Cris Albert
President and CEO, FILA Philippines, Isport Life Inc and Athlete’s Gym & Dive
Dedicated and driven, Cris Albert was at the helm of FILA Philippines for over 30 years
Jose Mari "Butch" Albert
Chairman, Isport Life, Inc.
Though he’s known for bringing Fila to the Philippines, Butch Albert is also a celebrated philanthropist
Ray Alimurung
CEO, Lazada Philippines
Ray Alimurung is the driving force of the Philippines’ leading e-commerce platform
William Belo
Chairman, Wilcon Depot, Inc.
As the founder and chairman emeritus of Wilcon Home Depot, Wilcon Belo has helped Filipinos build their homes
Jacques Christophe Branellec
CEO and Executive Vice President, Jewelmer
The jeweller is finding a balance between profitability and sustainability
Martine Cajucom-Ho
Creative Director, Sunnies
Martine Cajucom-Ho is a prototypical It Girl and influencer in the Philippines, not to mention the co-founder and creative director of Sunnies
Paulo Campos III
Co-Founder and managing director, Zalora Philippines
Paulo Campos III is spearheading the country's branding as the next technology hub
Ben Chan
Founder, BENCH; CEO, Suyen Corporation
The cultural advocate and brand purveyor is redefining the country’s retail landscape
Lucio Co
Chairman and Owner, Cosco Capital Inc, Puregold, S&R Membership Shopping
Through the dominance of Puregold and S&R Membership Shopping, Chairman Lucio Co continues to revolutionize accessible retail shopping
Marion Branellec-de Guzman
Marketing manager, Jewelmer Group
Jewelmer's marketing manager is elevating her family’s luxury jewellery brand
Eric Thomas Dee
COO (Foodee); co-founder (Kravers), Foodee Global Concepts; Kravers Canteen
The restaurateur adapts to the changing environment by introducing technological innovations
Bianca Araneta-Elizalde
Chef and owner, The Wholesome Table
The Wholesome Table founder is a prominent advocate of wellness and good, clean food
Robina Gokongwei-Pe
President and COO, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Robinson’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
Entrepreneur Robina Y Gokongwei-Pei, handles various companies yet has managed to spearhead a retail giant for more than seven years
Mark “Jappy” Gonzalez
Founder and managing partner, H&F Retail Concepts
Mark "Jappy" Gonzalez brings global fashion labels to Manila
Stephanie Kienle-Gonzalez
Managing director and COO, Philux Furniture
Filipino craftsmanship and design find a champion in furniture company Philux
Anton Tantoco Huang
President, SSI Group, Inc
Anton Huang maintains SSI’s lead with a diverse portfolio and proactive digital acceleration
Mario Katigbak
General Manager, Luxury Concepts, Inc.
Best known as the Philippines’ one and only Luxemaster, Mario Katigbak is the general manager for Hermès as well as Tiffany & Co.
Cary Lagdameo
Vice President, Damosa Land, Inc.
This third-generation scion is leading the real-estate arm of the family empire
Alex Lichaytoo
Co-founder & President, Bacchus International
As the president of Bacchus International, Alex Lichaytoo helped change the way that Filipinos eat and entertain through his importation of premium wines, gourmet ingredients and his focus on quality.
Paolo Martel
Co-founder, C! Magazine, Calibre Magazine, Vintage Grail
A love for refined machines has led him to build businesses around luxury automobiles and fine watches
Jessica Kienle-Maxwell
Head designer, Philux Furniture
The head designer for the family business breathes new life into Philux
Eman Pineda
President & founder and general manager, Harlan + holden, Adora
The man behind harlan + holden is also the general manager of Adora
Royal Pineda
Co-Founder and Lead Architect, Budji + Royal Architecture + Design
In embracing both the modern and the traditional, architect Royal Pineda pushes forward to find and define truly Filipino architecture
Leo Po
Treasurer and director, Century Pacific Food
The Po family's Century Pacific Food empire is in good hands
Alexandra "Xandra" Ramos-Padilla
Managing Director, National Bookstore
Xandra Ramos-Padilla continues steering the iconic bookstore towards the future while keeping Nanay Coring’s legacy alive
Montserrat "Mons" Romulo
Columnist, Philippine Star
She writes, organises events, publishes books, and busies herself with Katutubo PH, a quarterly pop-up that showcases our local designers and artisanal products.
Fe Esperanza Santos-Rodriguez
Co-Founder, Burger Machine, Burger Machine; Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Fe Esperanza Santos- Rodriguez established one of the most notable food companies in the Philippines. She is the co-founder of the famed Burger Machine, a fast food which operates outdoors
Romy Sia
CEO, Healthy Options Group
Pioneering healthy and organic food in the Philippines, Sia’s dedication for quality pushed him to expand into luxury wine through Wine Story and upscale pet products with Bow & Wow.
Virgie Sian-Ramos
President, Swatch Philippines
For over 30 years, Virgie Sian-Ramos has been a stalwart entrepreneurial figure in the country, bringing in the internationally-renowned sports watch brand Swatch and keeping it on top of the game
Pauline Suaco-Juan
Executive Director, CITEM (Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions)
Former editor Pauline Suaco-Juan pushes Philippine design to a global stage as executive director of CITEM
Henry Sy Jnr
Co-Vice Chairman, SM Investments Corp.
Affectionately called “Bigboy” by his family, friends, and colleagues, the eldest son of the late Henry Sy Snr, Henry Sy Jnr, continues the legacy of his parents with his older sibling Tessie. Together, they share the vice chairmanship of the SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) also known as SM Group, which is now being helmed by Jose T Sio, their father’s successor and trusted “lieutenant”.
Steven Tan
President, SM Supermalls
The supermall-chain president kept SM's outlets open through the pandemic
Bienvenido "Donnie" Tantoco III
President, Rustan Commercial Corporation
A man with a heart of gold, Bienvenido “Donnie” Tantoco III reinvents what it means to be a business leader
Zenaida "Nedy" Rustia Tantoco
Chairman and CEO, Rustan Commercial Corporation and Stores Specialists, Inc
One of our great tastemakers, especially in luxury retail
