Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala

As the long‐serving chairman of Ayala Corporation, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (often referred to simply as “JAZA”) has steered the company through decades of transformation—from real estate and banking into energy, mobility, and digital services. His leadership is widely recognised for embedding strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices: under his watch, Ayala has institutionalised sustainability reporting, materiality assessments and a culture of long-term, stakeholder-centred value creation.

As chairman of Ayala Corporation, JAZA is widely recognised for his visionary leadership. Under his stewardship, Ayala has become impressively diversified. In 2025, the group marked a string of distinguished achievements. Ayala Corporation was ranked No. 1 among Philippine firms on Time’s “World’s Best Companies of 2025” list across the Asia-Pacific. He continues to champion developing communities that blend comfort with thriving natural ecosystems, top-tier design, innovation, and efficiency.

Meanwhile, under JAZA’s leadership, Ayala rolled out a PHP 230 billion capex programme to fortify both its core and emerging businesses—including AC Health and AC Mobility—reflecting his ambition for focused, collaborative, and future-relevant growth. Through their ecosystem of businesses and his steadfast conviction that business must serve a broader purpose, they continue to redefine responsible corporate leadership in Asia.