ASIA CEO AWARDS 2018 WINNERS AND FINALISTS

ASIA CEO AWARDS 2018 

Grand Winners & Circle of Excellence Awardees

Asia CEO Awards 2018

The event received by far the largest number of nominations and a huge jump from any previous years. See winners and finalists chosen by the judges below. Download the Event Program Here.

Lifetime Contributor (Public Sector)

Awardee:

Amando Tetangco (former Governor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)

Amando Tetangco served 2 terms as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) under 3 administrations.  His transformative leadership has strengthened the reputation of the BSP into one of the most credible central banks in Asia.  He was named one of the world’s best central bankers by Global Finance magazine in multiple years.

Join us in congratulating Amando Tetangco, Winner of the Lifetime Contributor for Asia CEO Awards 2018.

Lifetime Contributor (Private Sector)

Awardee:

Tessie Sy-Coson (Chairperson, BDO)

Teresita Sy-Coson began working for the family business at an early age.  She rose to be president of SM Retail group and oversaw significant expansions. As Chair of BDO, Tessie was key to creating the country’s largest banking group.  She currently guides key diverse businesses as Vice Chair of SM Investments.  

Join us in congratulating Ms. Tessie Sy-Coson, Winner of the Lifetime Contributor for Asia CEO Awards 2018!

Healthway

Wellness Company of the Year

The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success at workplace health promotion activities or organization policy designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace and to improve health outcomes of employees.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Chevron Holdings

Genpact Services LLC 

Hinduja Global Solutions 

HP Philippines 

HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines 

Johnson & Johnson Philippines 

Smart Communications

TeleTech 

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines

Grand Winner:

Chevron Holdings

Chevron has a commitment to nurture health and wellness of their employees.  It has extensive programs and medical coverage that goes beyond most companies.  It is unique by the comprehensive programs it has for preventing work-related musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) or Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs). 

Congratulations to Chevron Holdings, winner of the Wellness Company of the Year for 2018.

Philam Group

Young Leader of the Year

Candidates for this award can be either organizations that have done exemplary work developing young leaders or for individual young leaders who have accomplished remarkable achievements. The young leaders should be should not be older than 35 years old during the year considered and have the title ranging from manager and up.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Christian Lim of Microsoft Philippines 

Daniel Alexander of Converga Asia

Henry Motte-Munoz of Edukasyon.ph 

Jacqueline Gutierrez of Allure Asia

James Alba of Vendo Corporation 

Mica Tan of MFT Group of Companies 

Patrick Gentry of Sprout Solutions 

Patrick Linton of Bolton Remote International 

Pauline Pangan of AFDigital 

Tony Ennis of First Circle

Grand Winner:

Christian Lim (Microsoft)

Christian Lim was one of the members of the pioneering team that built the broadband industry in the country.  Christian has also been responsible for driving digital transformation and GTM for all Microsoft products in the Philippines. Congratulations to Christian Lim, winner of the Young Leader of the Year for 2018.

I-Remit

Heart for OFW’s Company of the Year

This award is given to private and public corporations that implement specific programs that produce a positive and significant effect to Filipino overseas foreign workers and their families.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Döhle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc. 

Epsilon Maritime Services, Inc. 

Lamudi Philippines, Inc. 

LBC Express 

PLDT Global 

Grand Winner:

Dohle Seafront Crewing

Dohle Seafront Crewing serves not just OFWs, but has the most extensive focus on the families of OFWs. In addition to regular savings, investment programs, the company provides extensive training programs to spouses and children covering everything about health, financial planning, parenting and employment.  Let’s have a big hand for Dohle Seafront Crewing, winner of the Heart for OFW’s Company of the Year for 2018. 

United Neon

Most Innovative Company of the Year

Given to organizations that introduced an innovation—whether product, service, or process—that have led to the growth of that company and the development of their industry. The members of the Circle of Excellence for this award are all pioneers in their own fields, and have introduced changes in their companies to gain a measurable competitive advantage over their competitors. 

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Bounty Agro Ventures

FINTQnologies Corp.  

Flyspaces 

FoodFlow

Fruitas Holdings

LiveWell Corporate Solutions

True Money Philippines

Grand Winner:

Bounty Agro Ventures

Bounty Agro Ventures has become the dominant market leader in roasted chicken nationwide through its innovative no sauce products that changed the way Filipinos eat. A company to continue to watch for the future.  Applaud for Bounty Agro Ventures, winner of the Most Innovative Company of the Year for 2018.  

