JG Summit's Lance Gokongwei and SM Prime’s Jeffrey Lim are recognized separately by two Asian award-giving bodies this week for their work as well as their companies’ respective contributions to regional and sustainable development
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Two Filipino corporate leaders were recognized by two regional award-giving bodies this week, a testament to how they have influenced not just the Philippines but the Asian region as well. His impact can be seen in his contributions to national progress by advancing quality education for the future workforce while transforming the lives of fellow countrymen,” said Liew Nam Soon, EY Asean Regional Managing Partner and Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP.
Similarly, Cebu Pacific, one of the Philippines’ leading airlines, contributed to regional connectivity, with flights spanning Southeast Asia, driving tourism, trade, and mobility,” JG Summit said.“His focus on innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainability has helped position the company as a key driver of economic progress across Southeast Asia,” EY-Bank of Singapore said in a release.
Lim, a Certified Public Accountant who finished his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of the East, took the helm of SM Prime in October 2016 as president. He has been with SM Prime since it was founded in 1994 or 30 years ago. “Lim’s approach to sustainability extends well beyond regulatory compliance, embedding environmental stewardship at the core of SM Prime’s operations. He advocates for responsible business practices that maximize resource efficiency while carefully managing the ecological balance,” it added.
The ACES awards also serve as a “platform” for knowledge sharing, mentoring, networking, and showcasing best practices. At least two other Filipinos have also been recognized by ACES: Dr. Andrew Tan, chair and president of Megaworld, won ACES Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2022, and Vivian Que-Azcona, president of Mercury Drug Corporation, was Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021Meantime, in the local scene, SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy, one of the sons of the late SM founder Henry Sy Sr.
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