Efficiency in all aspects of operations is the key to success, says Kevin L Tan

CEO of Megaworld and Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 honouree Kevin L Tan looks to revive the tourism industry with his initiatives

“Passion and humility… They’re the important ingredients to success,” quipped Kevin L Tan, CEO of Megaworld. With 72 new launches in 2021, Emperador Brandy dominates the Mexican market and an all-in-one delivery app—Pick.A.Roo—is set to challenge the market. The corporation is looking unstoppable under Tan’s leadership.

But how did he achieve this? What plans does he have for the future? All that and more will be answered in this article.

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What are your projects in the last two years that you are most proud of? Why?

The creation of AGI’s conglomerate-wide ESG program called “Sustain-AGI-lity” and our company-wide vaccination program for all our employees, their families, and our township community called AGImmunity.

What challenges do you see now in your respective industry? How do you intend to help address these challenges?

Global headwinds affect all businesses today. We need to constantly look for efficiencies in all aspects of operations.

Above (Photo: Alliance Global Group)

(Photo: Alliance Global Group)

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Who do you look up to for guidance, inspiration or mentorship?

My Father.

What are your plans for the coming years and what keeps you going?

We are going to make a big push to revive the Philippine tourism sector by building more hotels, entertainment, and MICE facilities all over the country.

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