LBC Business Solutions

SME Company of the Year

The awards is open to any Profit-Making Company that achieved important success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are defined as non-subsidiary, independent firms employing between 10 and 500 employees.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Aficionado Perfumes-Central Affirmative Co. 

Everise/ C3  

FlySpaces 

Italpinas Development Corporation 

Philippines Urban Living Solutions - MyTown 

RCD Land

Seven A.D. 

Sprout Solutions  

True Money Philippines

Grand Winner:

Philippine Urban Living Solution - MyTown

Philippine Urban Living Solutions is revolutionizing rental housing communities under the MyTown brand in which young professionals can live, play, and walk to work. It currently provides community-oriented dormitories with 3,300 beds.  We wish them continued success. Philippine Urban Living Solutions wins the SME Company of the Year for 2018. 

SPi Global 

Technology Company of the Year

The award is open to corporate organizations, academe and startup companies that focuses on Information and Communications Technology, Bio Technology & Material Science, Sciences and Math & Engineering.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Advanced World Systems / Advanced World Solutions 

Amkor Technology Philippines

Converge ICT Solutions

Cobena Business Analytics & Solutions

First Circle 

FINTQNOLOGIES Corp. 

Freelancer.com 

iQor Philippines

PCCW Solutions Philippines

Smart Communications

Sprout Solutions 

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines

VA Tech Wabag (Philippines)

Grand Winner:

Toshiba Information Equipment

Toshiba Information Equipment has achieved breakthroughs as one of the largest manufacturers in the country.  It chose the Philippines to produce and launch the world’s first 14 terabyte hard disk drive with 630 million units produced.  Help us to congratulate Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines as winner of the Technology Company of the Year for 2018.

WEnergy

Green Company of the Year

This award is given to corporate or non-corporate organizations that demonstrated strong leadership and participation in sustainability and environmental protection programs initiatives in Philippines. The Circle of Excellence are driving real change in their business processes and practices by incorporating initiatives to save and protect the environment.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Aspen Philippines 

Fostering Education & Environment for Development 

Gandang Kalikasan 

Genpact Services LLC (Philippines Branch) 

HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines 

ILOVE 

SunAsia Energy

Union Bank of the Philippines Head of Sustainability

Grand Winner:

HSBC Global Service Centre

HSBC Global Service Centre adopted the most wide-ranging initiatives to reduce its annual carbon emissions by up to 40% per employee. Specially designed reporting tools were created to measure reductions in paper, energy, water and waste reduction.  We are pleased to congratulate HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines as winner of the Green Company of the Year for 2018.  

ICM

CSR Company of the Year

This award is a special distinction that recognizes and appreciates an enterprise’s effort and commitment to build healthier, more responsible, more informed and prosperous communities through its generous investments in both time and resources to push community development programs that teach our underprivileged Filipino brothers the correct concepts covering values, health, livelihood, environmental protection and awareness, and youth development.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Astoria Hotels and Resorts 

Development Bank of the Philippines 

Fluor 

HSBC Global Service Center Philippines 

Johnson and Johnson Philippines

Microsoft Philippines 

Primer Group of Companies 

Reed Elsevier Philippines 

Republic Cement Services

Smart Communications 

Telus International Philippines

Unilever Philippines 

White & Case Global Operations Center 

Wipro

Grand Winner:

Unilever Philippines

Unilever Philippines has huge Corporate Social Responsibility programs that impact one million Filipinos through its clean toilet project; 100 communities for environment protection; 100,000 communities for its livelihood program; 750 thousand Filipinos are provided with safe water.  These and more are the reasons Unilever Philippines wins the CSR Company of the Year for 2018.

Sitel

Service Excellence Company of the Year

This award is for organizations that demonstrate a strong orientation towards customer relationship management and long-standing partnerships with their clients. The Circle of Excellence are organizations that know what their customers want and need, are able to show customized processes and services, and present a roster of satisfied and loyal clients.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

24/7 Customer Philippines

Acquire BPO 

Advanced World Systems

iQOR Philippines

LBC Express 

Sutherland 

TeleTech 

VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines

Grand Winner:

Teletech

Teletech is one of the nation’s most important employers providing technology and customer care solutions for major companies across the globe.  It maintains a 95% retention rate for customer service clients and has an all-time high employee Net Promoter Score.  Congratulate TeleTech, winner of the Service Excellence Company of the Year for 2018.

Regus

Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is given to individuals who achieved significant business growth and expansion through business formation. 

