Cover The Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 has been revealed, with 25 exceptional honourees from the Philippines including art conservator Margarita Villanueva, drag artist Marina Summers and entrepreneur Kabir Buxani (Photo: Nikki Duldulao)
The Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 has been revealed, with 25 exceptional honourees from the Philippines including art conservator Margarita Villanueva, drag artist Marina Summers and entrepreneur Kabir Buxani (Photo: Nikki Duldulao)
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The tenth edition of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates a new cohort of bold trailblazers from across Asia, including 25 changemakers from the Philippines. Here’s who they are
The Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 is officially out.
Now in its tenth edition, this year’s list celebrates over 200 inspiring individuals from across Asia who are redefining what leadership looks like in their industries, communities and territories. Spanning 20 industry categories, from the arts and healthcare to public service, the annual list recognises individuals who show exceptional promise, purpose and progress.
The Gen.T community hails from nine markets, including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Indonesia returns after a year’s hiatus, while Vietnam makes its debut this year.
Read more: Why community matters to these young leaders from Asia
Above Andreas Hufnagl, founder and CEO of Armada Brands, is positioning new brands for success in the highly competitive e-commerce environment (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
Above Maria Sucgang, co-founder and CEO of Remotify, is breaking barriers between global employers and remote Filipino talent (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
Andreas Hufnagl, founder and CEO of Armada Brands, is positioning new brands for success in the highly competitive e-commerce environment (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
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This year, 25 individuals from the Philippines have been recognised as Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow. They include athletes and actors, entrepreneurs and innovators, environmentalists and digital trailblazers, each united by a bold vision for the future and a commitment to making a difference.
Explore the full list of 2025 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from the Philippines
Above Art conservator Margarita Villanueva safeguards the Philippines’ cultural legacy for future generations (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
Above Alexis Collado, co-founder and chief design officer of Swarm, brings design leadership to the frontlines of AI implementation (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
Art conservator Margarita Villanueva safeguards the Philippines’ cultural legacy for future generations (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
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As part of Gen.T’s evolving mission, the 2025 selection process placed a stronger emphasis on community impact, collaboration and sustainability. This refined lens allowed the Gen.T editorial team, in consultation with our expert judging panel known as the Tribe, to spotlight individuals not simply for their success, but for how they uplift others along the way.
Curious about the new selection criteria and how honourees are chosen? Read our guide to what it means to be a Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow.
Take a closer look at the gender balance, age breakdown and category distribution of this year’s cohort here.
Syrah is Tatler Philippines’ Power & Purpose editor, where she spotlights extraordinary journeys shaping the Philippines and Asia. She covers business, innovation, impact, and culture—chasing the people, ideas and forces shaping how we live and think today.
