner: Teleperformance Philippines

Teleperformance is one of the nation's largest employers with 18 locations across Philippines.  Despite its vast size, the company continues to improve its employee engagement is virtually all measures, from attrition, hiring growth, average tenure, internal promotion, learning and development, academic partnerships, clubs and events, and long-term service recognition.