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Dioceldo Sy of Ever Bilena 

Dr. Carl Balita of Carl Balita Review Center 

Jean Henri Lhuillier of PJ Lhuillier

Joel Cruz of Aficionado Perfumes-Central Affirmative

Karla Stefan Singson of PREP-KSS Events and Promotions 

Mario Berta of Fly Spaces 

Paul Rivera of Kalibrr Technology Ventures 

Robbie Antonio of Revolution Precrafted

Grand Winner:

Dioceldo Sy (Ever Belina)

Dioceldo Sy started his business selling nail polish. Today it is the largest cosmetics company in the country with over 1,000 products.  Dioceldo has bankrolled several championship basketball teams and is the former Chairman of the Philippine Basketball League.  He is also a major supporter of a multitude of charitable causes.  Applaud please for Dioceldo Sy, winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018.

JLL

Expatriate Executive of the Year

The award is open to any non-Filipino who achieved measurable success while overseeing a business enterprise within Philippines. The accomplishment must have made a strong contribution to the development of the country’s economic capabilities.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Arthur Nowak of TeleTech 

Craig Reines of SITEL 

Coleridge Shelley of VA Tech Wabag Philippines

Elek Toth of Concentrix Corporation 

Jared Morrison of VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines  

Mark Lyndsell of Transcom Worldwide Philippines 

Pushkar Misra of Hinduja Global Solutions 

Rahul Hora of Axa Phils 

Romolo Valentino Nati of Italpinas Development Corporation

Grand Winner:

Craig Reines (Sitel)

Craig Reines is a somewhat legendary name in the Philippines as he was the first to set up BPO operations in shopping malls.  Considered crazy at that time, it has become the standard for the industry.  He continues to be a pioneer in development of employment and prosperity in regional locations.  At Sitel, he leads one of the largest employee-focused organizations in the country.  Congratulations to Craig Reines, winner of the Expatriate Executive of the Year for 2018.

Smart Enterprise

Global Filipino Executive of the Year

These Filipino executives from the business, government, and academic circles, who have driven their brands and companies to international success and recognition. A great leader is what defines a great team, and ultimately, what makes a great company and country.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Alexander Gamboa of AG&P 

Alfredo Pascual of University of the Philippines 

Conrado Dieza of CDJ Group Construction  

Dennis Uy of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines

Jean Henri Lhuillier of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies

Jeffrey Stewart Go of Johnson & Johnson Philippines  

Ronald Mascariñas of Bounty Agro Ventures

Grand Winner:

Jeffrey Go (Johnson & Johnson)

Jeffrey Go has established himself as one of the most senior leaders in Asia for Johnson & Johnson.  He has run business groups in various countries with great results.  He now oversees the company's businesses in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and is an ideal example to all of us of global Filipino leadership.  Congratulations to Jeffrey Go of Johnson & Johnson, winner of the Global Filipino Executive of the Year for 2018.  

Kalibrr

Top Employer of the Year

This award is for organization that have improved and showcased both local and international excellence because of their outstanding Human Resources leadership, and because of their thrust to give importance to employees’ health and well-being. These companies also highlight talent development, with leadership and employee programs that cultivate employees to become better individuals and to reach management level.

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Acquire BPO 

Concentrix 

Integrated Micro Electronics 

iQor Philippines

Johnson and Johnson Philippines  

Synchrony Global Services Philippines

Teleperformance Philippines  

TELUS International Philippines

Transcom Worldwide Philippines 

Tsuneishi Technical  Services 

VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines  

Grand Winner:

Integrated Micro Electronics 

IMI has grown to become one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world with operations in 8 countries.  A big reason for its success is that the company is revered by its employees as a healthy, safe and fun working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.  The award for Top Employer of the Year for 2018 goes to Integrated Micro Electronics (IMI).  Congratulations!

CNN Philippines

Executive Leadership Team of the Year

This award is for organizations with exceptional leadership skills, with efforts and projects that result to significant financial input or international recognition. These teams are pioneers of new products or techniques that have led to the growth of their company. 

Circle of Excellence Awardees:

Acquire BPO 

Bounty Agro Ventures

Damosa Land

Intelenet Global Services

Light Rail Manila Corporation 

Megaworld Corporation 

Sitel Philippines Corporation 

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines

VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines

Grand Winner:

Megaworld

Megaworld pioneered the concept of integrated township development that has revolutionized the real estate sector in the Philippines.  The company has 23 township developments spanning 4,000 hectares spread across the country each with residential towers, office towers, lifestyle malls and hotels facilitating employment and lifestyle opportunities for many Filipinos.  Congratulations to Megaworld, Executive Leadership Team of the Year for 2018.